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"Parol" - Philippine Christmas lantern |
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Parols are ornamental star-like lanterns unique to the
Philippines and are as important to Filipinos as the Christmas tree
is to other cultures. It appears on houses and streets . Traditionally
made out of bamboo sticks pasted with paper , plastic or "capiz" (seashells),
they come in various sizes and designs, however, its star-shape facade
always remains dominant.The annual Lantern festival in Pampanga attracts
various craftsmen around the country. The competition revolves around
the illumination and performances of giant parols that can reach up
to 12 mtrs. |
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Tour of the Month
Taal Volcano
Crater -
Trek the
volcano inside a volcano
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After pick-up from your hotel , we drive 2,5 hours
south of Manila down the winding road until Talisay, Batangas. There
we board a motorized outrigger boat to Taal Volcano Island 30 minutes
away. Sitting serenely on Taal Lake, the small , low volcano offers
a deceptive sight, considering the violent history of past eruptions.
It was named as "a
volcano inside a volcano" because many believed that the lake that circles the volcano was once a crater
or mouth of a volcano. Walk about 1 hour up the soft black lava sand
(or pay for a horse.) to the rim of the crater together with a local
guide and have a close up view of the caldera. Return to a lakeside
inn for an included lunch. |
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Lonely
Planet,
published May 2009, about Filipino Travel Center: |
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" This helpful and knowledgeable agency is your ticket if you want
an organised tour to just anywhere in the country. " |
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Domestic Feature
of the Month
4 Days / 3 Nights Colors & Flavors
of the
North - See historic Ilocos province
On this private tour you will pass by remnants of the lahar torn towns of the
province Pampanga and Tarlac,onto Pangasinan, the seaside municipalities of La
Union driving along the west coast of Northern Luzon. Highlight is historic Ilocos
province with precious remnants of old Spanish 16th century architecture. As
we drive in 4 days from place to place, you will also get a good impression of
local life in The Philippines. |
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Traveler's
Reviews
The one week trip was great!! Everything well organized and very good decisions
in the hotels. All 12 of us, we were very happy with everything.
Thank you very much for changing the plane to Legazpi in the last moment,
it
was a great issue for us!
---Ms P.E, Spain , May 2009
Our visitors were very happy with the 3 weeks trip you composed for them to Visayas.
I will be happy to come back to you some other time as you are very accomodating
with quick responses.
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Mr T.I, Denmark, July 2009
Many thanks for all your support and look forward to working with you again for
my next international travel needs.
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Mrs N.S, Beirut, September 2009 |
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International Feature
of the Month
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