Philippines - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T12:49:53Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/Philippines7 of the Top Destination Brands of 2023https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/tourism-branding-top-destination-brands-2023-world-travel-awards2023-12-14T06:20:00.000Z2023-12-14T06:20:00.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell16<div><p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12313136882,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12313136882,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12313136882?profile=RESIZE_930x" width="750" /></a><a href="https://visitmaldives.com/en" target="_blank">Visit Maldives</a></em></span><br /> <br /> <br /> Over the past decades, destinations in <strong>Europe</strong>, <strong>North America</strong>, and the <strong>Caribbean</strong> have been the stars in both destination branding and popularity among travelers. And while all the above certainly remain among the world´s most powerful performers in tourism, the <strong><a href="https://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2023/world" target="_blank">World Travel Awards</a></strong> (dubbed “the Oscars of travel”) in 2023 have underscored strong showings outside these traditional areas, particularly in <strong>Asia</strong> and the <strong>Middle East</strong>. Here´s a quick rundown of this year´s winners:</p>
<p>At the top of the list again: the <strong><a href="https://visitmaldives.com/en" target="_blank">Maldives</a></strong>, which for the fourth year in a row nabbed “World’s Leading Destination” thanks especially to its paradisiacal plethora of beaches, coral reefs, luxury resorts and spas, and adventure options. And as the icing on the cake, for the second consecutive year the <strong><a href="https://corporate.visitmaldives.com/" target="_blank">Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC)</a></strong> got top honors as the “World’s Leading Tourist Board.” Kudos, of course! But at the same time, it´s also worth noting that this extremely low-lying country is one of those most in danger over the coming decades from climate change, especially as it pertains to sea-level rise. <br /> <br /> Read more on Tripatini about the Maldives <a href="https://tripatini.com/group/maldives" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12313256089,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}&width=1000"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12313256089,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}&width=1000" alt="12313256089?profile=RESIZE_1200x&width=1000" width="616" height="616" /></a><br /> <a href="https://philippines.travel/lovethephilippines" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em>Philippines.travel</em></span></a><br /> <br /> <br /> Speaking of the seas, farther east in Asia the <strong><a href="https://philippines.travel/" target="_blank">Philippines</a></strong> also proved a big winner for its water-centric allures, winning “World’s Leading Beach Destination” (for the likes of <strong>Boracay Island </strong>off the major island of <strong>Panay</strong> and <strong>Palawan Island</strong> 118 miles to the southwest, as well as the beaches of <strong>Cebu</strong> province in the south center of the sprawling Philippine archipelago). The country also nabbed “World’s Leading Dive Destination” thanks to spots like <strong>Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park</strong> near Palawan and <strong>Apo Reef</strong> <strong>Natural Park</strong> off the town of <strong>Sablayan</strong> on the island of <strong>Mindoro</strong>, just south of <strong>Luzon</strong>. <br /> <br /> Read more on Tripatini about Boracay <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/boracay-refuge-from-the-usual-chaos-of-the-philippines" target="_blank">here</a> and the Philippines in general <a href="https://tripatini.com/group/philippines" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12313238480,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}&width=750"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12313238480,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}&width=750" alt="12313238480?profile=RESIZE_930x&width=750" /></a><br /> <a href="https://www.qatartourism.com/en" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:8pt;">Qatar Tourism</span></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, over in the <strong>Middle East</strong>, <strong>Dubai</strong> and the <strong>United Arab Emirates</strong> have of course been garnering endless travel press in recent years, but in 2023 the star has been <strong><a href="https://visitqatar.com/" target="_blank">Qatar</a></strong>, especially since its month on the world stage last year as host of the <strong>FIFA World Cup</strong>. In large part thanks to that, and to hosting with distinction various other sporting events since, its capital <strong>Doha</strong> was awarded “World’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination,” and the ‘World’s Leading Business Travel Destination” thanks to its aggressive pursuit of the meetings and conventions sector as well as rapidly expanding business facilities and infrastructure. Qatar Tourism was also feted for this year´s top destination marketing campaign (which among other things for example featured one of the world´s top soccer legends, <strong>David Beckham</strong>, traveling around the country), though the country also received some international pushback due to its sketchy human rights and especially anit-gay record. Be that as it may, all of this contributed to a rise in Qatar tourism this year of more than 140 percent.</p>
<p>Read more on Tripatini about <strong><a href="https://tripatini.com/group/qatar" target="_blank">Qatar</a></strong> here.</p>
<p><br /> <span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12313179092,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12313179092,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12313179092?profile=RESIZE_930x" width="750" /></a><a href="https://visitmadeira.com/en/" target="_blank">Visit Madeira</a></em></span></p>
<p><br /> Europe of course continued to put in very strong performances this year as well, and at the World Travel Awards “World´s Leading Island Destination” went to <strong><a href="https://visitmadeira.com/en/" target="_blank">Madeira</a></strong>, a balmy, dreamy outpost of <strong>Portugal</strong> in the <strong>Atlantic Ocean</strong> famed for its dramatic landscapes and often pristine beaches as well as its food and wine. And this year the “World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination” was the ever-glamourous <strong>French Riviera</strong> city of <strong>Cannes</strong>.</p>
<p>Read more on Tripatini about Madeira <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/madeira-portugal-wild-atlantic-garden" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/fun-in-funchal-madeira-portugal" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/machico-madeira-island-portugal" target="_blank">here</a>, and about Cannes <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/cannes-france-french-riviera-attractions" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/pressroom/news/tourism15.jpg"><br /> </a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}12313179665,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12313179665,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12313179665?profile=RESIZE_930x" width="750" /></a><a href="https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/pressroom/news/tourism15.jpg">govt.lc</a></p>
<p><br /> Ditto for the Caribbean, where <strong><a href="https://www.stlucia.org/en/" target="_blank">Saint Lucia</a></strong> took “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” thanks to its romantic landscapes (especially its irresistibly photogenic twink peaks, the Pitons) and beaches. Meanwhile, <strong><a href="https://www.visitjamaica.com/" target="_blank">Jamaica</a></strong> of course continues to be one of the region´s top tourism powerhouses, and these awards came away with the twin honors of the top family and cruise destination.</p>
<p>Read more on Tripatini about St. Lucia <a href="https://tripatini.com/group/stlucia" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://tripatini.com/group/jamaica" target="_blank">Jamaica</a> here.</p>
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Influence your </span>nightlife <span>to encounter delighted and head-slamming as you move to the beat of the music, relish the essence of good food and associate by checking out these spots.</span></div><p><b><br /></b> <span>Here’s the list of some bars and restaurants in Tagaytay so as to enjoy the nightlife in Tagaytay:</span></p><div dir="ltr"><span> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span><strong>1. Enjoy the Live music at TAJ</strong><br /> <br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span><img alt="TAJ" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eXUgJYFqC_8RFRW1PkwV8vmbsrLUellSI-8K4g3g_oYO4P5Cc42ZfIZtfCVcqWPtIeo1p9drNHqRysQO0nH7mldG74qJk0bfOLnTMKhexFCUI1KY73dQ1NUk2jLV3REUN6sEr2WP" title="TAJ" width="400" height="265" /></span></div><p><b><br /></b></p><div dir="ltr"><span><strong>2. Papa-Doms Bar and Restaurant</strong><br /> <br /></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span><img alt="Papa-Doms Bar and Restaurant" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/i8Ok0jIg-uZ3VFwIhwlxjpW395ppl09A43KfasSzjF5qMmrzLsu_fOlUmD8zWHNX9YFgT4JaM1DGLdSlMATf_6Y7cHFJAMMgqujNH23aZItiPwGb8vONqU6NsL6FX1E8l0vFqeg9" title="Papa-Doms Bar and Restaurant" width="400" height="266" /></span></div><p><b><br /></b></p><div dir="ltr"><strong>3. Enjoy innovative Filipino dishes at The Wild Juan</strong></div><div dir="ltr"><span> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span><img alt="The Wild Juan" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mWtsKTOdgNmBfuQV3ao21n1CSGTaaRocBg5-6dEWOt4MG62XDnjdcAVsZtPlf0Z3PTYjMTy9C24HGKhCpeRqHzkfOq3fQoEXCukJU-5YwvduhSxCAz8iQaBHxhkxDdUqYY9jmv19" title="The Wild Juan" width="400" height="293" /></span></div><p><b><br /></b></p><h3><span>You may also read: <a href="https://www.triphobo.com/places/tagaytay-philippines/things-to-do" target="_blank">Best Things To Do In Tagaytay</a></span></h3><p><b><br /></b></p><div dir="ltr"><span><strong>4. Visit the pocket-friendly restaurant - Dencio’s</strong><br /> <br /></span></div><p><span><img alt="Dencio’s restaurant" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9tsXLCSfrNHfPDTX48X6o_QiWV7HPxJp3OyL3lG4ir4WsqMPFULcr3TGFLp5qi1rVbQBU0pbltohsh0Gty-gSxCMiSHDof9LAEeDhEh-xqvdpbQde-tSAhns-lACthjxUaSV_2m4" title="Dencio’s restaurant" width="400" height="313" /></span></p><p><b><br /></b></p><div dir="ltr"><strong>5. Sing it out at karaoke venue in Tagaytay - Hellenic</strong></div><div dir="ltr"><span> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span><img alt="Hellenic" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UJUHsxj0HzLCbW3D89xvKNvz1ku3nqlMGpaPjF1wbJE4uv0kt3ckMo3HmUhcWGf9nOllUgXN_DPcJrqGwGg4GXH1h_jvaunifo87GVmsKUpe_2_KUxX6EEcEEuHSOzz_CYWbFLFJ" title="Hellenic" width="400" height="225" /></span></div><div dir="ltr"></div></div>Top things to do in Philippines for a relaxing and rejuvenating holidayhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/top-things-to-do-in-philippines-for-a-relaxing-and-rejuvenating2020-01-06T10:22:36.000Z2020-01-06T10:22:36.000ZKhusboo Mehtahttps://tripatini.com/members/KhusbooMehta<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Famous for its sun-loving beaches to beautiful and mesmerized islands, masses of all ages love to kayak down the flowing water, get their body and mind relaxed in the spa and flow with the rhythm of the city life. Perfect destination for those who are looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday is located in Southeast Asia i.e. Philippines.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Following are the things that you can add to your checklist for an exciting trip-</span></p><p></p><p><b>Swimming</b></p><p><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSVg1_yYBIh91EEmQrQKIzLRC2CpQn8jkZTNqF-WEHrYDGgdyUs" alt="Image result for Hinagdanan cave of Bohol swimming"" /></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">If you love to challenge yourself with unprecedented elements, then get gear up to plunge into the dark waters of Hinagdanan cave of Bohol. Barracuda Lake and the twin lagoon will also give you pleasure to go underwater and get lost into the world of coral walls and underwater mountains. This rejuvenating experience will sweep you away from all the worries of the world, especially on your <a href="https://pickyourtrail.com/honeymoon-packages/philippines" target="_blank">Philippines honeymoon</a> trip.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">So what are you waiting for? Make it to priority list.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Take a bite<img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcS6RsGAJqRdg7n1kHHTizpslUBKIjMi8PddtARjO533hQm5lnfR" alt="Image result for bulalo philippines"" /></b></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Every place in this world has some or the other recipe to offer. Philippines is also offering some of the world’s best and mouth watering dishes. From Bulalo, bowl of shank and bone marrow to Tamilok made of mollusks, these dishes will get you forget your hometown taste. Just don’t restrict yourself to the restaurants only, get to the street food also, which will give you the hint of local spices.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Scuba diving</b></p><p><img src="https://image.jimcdn.com/app/cms/image/transf/dimension=950x10000:format=jpg/path/sc0b0a266b318770c/image/ic980282bf25f647c/version/1540658198/school-of-fish-beautiful-corals-happy-scuba-diver-in-el-nido-palawan.jpg" alt="Image result for scuba diving el nido"" /></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">El Nido, Philippines is famous for scuba diving. Here you can dive deep into the water to view alluring sea turtles and many more sea life. Just to get your holidays more memorable and capture beautiful moments in your camera, you can also scuba dive at night to watch sea horses, which are very rare. Trust me, water life is worth seeing as it gives an angelic view.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Casinos</b></p><p><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT8C6i0C6hAyma45XPEAG04E7ErhKYjIr7_YaqtrFrElrDsWmz-" alt="Image result for casinos in philippines"" /></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Take a tour to casinos if you are a lover of games and want to have an enticing night. You can indulge yourself into the gaming tables for an energetic night. Popular gaming destinations in the Philippines are Widus hotel & casino and Pagcor mimosa casino, which will give you the touch of Las Vegas too. Games like black jack and slot machines will give you a hassle free and a memorable experience.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">You must be concerned about all the planning and arranging taking up your <a href="https://pickyourtrail.com/packages/philippines">Philippines tour package</a>? Don’t worry, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Pickyourtrail can do all the planning on your behalf. You just get ready to enjoy the fresh air and exciting life of “The Pearl of the Orient Sea".</span></p><p></p></div>Cottages on the beachhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/cottages-on-the-beach2011-07-30T23:30:00.000Z2011-07-30T23:30:00.000ZMonarch Sands Resorthttps://tripatini.com/members/MonarchSandsResort<div><h1 style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008635699,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008636081,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008636081,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008636081?profile=original" /></a><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align:center;">A Truly Idyllic Philippines <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">Resort</b></h1><p>One of the finest <strong><b style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffff66;">Dumaguete</b> resorts</strong> can be found at Monarch Sands <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">Beach</b> <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">Resort</b>. The <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">resort</b> lies south of <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffff66;">Dumaguete</b>. Snuggled within a quiet, isolated and secluded cove. This magnificent<a href="http://www.monarchsands.com" target="_blank">Philippine beach resort</a>, white sand, native-style houses, complemented by the azure and pristine waters of the Sulu sea, is the ideal getaway with its tropical setting – a perfect Philippine <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">beach</b> <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">resort</b> for a perfect vacation.</p><p>This <strong>Philippines <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">resort</b></strong> is renowned for its speciality diving and snorkelling packages that can be experienced from Apo island. There are also many fascinating local tours of the area for you to enjoy. It’s by far the best way to discover the history and many varied attractions of the area.</p><p>At Monarch Sands <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">Beach</b> <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">Resort</b> you can simply let yourself go and relax under coconut trees, or join in all the adventure and excitement. You can experience nature’s breathtaking tropical beauty all around you, and to top it all off, we will provide you with a specialized and personalized service that will make you feel like a very important royal personage.</p><h2 class="head2">The Tropical Paradise Setting of This Unforgettable Philippine <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">Beach</b> <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">Resort</b></h2><p>This is truly a setting that could easily be described as a Tropical Paradise. Imagine the thrill of sipping coconut coolers while relaxing under the shade of a coconut tree? Or tossing the occasional banana to an inquisitive monkey? Trip Advisor rates our<a href="http://www.monarchsands.com" target="_blank">Philippine Beach resort</a> as the #1 by travellers to <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffff66;">Dumaguete</b>.</p><p>Of all the <strong><b style="color:#000000;background-color:#ffff66;">Dumaguete</b> resorts</strong>, this is where the snorkelling and diving is at its most exquisite, and if you really want to relax, then you can savour the exquisite experience of a full body, totally relaxing massage, lying on the luxurious and satisfyingly warm sensational white sand <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">beach</b>.</p><p>This is the <strong>Philippines <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#99ff99;">resort</b></strong> you will remember best. Come on in, the water’s great – Dumagauete <b style="color:#000000;background-color:#a0ffff;">beach</b> accommodations and exciting dive adventures is waiting, and all that’s missing is you!</p></div>Touring the Highlands of Luzon in the Philippineshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/luzon-philippines-highlands2016-05-18T22:30:00.000Z2016-05-18T22:30:00.000ZMitchellehttps://tripatini.com/members/Mitchelle<div><p style="text-align:left;"> </p>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><br /> The tour started of with an early morning breakfast and on to our jeepney ride, which would take us to the rice terraces and one of the surrounding villages. Jeepneys are popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally left over US military jeeps from World War II that were stripped down to accommodate more seating and of decorated with a very vibrant spectrum of colors and several different chrome decorations. One cannot go through the streets of Manila without witnessing these colored vehicles which are the most popular means of transport within the city. Given its history, it is only fitting that the jeepney would be the best ways to get around through the off road terrains of the Cordillera Mountains where the rice terraces were built some several centuries ago. </p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Our first stop was the village of Banga-An. This village is located in one of the valleys nested in beetween the terraces. The only way to access the village is through a twenty minute hike through a descending trail. As we reach the quaint village, the natives welcomed us with the warmest of smiles and we instantly feel welcomed into their world. They tour us through their homes and show us how they prepare their meals. It is really interesting how genuinely happy they are living the simplest of lifestyles. They are clothed in the native woven fabric made locally by the village women. Their homes are simple huts of wood and dried leaves intricately woven together to form their walls and floors.</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;">After our village interaction, we took another trek. This time it was an upwards trek towards a viewing spot quite high up that gave us a breathtaking view of the terraces. The beautiful cascading slopes of water and terrain that were carved into the mountains some 2,000 years ago. They were built as in irrigation system for the water to spread out and nourish the abundant crops of rice and other root vegetables which is the main source of livelihood for the locals. Its really amazing to think of how the simplest of means (these were most likely done by hand with very minimal tools) can create one of the most intricate and interesting sights I have ever laid my eyes on. It is trully a something to be seen.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">After a lot of pictures and taking in the breathtaking views, we head back to our jeepney for the more "commercialized" part of our tour, a stop by the local souvenir shop before heading back to the hotel. The Banaue Trade Center sells a lot of local arts and handicrafts made by the local Ifugao. The increased tourism in the area has given the locals alternate means of livelihood and also helps raise money to maintain and preserve the local environment.</p>
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<p style="text-align:left;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008538665,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008538665,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008538665?profile=RESIZE_930x" width="750" /></a><br /> The second day of our tour began with a three-hour drive to the neighboring town of Sagada, also located in the Cordillera Mountains. Upon reaching Sagada, we are shown the unusual sight of coffins hanging from the sides of the mountains. This is an ancient burial practice in which the deceased's coffins are hung from ledges, cliffs, caves, or natural rock projections.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">We then go on to the town of Bontoc, where the Bontoc Museum houses a lot of interesting artifacts and pictures of the local tribes and how they have evolved throughout the years. After the museum was a special treat, as the locals performed a song and dance number interpreting their local practices and traditions. After the presentations we were treated to a festive dinner before we headed back to the hotel.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">This was definitely one of the most interesting and informative trips I have ever been on. As a traveler, I was really given a peek into a parallel universe and witness how people live their day to day lives in a way I could never imagine. The people were very warm and friendly and the rice terraces were so breathtakingly beautiful. They do not disappoint, and they are really something worth seeing. Its a bit of a longish trip from Manila - an eight-hour bus ride - but it is well worth it.</p>
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