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Asian countries are a sure hit if you are looking for sun destinations. Philippines, located in the South East Asia is one of the most beautiful countries you can find in Asia. The country is rich with the natural resources and cultures that can be found nowhere else in the world. There are many reasons to visit the Philippines and I would love to do the honour of naming you some.

1.The beaches in the Philippines are rich with white sand and natural coral reefs. It offers various diving sites for those in the look for beautiful works of the sea. Some famous diving sites are located in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan and Anilao Batangas. If you are more adventurous, you can also choose to dive in the sunken cemetery in Camiguin, Philippines.

The famous Boracay beaches are full of tourists on peak seasons. Boracay is famous for its white sand beaches, night life and mouth watering grilled seafood. If you prefer a quieter beach, you can always head to Palawan with several Islands for the budgets that you have. If you want to follow the lifestyles of Hollywood stars who have visited the island, you should visit Amanpulo or El Nido in Palawan. Palawan also houses one of the nominees for the new 7 wonders of nature, the Subterranean River National Park.

2.If you are up for shopping, Philippines is the place to be. There are so many choices for shopping malls all over the country. Including the SM Mall of Asia which is overlooking the Bay. SM mall of Asia offers a wide range of stores and food choices for their shoppers. It is best to dine on restaurants that overlook the bay at night time. Other malls that I will suggest are Glorietta and Greenbelt in Makati City the business capital of the Philippines. SM malls all over the country and Podium in Pasig City.

If you like cheaper goods you could also try to visit the Divisoria mall located at the heart of Manila. You can haggle to lower prices and buy a lot for as little money as you want.

3.If you are on the look for Philippine's yummiest delicacies you will have to say there's too many choices and too little tummy to fill. If you enjoy pork barbeque you should not miss the food court outside Market Market Mall in Taguig City. If you are looking for seafood you can visit Dampa in Paranaque City, in there you can shop for fresh seafood and have them cook it for you however you want it.

4.Philippines also offer a lot of historical and religious places to visit. If you are looking for churches to go to, you should visit Baclaran church in the Philippines. The Fort Santiago is also one of the places where the Philippine's National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal was once imprisoned.

5.Tricycles! If Thais have their tuk-tuk, Filipinos have tricycles with 3 wheels of course that are used to travel short distances at a very small price. We also have jeepneys for public transport.

6.Christmas season is one of the best seasons to visit the Philippines. Almost every single place is decorated with Christmas lights and their own sets of designs. The Christmas village in Pampangga City showcases different styles of the "Parol" which is a Star that has lights that can be found only in the Philippines.

Whether you are looking for one of a kind city life or a retreat to nature the Philippines is the perfect place for you. There are so many reason why you should visit the Philippines. You can visit the website of Experience Philippines to find more information about the country http://www.experiencephilippin es.ph/ .

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