http://www.lovelyphilippines.com Anything About The Country Philippines Fri, 28 May 2010 19:16:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Located at the northern part of Mindanao, the island-province of Camiguin is a picturesque of a calm and peaceful place that is abundant with natural resources. This charming province in Mindanao is a perfect getaway for those who want to keep in touch with Mother Earth as well as those ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/the-beautiful-island-of-camiguin/ Cebu is known for its fun-loving, and sometimes happy-go-lucky, people. However, if you think Cebu only has the Sinulog Festival, then clearly you still know very little about the province. This is because Cebu has more than forty festivals celebrated in its many towns and municipalities at different times of ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/cebu-province-home-to-a-myriad-of-town-festivals/ The Sinulog is a time when Cebuano’s flock the street to venerate that Child Jesus or the Santo Nino.  The mood of the festivities ranged from the solemn to the raucous as Cebuano’s from all over the province and tourists from all over the world partake in the celebration.  From ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/festivals/four-things-to-remember-when-attending-the-sinulog/ Luzon is the Philippines' largest island and is composed of a lot of provinces, regions, cities, towns, cultures.  As such, it is home to the country's best festivals.  Most of Luzon may be reached via land travel, unlike the Visayas, which is comprised of several islands and islets.  If you ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/festivals/six-luzon-festivals-you-should-not-miss/ The Santacruzan is known as the queen of all May-time festivals in the Philippines.   Perhaps this is because the Santacruzan is held every single year all over the country.  Replicated in various towns and cities, it is the highlight and culminating activity of the month-long Flores de Mayo. Flores de Mayo, ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/festivals/santacruzan-the-queen-of-all-filipino-festivals/ Festivals are a fun way to discover the culture of a people. And the islands of the Visayas are hosts to a variety of festivals that deserve any traveler's attention. The many islands of the Visayas come alive every so often with festivals and fiestas that are marked with merry-making, ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/festivals/top-five-must-see-visayan-philippines-festivals/ Big waves coming from the Pacific Ocean and a strip of surfing enthusiasts braving these waves, Siargao Island is a picturesque of a charming sun-bask island at the northeast tip of Mindanao.  Ideal for summer escapades, Siargao is known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines where annual surfing competitions, ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/siargao-island-the-surfing-capital-of-the-philippines/ Known as the Diving Mecca of Mindanao, Dakak Beach Resort is one of the most preferred destinations in the Philippines because of its white sand beaches and rich marine resources. Aside from local tourists who prefer more the peaceful ambience in this place than the party nightlife of other beach ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/dakak-mindanao%e2%80%99s-famous-diving-spot/ Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is one of the most popular destinations for urban dwellers especially those coming from Metro Manila. Whether on a long road trip with friends or a back pack adventure through public buses, the journey is an adventure by itself and the destination, all worth the effort. On ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/pagudpud-island-philippines-more-than-worth-the-trip/ Few beach destinations in the country offer more than the crystal-clear water and the sand. There is only one island perhaps than can transport one from the tropical paradise of the beach and into a time-warp right into the heart of Spanish Catholic Philippines. That island is Bantayan. Bantayan got its ... http://www.lovelyphilippines.com/travel/touristdestinations/bantayan-cebu-philippines-an-island-like-no-other/