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Nestled atop a portion of land overlooking the man-made Caliraya Lake in Lumban, Laguna is an idyllic and pristine piece of property that offers more than the amenities of a usual retreat house. For one thing, Caliraya Re-Creation Center chooses an in-design of fairly humble innovations for rest and relaxation. For another, the resort gives off a melancholic and quiet feel that has guests getting easily in tune with nature and with God.

Just by the name itself, the seven-hectare, three-floor resort is already a unique and exceptional place to stay in. After all, people who come in with several luggage and baggage on their shoulders come out refreshed and relaxed without the unnecessary load – that is, in essence, the beauty of staying here and shutting, even for just awhile, the noise and the pollution in the metropolis.

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By Jodelen Ortiz

Dos Palmas Arreceffi Island Resort in Palawan was already famous among the tourists, both local and abroad even before the unfortunate kidnapping of the Burnhams by the Muslim rebels Abu Sayyaf spread across the globe, which expectedly gave Dos Palmas instant worldwide exposure.

Today, when you speak of Dos Palmas, the people would usually still associate it with the tragedy mentioned above. Then of course, its reputation for being highly expensive.

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By Valerie Tort

Not because summer has ended, people will stop traveling to their favorite Philippine destinations or abroad. In fact, with the airfare discount craze that many domestic and international airlines offer during off-peak travel season, even the uber-misers find it hard to snub the chance to go on holiday for cheap fares and budget hotel accommodation.

But before you hop into that jet plane, make sure you have all you need. Here’s a very useful list of travel tips you can use as checklist…

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By Joel D, Pinaroc

There are quite a few swimming resorts and theme water parks in Bulacan, but when it comes to variety and accessibility, 8 Waves Water Park in San Rafael, Bulacan, remains hard to beat.

Summer may have ended, but the fun continues at 8 Waves, with the sheer variety of family-oriented activities centered on numerous swimming and wading pools found at the resort.

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by Valerie Tort

When it comes to beaches and novelty adventure, an eight-hour journey by land taking you to the northeastern edge of the Philippines is an ideal vacation spot in the Bicol Region. Camarines Norte is one of the six provinces that comprise the Pili Region.

It is located in the southeastern part of Luzon and opens its doors to connect the entire Bicol Region to Manila’s highly urbanized districts. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern part of the island and the San Miguel Bay in the east, Camarines Norte offers travelers the chance to visit another site of ecological and cultural diversity for a unique weekend travel destination.

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There are transport lobbyists who are silently campaigning for the phasing out of Philippine jeepneys from our messy trafficked roads. By introducing alternative modes of transportation like the MRT or the FX taxis a handful of people are saying the jeepney is obsolete.

But do you agree? Would you prefer a jeepney-less road?

First, phasing out the jeepney is equal to killing a cultural heritage. The jeepney is a national symbol and remain an effective mode of transport especially for commuters who don’t have the money to pay for the high fares of taxis and the railway.

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