Emirates 2019 - 2021 Worldwide Brochure

Welcome to The Philippines

El Nido, Palawan

Vestiges of Spanish colonial rule over the Philippines remain in its exhaustive schedule of regional fiestas, or festivals. This celebratory culture may explain why the Filipinos remain so eternally welcoming and irrepressibly upbeat!

The Philippines is a sprawling archipelago that’s a magnet for island hoppers, divers, beachcombers, surfers, mountain trekkers, and lovers of beautiful landscapes and warm welcomes. The island resorts of Cebu and Boracay are popular for their lively atmospheres, pristine white sand beaches and stunning marine environments, but there’s so much more to explore. THE PHILIPPINES Be there

At a glance Emirates gateways: Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Mactan-Cebu International Airport Clark International Airport Distance from airport to city centre:

Manila: 10 kilometres Cebu: 15 kilometres Clark: 7 kilometres Time zone: GMT +8 hours

Best of the Philippines 7 days/6 nights – Air and chauffeur- driven private tour Discover the amazing Chocolate Hills in Bohol and the walled city of Intramuros in Manila. Experience a whale shark interaction adventure in Oslob and enjoy the tropical islands of Cebu and Bohol with breathtaking white sand beaches and crystal blue waters. Day 1: Cebu You will be met on arrival at Cebu International Airport and transferred to your hotel, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 2: Cebu – Oslob – Cebu (115 kilometres) Take an early morning drive to Oslob, on the southwest coast of Cebu Island and embark on a whale shark watching boat trip. Watch or swim with the whale sharks, while they swim gracefully in crystal blue waters. Day 3-4: Cebu – Bohol Transfer to the pier to take a ferry ride to Bohol Island. Discover this fascinating island over the next two days. Visit Tagbilaran City, drive to Bohol’s countryside and visit the Chocolate Hills – several hundreds of uniformly shaped limestone hills. Get close to a tarsier, one of the smallest known primates.

Day 5: Bohol – Manila Proceed to the Tagbilaran Airport for your flight to Manila. On arrival in Manila you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 6: Manila This morning tour Manila city and visit Rizal Park, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, San Augustin Church and Casa Manila. Drive by Quiapo district, the old downtown area and the flower market. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 7: Manila Indulge in some last-minute shopping in the Ayala Center before transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

When to visit The Philippines retains a hot climate throughout the year, although the winter season – November to February – is fresher. There is possible rainfall from May to October, although this varies from island to island. Most tourists visit between November and April, with December to February the most comfortable. Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP). There are ATMs on the major islands and credit cards are widely accepted at major stores, restaurants and hotels. Languages: Filipino and English are the joint official languages.

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Luzon

Clark

PHILIPPINE SEA

Manila

The Philippines

Boracay

El Nido

Puerto Princesa

Cebu Bohol

Palawan

SULU SEA

Sinulog Festival, Cebu

Mindanao

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