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Ilocos Sur: Kapuluan Vista Resort

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Found near Pagudpud's beautiful white sand beach, Kapuluan Vista Resort is truly located in paradise. If you're looking for a great place to escape the monotonous city life, a day or two in Kapuluan Vista Resort would be perfect for you. The key feature of the resort is the natural resources that surrounds it. Not only does it offer a beautiful backdrop for the resort, it also diversifies the activities that the resort could offer. Kapuluan Vista Resort offers snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, and biking for those who are looking for an adventure. Facade of the resort Resort interior Aside from that Kapuluan Vista Resort also offers a variety of mouth watering meals. Whether its Filipino cuisine or Western cuisine, you could be assured that all their meals are made with freshly picked vegetables and herbs from their organic garden. Their meals are perfect for those who are health conscious but loves to give their tummies a treat. Enjoy the fresh

Calle Crisologo - Ilocos Sur

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A tour in the UNESCO Heritage town of Vigan City would never be complete if you won't visit Calle Crisologo . Also known as Mena Crisologo Street, Vigan's most famous tourist spot gives everyone a chance to see and experience life during the Spanish Colonial Era. Calle Crisologo Calle Crisologo details Calle Crisologo - Vigan City, Ilocos Sur If you're wondering where the street got its name, it was named after Mena Pecson Crisologo . He is a writer and a respected "son" of the Ilocos region. He wrote Minig wenno Ayat ti Kararwa,  an Ilocano novel that many say is as passionate as Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere . Among Crisologo's works are Don Calixtofaro de la Kota Caballero de la Luna and Codigo Municipal . Cars are not allowed to pass through Calle Crisologo One of the old houses along Calle Crisologo . You'd see plenty of wooden artworks sold in souvenir stores along Calle Crisologo Join me walk through Calle Crisologo Call

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan - Cebu

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Located in Seascapes Resort Town Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City in the province of Cebu, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan is one of the high-end resorts found on the island. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan details Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan - Cebu Far from the noise and pollution of the city, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan offer you a wide variety of activities and amenities fit for a king. If you want to experience living a life of class and luxury, this place is right for you. Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan 's famous 3-tiered infinity pool On the other hand, if you want solitude, nothing beats the comfort of your own private beach. You heard that right, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan offers activities on its own white sand beach. You could try the kayak, jet ski, and banana boat. If you want more adventure, try scuba diving, para-sailing, speedboat tours, and its tow rides. The Backpack Adventures visits  Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

Joroan Church - Albay

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Located in the town of Joroan in Tiwi in the province of Albay. Joroan Church is more popularly known to pilgrims as Nuestra Se ñora de Salvacion which is the name of the miraculous statuette of the Virgin Mary. Joroan Church Joroan Church History It is said that the town of Joroan and Nuestra Señora de Salvacion are inseparable. Not to mention, the town of Joroan became famous because of the said image of the Virgin Mary.   Joroan Church - Tiwi, Albay Joroan Church facade The story about the miraculous statuette began when a man named Mariano Dacoba, a saltmaker, and caretaker, was clearing the land that he was asked to watch over. He cut down a calpi tree to use as firewood. However, after a day he was amazed that the tree did not wilt nor die but instead remained fresh as it was before. He believed that it was a miracle. He shared the story with his master who in turn asked the friar to come over and see for himself the miracle that occurred. The friar in turn called

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