Have I been here before?
A certain hint of nostalgia engulfed me as I walked the paved pathways of the mountain lake resort. There was something familiar about the log houses, which were elevated by stilts to provide a breathtaking view of the placid waters. Was I here for a high school retreat or perhaps the scenario was just a figment of my subconscious which forced its way to some memories of reality?

Whether you’re a beach bum, a food connoisseur, a culture seeker or an adventure freak, the Philippines has everything that you’re looking for in a tourist destination. And each spot has something unique to offer.

When An Mercado-Alcantara was in Cambridge, Boston to take up a publishing course in Radcliffe, she and her husband Boots were delighted to stay at the Mary Prentiss Inn, a 100-year-old historic guesthouse near Harvard Square that is known not only for its unique architecture and interior, but also for its warm Cambridge hospitality.

San Pablo takes pride as the “City of Seven Lakes” — capitalizing on the tourism and business potential of its natural wonders.

Birdwatchers’ Haven

There are many attractions that Hacienda Escudero has to offer—residential and commercial areas that bring one back to the affluent Commonwealth period, various amenities that address one’s need for rest or recreation, and the most wondrous of all is a rich natural bounty that couldn’t be found anywhere else in the Philippines.