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Ever get stressed out over the fast-moving pace of life? If you have an imagination, and want to step into a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, why not visit Philippines, the country that likes to promote itself as the place where ‘Asia wears a smile’ and the locals are, by and large, an exceptionally friendly and helpful bunch. On top of this, transport is cheap, the food is good, and accommodation is plentiful. Manila has wonderful historical tours, bars, restaurants, golf courses and several city centers.
Divers will be delighted by Batangas, a divers’ paradise, two hours drive south of Manila. Cebu is the gateway to central and southern Philippines. A thin sliver of an island buffeted all around by clear, unspoiled waters, Cebu has fine weather all year round. The Philippines is an extraordinary collection of islands each one individual in its own right and an absolute pleasure to visit time and again.