The Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills are simply a mystery. Legend says that the hills were made when two giants threw stones and sand at each other in a fight. When they were finally through fighting, they became friends and left the island, but left behind the mess they made. Others believe that the hills are exposed coral formations weathered from thousands of years. Whatever the history, the 1,200 hills in Bohol are magnificent to see—completely uniform in size and shape. They stand about 30-50 meters high, covered in grass, but at the end of the dry season, turn chocolate color. You can climb 214 steps to an observation hill near the complex to view the immensity in the number of hills.  

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Casa Manila

As you will probably be shopping in the barrio of San Luis, make sure to stop at the Casa Manila for a fantastic make-believe flashback. This house is a re-creation of a 19th-century Spanish patrician’s three-story domicile. It stops short of nothing to make you feel as if you were living t here during this period of time. Enjoy the beautiful carriage entrance, the landscaped inner courtyard, and the spacious, grand stairway seen only in movies. As you make your way upstairs, you will view the incredible spread of well-kept furniture and accessories from the 1800s. Experience this complete treasure in the city of Manila, a city of industry and fast-pace. One of the main tourist attractions in Manila, the tourists love it because of its Asian inspired look and old-time feel. Open daily, make this a stop along your shopping route for a step back into the past.  

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Coconut Palace

For a mere $10 million dollars, the Coconut Palace is a project built for Pope John Paul’s visit in 1981 thought up by former first lady Imelda Marcos. This house is 70% constructed from parts of the coconut tree. This structure is a phenomenon and unbelievable in size. Located in the Cultural Center, it faces beautiful Manila bay. It contains seven suites (after the lucky number 7) and is named and decorated after a different region in the country. The Pangasinan Room, features pineapple fiber bedcovers and pearl table sets.  

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Cebu Philippines

The oldest city in the country, Cebu is noth ing short of paradise. Enjoy the first rate, five-star hotels right on the ocean and listen to the waves crash against the shore. The many casinos will delight the gambler in you; the numerous shopping malls will delight the shopper in you. The malls offer the biggest bargains you will find—shoes, baskets, crafts, shirts, you name it. You can even visit Magellan’s Cross and the Basilica Minore del Santo Nina, the country’s oldest religious relic. A must is a stop at Colon Street located in the downtown area of Cebu. This street was originally built by the Spaniards, but now boasts malls, movie houses, restaurants, and businesses.  

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