paradisephilippines blog en-us http://minddeposit.com/ The Philippines consists of 7,107 islands, of which only 2,000 are inhabited and this is what they called Paradise Philippines. Only about 500 of the islands are larger than a square kilometer and 2,500 of them are not even named. The total area of the Philippines is 299,404 square kilometers. The highest mountain is Mt. Apo, near Davao in Mindanao, at 2,953 metres.The islands of the http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/723 The Philippines consists of 7,107 islands, of which only 2,000 are inhabited and this is what they called Paradise Philippines. Only about 500 of the islands are larger than a square kilometer and 2,500 of them are not even named. The total area of the Philippines is 299,404 square kilometers. The highest mountain is Mt. Apo, near Davao in Mindanao, at 2,953 metres.The islands of the paradise philippines can be conveniently divided into three groups. First, there is Luzon, the largest and northernmost island and the site of the capital, Manila. The nearby islands of Mindoro and Marinduque are generally included with Luzon. At the other end of the archipelago is the second largest island, Mindanao. Third, there is the tightly-packed island group known as the Visayas. There are seven major islands in this group - Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar and Masbate. Cebu is the central island of the group and Cebu City is a major tourist destination.There are over 30 volcanoes in the Philippines, 10 of which are classified as being active. The longest rivers are the Cagayan River, the Rio Grande de Pampanga and the Agno in Luzon; the Rio Grande de Mindanao and the Agusan River in Mindanao. 2007-07-24 08:13:23 GMT http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/723 When one hears the word “resort,” one thinks of paradise philippines places like batangas, Ilocos, Laguna, La Union and other expected gateaway spots. It’s as obvious as saying “beach equals Boracay”. In Zambales, however, an undiscovered paradise philippines resort lies within the quiete town of candaleria at barangay Sinacaban; called Trinidad Bay Resort: a lovely hideaway perched amid lush Zamb http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/722 When one hears the word “resort,” one thinks of paradise philippines places like batangas, Ilocos, Laguna, La Union and other expected gateaway spots. It’s as obvious as saying “beach equals Boracay”. In Zambales, however, an undiscovered paradise philippines resort lies within the quiete town of candaleria at barangay Sinacaban; called Trinidad Bay Resort: a lovely hideaway perched amid lush Zambales mountains, clear blue skies and an aquamarine beach with white powdery sand nearby.Roughly five hours away from manila, Trinidad Bay Resort is the perfect paradise philippines respite for those who like sun, sea and sky. It’s nestled against a breathtaking tree-lined courtyard leading to clusters of well-appointed Mediterranean-inspired villas where visitors can book overnight or extended stays.Trinidad Bay Resort offers an array of world-class facilities and recreational activities that will keep everyone remembering their visit. 2007-07-24 08:11:19 GMT http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/722 The Paradise Philippines has earned worldwide fame as the “Fiesta Islands”, owing to its year-round cultural and social events. Mostly based around religious or historical personages, these paradise philippines events bare the heart and soul of our people through ritual and revelry.Last june, one of the festival most favored by local and foreign tourist is the Paradise Philippines Pintados Festival in Taclo http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/721 The Paradise Philippines has earned worldwide fame as the “Fiesta Islands”, owing to its year-round cultural and social events. Mostly based around religious or historical personages, these paradise philippines events bare the heart and soul of our people through ritual and revelry.Last june, one of the festival most favored by local and foreign tourist is the Paradise Philippines Pintados Festival in Tacloban City, Leyte’s grand festival of festivals, according to the department of Tourism. Celebrated every June 29, the highlight of the festivities was a street dancing parade and competition commemorating important paradise philippines events (such as the exploits of war and nature worship) in stylized dance movements incorporating local beliefs and practices.Aside from being a pageant of cultural history, the Paradise Philippines Pintados Festival also extols the leyteno custom of tattooing, which is done in remembrance of the courageous pintados, or painted warrior ancestors. 2007-07-24 08:10:00 GMT http://www.minddeposit.com/paradisephilippines/viewidea/721