| According to partial 2009 data of the Department of | | | | the earth's temperature and discharged tons of |
| Tourism, domestic travels reported a dramatic 21 | | | | ashes that deserted the place. The rest is history. |
| percent increase despite the decline in international | | | | Today, Mount Pinatubo is a major attraction not only |
| tourist arrivals in all world regions. | | | | for its picturesque crater lake, blue-greened by |
| The growth was attributed to the Department of | | | | minerals which is surrounded by towering rocks of |
| Tourism's (DOT) successful campaign to maximize | | | | ashes but also because of its inspiring rise from its |
| opportunities in international markets and encourage | | | | tragic past. |
| greater domestic travel movement, combined with | | | | 3. Puerto Princesa, Palawan - Home to the longest |
| bargains in hotel accommodations and increased | | | | navigable underground river of the world, Puerto |
| flights, expanded routes and promotional markdown | | | | Princesa. It is nominated in the new 7 Wonders of |
| prices in airfare costs. | | | | the World which helped spread its amazing work of |
| Local destination traveling in the Philippines is much | | | | nature. Puerto Princesa is also the jump off point to |
| more attractive than ever. There are a lot more of | | | | the wonderful islands in Honda Bay. |
| the locals wanting to explore the many island | | | | 4. Batanes Island - The islands of the Ivatan people. |
| destinations. Adding to this increase is the Philippines | | | | Located at the northern most part of the Philippines |
| being named as one of the Top Travel Destinations | | | | are the Batanes Islands. It is a dream island lost in |
| by National Geographic Adventure magazine which | | | | time. Where everything seems young and untouched. |
| helped draw attention and awareness to its many | | | | It features unique spots you can never see |
| remarkable and best kept getaway spots. | | | | elsewhere. An Island where you can find yourself |
| For the quarter of 2010, the Top 5 Philippine | | | | smiling and unstressed enjoying the comfort you've |
| Destination Tours are: | | | | been long looking for. |
| 1. Bohol Island - The home of the sweet yet inedible | | | | 5. CDO and Camiguin Island - The adventures in |
| Chocolate Hills, Bohol. Also the habitat of the | | | | Cagayan de Oro and the relaxation in Camiguin. A |
| endangered and smallest primate on earth, the | | | | perfect combination of a vacation. Experience the |
| Tarsier. Bohol offers a great number of attractions | | | | rapid sports of whitewater rafting and ziplining in |
| and adventures from pristine beach resorts for | | | | Cagayan de Oro. After a wild venture, you can take |
| enjoyment and relaxation, exciting scuba diving and | | | | a trip to Camiguin Island where you can find the |
| snorkeling sites to the more extreme "plunge and | | | | famous White Island uniquely features a long sand |
| suislide" of Danao Adventure Park. | | | | bar with wide shallow swimming areas on its side or |
| 2. Mount Pinatubo Crater Adventure trek - It's been | | | | take the countryside trip and explore the whole |
| more than a decade when Mount Pinatubo shook the | | | | island. |
| world from its wild eruption. It exceptionally reduced | | | | |