The Pearl of the Orient

With 7,107 islands and a coastline twice the length that of the United States, the Philippines can claim to have the most beaches in Asia. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are located in the Philippines amongst other the White Beach in Boracay with its fine powder white sand. Most of the 7,107 islands remain undiscovered by mass tourism, one of the reasons why the country has protected its untouched beauty.

And, the country has even more to offer. Some of its natural wonders are unique in the world. Experience its world heritage site the Banaue Rice Terraces. View the Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the world which offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Asia. One can also head for the 1,268 Chocolate Hills of Bohol or top off your experience with an exhilarating canoe ride down the 8 kilometer Underground River in Sabang, Palawan.

The wonderful beaches, high density of some of Asia's biggest shopping malls, a good private medical system and a very good price performance ratio are just some of the reasons why the Philippines is already a favorite winter destination in Asia.