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Laoag’s ‘Mini Fort Ilocandia’: The Palacio de Laoag

Laoag’s ‘Mini Fort Ilocandia’: The Palacio de Laoag

The hotel now stands as a testament to this idea which the new management calls a “mini-Fort Ilocandia”.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Hotel
    • Patapat Viaduct in Pagudpud Is More Than Just a Road at the Northern Tip of the Country

    Patapat Viaduct in Pagudpud Is More Than Just a Road at the Northern Tip of the Country

    Located in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Patapat Viaduct is not just an ordinary bridge. This coastal bridge connects Maharlika Highway from Ilocos Region to its neighboring province Cagayan Valley.
  • TAGS:
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Pagudpud
  • Philippines
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • Boracay of the North: Saud Beach

    Boracay of the North: Saud Beach

    The Saud Beach is what makes Pagudpud, the paradise of the North.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Beach
    • Kingfisher Kite Surfing Hotel in Ilocos Norte: Pagudpud’s Hidden Paradise

    Kingfisher Kite Surfing Hotel in Ilocos Norte: Pagudpud’s Hidden Paradise

    Tucked in a remote place almost half an hour away from town lies Kingfisher Kite Surfing Hotel, which is undoubtedly a Pagudpud paradise.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Pagudpud
  • Resort
    • Bangui Windmill Farm in Ilocos Norte: A Famous Tourism and Sustainable Attraction

    Bangui Windmill Farm in Ilocos Norte: A Famous Tourism and Sustainable Attraction

    If there is one thing that is synonymous to Ilocos Norte, that is no other than their iconic windmills! Situated near the Bangui Bay in Ilocos Norte, the Bangui Windmill Farm is the right destination for tourists who want to explore the northern region.
  • TAGS:
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Philippines
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Farm
  • Beach
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • Playa Tropical Resort Hotel in Currimao, Ilocos Norte: A Tropical Paradise in the North

    Playa Tropical Resort Hotel in Currimao, Ilocos Norte: A Tropical Paradise in the North

    Let Playa take you to a vacation that you truly deserve. At Playa Tropical Resort, you will totally feel summer at any time of the year. It is the place where you can feel more refreshed, calm, and excited to make your dream paradise getaway to come true in the North.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
  • Resort
  • Ilocos Norte Hotel 2019
    • Begin your journey to Japan with Philippine Primer Luxe Travel

    Begin your journey to Japan with Philippine Primer Luxe Travel

    Summer season calls for an out-of-the-country destination! Is Japan on your Travel bucket list? Let Primer Luxe Travel give you an itinerary like no other.
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  • Tour & Travel Agency
    • Suba Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte: A Geological Yet Thrilling Sand Adventure in the North

    Suba Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte: A Geological Yet Thrilling Sand Adventure in the North

    A thrilling roller coaster ride down the bumpy trails of Suba Paoay Sand Dunes Adventures takes you to a different adventure in the North.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Beach
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • Malacañang of the North in Ilocos Norte: A strongman’s home

    Malacañang of the North in Ilocos Norte: A strongman’s home

    Malacañang of the North served as the official residence of the Marcoses when their patriarch, Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., was still the president.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Tourist spot
    • Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte: A Magnificent White Rock Destination

    Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte: A Magnificent White Rock Destination

    The Kapurpurawan Rock Formation is an art of nature featuring a landscape of smooth ivory limestone produced by the natural process of sedimentation.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Nature
  • Tourist spot
  • Travel
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • A quiet escape up north: Kapuluan Vista Resort

    A quiet escape up north: Kapuluan Vista Resort

    With Blue Lagoon pretty much dominated by other resorts, people often look for a quiet escape. This is where Kapuluan Vista Resort comes in.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Resort
    • Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte: The Stunning Historical Icon of the North

    Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte: The Stunning Historical Icon of the North

    The Paoay Church is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, having completed its construction in 1710. It was declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and was then included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site’s collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines in 1993.
  • TAGS:
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Philippines
  • Feature of the Month
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
  • Feature of the Month
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Church
  • Ilocos Norte Spot 2019
    • Marcos Museum and Mausoleum in Ilocos Norte: From ancestral home to museum

    Marcos Museum and Mausoleum in Ilocos Norte: From ancestral home to museum

    The Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Presidential Center houses a large collection of Marcos Memorabilia, possibly the largest in the country. It shows Marcos through the years, all the way until he ran for president in 1965.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Tourist spot
    • Fly high with Cebutop

    Fly high with Cebutop

    Want to fly high above the ground? Check out Cebutop!
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  • Cebu
  • Sports & Recreation
    • Chateau by the Sea

    Chateau by the Sea

    If you’re looking for the perfect place to celebrate the most special day of your life, you might want to check out Chateau by the Sea’s medley of event venues.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Hotel
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Beach
    • Abaca Boutique Resort in Cebu

    Abaca Boutique Resort in Cebu

    Abacá, one of the most exclusive boutique resorts you can find in the country is located in the beautiful central Philippines on Mactan Island.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Hotel
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Beach
  • Nature
  • Resort
    • From simple to one of Cebu’s Best: Cebu White Sands Maribago

    From simple to one of Cebu’s Best: Cebu White Sands Maribago

    It started as nothing more than your average day-use beach resort: a couple of cottages, their own access to the beach, and excellent service. It was good back in 1995, but time and tourists have moved forward since then. Even with that, Cebu White Sands still stands as one of Lapu Lapu City’s best resorts.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Hotel
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
    • Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

    Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu

    Mövenpick hotel Mactan Island Cebu is the perfect choice for all kinds of occasions, business events and weddings, with venues ranging from intimate spaces, ballrooms, lush tropical grounds to a luxurious beach side bar and club.
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  • Cebu
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Hotel
  • Cebu Part 1 2017 - Hotel
  • Resort
  • Tourist spot
    • A blast from the past in Vigan’s Crisologo Museum

    A blast from the past in Vigan’s Crisologo Museum

    Wondering what an old Vigan home looked like, decades ago? Visit Crisologo Museum.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
    • Hotel Luna Annex, the boutique counterpart

    Hotel Luna Annex, the boutique counterpart

    Get to know the boutique counterpart of Hotel Luna.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Hotel
    • West Loch Park Hotel: A Modern-Looking Hotel in the Heritage City of Vigan

    West Loch Park Hotel: A Modern-Looking Hotel in the Heritage City of Vigan

    For travelers and corporate guests seeking comfort and satisfaction in their stay in the Wonder City of Vigan, West Loch Park Hotel is the right place to relax in after an indulgent tour around the heritage town.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Hotel
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Historical Plaza Salcedo Turns into a Spectacle of Lights at Night

    Dancing fountains are not limited to Manila’s Rizal Park. A trip to Vigan is hardly complete without a visit to their most popular park: Plaza Salcedo. Visit Plaza Salcedo's Dancing Fountain every 7 pm during weekdays, with a second show at 8:30 pm every weekends!
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Park
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Ilocos Regional Museum Complex Showcases Prominent Figures in Ilocano History

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Ilocos Regional Museum Complex Showcases Prominent Figures in Ilocano History

    Are you still looking forward to knowing more about the prominent figures who shaped the history of Ilocos? Have you ever fancied knowing more about one of the three martyr priests, Padre Jose Burgos, or the country’s 6th president, Elpidio Quirino? What about everything that has to do with Ilocos’ own spirit, basi? Let us take you to Ilocos Regional Museum Complex to know more about them!
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Historical landmark
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan 2019
    • Ciudad Fernandina Hotel in Vigan: A Modern Yet Classic Heritage Hotel

    Ciudad Fernandina Hotel in Vigan: A Modern Yet Classic Heritage Hotel

    Ciudad Fernandina Hotel—a name that gives you a ring on your memory if you happen to really love Philippine history. Named after the old name of the city, Ciudad Fernandina Hotel was built in 1758 by spouses Don Francisco de la Encarnacion and Dona Rosa Anastacia.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Hotel
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
    • Hotel Felicidad in Vigan Brings out Ilocano Heritage Hospitality at Its Best

    Hotel Felicidad in Vigan Brings out Ilocano Heritage Hospitality at Its Best

    Hotel Felicidad offers its guests a cultural representation of the lush lifestyle back in the Spanish times. Strategically located in the heart of Vigan City, the historic landmarks of town such as Plaza Salcedo and the dancing fountain, Vigan Cathedral, and Plaza Burgos can be easily accessed from the hotel.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Hotel
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
    • Bantay Church Bell Tower

    Bantay Church Bell Tower

    One of Vigan’s most iconic symbols is the Bantay Bell Tower. First built in 1591, it served as the town’s watchtower before being turned into a bell tower by the nearby church in 1857.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Tourist spot
    • Hotel Luna in Vigan: A Museum-like Hotel Embellished with Art and Sophistication

    Hotel Luna in Vigan: A Museum-like Hotel Embellished with Art and Sophistication

    Ever stayed in a hotel and museum all at once? Along the streets near Calle Crisologo, we found the only museum-like hotel in Vigan—Hotel Luna. Built during the 188os by Don Jose Florentino, for his daughter Doña Carmen Florentino, this Filipino old house with a touch of sophisticated Spanish interiors has been rebuilt, extended and restored into a high-class museum-hotel.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Hotel
  • Historical landmark
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
    • 10 reasons why Nagano, Japan should be your next destination this 2017

    10 reasons why Nagano, Japan should be your next destination this 2017

    This article lists ten reasons why Nagano Prefecture is a great choice when deciding where in Japan might want to explore.
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  • International
  • Japan
  • Nagano
  • Nagano
  • Travel Guide
    • Villa Angela Heritage House in Vigan is Tom Cruise-Approved since the 1980’s

    Villa Angela Heritage House in Vigan is Tom Cruise-Approved since the 1980’s

    Hotels may be plentiful in the city of Vigan, but most of them are heritage homes that have been given an upgrade. They may retain the aura of a heritage house, but they can’t be compared to Villa Angela Heritage House in terms of being a true heritage of Vigan City. See what Villa Angela has to offer that made Tom Cruise choose this as his very own accommodation.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
  • Hotel
  • Historical landmark
  • Ilocos Sur x Vigan Hotel 2019
    • St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

    St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

    One of the country’s oldest Augustinian churches, the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral started out as a chapel made of wood and thatch in 1578 by order of Juan de Salcedo, the conquistador and founder of Villa Ferdinandina, which later became the town of Vigan.
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  • Vigan
  • Ilocos Sur
  • Historical landmark
  • Tourist spot