Mabuhay! Welcome to Manila!

A not-so-secret, yet much overlooked destination, Manila will keep you enchanted for days with its promise of fun filled fiestas, a bustling Chinatown, soothing pockets of nature in places like the Japanese Gardens and religious centres like the beautiful Manila Cathedral, the UNESCO world heritage stone church of San Augustin. History leaps out of street corners and Forts and Palacios make easy neighbours to skyscrapers and the many Manila hotels in the urban landscape.

The landscape of the Philippines varies from forests of the richest green to ocean waters of the deepest blue, white sandy beaches and picturesque lakes, mountains and riverside retreats. Indulge your adventurous side with a day of scuba diving among coral reefs or head into the hills on a hiking trail. If you're a city slicker, then it isn't hard to occupy yourself right in Manila. There are many interesting things to see and do in Manila including clubs, cafes and restaurants, art galleries, theatres, monuments, museums and shopping all of which promise to keep you engaged for days! Hotels in Manila range in style and cost, but one thing remains the same; whether your are in a luxurious Manila resort or a cheap hotel, Manila service standards are high and you will not be disappointed. Use our Manila map to view the location of our range of Manila hotels in comparison to the many Manila tourism highlights.

Being part of an archipelago, Manila is within easy distance of a variety of adventure sports and water based activities while its colonial past makes it a treasure trove of rich cultural and historic experiences. Shopping buffs too will be delighted by the sheer range of merchandise on offer at markets and megamalls like the Ayala Center (books, music, toys, food stores and even medicines) and the Quiapo flea market (home decor, second hand clothes, DVDs, fruits and vegetables and yes - palm readings). While cutting edge Asian chic; low cost replicas of western designs; original local art; pirated DVDs and farm fresh vegetables might make strange bedfellows, you'll find it all at these shopping Meccas - and with a great price tag too!

The locals are friendly, hospitable and welcoming to visitors, which means getting around Manila isn't hard even for the first time traveller. Coupled with the sunny weather in Manila, delicious food, eclectic museums and thrilling theme parks not to mention some truly unique Manila accommodation options, Manila is hard to beat.

And as you watch the golden rays of the setting sun shimmer on the clear waters of Manila Bay at the end of the day, you will feel you really are somewhere special.

Our local Manila travel portal offers a range of Manila hotels and tours in Manila, offering interesting experiences for anyone travelling to Manila, Philippines!