Smooth Getaway Postcard From Manilla

Over the past three decades, economic and political misfortunes coupled with natural calamities have kept the Philippines from taking a well-deserved place among the world’s most popular destinations. Pity, when these 7000 green islands contain some of the planet's best scenery.

The good news is “The Pearl of the Orient” (with growing economic strength and relative stability in this crazy world) is now emerging as a favorite spot for travelers seeking an unspoiled tropical paradise....<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>