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Puerto Princesa Underground River Hopes to be Honored

2011-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Underground river in Palawesi

The president of the Philippines Benign Aquino III has pleaded with his countrymen and women to vote for the country’s contender to be named as one of the new “Seven Wonders of Nature”. 600 km south-west of capital Manila, the Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan province is among 28 finalists in the competition to […]

Tags: Benign Aquino III, filipinos, Philippines President, Philippines tourism, Puerto Princesa, rare fossils, Seven Wonders of Nature, Underground River, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hundred Islands a Big Lure for Foreign Tourists

2011-05-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

160,000 tourist visitors descended on Hundred Islands national park last year

Alaminos City’s Hundred Islands National Park becoming a true paradise on Earth as record numbers of foreign tourists continue to descend on the islands, renowned for their majestic beauty and friendly locals. Citing Philippines tourism statistics from last year, Mayor Hernani Braganza said that over 162,000 tourist visitors came to explore the islands, 9,995 of […]

Tags: Alaminos City, Hernani Braganza, Hundred Islands, Hundred Islands National Park, Hundred Islands tourism, Pangasinan province, Philippine Tourism Authority, Philippines tourism, Philippines tourist destination

Marinduque – A Rising Destination

2011-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beautiful beaches make Marinduque very attractive for tourists

The sheer choice of destinations in the Philippines is simply overwhelming. With 7,107 islands in its chain, choosing just one can be a daunting, let alone challenging, prospect. To make things easier for you, there is a simple answer. Go straight to the heart of the Philippines – Marinduque. Home of the colorful Moriones Festival, […]

Tags: Albert Lim, Battle of the Moriones, destinations in the philippines, gasang-gasang festival, Maradinque, Maradinque tourism, Maradinque travel, Moriones Festival, Philippines, Philippines tourism, Philippines Tourism secretary, Saint Longinus

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

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Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

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School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

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Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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