Saturday, June 21, 2008

Davao





Did you know? Mt Apo National Park comprises tropical rainforests,waterfalls and mineral springs.







DAVAO IS THE BUSINESS HUB OF MINDANAO, THE LARGEST GROUP OF ISLANDS THAT makes up the Philippines. Its crystal clear water, rich marine life, are exellent for diving. Discover towering mosques, malong-clad women and striped vintas that ply the waters dodging the cosy houses on stilts. Numerous local fruit tress and floral plants landscape the parks. In the background rises Mt Apo, the highest peak in the country. the period between March and May is conducive to mountain climbing. For golfers, there are four golf courses in Davao - the 18-hole Lanang Golf and Country Club, the 18- hole Apo Golf and Country Club, the 9-hole New Davao City Golf Club and the 18-hole Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.







ESTIMATED FLYING TIME FROM SINGAPORE

3HRS 50MINS

CURRENCY

PHILIPPINES PESO (PHP)

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT

DAVAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS 12KM FROM THE CITY

AIRPORT TAX

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS PHP500

TRANSPORT

HOTEL SHUTTLE AVAILABLE UPON ARRIVAL AT

AIRPORT AT NO EXTRA FEES

TAXES CHARGE PHP150 FROM AIRPORT TO CITY.

CAR RENTALS START FROM PHP300

CLIMATE

TROPICAL. HOT AND WET MOST TIME OF THE YEAR

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH, FILIPINO (TAGALOG/VISAYAN), SPANISH

FOOD

WESTERN,CHINESE,FILIPINO,JAPANESE AND FASTFOOD.

FOR SCRUMPTIOUS SEAFOOD, HEAD FOR AHFAT, LA PARILLA, ZUGBA AND HARANA

RESTAURANTS AND THE LOCAL STALLS. DO NOT FORGET THE MYRIAD

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