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Philippine Tarsier Largest Eye

Philippine Tarsier Largest Eye

Philippine tarsier: Largest eye-to-body weight ratio of all mammals

Like all tarsiers, the Philippine tarsier’s eyes are fixed in its skull; they cannot move in their sockets. Instead, a special adaptation in the neck allows its round head to be rotated 180°. Their eyes are disproportionately large, having the largest eye-to-body weight ratio of all mammals. These huge eyes provide this nocturnal animal with excellent night vision. In bright light, the tarsier’s eyes can constrict until the pupil appears to be only a thin spot. In low light or darkness, the pupil can dilate and fill up almost the entire eye. The large membranous ears are mobile, appearing to be almost constantly moving, allowing the tarsier to hear any movement.

With that being said, I have drafted a 8 days luxury travel itinerary for your reference,  some interesting places including this tarsier that has a thin, rough fur which is colored gray to dark brown. This itinerary should start from Cebu going to Bohol, Boracay and back to Manila. This itinerary can be change that depends on your airport arrival and departure point.

7 nights and 8 days in Philippines

Day 1: Arrival to Cebu – Stay 2 nights

WHAT WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY AMUMA? Amuma is a Visayan word that has many meanings and associations. It means caring, nurturing, tending, feeding. It is associated with a mother caring for one child, providing the needs of one’s kin or tending to one garden to bloom. You may want to stay here and experience the unwavering smile and a heart full of AMUMA, the feeling of warmth that radiates from the comforts of a timeless Filipino home; the very feeling that stirs inside you whenever you find yourself in ours. Established in July 1989, Bluewater Maribago is one proud member of the Bluewater Resorts group, a wholly Filipino-owned chain of resorts showcasing the best of Filipino culture: creative, warm, friendly, attentive, caring and relaxing.

Mactan Island Tour

You can do this tour when you arrive before or after you settle to your hotel. Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine, is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. It hosts two monuments, namely the Magellan Monument, which is dedicated to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the Lapu Lapu Monument, a bronze statue which commemorates Lapu Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers led by Magellan in the 1521 Battle of Mactan. Visit to Lapu-Lapu’s Monument & Magellan’s Marker where the battle between Magellan & Chieftain Lapu-Lapu happened. Also visit the Guitar Factories, where you can see how guitars are made. The Virgin De La Regla Parish Church. And to highlight the tour, visit the Mactan Island New Town business complex. The Mactan Newtown is a brand-new township in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Cebu, couldn’t have come at a better time. Like its urban counterparts, the 16-hectare has everything that defines a Megaworld township, a prime location, a master-planned setting and interconnected live-work-play components.

Day 2: Island Hopping Tour – 3 Islands

Visit the group of small islands along the Mactan Channel with a motored pumpboat (“banca”). The shallow waters within the sanctuary are excellent for snorkeling adventures. A wide variety of corals (hard and soft), reef fish and invertebrates are easily visible to a snorkeler in 2 to 3 meters of water. Looking for the perfect beach? Pandanon Island is the place to go. White sand and warm turquoise water await the visitor for a day of fun in the sun. The beach at Pandanon Island is perfect for all
kinds of beach activities.

Day 3: Transfer from Cebu to Bohol – Stay 2 nights

The new Bohol Beach Club is a perfect place to stay, it has a total of eight-eight (88) rooms made up of eighty (80) Deluxe rooms and eight (8) Beach view Suites. All Deluxe rooms have a commanding view of the swimming pool and the beach while all Suites have their own unique view of the beach and the Bohol sea. Rooms are spacious and bright, designed with modern colors, yet preserve a Filipino touch with the prolific use of wooden furniture and local handicraft. Access to the beach, pool and restaurants from all rooms is very convenient due to the well thought of resort layout.

Bohol Countryside tour

Discover the natural wonders of Bohol with this scenic day tour before or after you check-in to your hotel. Embrace the picturesque of the Chocolate Hills, greet the friendly wide-eyed tarsier monkeys during the tour. Have a sumptuous hearty lunch on-board the Loboc River Cruise crossing the jungle landscapes and delight in the peaceful river fresh atmosphere.

Day 4: Dolphin Watching with Balicasag Swimming

Marine sanctuary on an undeveloped island. The area is frequented by a diverse variety of marine mammals throughout the year, including up to 11 species of frolicking dolphins, as well as many other types of whales including sperm whales, Bryde’s whales, and even blue whales have been reported to have been sighted! The marine sanctuary close to the island is teeming with vibrant, colorful marine life and is an excellent spot to go diving, although you will need to arrange to hire equipment on the mainland if you don’t have your own.

Day 5: Transfer from Bohol to Boracay – Stay 2 nights

Situated in the popular strip of Station 1 in Boracay Island that you maybe craving to stay. This beachfront resort features 188 world-class rooms, two swimming pools and one upper deck pool. Satisfy your every craving in our modern coastal cuisine offering International signature dishes you can think of. This resort immerses you in the genuine spirit of the island being in close proximity to everything from the local shopping area, multiple gastronomic places and just minutes away from both Station 2 and 3. One of the best locations in the Island, Henann Crystal Sands features a 30-meter wide beach in Station 1 which has one of the best views of the iconic sunset. Marvel in Henann’s three state-of-the-art swimming pools. Two pools are located on the ground level facing one another with pleasant view of the resort facade and grounds. The Sky pool is located at the second level of the resort featuring a brilliant view of the beach and the Boracay sunset that also features a sunken pool bar for the complete Island experience.

Day 6: Free Day

You may to enjoy the wide white sands. Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines,  known for its resorts and beaches backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants.  The observation deck nearby on Mount Luho has a  panoramic views over the island. The island is also the home of coral reefs and shipwrecks to diverse marine life. There are many things to do such as diving, sunset cruising, water sports, island hopping and more which you can scout for a better price everywhere in the Island.

Day 7: Transfer from Boracay to Manila – Stay 1 night

Share the history of an icon of sophistication in the Filipino capital. Located in the center of Makati City, The Peninsula Manila has set the benchmark for luxury and sophistication for over four decades that you do not want to miss staying here. Known affectionately as the “Jewel in the Capital’s Crown” for its legendary presence in the heart of the Philippines’ primary business district, it is a luxurious haven of comfort, quality service and fine cuisine, and is as much a favorite with discerning locals as it is with visitors from overseas. Our generous Deluxe Rooms offer a perfect haven for business travelers or couples, with the choice of one king or twin-bed configurations. Large picture windows facilitate excellent city views and make these rooms in tones of blue and gray even more spacious and bright. Subtle mood lighting creates a relaxing contrast to the excitement of the city outside. Lights, temperature, and brand new high definition smart TVs that can be operated with bedside fingertip control panels, in addition to high-speed wireless Internet access, and a well-appointed executive desk complete a supremely comfortable Deluxe Room stay.

Day 8: Departure Day

You can travel in Philippines all year round. The first half of the year, from January to May, is the best time to visit the country. November to February is a little bit cool, while March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, with the months between July and September usually encountering typhoons. Average temperature is 78 degrees F/25 degrees C; average humidity is 77%.

Philippines General Information:

LANGUAGE
There are two official languages in the Philippines—Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.

CURRENCY
The Philippine Peso (sign: ₱; code: PHP) is the official currency in the country. 100 centavos or sentimos make up 1 peso. Foreign currency may be exchanged at your hotel, and in most of the large department stores, banks and authorized money changing shops. Most large stores, restaurants, hotels, and resorts accept major credit cards including American Express, Visas, and MasterCard. Personal checks drawn on foreign banks are generally not accepted. The best currency to take when in the Philippines is the local peso.

TIPPING
The Philippines do not have a tipping rules and it is not expected or obligated to give a tip. However, tipping is more common in touristic locations. Locals sometimes leave a tip, usually a small peso bill, and it will be very much appreciated. Keep plenty of those small amount of bills if you want to leave tips to service providers in the Philippines and you will receive a radiant smile throughout the day.

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8 Days in Italy

8 Days in Italy to Rome, Pisa, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence

I have travelled most part of Italy. I would like to share this travel itinerary idea for 8 days starting from the heart of the Ancient Roman Empire through the global fashion capital by visiting the most important places: Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Bologna and Assisi. I would say that this itinerary is  ideal for solo travelers and families traveling together. Fiumicino airport is always my starting point because it is easy to connect public transportation from there.

Rome Highlights:
Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Vatican City, Colosseum. For Vatican and Colosseum, if you want to go inside, you need to arrive at the area at the earliest time to line up for the ticket.  You can prepare at least 50 to 100 for both entrance ticket.

Important Note:
Shoulders must be covered inside the Cathedral and Baptistry and the group must be quiet inside. Original Passport is need upon entry for both.

Florence Highlights:
Piazza Duomo (exterior of Cathedral, Baptistery, Bell Tower and Gates of Paradise), Piazza della Signoria & Uffizi Courtyard, Ponte Vecchio, Leonardo’s Leather Shop and Demonstration.

Pisa Highlights:
Pisa – A city in Italy’s Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that rises next to it in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Also in the piazza is the Baptistry, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily.

Venice Highlights:
Church of Saint Zaccaria, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Basilica of Santa Maria Formosa, Biblioteca Querini Stampalia, Palazzo Grimani and courtyard, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo and Basilica, House of Marco Polo, Rialto Bridge, Saint Mark’s Square.

Bologna Highlights: 
The City is called “The Learned” for its old University, and “The Fat” for its tradition of food, this city is also known as “UNESCO creative City of Music” and has one of the largest and most well-preserved medieval historical centers, with many shops, restaurants, taverns and theatres. It is also the home of many famous artists like Giorgio Morandi, Guido Reni, the Carraccis, Guercino, Aspertini, charmed notable people, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics like Mozart, Carducci, Dante, Rossini and Guglielmo Marconi.

Assisi Highlights:
With its medieval art masterpieces like the Basilica of San Francesco and frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti, Assisi has become a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture.

8 days daily itinerary in Italy

Day 1:   From Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”. During my travel I stayed 1 night at B&B Hotel Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto Fiera 1, it is just 1 stop if you take the train from the airport, the hotel is only 10m walk. when you get off the train, do not go away instead look around and you can see the hotel right away. The big shopping mall is just within the area which is the main reason why I stayed here. I would recommend to have your arrival time before 12 noon so that you will have enough time to do the walking tour in the City of Rome. I am sure you do not want to miss the most interesting spot like the Piazza Navona, The Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps . Transportation is not a problem, just follow the sign going to the train station when you arrive.

9 Days in Italy
9 Days in Italy

Day 2: Head to Florence after breakfast. It should take 4 hours drive, If you intend to visit here, you can go directly to the City center. Florence is often named as the birthplace of the Renaissance. As a center for the European wool trade, the political power of the city rested primarily in the hands of the wealthy merchants  who dominated the industry. These merchants built enormous gilded mansions in the city, villas in the country, and contributed to the construction of grand cathedrals, spawning the physical rebirth of the city. A spirit of competition developed between the rich merchants, who often competed with each other to see who could commission the grandest buildings and the finest works of art. Competition augmented the fervor with which the city entered into the Renaissance. Staying at Hotel Davanzati is highly recommended, ideally located at the heart of Florence.

Day 3:  Head to Pisa after breakfast. It will take 4 hours drive normally if without traffic. Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery are very important spots in Pisa. This place is more than just a Leaning Tower, this historic city offers many things from bustling bars to Renaissance piazzas. An overnight stay at Grand Hotel Duomo should be worth it, only 2 minutes walk from Duomo Square and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Roof terrace with panoramic city views  wis a big plus.

Day 4:  Head to Venice after breakfast. It will take 2 hours drive normally if without traffic. The Central of Venice was waiting for me :). Venice is the only city of its type in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing a cultural and natural asset of exceptional value, demanding its preservation and transmission to future generations. Not altering the natural and artistic environment, and not obstructing the development of other social and economic activities in harmony with the daily life of residents that is necessary to preserve the extraordinary beauty and uniqueness of Venice to sustain the tourism.

Venice is surrounded with bed band breakfast, but even staying at the hostel still breaks my pocket.  Hotel Bonvecchiati is a good place to stay. It has its own water landing for gondolas and water taxis, and is just 2 minutes walk from Saint Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.

Day 5: Head to Bologna after breakfast to visit another important City that should not be missed. Total travel time should take 3 hours from Venice that depends on the actual traffic flow. Why you need to stop in Bologna? The City is called “The Learned” for its old University, and “The Fat” for its tradition of food, this city is also known as “UNESCO creative City of Music” and has one of the largest and most well-preserved medieval historical centers, with many shops, restaurants, taverns and theatres. It is also the home of many famous artists like Giorgio Morandi, Guido Reni, the Carraccis, Guercino, Aspertini, charmed notable people, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics like Mozart, Carducci, Dante, Rossini and Guglielmo Marconi. Hotel Astoria is a very good and decent place to stay. It is 600 meters from Bologna Centrale Railway Station, Hotel Astoria features an internal courtyard with a charming gazebo where breakfast is served during the summer time. It is also just a walking distance from the city’s shopping area, main museums and monuments.

9 Days in Italy
9 Days in Italy
9 Days in Italy

Day 6: Head to the town of Assisi after breakfast before going back to Rome. A visit to Assisi is clearly intertwined with its Franciscan heritage. The sacred nature of the place has influenced the planning and architecture of the town, where the celebration of Franciscan ideology has contributed to the creation of monuments that are of outstanding architectural and artistic interest. This is unusual characteristics phenomenon that suggests a way to better understand Assisi itself.  With its medieval art masterpieces like the Basilica of San Francesco and frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti, Assisi has become a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture. Although I just had the stop over here but I would recommend you to stay at Alter Ego b&b Assisi to relax more and enjoy the scenery of Assisi. This is place is very affordable with excellent location.

Day 7: Finally visit Vatican City and Colosseum: This is the most awaited day. After breakfast, you can walk going to the Vatican City state if you are jsut staying within the city, the smallest enclave state in the world for size and population.  Then headed to Colosseum in the afternoon. It is Rome’s greatest tourist attraction. When you come to Italy, your trip will never be complete if you cannot visit this place. There are many nice hotels to stay in the city center like the Six Senses Rome hotel, the price per night here is a wow :).

9 Days in Italy
9 Days in Italy

Day 8: After breakfast, head back to home sweet home. The best time to visit Italy is from March to May, that is the  season of spring,  and autumn from September to November. You can enjoy the colorful countryside scenery with wildflowers in early April with the rising temperatures until the end of June.

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