Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Yahoo! Travel gives RP top reviews

By Tina de Leon-Funtanilla

Singapore...Australia... Malaysia...these countries may be the more popular travel destinations on Yahoo Travel Guide, but the Philippines gets the top user ratings and reviews!

Try searching the Philippines on Yahoo Travel User Ratings and Reviews and you will surely be overwhelmed by all the praises and commendations.

The Philippines got a majority of 4 and 5 stars from the hundred or so users who submitted their ratings and reviews on our country.

Not surprisingly, a lot have expressed sadness on how underrated the Philippines was and on how media has wrongfully pictured the state of the country. One contributor from Malaysia plainly says...”Don't rely on the news, just visit the Philippines!” Another from Illinois, U.S.A. wrote “There's nothing like this in America!” While another New Yorker banners “The Best Asian City!”

Some of the characteristics highlighted by these travelers were the great beaches, fantastic shopping malls and bargains, impressive skylines, great nightlife and friendly English speaking people.

Most of the reviewers were unexpected tourists mostly from the U.S., Canada and Europe( but I did see a few coming from Cuba, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan Kuala Lumpur and the likes). These tourists didn't plan to visit the Philippines but somehow ended up in our country and as they say...had a fabulous welcome surprise, One traveler writes, “The Philippines has so many intriguing sights, and you will certainly meet people who will make a lasting impression upon you. Certainly, one of the best places in the world!”

Visit yahoo travel to read user the Philippines user reviews and ratings on this link.

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Source: Good News Pilipinas

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