Book Flights To Cebu And Manila For Your Best Asian Holiday

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Looking for the best place to spend your holiday? Here's the chance of a lifetime! There are many travel agencies offering cheap Manila flights and promos and packages for flights to Cebu. There are also airlines that offer huge discounts if you book earlier.

Why choose Manila?

Manila, an important Asian capital city, is one of the main places you are likely to visit when you are traveling to the Philippines. The term "Metropolitan Manila" or "Metro Manila" refers to the city itself, and over a dozen other cities and suburbs surrounding it, that make up the greater metropolitan area.

For travelers who want to know the "must-see" hot spots in Manila, here's five tourist attractions to hit up when you go to the city for the first time:

-University of Santo Tomas

-The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing university in Asia. Started in 1611, the first campus was situated in another historical site, Intramuros. UST is the alma mater of four Filipino heroes who molded the nation's destiny: Jose Rizal, Emilio Jacinto, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Apolinario Mabini. Philippine presidents ...
... Manuel Luis Quezon, Sergio Osme������±a, Jose P. Laurel, and Diosdado Macapagal also studied here; and also various Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, senators, congressmen, scientist, architects, engineers, and celebrated writers. UST was visited by two popes, Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II, and various heads of states and foreign dignitaries.

-National Museum of the Philippines

This museum is the official repository of the most priceless masterpieces in the country. It is conveniently located to other tourist attractions including Rizal Park andIntramuros in Manila It is you will find the world-renowned Spoliarium, by Filipino artist Juan Luna, as well as other historical artifacts.

-Intramuros

Intramuros, the oldest and most historic district in Manila, is also called the "walled city". It was the seat of government during the Spanish colonial period. Out of the eight churches built within its walls, only two remain standing: the San Agustin Church, the oldest building in Manila (completed in 1607) and the Manila Cathedral, that was reconstructed in the 1950s after having suffered massive destruction during World War II.

-Rizal Park

Often known as Luneta Park, it's a historical urban park adjacent to Intramuros. This has been a favorite spot for unwinding, socializing and can serve as an urban oasis for family picnics during weekends and holidays. It is also one of the leading tourist attractions of Manila.

You will find significant moments in Philippine history at Rizal Park. The execution and martyrdom of the national hero Dr. Jos������© Rizal that started the fire of the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Colonizers is the inspiration of the park. The park was created in his honor and Rizal's monument is its symbolic center point.

-The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene

Generally known as Quiapo church, the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene is a notable Roman Catholic church located in the District of Quiapo, Manila. The church is known for enshrining the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ, which many claim to have miraculous powers. The church holds a weekly novena every Friday, and is visited by thousands of devotees every day.

Every January 9, millions of devotees celebrate the translacion, or transfer of the Black Nazarene statue at the church by way of a daylong procession. It is said that once you have got physical contact with the statue, all your prayers will come true.

Cebu is another place you should consider visiting. Book cheap flights to Cebu and see amazing sites including Basilica Del Santo Nino, Magellan's cross, and the Kawasan falls. Prior to getting flights to Cebu, request quotations from travel agencies or surf the web to check and get the very best rates.

Kelvin Garcia is a traveling photojournalist keen on booking flights to Cebu and is able to get cheap Manila flights.