Announcing…. Ultimate Tours 2010 Calendar!

We are back!  We are proud to announce our 2010 Culinary Tours Calendar:

May 2010:  Heritage Month!

May 1 – 3 – Ultimate Pagudpud and Vigan Culinary and Heritage Tour
(P15,000/ person all-in inclusive of van transportation, overnight accommodation at the best resort in Pagudpud (Kapuluan Vista Resort) and at a very-private hotel at the heart of the heritage town of Vigan (My Vigan Home) and full board and all meals.)

It's about time you experience the ABCs of the Ilocandia: antiques, bagnet and churches! In Ilocos, nature and history is intertwined. But at Ultimate Philippines, we think this is combo best savored with bagnet and beer so we're exploring this provincial belle… our style!

Let's journey up to the north and take a time-warp through the colonial city of Vigan. We'll walk through cobbles, munching our way through the town's traditional street fare and home-cooked feasts, from yummy empanadas to tasty longganisas.

More historical bites and pinakbet pizza as we take a peek at the life of ex-strongman Ferdinand Marcos in the town of Batac and admire two masterpieces of Ilocos' unique Earthquake Baroque architecture: Paoay and Santa Maria Church.

Capping off, we'll surf through the waves of Mairaira Beach in Pagudpud ending our journey in time to join the revelries of the annual Tres de Mayo fiesta in Vigan.

Tour Route will include the Sabangan Cove Weaving Village, Santa Maria Church and Paoay Church (UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Herencia Cafe, Marcos Mausoleum, Glory's Empanada, Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Bangui Windmills, Blue Lagoon (Pagudpud), Saramsam Cafe, and Vigan (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and its Tres de Mayo Fiesta where we'll have feasts at an old house and garden restaurant and savor its street food in style!

May 15, Saturday – Ultimate San Isidro Festival and Viaje Del Sol Culinary Tour
(P4,800/ person all-in  inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, all entrance fees and demonstrations, tourist bus transportation, the best personal guide in Quezon (Tina Decal), plus surprises along the way.)

Have you been to Quezon and its San Isidro Labrador festivals every May 15? It's fiesta time this month of May and what better way to drink, eat and be merry as we head south to explore charming Quezon province. It's the best time of the year as we join in the revelry and celebrate the feast of San Isidro de Labrador!

First off to Sariaya, a charming little town known for its gracious colonial-period homes. We'll have breakfast, take a stroll and admire these treasures as we revel in its traditional Agawan Festival.

Then, it's off to Lucban and the Pahiyas Festival where we'll feast our eyes over a smorgasbord of food, music, artistry and local color in one of country's most spectacular fiestas!

Finally, on to San Pablo, Laguna to dine at a restored period home, a great way to cap-off our Quezon experience!

May 29, Saturday – Ultimate Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour
(P4,500/ person all-in including meals and transportation )

Journey to the central heartland as we immerse ourselves in things Kapampangan! From Baroque to betute, its fun-filled day as we poke around and get intimate with the very best of Pampanga's cultural offerings. Gawk at the jewel-box of church in Betis while wading through the lahar-buried town of Bacolor.

We'll stuff ourselves silly with the best Kapampangan fare by one of the country's best known Pampango chefs! A tour with nothing but Kapampangan cool!

The tour experience include a visit to Betis and Bacolor Church, Everybody's cafe in Pampanga and 5-hour lunch in Claude Tayag's Bale Dutung

May 28, Friday - 31, Monday – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P34,000/person all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair Flight, all meals and transportation)

So much has been said and so much has been written about it …. but the best way to really take in all the superlatives is really just to be there.

This is the northern islands of Batanes…

Let's journey through northernmost territory of our archipelago and get intimate with rugged beauty of these islands. We'll discover Basco, the charming seaside capital and explore beautiful Batan Island cruising along  her stunning blue ocean-meets-green mountain scenery.

Travel over to neighboring Sabtang Island and get acquainted to the unique Ivatan way of life visiting old villages , traditional stone houses, colonial churches and stunning ocean views. And to top it off, your home away from home is the best address on the island, on top of a hill with gorgeous island views!

Our Ultimate Batanes experience.

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To reserve for the tours, please email reservations@ultimatephilippines.com or contact Ivan Man Dy @ +63917 3291622

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Travel the Philippines First,

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Anton Diaz
Founder/Editor
www.OurAwesomePlanet.com
in Behalf of Ultimate Philippines

P.S. Completed Tours:

November 2009 - DONE

November 7, Saturday – Ultimate Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour
(P4,000/ person all-in including meals and transportation )

December 2009 - DONE

December 19, Saturday – Ultimate Pampanga Ligligan Parul Culinary Tour!
(P4,800/ person all-in including meals and  transportation)

February 2010 - DONE

February 13 – Ultimate Pampanga: Hot Air Balloon Valentines Tour
(P4,800/ person all-in including meals and  transportation)

March 2010 - DONE

March 6, Saturday - 9, Tuesday – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P34,000/person all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair Flight, all meals and transportation)

March 20, Saturday - 23, Tuesday – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P34,000/person all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair Flight, all meals and transportation)

April 2010

April 9, Friday - 12, Monday – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P34,000/person all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair Flight, all meals and transportation)

April 30, Friday - May 3, Monday – Ultimate Batanes: Culinary and Heritage Tours!
(P34,000/person all-in including Fundacion Pacita accommodations, Seair Flight, all meals and transportation)