Tarlac

Tarlac City is not really known for tourism, but once you check around the city, you will realize that there are many places to visit. Tarlac has a lot of tourism potential; it has historical places, museums, parks and many more. To get to Tarlac is merely a two or three hours ride using a bus. The fare for an aircon bus is usually at an average of Php 250.00, depending on what town are you going to get off. You can find many lodging houses and resorts, for your stay in Tarlac.  They also have good and affordable restaurants with great food choices, in terms of street food, local delicacies up to fine dining. 

The Capas National Shrine is a very important historical site to the Filipinos, because this represents the one who died in Camp 0'Donell at the end of the Bataan Death March. It is a 54-acre memorial park, centered by a 70m needle-shaped obelisk standing solemnly at the end of the flag-lined boulevard. The obelisk is surrounded by a black marble wall engraved with the names of the Filipinos and Americans known to have died. Located at the forest there is a tree called "whisper tree" where every visitor of tourist visits that place and they will be reminded about the soldiers and their heroic act. 

·  Monasterio de Tarlac is where the Relic of the Holy Cross can be found. It is a 30-foot statue of the Risen Christ placed on top of a mountain at San Jose in Tarlac. The monastery is run by the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastic Community, founded by Fr. Ronald Thomas Cortez in 1998.  This is a perfect place for visitors to have a holy and spiritual pilgrimage. Visitors who go to the Monasterio de Tarlac now can enjoy an unobstructed view of nature from the hilltop now known as Mountain of Resurrection. The baroque chapel with a striking façade is built in the middle of the secluded compound, surrounded by a piazza remindful of European churches.

Batangas

Batangas City is famous for it beaches, marine life and flora. The dialect that they use is Tagalog. There are many ways to go around Batangas some are jeepneys and tricycle. You can choose the form of transportation you prefer, depending on the destination, the distance and your budget. Getting a chance to travel to different breath taking beaches can give you a choice to do many different activities such as wake boarding, jet skiing, wind surfing and other beach related activities. Aside from that, Batangas also offers different activities such as mountain climbing, bird  gazing,and a chance to play golf. There are lots of hotels to choose from. Some of the famous  food speciality are kalderetang kambing, Bulalo,  Lechon, Tapang Taal , Maliputo fish ,Tawilis, sinaing na tulingan and their world-class coffee called “kapeng barako”. Batangas beef is known as the best in the Philippines. Batangas being an agricultural province is rich with coffee plantations specially the city of Lipa. 

Fortune Island is a 27-hectare land lying 14 kilometers from the shores of Nasugbu, Batangas. In this tourist spot they have a white sand beach, blue seawater and Grecian themed structures. On top of Fortune Island are tall stone pillars and old statues – reminiscent of ancient Greece. Fortune Island has been the location of choice among different engagement shoots. You can go to this wonderful and breathtaking view by a private or public mode of transportation. Using a pump boat can cost you at around Php 3,000-4,000, while using a bus could cost you at around Php 200-250.  The Island is such a beautiful creation and the hidden beauty it brings. It is a perfect spot for people who love to dive.

Caleruega Church is known for its serene and spiritual atmosphere. The tag line of this place is “Close to nature, closer to God”. Aside from a church, this tourist spot also has a retreat house where visitors and travelers can stay and experience a spiritual journey. Inside the church you can find stained glasses where natural light reflects it. The glasses give a very soft and warm glow inside the church and an atmosphere conducive for prayers and reflection. The chapel’s interior is finished with wood, red bricks and painted concrete. They also have a garden with trees and colorful varieties of flowers. You can also see the Koi Pond, which is the best part of Caleruega, where it is filled with huge koi fish. There is also a series of metal stairways and beside it you can see benches where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. If you’re planning to have a wedding shoot then you can visit Caleruega Church. You can also take pictures with the plants and butterfly sanctuary. 

  

Tagaytay

Tagaytay is one of the favorite and famous tourist spots in the Philippines.  Because of it being near and accessible, this is usually a weekend getaway or outbound for couples, families and even barkadas. It provides a really cool and breezy atmosphere which people are fond of. It is also one of the coolest places in the country. We can go to Tagaytay through public bus, van and also private car. It is easily accessible by air-conditioned public transportations via buses and vans from the city terminals. Driving to Tagaytay City by car is also a breeze. Taking a van or FX is another alternative in going to Tagaytay. Although it is much costlier than a bus, travel time is faster. The main mode of transportation to go around Tagaytay is jeepney or tricyle. Tagaytay is filled with numerous hotels and inns that can accommodate tourists and provide them with the best service that they have. 

The main specialty of Tagaytay is their hot bowls of bulalo, which fits the area’s cool weather quite well. The place is also replete with all sorts of restaurants serving all kinds of dishes; be it Filipino, American, Chinese, etc. For those on a budget, carinderias, gotohan and eateries also abound along the city’s highway. Tagaytay City and its surrounding towns offer a lot of fun activities and places to visit for the weekend tourists. There are picnic grounds, tree-covered parks, hidden gardens, biking, horse-riding grounds and a host of other activities fit for both young and old alike. Tagaytay City is known for two things, affordable beef meat and buko pies.

The most visited place in Tagaytay city is the Picnic Grove. Some activities that can be found in that spot are zip lining, horseback riding, and of course they have picnic spots perfect for couples and family.One reason why this spot is filled with tourists is because of the view and its cold weather. For the zip line, you can do a one-way zip line for about 200 pesos on a weekday and 300 pesos on a weekend and holidays, in this way, you will be able to see the view and this is a highly recommended activity for people who are adventurous. Aside from zip lining, they have horse  back riding for 150-200 pesos. They also have a souvenir shop where you can buy refrigerator magnets and a whole variety of colorful key chains.