There are many other beautiful places in the Philippines outside its capital, but these 5 destinations will let you enjoy weekend trips with great ease.

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Taking a luxurious cruise is now more accessible to Filipinos, thanks to Star Cruises!
, a massive 13-storey cruise ship just made Manila one of its home ports. From 19 March to 23 May 2017, guests can enjoy a grand 6D5N cruise, departing from Manila and sailing through Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Hong Kong.
What’s even better is that guests who hold a Philippine passport DO NOT need to apply for a visa to enter Taiwan — it’s completely visa-free! How convenient is that?!
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boasts 935 deluxe accommodations, up to six meals daily, onboard performances, multicultural restaurants, alfresco bar, salon and spa, gym, steam and sauna rooms, and many recreational facilities such as duty-free shops, a theatre, swimming pool, mini golf course and many more!
Also read: Review of Star Cruises Superstar Virgo: Fit for a Star
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is operated by Star Cruises, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong. Star Cruises has a long history in the industry as it has been operating since 1993 and has won many notable awards such as Travel Trade Gazette’s “Travel Hall of Fame” for a ninth year in 2016 in recognition of winning “Best Cruise Operator in the Asia-Pacific” for 10 consecutive years, and “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” at the World Travel Awards for the fifth year in a row in 2016.
Also read: SSEAYP: Highlights of My Ultimate Cruise Ship Experience
What are you waiting for? Take that much-needed vacation and pamper yourself and your loved ones on this trip of a lifetime!
For more information and reservations, visit Star Cruises website and Facebook page.
TripZilla PH team with Star Cruises’ President, Mr. Ang Moo Lim. Congrats to Dianne Tan (middle) for winning a free cruise for two!
Thanks to Star Cruises for inviting us to the Media Round Table at Resorts World Manila last 13 Jan 2017.
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