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Philippine Tourism News: San Antonio, Zambales Will Be Showcased as a Tourist Destination
 

San Antonio, Zambales Will Be Showcased as a Tourist Destination

 
Thursday, January 3, 2008
 

In San Antonio, Zambales, local government and tourism-related business joined forces and created the San Antonio Municipal Tourism Council to be the main group to plan and showcased the town as a primary tourist destination. This effort is to boost up the tourism industry in this town of Zambales. The council will plan and formulate programs in tourism on how they can showcase the town's tourist attraction and destination.

San Antonio Zambales has many tourist attraction such as white sand beaches, crystal blue sea water which are unexplored and unexploited that are rich with corals and shipwrecks which is good for diving, hidden waterfalls, scenic sculptured mountains, cultural and historical heritage and the historical lighthouse tower operated by a solar system.

Virginia Harvey, Megan’s Beach Resort owner and President of the Municipal Tourism Council said “The local government is really with us and supportive of our programs. In the past, tourism has not been given priority, but now resort and beach owners and the community are working hand-in-hand to attract more tourists over.”

San Antonio, Zambales is an ideal vacation getaway especially to the people in Manila who wants to get out of the busy city seeking for a place to relax and unwind. San Antonio, Zambales is only a 3 hour drive from Manila. It offers a lot of things to travelers and adventure seeker. Adventure seekers, tourist and visitors will experience mountain climbing, trekking, island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and camping and a lot more. At Pundakit, a long stretch with miles of beach is good for surfers from advanced beginners to experts, while tourists will enjoy boat riding and jet ski at a favorite hideaway, the serene Silangin Bay. There is a lot of things you can do in San Antonio, Zambales. Visitors and tourist will enjoy the boat ride from the shoreline, adventure seeker such as campers and trekkers will explore the the white sand Capones Island filled with breathtaking sceneries.

In terms of accommodation, there are a lot of hotel rooms and other amenities that are first class that can satisfy customers. For campers and trekkers, there are lots of camping sites.

Local Government and tourism-business owners had made a major step promoting and marketing San Antonio, Zambales as a tourism destination to make the town boost up and create more business and jobs opportunities.

 
 

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Enrico Esteban B. Sabio Said

on January 17, 2008 2:10 am

I hope the tourism council will also have time and personnel to identify the historical cites in San Antonio. This will give an added attraction to tourists because they will discover that San Antonio has a glorious past, aside from
its beautiful scenery.

Thank you very much.
 
 
 
 
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