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With as many as 7,000 tropical islands, and impressive megacities, Philippines has a lot to offer even to the more demanding sophisticated tourists. The vestiges of Spanish colonialism are everywhere, reflected especially in the urban architecture. The nature adventurers can explore easily places like Palawan or Boracay - where monkeys are bold and sometimes a bit too aggressive, or Luzon. Given the long and unpleasant monsoon rain season, it is always better to check the weather conditions before booking your trip.