The Philippines is a nation of 7,107 islands, in which about 2,000 are inhabited. This tropical destination started as a loose grouping of Indo-Malay tribes, which survived about 400 years of Spanish rule, followed by 48 years of becoming a U.S. territory. Today,

tourist spots in the Philippines

are a melting pot of tribal accolade, Catholic fervor, American pop-culture savvy, and tropical friendliness - a perfect travel destination for tourists.