Baja California is not California, it is Mexico. It is this busy yet exotic penisula which is part of the Hispanic and predominantly Catholic country off the border of California and is separated from Mexico’s mainland by the Gulf of California. Through the years, Baja California is slowly but surely becoming a very popular destination for tourists for the variety of activities that it has to offer.

Although a lesser known tourist destination in Mexico when compared to Acapulco or Cancun, Baja California boasts of an amazing shoreline, delightful beaches and a great deal of beach activity. Indeed residents will tell you there are more than a hundred reasons why you should travel to Baja California.

Things to do in the Baja California peninsula would include surfing and sea kayaking. The lush coral reefs off the coasts of Baja California also make snorkeling and scuba diving a worthwhile activity while vacationing in the peninsula. The very rich and vibrant Sea of Cortez likewise gives tourists the opportunity to witness whale birthings as well as swim with the dolphins.

It is most likely for you to be passing through the border town of Tijuana when driving from the United States. If that’s the case then be ready as great bargains, cultural and ethnic art works, a rich culture and amazing food  are definitely waiting for you. You will definitely be a witness to the convergence of cultures and music aside from the wonders  and beauty of nature. So go right ahead and start making plans for that last minute vacation to Baja California now.

What are you looking forward to do on your next vacation? Do you want to go island hopping? Take a dive in the ocean and see beautiful marine life? Do you want to soak up some rays and get a nice golden tan or do you want to go shopping for some “native” inspired pieces like bags, shoes, and fashion accessories that retails for hundreds of dollars back home? If you want to experience all these – and more then the easiest way is for you to start planning a trip to the Philippines, don’t worry if you are going to do some last minute vacations/deals/cruises/ to the Philippines you are sure to still have a fun and worry-free vacation with the help of these travel tips:

Tip #1 Visit Manila first – well, you don’t actually have much choice in this because if you are coming from overseas, then you definitely have to drop by Manila first – the Philippines’ capital, before you will be able to go to domestic locations like the Cebu or Davao province which are both known for their great beaches. However, don’t just immediately fly off to your domestic destinations as soon as you land in Manila, try to explore this charming city first and you will see that all the flak it has received from travel blogs or in the news is actually not all true. Manila, as the city’s capital, is teeming with history and culture. Make sure to take note of these key places: National Museum, People’s Museum, Manila Ocean Park, Rizal Park and Intramuros. As for shopping excursions, Manila has a lot of big shopping malls which you can check out like SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall and Shangri-La Plaza Mall, if you are more of a bargain hunter then you can pay a visit to Divisoria, Quiapo, Tiendesitas, or Greenhills Shopping Center.

Tip#2 Explore the islands – as the Philippines is an archipelago, if you can, try to visit more than one island for you to truly be able to experience the beauty of the Philippines and its people’s warm hospital. So when it comes to travel to the Philippines, make sure to visit these popular beach destinations: Cebu, Bohol, Davao, Camarines Sur, El Nido, Amanpulo, and Batangas. Traveling around is relatively cheap as well as for accommodations and especially food – if you just know where to look.