Searching for that wonderful vacation hideaway for you and your family? Then come and travel to and encounter Davao.

Davao is a city that will catch the attention and curiosity of travelers. The diverse culture and traditions as well as its mountains, hills, and valleys are a vision to behold. These lands are home to the waling-waling, the Philippine Eagle, and Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. The accord between its nearby provinces and the inspiration of its ethnic and cultural ties has made Davao the window to Mindanao.

Found in southeastern Mindanao, Davao is known for its inherent beauty and plentiful resources. The area contains five provinces namely Compostela Valley, Davao City, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte and del Sur. Together they are called Region XI.

The province is a top producer of gold, and it is rich in silicon, silver, copper, and elemental sulfur. At 10,311 feet, Mt. Apo is the highest mountain not only in the region but the entire country as well.

Davao is the most prominent city on the island of Mindanao as well as the biggest on the Asian continent in land area at 244,000 hectares. In 2000, there was a population of 1,147,116. The city is the heart of Region XI and is just 1 of many cities that are separate from another other province.

There are many spots to see and activities to do in Davao. With several adjacent greens such as the Lanang Golf & Country Club, Apo Golf & Country Club, and New Davao City Golf Club, this is the perfect city to play some golf. It also goes without saying that with the tourist industry there are many hotels and resorts; Davao is the perfect venue for relaxation as well as to sight see.

For people who want to satiate their palate, the province gives visitors with a large range of foreign and local meals at a cheap cost. The city is famous for the grilled yellow fin tuna, tiger prawns, barbeque, and many other delicacies. One of the all time favorites in the province is durian.

Here is some of the popular sites to see in Davao.

Samal Island is untouched and unspoiled. It boasts of its white sand beaches that makes it ideal for vacationing and water sports enthusiasts. Pearl Farm Beach Resort is one of the most famous tourist spots in all of Davao. Found on Samal Island, a quick boat ride from the city takes tourists to Pearl Farm. This 11-hectare resort was a genuine pearl farm that grew imported oysters originally from Sulu Sea. The resort cottages are influenced by the indigenous designs of the Isamal.

The Philippine Eagle National Center hosts the primary breeding area for the Philippine Eagle. It is home to nineteen Philippine eagles and various other breeds of birds and animals. Davao is also famous for local handicrafts and artworks made by the indigenous natives of Davao such as the Atas, Mandayas, Bagobos, Mangguangans, Tagakaolos, and the Kalagans. They are housed in local shops and museums in the city.

When looking for a place to visit outside the big city, Davao is the perfect choice as it is reachable from Manila easily. Peter Garant is a authoritive travel consultant for a major tour and travel international business and is the consultant of many travel websites on the Philippine Islands and highlighting here on Davao sightseeing . These websites look at both travelers and Expats with an overview on all aspects of life all around the locals in focus.