Luzon travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

This is the largest island in the Philippines Archipelago, giving its name to the one of the country’s three island group. Lizon itself is the world’s 15th-largest island, with an area of 105,000 sq km and the fifth most populous. The country’s capital Manila is located there, making Luzon the centre of economic influence in the Philippines. Photo by: lehongwang

Mountainous Luzon is home to the country’s second- highest peak (Mount Pulag) and most famous volcano (Mayon). Another natural highlight is the world’s largest lake on an island in a lake on an island – Crater Lake on Vulcano Island in Lake Taal on Luzon. This amazing landmark was once a vast inlet of the sea. As a result, it has many saltwater species that have adapted to fresh water – there were even bull sharks until the locals eliminated them in the 1930s. Photo by: Sekitar

Luzon has the best infrastructure of the Philippines‘ main islands and offers breathtaking contrast between its modern cities, variety of scenery, spectacular coastline and a rural way of life.

When to go: The climate is temperate, allowing year-round visiting, but April to June is the peak of tourist season. Population: 39, 500,000. How to get there: There are commercial flights into Luzon’s international airports, featuring cheap flights fom Hong Kong. Photo by: vicdv888 – (Super Busy)