The region is composed of six provinces - Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate. And seven cities namely; Naga, Iriga, Legaspi, Tabaco, Ligao, Sorsogon, and Masbate. Mayon Volcano, with it's near perfect cone is found in Albay and is about 12 hours by bus from Manila. One of the more popular festivals, Peñafrancia, is held every September in Naga City.

Northern Samar is about 733 kms by land from Manila. Travel time is about 14 to 16 hours by bus passing through Matnog, Sorsogon, and crossing the famous San Bernardino strait via ferry boat to Salvacion, San isidro or to DapDap and Looc, Allen. Aircon and non-aircon buses from Catarman, the capital town, are available.

Eastern Samar, a rough, hilly province, is the first area sighted by the explorer Magellan on March 16, 1521. The spaniards anchored at the tiny island of Homonhon and called the islands, Zamal. Tourist attraction includes islands, caves, beaches, and diverse historical and natural attractions. Guiguan has several offshore islands with fine clear beaches and rich marine life.

Places of interest in Leyte include the Price Mansion (now Redoma Residence), which used to be Genereal Mac Arthur's headquarters; the Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur landing Memorial in Red Beach, Palo; Lake Danao National Park; and the San Juanico Bridge, the longest bridge in the country connecting Leyte and Samar. The Leyte landing anniversary every October 20, is attended by World War II veterans, government officials and dignitaries from the diplomatic community,

The "Queen city of the South" is 600 kms away from Manila. Cebu is famous for dried mangoes, guitars, scuba diving and the annual Sinulog Festival. Nearby Mactan Island has some of the best resorts in the country. tourist attraction includes Magellan Marker, Basilica Minore de Santo Niño, and Fort San Pedro.

Kalibo, provincial capital of Aklan, is famous for it's Ati-atihan Festival held every third week of January. Enjoy the beaches of Buswang, Agfa, and Floripon Point. just a short boat ride off the tip of Caticlan is the world-renowned Boracay Island. Visit the cascading waterfalls of Jawili, trek up Manduyog Hill in Banga, or venture into the caves of Tulingon or Basin.

Travel through the quaint towns of Iloilo, with their centuries-old churches , period houses, hand-embroidered and hand-loomed fabrics and peasful windswept beaches. The province takes pride in being the "Food basket and Rice Granary of Western Visayas". It also boasts one of the richest fishing grounds in the country. Iloilo is also known for it's Dinagyang Festival, the Paraw-Regatta, and the feast of our Lady of Candles.

Cagayan de Oro, 785 kms south of Manila, is the starting point for trips to Camiguin, Bukidnon and Surigao. Pineapples from enormous plantations inland are brought to Cagayan de Oro for canning. Places of interest includes the Xavier Museum de Oro along Corales Avenue, Makahambus Cave, Camp Philips Plantation and Cogon Market.

Davao is the gateway to Mount Apo, at 2954 meters, the highest mountain in the Philippines and a magnet for trekkers and climbers. World-class beaches are found in many islands just off the Davao City coast. The biggest and most popular is Samal Island. Places of interest include Dabaw Museum, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the Taoist Temple, the Lon Wa Temple, Puentespina Orchid Gardens, Aldevinco Shopping Center, and the Shrine of the Holy Infant of Jesus of Prague.

Our Lady Of Peñafrancia - 3rd week of the month
The feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is celebrated on the third Saturday of September in Naga City, Bicol. The feast day is preceded by a novena, nine days of prayer, in honor of the Virgin. On the first day, the image of the Virgin, a copy of the Madonna in Peñafrancia, Spain, is brought from its shrine to the Naga Cathedral where the novena is held. On the last day, the image is returned to her shrine following the Naga River route. The colorful evening procession is lit by thousands of candles from devotees in boats escorting the image. When the barge reaches its destination, the devotees shout "Viva la Virgen" (Long live the Virgin!) and the image is brought back in a procession to the cathedral.

Masskara Festival - 2nd week of the month

Originally designed to depict the hardships of the people of Negros, the Masskara Festival has become the biggest party in Bacalod, the capital city of the country's sugar-producing province of Negros. The Masskara Festival comes from the word masskara meaning 'mask' and 'many faces'. Throughout the week, people from all over the Visayas, flock to Bacolod city. They join Negrenses in the non-stop round of festivities. Even if you don't feel like dancing and singing, the pig catching and pole climbing competitions are musts. Some are also trying their luck and testing their skills in mask-making contests, disco king and queen competitions, coconut-milk drinking to name a few.

Lanzones Festival - 3nd week of the month

The Lanzones fruit is a major source of the Camiguin Islands' livelihood and it is for the annual harvest that they celebrate the thanksgiving day. Houses, carriages, street poles and even people are decorated with lanzones and lanzones leaves. townsfolk dance in joy abandon in commemoration of the legend that a beautiful, unknown maiden took from the fruit the bitter flavor to leave only its luscious, sweet taste.