VILLA ESCUDERO COCONUT PLANTATION TOUR, PHILIPPINES

2.5 hours (210km) south of Manila is the quaintand historic Vila Escudero set amidst a pastoral grove of coconut palms, verdant fields, and mountains. Take a tour of the museum that houses historic and religious artifacts including the two longest one-piece marble tables that were transported during the galleon trade and which are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Carabao-drawn carts transport picnickers to man-made waterfall where lunch is served on tables set over a flowering stream.

Then it's off to the pools for a refreshing dip. On weekends, guest can also enjoy a cultural show.