Travel Secrets Nov-Dec 2015 | Page 60

#354 #355 3 Reasons to Fly to the Philippines Christmas in Munich Crescent-shaped beaches dusted with talcum powderlike sand; uninhabited tropical islands, lush jungles bristling with unique wildlife, the bustling capital of Manila, diverse local cuisine and culture...let 2016 be the year you discover the Philippines! Top highlights: Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 April 7 to 9, 2016: Michelinstarred chefs from Spain, Japan and other parts of the globe are coming! Prepare to pamper your taste buds. Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship: About 2,500 triathletes gather from over 45 countries, including Munich Christmas Market at Marienplatz This traditional Christmas market is Munich’s most original. The romantic setting in front of the neo-Gothic town hall in Marienplatz adds to the magic of the many stalls radiating traditional Bavarian charm. November 27 – December 24, 2015 Christmas on Viktualienmarkt Enjoy Christmas carols at Munich’s permanent open market. Feel the magic of Advent with a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine). Watch the nativity scene at the beer garden. From Philippines Tourism former world champions and rising stars of the sport. You may even bump into Apl de Ap of the black-eyed peas or Formula 1 race car driver Jenson Button. Ati-Atihan: the Philippines’’ wildest and best Mardi Gras, a week-long street party that rages from dawn to dusk, peaking on the third Sunday in January. Participants paint their faces with black soot and wear costumes that would not look out of place in a Rio samba school. Location: Kalibo, Philippines. 60  Travel Secrets November-December 2015 From Munich Tourism November 26 – December 24, 2015, Christmas Village in the Kaiserhof of the Residenz Located in the large courtyard of Munich City Palace. Local crafts workshops, including goldsmiths, furrier and glass blowers. November 23- December 22. 2015 Winter Market at the Munich Airport Center Enjoy roasted sugarcoated almonds and hot mulled wine at the largest covered winter market in Bavaria. November 21- December 28, 2015