DOT: Phl must-see destinations featured in travel IG accounts

London’s iconic double decker bus with a “Visit Philippines” ad (@London on Instagram)

MANILA — Some of the Philippines’ must-see destinations were featured on various travel and tourism Instagram (IG) accounts last week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Monday.

According to the DOT, New York-based magazine Travel + Leisure featured a photo of the Shangri-la Boracay and Perth Beach Resort in Sipalay, Negros Occidental on its official IG account, @travelandleisure just last weekend.

Travel guide book Lonely Planet meanwhile featured the Hapao rice terraces in Ifugao on its official IG account, @lonelyplanet, describing the place to be perfect for a Holy Week.

In London’s official IG travel account, @London, the Royal Albert Hall with London’s iconic red bus carrying the department’s #VisitPhilippines2015 ads were also featured.

Meanwhile, film producer, Joshua Cowan (@JoshZoo) has also featured photos of the rice terraces which are stills going to be used for an upcoming JacksGap video feature of the Philippines.

JacksGap is a British YouTube channel run by twins Jack and Finn Harries.

Finally, travel influencer Beautiful Destinations (@BeautifulDestinations) founder Jeremy Jauncey featured the Pangulasian Island in El Nido in his Best Destinations bucket list.

DOT for its part, welcomed the inclusion of these destinations and expressed confidence that more of the country’s tourist spots be featured in other IG accounts in the coming days, especially during its peak summer season.