Hotels in Negros Occidental , Philippines
Negros Occidental, on the Philippine island of Negros, is famous for its sugarcane plantations, the vibrant MassKara Festival, and the ruins of a 1900s mansion called The Ruins. The climate is tropical, with daytime temperatures averaging 82°F (28°C) year-round; the dry season from November to April is perfect for island hopping at Sipalay's white-sand beaches and snorkeling at Danjugan Island's marine sanctuary. From May to October, the wet season brings the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, where you can join street dancers wearing smiling masks and visit working sugar mills like Hacienda Santa Rosalia.