El Nido, Palawan named as Philippines’ Final Frontier. Many have said that once you have reached the destination, you’ll know the answer why it’s considered as it.  It has a mystical feel; it is like paradise on earth. El Nido boasts of its earthly wonders and its divine nature. The place is surrounded with the most beautiful beach. It also has the perfect cliffs and interesting caves leading to hidden beach hangouts. The place also is a known exploration for divers. It has 30 dive sites for varying levels of experience ranging from first-timers to the more advanced divers. El Nido is also the ideal for island hopping. Hop on to your boats and bring on some cool booze and sumptuous fresh foods and you’re up for a ride to Bacuit Bay. The whole tour and experience sums up to an inspirational full-time relaxation. It only not rejuvenates ones physical body but also the inner being.

El Nido is a popular spot especially during Holy Week. Given that the Philippines is Catholic in majority; people dig in for a divine experience or purely fun during the Lenten season. Usually, it is the best time for beach outings. So, local and foreign tourists divulge on El Nido, Palawan at these times. In time for the spiritual awakening, physical de-stressing, and also, some culture-sight-seeing since there are a lot of festivities and rituals being observed by the Filipinos during the Holy Week. Foreigners are intrigued and entertained by the richness of the Filipino culture.

El Nido is surely a great way to escape from reality and break into paradise, The Philippines’ Last Frontier. El Nido is about 430 kilometers southwest of Manila, about 238 northwest of Puerto Princesa, capital city of Palawan.

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Posted: July 20th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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Think about a clean and green island, that’s the 238 sq. Kilometer-land area of Camiguin island. It is located 10 kilometers off the coast of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Camiguin belongs is located at Northern Mindanao of the Philippines. Camiguin is a spic-and-span island and a green-island since it is full of natural bounty.

Camiguin Island is said to be “Born of Fire” since it has seven volcanoes in it. The island is known for its beauty especially on its diving spot. It is considered as one of the best (Top 7) diving spot in the world, identified by the Department of Tourism.

Camiguin is a natural island endowed with so much beauty. It is a virtual paradise since visitors are able to enjoy and interact with the natural beauty. With its lush forests, majestic waterfalls, seren surroundings, adventurous mountains, and best-in-the-world beaches and diving spots. Surely, the island is well-endowed with its flora and fauna.

How to get to Camiguin Island

One can take the airplane transport from Cebu to Camiguin Island. It has a regular schedule. Once, one arrives on this paradise island; one can go around the 64-kilometer circumferential road in just an hour and a half with a public or private service.

Camiguenos are known to be hardworking, friendly, very hospitable, and charming people so toursits will always feel welcome and entertained on the island. Camiguin is also know for its fruit, Lanzones. It is a small juicy fruit with a sweet taste. Never fail to have a taste of this fruit whenever you are in Camiguin. Enjoy!

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Posted: July 12th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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With its azure seawater and luscious green mountains around, Puerto Galera never fails to attract not only local and foreign tourists but as well as local and foreign investors alike. This seemingly small yet wonderful place in Mindoro has flourished throughout the years and at the same time still has preserved the natural beauty it has to offer. Before, this island was just an unexplored territory with only the local residents to enjoy the place but seemingly, now it has quite a number of resorts, hotels, and inns occupying the area to accommodate the tourists. Surely, it signifies the promising beauty Puerto Galera has to show off to the world.

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crowd at Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is located North of Mindoro. It is a first-class municipality so there would be no problems in proper accommodation, utilities, and facilities. The municipality of Puerto Galera is found in Luzon of the Philippine group of islands. It can be reached through a private transfer from the capital city of the Philippines – Manila. Or you can ride on the daily trip of tour buses, public buses then ferry boats at a rate of around $4-14. The trip usually takes 4 to 5 hours.

When around the area, be sure to take advantage of the place. Never miss out its pristine and beautiful beach; its sought-out diving spots; its terrains and mountains ideal for biking and trekking; its naturally striking falls and springs; and all of its nature wonders. One can also never go wrong with the hotels and inns around the place; surely, there is enough choices that would suit your need and want. Make Puerto Galera your next vacation destination!

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Posted: July 7th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours, Travel News.
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One of the luscious islands of the Philippines lies in the Visayas region of the archipelago. The beautiful serene island paradise of Sumilon is one Philippines’ most visited diving and beach destination for foreigners and local tourists alike. Sumilon Island is one of Cebu’s best features with its tranquility, pristine white sand, aquamarine waters, and amazing underwater scene.

Sumilon is located on the Southeastern part of Cebu which is a 15-minute ride away from the town of Oslob. It is also in close proximity to Dumaguete. Trivia: Sumilon island is the first marine protected area in the Philippines. This beautiful island destination has an area of 24 hectares and also has a sandbar known for its shape shifting characteristic that depends on the season. Sumilon Island is also blessed with natural beauty having lagoons with mangroves; undiscovered caves; and beautiful seawater and underwater world.

The word Sumilon means “take refuge”. This island was long before being exploited by the Muro-ami – a group of fisherm utilizing dynamite-fishing but not long after, the island was already protected and now serves as a home to fishes and corals at a world-class 39-hectare marine sanctuary. That is why, this island is a tourist destination known for its best diving underwater views.

One can enjoy Sumilon Island through availing their package tours for one-day visits or one can also stay and check-in at the equally-stunning island resort, Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort. In the island, one can enjoy a lot of deals with the resort’s amenities such as biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea dives, and many more.

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Posted: July 6th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, Travel Deals.
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