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With 7,107 islands, and a coastline twice the
length of that of the United States, the Philippines can claim
to be Asia's Beach Capital. Enjoy the warm crystal blue waters
of both the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Mention the Philippines
and images of long, white sand beaches and bodies of water blessed
with a variety of marine life come to mind.
Boracay
Boracay Island, with its sugary white sand beaches and azure
blue waters, is located on the northwestern tip of Panay, Western
Visayas. The best of the island is the 4 km. White Beach, touted
as the “finest beach in the world.” The water surrounding
the island is shallow and the sand is finer and brighter than
most beaches in the archipelago.
Pagudpud
In the Northern part of the Philippines is a beach reputed to
have the longest contiguous white sand with mighty waves and strong
winds that can compare to Hawaii. Wind and wave surfing are the
outstanding activities that Pagudpud beach offers its very discriminating
clientele. Not to mention the inviting views, clear blue waters,
and white sand. Pagudpud promises its visitors a magnificent experience
in a secluded paradise.
Mactan Island
Lying in the heart of Cebu is the island of Mactan. This tropical-island
getaway endowed with a variety of colors – from its beach,
hotels, resorts, nightlife, music, food, drinks – will guarantee
to spice up every tourist.
Panglao
Panglao is a perfect for a great dive and beach holiday. It is
a small island on the Philippines southwest of the bigger island,
Bohol. On the southern beach of Panglao there are several resorts
that line up on the beach.
Camiguin
Camiguin, which rhymes with “come again,” has been
regarded as the most beautiful island in the country. As such,
it is also referred to as the Philippines’ “Garden
of Eden.” The presence of a number of majestic waterfalls
that create both hot and cold springs is only one of the many
attractions of this island-paradise. The topography is unmistakably
tropical but the ambience is uniquely occidental. A study in contrast,
Camiguin is sure to mesmerize anyone who visits with the itch
to be back again soon.
Dakak
Dakak Park Beach Resort is located on the sunny white beachfacing
the exotic turquoise Sulu Sea. The 750 meter private beach is
blanketed with purepowdery white sand. Natural spring water and
tumbling waterfalls feed the resort's twopools, whilst the ultimate
hideaway is provided at a private open-air jacuzzi where youcan
relax in the sauna and whirlpool amidst an atmosphere of blissful
solitary refinement.
Honda Bay
Framing the rugged and intriguing coastline of the capital of
Palawan, Puerto Princesa City is Honda Bay. Its blue cool waters
are dotted with islets that assure one of a pure-pleasure experience.
From snorkeling in its clear waters to the more adventurous island
hopping within its enclaves to simply having a picnic in the fine
sand of its beach areas, Honda Bay is sure to leave a lasting
impression on the visitor.
El Nido
Dominated by towering marble cliffs that are homes to a number
of tropical birds, El Nido is the source of one of the most delectable
soups specially found in Chinese restaurants – the Nido
Soup. This soup consists mainly of the birdnests that abound in
the area. But El Nido is more than this. It prides itself in having
the most beautiful seascapes in the province of Palawan, known
as the country’s last frontier. Because of its utter splendor,
it has also been called the island of the gods – heaven
on earth, that is El Nido.
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