Destination Tropical Beach: Philippines
It is called the pearl of the orient seas. The Philippines is
well-known for its tropical beach destinations. It is at far with the
best tropical beach destinations even in the Caribbean and the South
Pacific. The Philippines is an archipelago comprised with 7100 islands.
A month is not enough to visit one island destination to another. Most
of these islands are crowned with the most beautiful stretches of white
sandy beaches. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Pacific, the
orient pearl is a favorite among divers and considered as one of the
best diving spots in the whole of Asia.
These paradise destinations have the best deals in accommodations
with beautiful ocean views and spectacular sunsets.
Boracay, called “the most beautiful tropical beach island” is just an
hour flight from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The beach,
with its white sands, stretches four kilometers. It takes an hour and a
half to walk from both ends. Lining the beach are the most beautiful and
unique hotels, with shopping kiosks and souvenir shops for the
shopaholics. The fun continues until the wee hours of the morning as the
different bars and lounges come alive after the sun sets. This is really
place for people who are in pursuit of the sun, the beach and the party.
Calamian group of islands in Palawan, located north of Sabbah Island
of Malaysia, boasts of its magnificent white beaches and breathtaking
caves. Marine life in Palawan abounds and it is one of
the most favorite
diving spots in Asia. It is also home to the smallest primate in the
world, the Philippine Tarsier. It also comprises of 1769 islands and
islets which most are still unexplored. One natural wonder found in
Puerto Prinsesa, its capital city, is the world’s longest underground
river. It measures 8.2 kilometers. It has been nominated recently as one
of the new 7 wonders of the world – the Puerto Princesa Subterranean
Underground River National Park. The entrance of the underground river
park can be found at the mouth of a cave in a lagoon 50 kilometers north
of the city. Inside it are beautiful formations of stalactites and
stalagmites. There are several underground chambers where water flows
towards the South China Sea. Many parts of Palawan are still unexplored.
Many foreign explorers still visit these groups of islands.
The Hundred Islands in Pangasinan is a group of islands located in
Alaminos City. These islands are scattered like jewels floating in the
deep waters of the province, by the Lingayen Gulf. A total of 123
islands and 124 at low tide, each island have its own beauty to boasts
of. Island hopping is a favorite activity among tourists who were amazed
by the beautiful rock formations. These islands according to legends are
home to mermaids.
These are just a few of the natural wonders of the Philippines, many
islands are still left unexplored and it just a matter of time for you
to discover. |
