In The Philippines - Hotels, Airlines, Beaches and News » tourists spots http://inthephilippines.net Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:02:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 White Beach, Boracay Island http://inthephilippines.net/white-beach-boracay-island/ http://inthephilippines.net/white-beach-boracay-island/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:32:04 +0000 Admin http://inthephilippines.net/?p=66
White Beach, Boracay Island is the most visited beach or tourist spots in the Philippines. The tranquil atmosphere and the friendly locals. The sand is exceptionally white, soft, never gets hot and stretches for 3 miles. There is a huge variety of small hotels, restaurants and bars offering cosmopolitan cuisine just off the beach, relatively cheap and comfortable. Although rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world, recent tourism expansion has lead to some environmental concerns. There is no coral off White Beach, though plenty of dive boats will take you to good dive sites. Windsurfing months are Nov-April, best Dec-Feb. The best months are Jan-May, OK June- Sept [with some rain], but April and May are Philippine school holidays and the place gets noisy and crowded then. Don’t consider Oct-Nov (windy, possibly grey and wet). Fly from Manila to neighbouring Panay island, then 20 mins via a boat.

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Honda Bay, Palawan is one of the best beaches in the Philippines. Despite its outstanding natural beauty, Palawan’s 1,770 islands have been one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia (apart from the famous El Nido Resorts). So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan very special, but it is becoming more popular particularly for international divers, as well as adventurers. The ideal place for sun seekers and snorkellers is Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty, fine white sand beaches. Arreceffi Island contains the luxury Dos Palmas Resort, while lesser accommodation can be found on other islands, or stay at Puerto Princesa and take a half hour boat trip to your favourite deserted beach.

Palawan also offers the Philippines’ best dive spot at the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, a World Heritage Site. Dive boats operate from March to May and can be arranged at Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. The city also offers all sorts of jungle eco-hikes and an 8.2 km underground river trip. Best Dec-May. Possible heavy rains June- November, but this is just a prediction according to the residents.

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