It's almost SUMMER! I miss Philippines' nice beaches. I am a lone traveler. I often go to the beach to unwind, to see people, to meet new faces, to experience new crowd. With these experiences, I have compiled photos and memories. This compilation is based on my personal experiences.
1. CORON PALAWAN
Coron Palawan for me is the best. It has many things to offer and the experience is totally different. You'll be able to see different attractions from nice beaches to lakes to hot spring to coral garden to museum. Name it and you'll have it. Visit Coron and see it for yourself.
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| Coron Boulevard |
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| Moutain range viewed from boulevard. |
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| Viewed from atop going to Kayangan Lake. |
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| Kayangan Lake |
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| Stony Montains |
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| Siete Picados |
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| Culion Island, Home of the Leprosy Museum. |
Getting There:
From El Nido: Take the Boat Ride from El Nido
Insider Tip:
Contact
Mommita' Lodge: Everything is included: Airport Transfer, Food, Accommodation and Tours. Contact no +639082762553, +639082762553 email: zaldyangulo@yahoo.com, mamitaslodge@yahoo.com
2. EL NIDO PALAWAN
El Nido is similar to Coron but fewer attractions only those beaches and islands. But these beaches and islands are magnificent. You have four options on which attractions you are going to take. TOUR A, TOUR B, TOUR C and TOUR D.
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| View from OG's Pension House. |
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| Island stop over with Tour C. |
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| Our boat and the majestic view of stone islands. |
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| Stony Islands |
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| Breath-taking mountain range at El Nido proper. |
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| The OG's Pension House |
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| Beachfront of El Nido Proper |
Getting There:
From Puerto Princesa: Take a Bus, Jeepney or Van. The most comfortable and fastest ride is the Van. But if you want to go for an adventure, take the Bus and ride on top.
From Manila: Take the flights by
Seair.
Insider Tip:
Take an early schedule from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. Stay at OG's Pension House, they offer cheap rates with free breakfast. The location is perfect for the beachfront view.
OG's Pension House: contact no: +639167070393 and +639204040223 email: ogspensionne@yahoo.com.ph
3. BORACAY ISLAND
What I love about Boracay: the crowd, the party, beachfront, sunset. I love seeing people with their best swim suits. The beachfront is very wide and the sand grain is very fine. Sun-Bathing is perfect in Boracay.
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| Boracay Sand Castle |
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| Vintas at Station 3 |
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| Boracay Station 2 |
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| Wind Surfing at Station 1 |
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| Willy's Rock at Station 1 |
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| Perfect weather for sun-bathing. |
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| St. Vicent's Cottages |
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| The Boracay's Night Crowd |
Getting There:
International flight from Pusan, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei by
ZestAir
Insider Tip:
It takes almost two-hour bus ride from Kalibo to Caticlan.
St. Vincent's Cottages in Boracay offers affordable rates and located between station 3 and station 2. There are free booklets from Caticlan Port upon departure to Boracay Island.
4. BANTAYAN ISLAND CEBU
It is similar to Boracay but it has shorter beach front. Sand grain is also as thin as Boracay's in some parts.
This is the nearest Beach Getaway from Cebu in terms of land trip. Mactan Island Cebu has also nice beaches but it is already used by the luxury hotels. Unlike Bantayan, the beachfront is shared from one resort to the other.
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| Booths for the Celebration of Fiesta during Lenten Season. |
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| Sunrise at Santa Fe Bantayan |
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| Brown Sand at Botigues Island |
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| The Bantayan Crowd |
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| People usually bring their own tents for cheaper accommodation fees. |
Getting There:
From Cebu City: Take the Bus going to Hagnaya from North Bus Terminal Station, North Reclamation Area Cebu City.
Insider Tip:
Visit Bantayan during the Lenten Season. Instead of having sacrifices, the Island is full of so much party, food because it is also their Fiesta.
5. SIARGAO SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Siargao is known as the surfing capital. Perfect place to learn surfing. But, how about those who are not surfers? Siargao has a nice beachfront in General Luna. There are also three small islands you could visit which is also perfect for non-surfers. Go and rent a boat and go to Bucas Grande which has similar landscape and seascape to Palawan's.
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| General Luna Siargao |
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| Foot Bridge going to General Luna seaside. |
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| Sohoton Cave Bucas Grande. Place for millions of Jellies only found in Sohoton and Palau. |
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| Secluded Island nearby Bucas Grande |
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| Stony Islands |
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| The Cloud 9 |
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| The Cloud 9: best visit every September for Surfing Competition |
Getting There:
Take the boat/ship by
Montenegro Lines from Surigao City Port. The ship docks at Dapa Siargao then rent a tricycle to General Luna.
Cebu Pacific Air has direct flight to Siargao. You may also check
AirphilExpress.com and
Philippine Airlines for flights going to Butuan.
Insider Tip:
Do not travel during high season of monsoon. You won't enjoy the trip.
