Best Summer Destination in the Philippines
Philippines is known for its 7,107 islands with a lot of magnificent beaches and natural resources that will truly pamper you for a best vacation destination in Asia. Philippines has a world class paradise that truly boast its name to welcome everyone for a best vacation destination this summer.
If you are planning to spend your summer in an affordable budget yet truly satisfying then Philippines has to offer you a lot of vacation spots that will make you feel the natural beauty if nature. Below are just highlights are those wonderful destinations that tourists commonly visit.
Luzon Area
Baguio is considered as the “Summer Capital” in the Philippines that tourists often consider to take a first vacation stop. This place is located in the northern part of the country and is known as the summer capital of the Philippines. The Philippines is known for being a tropic land thus, going to Baguio will set you to a relaxing and refreshing vacation especially during summer season. The Mansion, Burnham Park, Mines View, these are some of those beautiful spots that you will see in Baguio. This is a 5 to 6 hour drive from Manila the capital of the Philippines. You will find cheap hotel rooms all around the vicinity of Baguio. February is the best time of the year to go to Baguio and witness its beauty. An annual celebration of the Panagbennga Festival or flower festival is being held in this season of the year.
Tagaytay is located in Southern. The place is considered as one of the most affordable Philippine vacation spots in the country. This city is also similar to Baguio with its refreshing environment and breathtaking beauty. If you go to Tagaytay, you will see the Peoples Park, Tagaytay Highlands and a lot more that your family will surely enjoy on their holiday.
Subic suits if you want to have a relaxing day at the beach. Subic is a famous tourist destination in the Philippines with its accessibility and a lot of different options to choose from. If you love adventure then going to the Subic Safari Zoo or do trekking can be a fun option. You can also watch live dolphin performance at the Ocean Adventure. If you want to relax in the beach or see beautiful schools of fishes then going to a resort called Camayan Island is the best place to be. Camayan Beach resort is the famous resort in Subic with few walks away from Ocean Adventure. You can also go to Long hands beach resort and other budget travel resorts in the city.
Pangasinan showcases the famous hundred islands answers why you must visit Philippines for a best vacation destination. This paradise has literally hundreds of islands like the Governor's Island, Children's Island, Romulo Island and a lot more that you can discover through island hopping. You can choose to stay for an overnight at these islands and experience the feeling of living and staying in an island with no electricity. You can go snorkeling or just simply bathe yourself in the beautiful white sand beaches.
Visayas Area
Boracay is the world famous island as great tropical white sand beach destination in the Philippine. Located in Western Visayas and South of Manila, Boracay is great when you are looking for those who want to achieve the best tanning look ever and feel the beautiful white sand beach and blue water. Boracay is just one of the hottest travel destinations in attracting thousands of foreign travelers in the country every season specially during summer. This beautiful island is surrounded by coral reefs wherein its best part is a "White Sand Beach", also known as the Long Beach by its residents. It is located at the West Coast between the villages of Balabag and Angol, and some experienced travelers claim it to be the "Finest Beach of all Asia".
Palawan surely offers a worthwhile vacation destination and considered premier tourist destination in the Philippines. Palawan is a one stop site for great nature adventure. Among the place best tourist spots in Palawan in Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife Sanctuary, a unique game reserve and wildlife sanctuary of exotic African animals and endangered endemic animals of Palawan. Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (formerly Crocodile Farming Institute) that aims to preserve and conduct further research studies on endangered species of crocodiles. Tubbattaha Reefs, a marine sanctuary southeast of Puerto Princesa City and declared a World Natural Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on December 1993. Coron Reefs, Coron Bay, Busuanga is a seven enchanting lakes surrounded by craggy limestone cliffs attract hundreds of nature lovers to Coron Reefs in Northern Palawan, near the town of Coron. El Nido Marine Reserve, a 96,000 hectares diverse ecosystems such as rainforest, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a world heritage site, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river, reputed to be the world's longest, that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying out in to the South China Sea. And many more extraordinary natural scenery.
Mindanao Area
Camiguin Island is famous for its ancestral homes gracefully dotting the streets all over the island. The white sandbar just across Paras Beach Resort in Barangay Yumbing, ideal for sunbathing and snorkeling. This uninhabited sandbar changes its shape according to tide. Camiguin owes its monicker, “Garden of Eden,” to the presence of beautiful beaches and majestic waterfalls in this island-paradise. Agohay is one of the favorite sandy beaches in the island Likewise, Agohay has a good camping area for Mt. Hibok Hibok mountaineers. Camiguin island most famous and accessible falls is Katibawasan, with 160 meters drop of a slender stream of water. A shallow basin with its icy cold water is surrounded by wild ferns, trees, and boulders.
Pearl Farm Beach Resort nestled on the quiet side of Samal located in the southern part of the Philippines. It is an archipelago consisting of nine islands which stretch out over a land area of 28,000 hectares. Samal is a beautiful, tranquil and exotic island with a coastline adorned with white sand beaches, abundant marine life, rock formations, mangroves, and landscape elements of coconut palms, flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees. The area is blessed with various natural attractions and flourishing flora and fauna.
Dakak Park Beach Resort nestled on the tip of Northern Zamboanga, Dakak faces the Sulu Sea in the west and is surrounded by mountains on its east side. North of Dakak are Negros, Cebu and Bohol. To its south is the Mindanao mainland with Borneo and Sarawak beyond the Celebes Sea. Conveniently encircled by all these alrge island, Dakak tactfully evades the typhoon belt, making it the perfect all-season destination. Natural spring water and tumbling waterfalls feed the resort's two pools, whilst the ultimate hideaway is provided at a private open-air jacuzzi where you can relax in the sauna and whirlpool midst an atmosphere of blissfull solitary.
Truly, the Philippines have a lot of wonderful vacation destination and is rich with natures resources.
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