The Philippines offers over 7,000 tropical islands and is one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia. The Philippines is not as popular by travelers as some other Asian countries due to its location on other side of the South China Sea, Philippines rewards those who go the extra distance though.

Because it’s off the beaten track, The Philippines is an ideal place to escape the hordes that descend on other parts of Southeast Asia. First, The Philippines is a place of natural wonders – a chain of coral fringed islands scattered over a vast expanse of the western Pacific. below sea level, the Philippines has one of the best dive sites in the world and snorkeling, wreck diving, and swimming with whales..

There are many popular travel destinations to choose from in the Philippines including:

Boracay: If you’re after palm lined, white sandy beaches, then you could try the relaxed Sipalay or Boracay.

Palawan: is a bit more remote than most islands but it is large and unexplored. There is a lot to offer on the northern part after Puerto Princess but nothing worth going south for. The best places are Port Baton area and up the top at El Nido.

Luzon: has a lot to offer while also being able to offer a variety of beaches and the biggest city in the Philippines, Manila. The island is huge and you are best to travel at least a few hours out of Manila before looking for anywhere to enjoy a vacation. The beaches will be a lot cleaner the further you go from Manila, 5 – 8 hours travel will bring you to some nice clean beaches.

The Philippines is a fantastic landscape with wonders to surprise even the most jaded traveler. It is an enjoyable place with many friendly people and travelers who have been here will tell you that it is people and their culture that makes the Philippines unique.

Located in the middle of South-East Asian trade, colonized by a number of world powers, the Philippines is a carpet of life that reflects its diverse cultural heritage. And despite the poverty that affects much of the nation, the Filipinos themselves are among the most exuberant and relaxed throughout the world. Philippines can really be described as one of the last great frontiers of South Asia trip.

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