BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Boracay Island is a small island located in the Philippines located approximately 300 km south of Manila. Boracay Island and the beaches of the island has gained so much fame and even awards from many numerous travel publications and agencies.

BANAUE RICE TERRACES, IFUGAO

One of the major appeal of Banaue rice terraces to the local and international tourist are the many hiking trails in the area. There are many young locals, mostly college students who serve as guides. But with or without a guide, you will find the friendliness and warmth of the Ifugao people endearing.

MAYON VOLCANO, ALBAY

Classified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape.

TUBBATAHA REEF, SULU

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Capilay Spring Park

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CAPILAY SPRING PARK

Capilay’s Spring Park in the town of San Juan is a neat place to hang out or have a swim. This place is very clean (literally neat) and well-maintained. It has some nice looking cottages which are great for snack time and plenty of long stools where you can simply relax, play chess, paint, read, have an LQ with your best friend’s GF, etc.

This place is abundant with trees and plants so you’ll surely enjoy its fresh air and feel less heat. There’s an open space where kids can play classic pinoy games like luksong tinik, Chinese garter, luksong baka and other recreational activities.

A magical island known for its mystic beauty is situated in the Central part of the Philippines. Siquijor, a small island of Central Visayas yet it is bountifully blessed with undiscovered wonders. Ivory coasts surround this majestic isle with crystal blue sea waters that goes with it. Splendid waterfalls, cool springs, and caves are waiting invitingly for tourists to explore its breathtaking scenery.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Siquijor

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SIQUIJOR

The island of Siquijor is located in the Visayas region of the Philippines. Located just 25 kilometers off the coast of Cebu, 30 kilometers from Bohol and just 45 kilometers from the coast of Mindanao. The location of the island is perfect for many who want to vacation here as multiple ferry service is available from many ports which surround it. Once on the island a multicab is best to tour the entire region.

The beauty of Siquijor is enhanced by the 106 kilometer shoreline which encompasses it. The white sand beaches of Paliton to the coves of Salagdoong Beach will beckon anyone to return to this peaceful laid back sanctuary. Several waterfalls are seen in and around the island but the best is Cambugahay Falls. This multilevel waterfall is untouched and a gift of nature as it sits back in a long winding trail to the foot of the falls.

Siquijor is a cave explorer’s paradise. With over 45 caves to seek out and tour the trails will be alive with happy campers. The best of all caverns is Cantabon which is famous for its large open chambers and its beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. The trip to Cantabon takes at least 90 minutes on foot but once there the beauty of this cavern will be worth every minute. Don’t forget to bring alone the swim suite as the interior pool in the cave will beg you for a rejuvenating dip. Some other tops caves of Siquijor Island are Canghunog-Hunog, Boljo and Tagmanocan Caves are of which are located within the central regions.

The island of Siquijor is a diver’s paradise. The untouched reefs and sea life are plentiful. Dive shops dot the shorelines of the island for those wanting to learn or rent equipment. Snorkeling is another must do in the coves and steep water’s edge that are found in some areas of the island. Those who love other types of sea life might enjoy the Tulapos Marine Sanctuary. This sanctuary is the largest one on the island and is full of tropical fish, coral reefs and many types of exotic underwater sea life. Be sure to climb the mangrove tree house which provides for a unique view of the entire shoreline and sanctuary.

Other places of interest throughout the island are the Guiwanon Spring Park which is much like a sanctuary, the Capilay Spring Park which is a unique spring fed pool, Mt Bandilaan National Park a massive manmade forest with beautiful views around the island, the Bandillan Butterfly Farms which has the largest collection of butterflies in the world, the St. Isadore Convent which is also the largest in all of Asia and the Enchanted Belete Tree which has survived on the island since the 17th century.

Siquijor is truly an untouched part of the Philippine Islands. Many places within the island are here to assist in the preservation of nature itself. Coming here to party is not really the style, coming here to take a long relaxing time away from life is just what mother nature ordered.

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