Trips to Philippines

The Philippines is a perfect destination if you want to enjoy crystal-clear waters, miles of white beaches, and dive among colorful fish. The country consists of over 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean, with the capital city Manila. Each island offers something unique with varied landscapes and fantastic wildlife. Traveling in the Philippines is affordable, with inexpensive food, shopping, and transport, so you won't need a large budget. With so many islands, it can be difficult to choose which ones are the best, so here are some recommended islands.

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The Best Islands

Boracay is one of the popular islands to spend lazy vacation days in the sun. White Beach, often named the world's most beautiful beach, lives up to its reputation with its magical white, warm sand. For a peaceful and quiet beach experience, choose Puka Beach, where there's no accommodation, just a restaurant and a long white sandy beach. If you enjoy surfing, Bolabong Beach is ideal due to its perfect waves and frequent winds. In addition to stunning beaches, you can find numerous restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping opportunities. Boracay also offers diving, snorkeling, and various water sports like wind and kitesurfing.

Cebu is another popular choice with beautiful beaches and opportunities for diving and snorkeling. The island has stunning natural surroundings perfect for hiking, including mountain climbing and cycling. Tumalog Falls is a recommended spot for nature lovers, featuring a small pool under the waterfall. Cebu City, the oldest city in the Philippines dating back to the 1500s, provides a rich history and excellent shopping. For history enthusiasts, visiting the Basilica of Santo Niño, a 1565 Catholic church, and Fort San Pedro are must-dos. Cebu is ideal for those seeking a blend of sun, beach, city life, and history.

Palawan is the most unique island in the Philippines, featuring underground rivers and black lava beaches. Named the world's most beautiful island, Palawan is undoubtedly worth a visit. The Philippines' landscape includes many volcanoes, some still active like Mayon and Pinatubo on Luzon island, where you can explore magical crater lakes and thrilling rainforests.

On Bohol, you can spot the rare Tarsiers, small lemur-like creatures. The island is also home to the natural wonder Chocolate Hills, with over 1,200 hills that turn chocolate-colored during the dry season. On Dimakya Island, you can swim with dugongs, and Coron offers wreck diving, where you can see Japanese warships from World War II on the seafloor.

The Philippine islands truly have something unique to offer, depending on what you wish to experience on your vacation. We'd be delighted to help plan your perfect trip.

Flight to the Philippines: Approximately 12 hours. Currency: PHP (Philippine Peso). Language: Filipino and English. Time difference: 7 hours. Visa: Not required to travel to the Philippines.

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