El Nido, Palawan ..... a paradise in the Philippines

El Nido is a municipality in the province of Palawan in the Philippines.  There are ageless towering limestone cliffs as well as white sandy beaches with crystal clear water.  You will also find enchanting lagoons with turquoise green water.  There are caves with dripstone formations that can take you to hidden beaches.

My family visited El Nido in May 2007.  We took an Island Transvoyager flight from Manila to El Nido.  It is a 75 minute flight to Lio Airport in El Nido, and from there a 40 minute boat ride to Lagen Island Resort.  Lagen Island Resort offered us a wide range of activities like island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, mangrove river tours, cave tours and bottom fishing.  We learned more about protecting our environment by joining guided eco tours.  An eco-checklist was provided to us to monitor and record any wild life seen.  It was not only a vacation but definitely a learning experience.


We enjoyed our vacation in El Nido, the Philippines' Last Frontier.

Lagen Island Resort

sunset at Lagen Island Resort

Cathedral Cave in El Nido

 Cathedral Cave

 

Bohol, Philippines

Bohol is an island province of the Philippines.  It is located in the Central Visayas, Region VII.  Bohol is a popular tourist destination. My family visited Bohol in December 2004.  We stayed in Bohol Beach Club in Panglao Island.  Panglao Isand is known for its amazing white beach, diving locations and tourist resorts.

The Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol is considered one of Philippine's natural wonders. These hills that form near perfect cones are made of limestone. There are more or less 1268 hills.  During summer, the hills turn chocolate brown.  From this color, the hills derive their name.

The Philippine tarsier ( Carlito syrichta ) is an endangered species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines.  It is found in the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.  There is a tarsier sanctuary in the Philippine Tarsier Foundation in Corella, Bohol. We were able to see tarsiers in Loboc. 

Bohol was the seat of the first international treaty of peace and unity between the native king Datu Sikatuna, and Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact alliance known today as "Sandugo" which means one blood.

Want to go on a vacation, but can't decide where to go?  I recommend a vacation in Bohol.

Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is a famous island in Southeast Asia.  This island belongs to the Western Visayas group or Region VI of the Philippines.  Boracay is a part of Aklan Province. In the 1990s, Boracay beaches were acclaimed as the best in the world.  This year, the Philippine Department of Tourism  reported that Boracay had been named the world's second best beach after Providenciales in Turks and Caicos Islands. 

My family first visited Boracay in May 2004.  We stayed in the Boracay Regency.  We enjoyed island hopping, snorkeling and eating fresh seafoods.

It was awesome to see the white powdery sand in Boracay's White Beach, Bulabog Beach and Puka Beach. We were able to see Crystal Cove, an isolated island found between Caticlan and Boracay.

My family returned to Boracay after 6 years. This time, we stayed at Microtel Boracay. My children enjoyed snorkeling, island hopping and taking a ride inside the Zorb ball.

When you want the best beach vacation complete with all the leisure activities, night life and the best local cuisine, consider one of the world's best vacation destination, BORACAY.

Vacation destination : Philippines ... simply the best!

Philippines is definitely a vacation destination. You will never run out of scenic places to visit. The beauty of the Philippines extends beyond the sandy and serene beaches.  The country takes pride in its natural as well as marine resources. 

Filipinos are very hospitable.  This is a common trait of Filipinos known to all foriegners that have travelled around the country. 

My travel prescritption ... choose Philippines.

vacation = travel

Vacation is a time devoted to pleasure, rest and relaxation. Most of the time, vacation means to travel to a place where you can enjoy with family and/or friends. Therefore, vacation = travel= adventure.

vacation .... more of a need than a want

Vacation is a holiday.

Vacation is a pleasure trip.

Vacation is a recreational travel.