It's was really, really HOT now in the Philippines. Yesterday's temperature turned out to be as hot as 34 to 35 degree Celsius and its really scorching hot. It is indeed a hot summer in the Philippines. Since I worked at night and I sleep in the morning it was a real battle for me to fall asleep. At this time of year and at this season beach is something that people are all looking forward to. Parang ang sarap mag babad sa beach with your sun screen and sun glasses and your sexy summer outfit. It was nice to splurge your money all day and all night long in some of the paradise beaches here in the Philippines. To relax, to unwind and have fun without guilt of spending something worth your money. Oh well I wish I can, I wish I can do that and I have my own personal list of My Top 5 beaches that my beautiful country Philippines have and experience a once in a lifetime summer getaway.
Below are my Top 5 list of beaches that I want go with;
1. Amanpulo
This secluded and private paradise beach resort which I can say is one of this island's attraction is situated at the Pamalican Island a one of the 45 islands in Cuyo Archepalogo or Cuyo Island in the Sulu Sea. This resort owned by Soriano's and is one of the high-end resort group, The Aman Resort. This serene paradise was named after the Sankrit word "Aman" which means peace and a tagalog word "Pulo" which means island pue offer white sands and never ending blue skies for which our beloved country are known of, I guess with this haven you will love the heat of the sun as you witnessed and experienced what this beautiful island can offer. The island is also a good site diving spot for those diving enthusiast and for beginners like me who ironically doesn't know how to swim. And after long day of having fun with the crystal clear water you can also enjoyed there newly launched Aman Spa wherein guest can indulge themselves in the therapeutic pampering that offers beauty treatments and relaxing massage which I personal love.
2. Boracay
The Island of Boracay is one of my "must see" island paradise that is located in the northwest tip of the Panay Island in the Western Visayas, Philippines. This island receive numerous awards for being one of the most popular destination of the tourist from around the globe and even with with the locals. It is thrilling to know that most if not all of the Pinoy's is dreaming to experience the Boracay experience. The blues skies, the beautiful beach and the popular white sandy beach of Boracay is one of the many things you can describe Boracay of. The place and all the the hotels, restaurant and facilities and services offers variety of never ending fun and activities such as Sailing, Wind-Surfing, snorkeling, Diving, Jet Skiing and the popular Banana boat riding. This all and more that this island can offer that will definitely make summer getaway worth your time and money and the experience will make you want to come back in this beautiful paradise for more.
3. El Nido
The Beautiful island of El Nido is situated in the province of Palawan, Philippines and about 420 kilometers Southwest of Manila and 238 kilometers Northeast of the Palawa's capital Puerto Princesa.The island is another top tourist destinations and was often referred to as the Philippines' Last Frontier. The beautiful island of El Nido offers breathtaking views of natures as its best. The crystal clear water and that white sandy beaches is one of the many attraction that this place offer. You will also feel enchanted to some of the lagoons with a turquoise-green water and more than 50 beaches that you, yourself can really enjoy. Some of this beaches or island that and your family can enjoy are Bacuit Bay, Cadlao Island, Dilumacad Island, Maniloc Island, Lagen Island, Pagalusian Island, Vigan Island, Matinloc Island, Pinasil Island and the Aberawan River. You can reach this beautiful haven through its fastest and most direct way from Manila is to take an hour and 15 minutes Air transfer.
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| Maniloc Island, El Nido |
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| Dilumacad Island, El Nido |
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| Cadlao Island, El Nido |
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| Bacuit Bay, El Nido
4. Camiguin Island
This Beautiful pear shaped island of Camiguin is located at the Northern tip of Mindanao and approximately 90 kilometers of Cagayan De Oro and 10 kilometers off the Northern coast of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao, Philippines. This peaceful dream land of Camiguin which was called "The island born out of fire" because of it's volcanic origin will give you all the best that this island can offer, from fabulous getaway of steep volcanoes, lush jungle and white beaches like there "White island" which known for its "C" form of white powdery sand bar and was also selected as one of the 12 best beaches in 2007 in the world according the Travel Magazine. People visiting the beach can can swim, sun bath, and do snorkeling with all island's vibrant coral reef around it. The Island offer its finest Hot springs like the Ardent Hot Spring and Tangub Hot Spring that best for therapeutic and relaxing bath. The island also have their 250 feet Katibawasan water falls located 5 kilometers southeast of Mambajao, the capital municipality of Camiguin. The island of Camiguin only not offer world finest summer destination but also have rich colorful festival like the festival in honor with their sweet Lanzones which this province was known of. The Lanzones Festival which was a four day grand celebration of the Lanzones fruit and held every 3rd week of October.
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| White Island |
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| Ardent Hot Spring
5. Puerto Galera
The island of Puerto Galera or Port for Galleons when translated literally is located at Northwester most of the province of Oriental Mindoro and Southwestern end of the the Isla Verde Passage which is one of the busiest sea lanes in the Philippines. The quiet little town of the Puerto Galera is indeed one of the most popular summer destination among the beautiful islands of the Philippines not only because it's close proximity to Manila but also because in this island rest the world great and wonderful beachfront location and scuba diving spots where tourist can witness its majestic submarine ecosystem. In this island as well rest the "Tubbataha Reef" which is one of the of the 2 best diving spot named by an international travel website. Puerto Galera's beaches such as Sabang beach where tourist can party their night away or spend a quiet time and escaped from the noisy night life of Sabang is the island of the Small La Laguna which was situated next to Sabang and for diving enthusiast can enjoy the Big La Laguna beach where beautiful coral reef are. This and more we can expect from Puerto Galera. We can reach this beautiful haven through the cheapest options. From major bus terminal in Pasay city near you can ride on an airconditioned bus like BLTB, JAM, AND Tritran bring you to Batangas Port and ride on a ferries which will bring to the island.
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