QUEZON City,Philippines (February 26) – Summer is nearly upon us! Now is the perfect time to plan where to spend your vacation. In anticipation of the long holiday, many of us are already looking for the perfect getaway to relax and have fun. It goes without saying that the summer vacation is the perfect time to go travelling.
Therefore, let’s take a glimpse to some of the best places to visit in Philippines during the summer vacation.
PALAWAN “The most beautiful island in the world”
If you’re looking for paradise, you can’t miss Palawan. It is definitely one of the most picturesque in the Philippines! Visit the exotic wildlife at the Calauit Game Preserve Wildlife sanctuary or explore the Japanese shipwreck off Coron Island – regarded as one of the best dive sites in the world. A guided boat tour of the Puerto Prinsesa Underground River will take your breath away.
Breathtaking BANAUE RICE TERRACES
The 2000-years old Rice Terraces in Banaue are often referred as the 8th wonder of the world.. The terraces are carved in the mountains of Ifugao and were most likely done by hand. The scenery is out-of-this-world and absolutely breathtaking.
APO ISLAND
Apo Island is a tiny volcanic island, located in Negros. The underwater life is extraordinary and is one of the world’s best marine sanctuaries. The island is surrounded by colorful corals, hundreds of species of fish and giant sea tortoises. Have a wonderful snorkeling experience swimming with five to ten turtles.
THE CHOCOLATE HILLS
Bohol is one of the most visited places in the Philippines because it offers a variety of activities and sights to discover.
The magnificent Chocolate Hills and the cute little tarsiers are definitely the things you will enjoy the most.
THE HANGING COFFINS IN SAGADA
There are many things to do in Sagada, like exploring caves or swimming in waterfalls. Sagada, Mountain Province offers a fascinating glimpse to ancient times through its world-famous hanging coffins. The natives believe that the higher they would tie the coffin on the cliff, the closer they’ll come to the sky.
KAYANGAN LAKE “The Cleanest Lake In Asia”
The crystal-clear turquoise waters of Kayangan Lake are absolutely surreal. The volcanic lake is nestled between two limestone mountains, the panoramic views are just out-of-this-world. An amazing place to go swimming or snorkeling, the water is fresh, clean and warm.
MOUNT MAYON
The majestic Mount Mayon rising to over 2,400 meter is known as the most symmetrical volcano in the world. You’ll be overwhelmed by its beauty, but you have to be cautious because Mount Mayon is a devil in disguise. The perfectly cone-shaped mountain is the most active volcano in the Philippines, having erupted about 50 times since 1615 and killing many people.
Watch this volcano from a distance, you’ll get a great view from Albay town, especially in the morning.
And of course, don’t miss to visit the beautiful island of BORACAY!
If you’re thinking of skipping Boracay because someone said the island isn’t great, ignore them. Boracay Island in the Philippines is paradise for certified beach and sun-worshippers around the world. Hailed by Yahoo! Travel and BMW Tropical Beach Handbook as one of the world’s best beaches, Boracay continues to entice beach loving tourists to its sun- bleached shores of powder-soft white sands that never gets hot even in the afternoon sun. Boracay Island has more than a dozen beaches and many coves.
Reference: http://www.justonewayticket.com/2014/12/25/travel-the-philippines-2015-20-photos-that-will-make-you-pack-your-bags-and-go/
(written by Mia Caragay, edited by Jay Paul Carlos, additional research by Vince Alvin Villarin)
