Thursday, September 3, 2009

Coron Bay




Coron Bay is one of the most popular diving destination here in the Philippines. This site is one of the most famous wreck diving destinations of the entire world due to the amount of historic sunken ships which can be visited and seen with great clarity due to these area's waters usual transparency.
The Coron wrecks are one of the best kept diving secrets in the World and, as a result, you will be unlucky to find another dive boat at any of the wrecks you visit. Today, Coron is not only famous for its wreck diving, it is also become popular for its reef diving too. Coral reefs are re-establishing itself because of the fish sanctuaries that are being implemented. Spectacular and beautiful artificial reefs can be found outside the wrecks and are laden with both hard and soft corals and an abundance of fish life.

Siargao Island




For many people, hearing the word Siargao conjures images of roaring waves and surfboards under the bright sun.
But the island is more than just the proverbial surf and sun. The islands surrounding Siargao and the Caraga region in northeastern Mindanao remain hidden, waiting to be discovered—breathtaking nooks and lagoons seemingly taken out of a Tolkien book; soaring cliffs and tranquil lakes—ready to take their rightful place as one of the country’s best tourist attractions.

Puerto Galera

Mindoros waters and Puerto Galera is a divers paradise with reefs that is considered one of the best in the world. Four hours south of Manila via boat and a ferry, Puerto Galera in the island of Mindoro is home to the famous White Beach which has a wide array of accommodations, restaurants, nightlife and beach activities to choose from. There is also Sabang Beach which is likewise famous for diving and its vibrant nightlife. For those who are more serious about having a quiet time, you can try Aninuan and Talipanan Beach.

The Ilocos Region

The Ilocos region occupies the northwestern face of Luzon Island in the Philippines. This belt, which includes the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, is a great destination if you wou would like to soak up some culture, history and of course, some fun in the beach! Pangasinan is home to the natural wonder, Hundred Islands Natural Park, a group of 124 islands with three developed for tourism. La Union is known as the surfing capital of the north, with waves especially suited for surfing in San Juan. Ilocos Norte is home to UNESCO world heritage site Vigan, a Spanish colonial town that was thankfully spared from bombing during the war. Ilocos Norte is known for being the hometown of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, whose body still lies in wake for the public to see in his native Batac. It is also home to centuries old churches as well as the famous white sand beach, Pagudpud.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Surigao Del Sur: Adventurer's Shangri-La


Bislig Surigao Del Sur Tinuy-An Falls



Surigao del Sur is on of the last remaining frontier provinces of the Philippines and has been describes as an “Adventurer’s Shangri-La by the Pacific.” Cagwait White Beach is on of the best unspoiled beaches in the Philippines.

The waves of Luzano Bay are ideal for top performance surfing. The kissing islets of San Agustin are a unique natural formation. The multi-tiered Tinuy-an Falls located in Bislig are among the spectacular in the country. The soothing Malinawa Cool Spring in Cantilan also attracts tourists.