Summer is finally here! A lot of people look forward to summer because it’s the perfect time for families and friends to take advantage of the good weather and enjoy a much deserved vacation. After all, summer is synonymous to outdoor fun, languorous trips and opportunity to discover new places. In line with the summer heat is the vacation that most of the people look for, especially that the Advent week is nearly coming. Been wondering where to go and what to do for a summer vacation? Here are a list of the best places in the Philippines where one could truly enjoy a break without hassles – and in a not-so-expensive trip.
Baguio. It is located at the mountains of Benguet province. The main reason why most tourists go there is because they want to enjoy the cool climate that can never be found elsewhere in the country. However, it is not only during summer when most people drive up to Baguio. Baguio also has a lot of visitors during the months of November until January when the climate is definitely colder than its usual temperature. The climate is perfect for growing various kinds of plants and agricultural products. Photographers, flower enthusiasts, tourists, and alike come together every February to witness the spectacular Panagbenga Festival also known as the Flower Festival.
Coron Island. A part of the Calamianes group of islands in Philippine frontier of Northern Palawan, boasts a staggering array of magnificent seascapes, jaw-dropping scenery and world-class wreck diving – virtually a platter of adventure for the intrepid. It is best known for the eight out of twelve Japanese supplies shipwrecks that were sunk by the United States Navy during a massive air bombing campaign during World War 2.
The water is incredibly clear and perfect that you’d be able to spot different species of fish like the yellow fin tuna, groupers, scorpion fish and lion fish. Aside from the lakes, the dive sites, marine sanctuaries and the numerous secluded white-sand beaches that dot the area, there is also a natural hot spring and sits near the little mangrove forest.
Bohol. This place is best known for two things: the Philippine Tarsier which is the smallest primate in the world and the over a thousand intriguing perfectly cone-shaped hills of similar sizes spread out over 50 square kilometres in the island’s centre. This hills are called Chocolate Hills since the grass and vegetation dries out and the hills looked a lot like huge chocolate mounds baking under the tropical sun. The hills are conical karst in nature, which is pretty similar to those seen in the limestone regions of Croatia and Slovenia sans the caves. It is so that the words Bohol, Tarsiers and the Chocolate Hills are so synonymous that one cannot mention Bohol in the same sentence without mentioning the other two.
One can also drop by at the second-oldest stone church in the Philippines 6 kilometres away from Tagbilaran City. Close to the church is the town of Loay, the original site of the blood compact between local Chief Sikatuna and Spanish Captain Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. For the beach bums and sun-worshippers, Bohol boasts of world-class white sand beaches especially in the nearby corraline island of Panglao of which Alona Beach and Dumaluan Beach are the better known.
Batangas. This unassuming province rich with a lively past, history, folklore, nature and stretches of excellent beaches and the most accessible dive sites teeming with marine life, is a favorite place of beach lovers. The province’s beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life are sought after by divers. Some of the popular diving spots in Batangas are Anilao, Nasugbu, Balayan Bay, and Ligpo Island. Its close proximity to Metro Manila makes Laiya Beach in San Juan, Batangas perfect for weekend getaways and excursions. Taal Lake and Volcano attract local and foreign tourists. Visitors can usually arrange for a guided trek from the shore of the volcano island to the rim of the volcano in order to see the main crater lake.
Boracay. If you have seen it from posters and postcards, it probably has an image of an island paradise to you. Boracay, fondly called “Bora” for short by frequent visitors, is famous for its powdery white sand beaches and pristine blue waters. Boracay used to be an untapped piece of paradise before the mid ’90s. Through the years it has attracted hordes of investors. Today, big hotels and establishments have mushroomed around the area, making Boracay a modern and posh summer hangout for both local and foreign tourists as well as a popular choice of celebrities. It’s a great place to enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, diving and island hopping, and its stunning sunsets are something to behold. The orchestra of hues in the sky as the sun goes down is a prize for onlookers and photographers alike.
Why go for abroad just for summer trips this summer? With these exciting places to go this summer, it is really FUN in the Philippines.
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