Best Asian destinations for the US dollar

September 15, 2009 by LostinManila  
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I was born in the Philippines and I was living there for 32 years but after I got married I had to leave the Philippines to reunite with my husband here in the USA.

And if the other people amazed the beauty of nature Philippines has, so i am as a Filipino who really know the place. We are planning to go back in Philippines after he retire for he himself like Philippines and he added he feel like king in the island.

Philippines is a wonderful country that i can recommend for the people who wants to travel for vacation.

With 7,107 islands, and a coastline twice the length of that of the United States, Philippines can claim to be Asia’s Beach Capital. Enjoy the warm crystal blue waters of both the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Philippines has a white sand beaches and bodies of water blessed with a variety of marine life and beauty of nature at any places.

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The Philippines was discovered by Magellan in 1521. He introduced christianity in a Roman Catholic faith and after his colonization some japanese, chinese followed but the Filipinos get tired of it, the rebellion and struggles of the National Heroes Philippines win their Indepence.

People in the Philippines or the Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Their Character is actually a little inherit from european, japanese ,chinese and american cultures but hospitality is a common denominator in the Filipino character which you seldom find such hospitable people who enjoy the company of their western visitors.

Also throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes for any occassions they have.

Here are the ” Top Tourist Destinations in the Philippines “

Boracay Island

Boracay- has talcum powder-sand beaches and crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing and sunbathing. Located in the visayas region. To reach Boracay, one has to book a flight to Kalibo, Aklan.

Siargao Island

This newly discovered island in southeastern of mindanao that is good for surfing. And open to internation surfing community.

Samal Island

Samal Island is located in Davao and this island provides a fabulous site for sunrise and sunset.

Bohol’s Springs and Beaches

Bohol is one of the loveliest islands and situated in heart of Visayas with sparkling beaches and the most popular places are Panglao, Pamilacan, Cabilao, Jao, Mahanay and Lapinin, which good for diving. Also do not forget about Chocolate hills it is famous.

The Beaches of Palawan

Palawan is a country’s last frontier and sanctuary with very amazing nature.

The Beaches of Glan, Sarangani

Boasts of world-class beach resorts and rich fishing grounds and mostly of the lands are converted to agriculture and fishponds. Glan can be reached from Manila and Cebu by airplane going to General Santos City and a 45-minute drive from the airport.

Subic Bay

Subic, was formerly a US naval base in the Philippines. But it is now it is one of tourist destination where the blue mountain, virgin forest and sea.

Anilao

Anilao is located in Batangas and is good for diving fanatics. It is three hours from Manila through public buses or jeepneys.

Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is one of the most popular beach resorts in the Philippines. The place can be reached from the port of Batangas City where a ferry service to Mindoro awaits the tourists.

Hundred Islands

Boasts of white-sand beaches in Pangasinan and Ilocandia.

So when you are planning for a vacation , come and visit the island Philippines. Have fun and enjoy your stay with hospitable people and the wonderful nature that the Philippines has.