Pros: Lovely island. Great beaches and sea. Excellent sunset Cons: I believe it is slightly pricey.
My Mother worked for 8 months over in Manila (from Sep 2005- May 2006) for Siemens and my family and I joined her at the end of her contract, for 3 1/2 weeks to live in her shoes for a bit and see where she had the pleasure of living. My sister (30), ...
Pros: Most beautiful beach ever! Cons: Hard to get to
You've seen them on TV... read about them in books... - but Wow! Do such places really exist on this earth? I don't think I actually believed it until I visited Boracay!
Pros: The whole trip was cheap, We had the beach to ourselves, The area still retained it's native charm Cons: Stray dogs, Potentially dangerous beach for weak swimmers not being supervised
In my latest excursion to the Philippines this past June '99, My family and I took a one day road trip to a wonderful beach in a town called San Antonio in the Zambales province.
We had a rented a Mitsubishi L100 van and a driver for the...
Pros: peaceful, relaxing, surfing - and, it's affordable! Cons: not a one i can think of...oh, LEAVING!
Last year when I was traveling in the Philippines, my friends and I were fortunate enough to happen upon this little gem in Luzon. The La Union Surf Resort is about a mile and a half North of San Fernando, two hours from Manila.
Pros: Quiet, clean and idyllic. Great meditation spot. Cons: Inaccessible - but this might be a pros too.
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Tired of overcrowded, polluted beaches in the Philippines? Then head on over to Pagudpod located on the Northernmost tip of Ilocos Sur, the northern province of the main island of Luzon -...
When I travelled to Boracay, I was told its one of the best beaches in the world. I fully agree with it. I visited Boracay in October and it was one of the most wonderful trips I've had.
Lovely waters, beautiful white sands and lots of...
Pros: a life experience Cons: the small plane is scary
This is absolutely the most beautiful place on this planet. From your plane ride into the adjacent Island called Aklan you can see the beauty of the white sand, blue water and lush tropical greenery. When you land in Aklan you have a local take you to...
Pros: very affordable, English is widely spoken in the Philippines, everyone was friendly, scuba diving is heaven Cons: It's not the Ritz-Carlton, but that didn't bother me.
Learning to Scuba Dive in the Philippines
When I needed a two-week tropical holiday during the Siberian winter winds of Korea, I decided to go to the Philippines. (Plane fare is less than $300 return from Seoul.) Since everyone said to get...
Pros: Friendly people, great food, beautiful views, and just plain cheap Cons: Maxines could really use a renovation and the government could do a quite a bit more in taking care of such a natural treasure
I first started to go to the 100 islands area back in April of 1989. Since then I have returned three times and have always found something new and enjoyable each time I have gone. My latest trip was April of 1998. This particular trip I brought a...
Pros: Good Diving, Snorkeling, Friendly People, Inexpensive Cons: Rough roads, Typhoons in August
We met a fellow traveler while waiting for a ferry who recommended Moalboal for great diving, and the Savedra Beach Resort for clean, nicely furnished air conditioned rooms with a veranda, a mini bar with inexpensive items, and a friendly owner. Don,...
Pros: wonderful weather, friendly people, relaxed environment, beautiful sights Cons: hot hot HOT
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
I lived in the Philippines for a year, so I had a good chance to travel the islands. I've also traveled to many other places throughout the world, but Boracay Island did not only have the...
Pros: White talcum powder beaches, the Bali forgotten Cons: Water pollution can be a problem
I have traveled the world and can tell you that Boracay is the most beautiful beach in the world. White talcum powder beaches that never get hot to your feet. Shell beaches that are incredible for their beauty and abundance of shells. Friendly...
Pros: Nice beach, nice people, good amenities. Cons: Too many people, expensive and too many multi storied establishment.
I've been to Boracay only once, and what can I say, the beach is beautiful, and the sand? it's like walking on refined sugar and the water is calm and oh so clear. Unfortunately, Boracay has become so famous that if you are seeking calm and solitude, ...
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