Comments on: Visit the gorgeous Islands and Beaches of the Philippines http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/ Life is what you make it! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:17:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: nimfa http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-47562 nimfa Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:17:08 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-47562 I agree that the Boracay's powdery white sand is better than Maldives' :) Maldives is a great place for people who just want to have a relaxing and romantic holiday on the beach, and yes it's expensive but it's worth it. Reading this article makes me want to go back to Boracay again :) I agree that the Boracay’s powdery white sand is better than Maldives’ Maldives is a great place for people who just want to have a relaxing and romantic holiday on the beach, and yes it’s expensive but it’s worth it. Reading this article makes me want to go back to Boracay again

]]> By: Ryan http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-47346 Ryan Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:53:57 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-47346 Hey Alex, you meant Makati/Tagaytay right? For retirement, I personally would vote for Bohol. There is a sizable expat community in Panglao Island. Great folks there. They've got a decent city there close by, and Cebu is pretty close which also serves as an international gateway. Hey Alex, you meant Makati/Tagaytay right? For retirement, I personally would vote for Bohol. There is a sizable expat community in Panglao Island. Great folks there. They’ve got a decent city there close by, and Cebu is pretty close which also serves as an international gateway.

]]> By: Alex http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-47344 Alex Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:44:20 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-47344 I spent a week in Macathi and Tagai Tai this January 2010 on my way to Australia found Philipine people are frendly and food there are great.I am Planing to visit again for more exploration of diffrent part of the country. Is any body can suggest me a best place for retirement and safe. I spent a week in Macathi and Tagai Tai this January 2010 on my way to Australia found Philipine people are frendly and food there are great.I am
Planing to visit again for more exploration of diffrent part of the country. Is any body can suggest me a best place for retirement and safe.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-47202 Ryan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:28:42 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-47202 @brian -check the free travel guides on the Philippines- http://tourism-philippines.com Try including Batanes next time... super beautiful place. @brian -check the free travel guides on the Philippines- http://tourism-philippines.com

Try including Batanes next time… super beautiful place.

]]> By: Brian http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-47199 Brian Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:44:02 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-47199 I will fly to the Philippines on 23rd Jan. 2010. Can't decide where to go this time. Bohol, Camiguin, Tinago Falls and Siargao are on my list. Or should I also visit rumbling Mayon volcano too? :-) I will definetely visit Samar and Manila because of family. Last year I was on Palawan (El Nido and Coron). Absolutely amazing! I've uploaded some pictures on my webpage: <a href="http://www.philippines-thailand.com"></a> I will fly to the Philippines on 23rd Jan. 2010.

Can’t decide where to go this time.

Bohol, Camiguin, Tinago Falls and Siargao are on my list.
Or should I also visit rumbling Mayon volcano too? :-)

I will definetely visit Samar and Manila because of family.

Last year I was on Palawan (El Nido and Coron). Absolutely amazing!
I’ve uploaded some pictures on my webpage:

]]> By: ronan http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-46430 ronan Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:59:45 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-46430 nice site,hey chris thanks for your great reviews,your'e definitely right!we have more to offer other than boracay,you can check,calaguas in camarines,mati in davao,and gumasa in gen san,for surfing lanuza is catching up guys,ey guys agas agas bridge opened recently,if extreme sports is your thing,bunjee jump and down hill long boarding this is the next big thing in southern leyte youve heard it,lets rock and roll,this is the highest bridge in the country,wohooooo nice site,hey chris thanks for your great reviews,your’e definitely right!we have more to offer other than boracay,you can check,calaguas in camarines,mati in davao,and gumasa in gen san,for surfing lanuza is catching up guys,ey guys agas agas bridge opened recently,if extreme sports is your thing,bunjee jump and down hill long boarding this is the next big thing in southern leyte youve heard it,lets rock and roll,this is the highest bridge in the country,wohooooo

]]> By: Ryan http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-45922 Ryan Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:06:17 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-45922 Hi Kate, Great update on Palawan - will be heading out to Puerto Princesa, Sabang, Port Barton and El Nido for Christmas and New Year this year. Cant believe they are building a Hilton in Sabang now. Anyway, re: kiteboarding - yes, Boracay comes to mind but I also heard there is kiteboarding in Bagasbas, Camarines Norte. Not a heap of tourists and perfect jump off point to explore the stunning beaches of Calaguas Islands (they got supernice white sand beaches I heard and not much tourists. Cant wait to head out to Hundred Islands + Bolinao next week and then Caramoan the following weekend. Cheers! Ryan Hi Kate,

Great update on Palawan – will be heading out to Puerto Princesa, Sabang, Port Barton and El Nido for Christmas and New Year this year. Cant believe they are building a Hilton in Sabang now. Anyway, re: kiteboarding – yes, Boracay comes to mind but I also heard there is kiteboarding in Bagasbas, Camarines Norte. Not a heap of tourists and perfect jump off point to explore the stunning beaches of Calaguas Islands (they got supernice white sand beaches I heard and not much tourists.

Cant wait to head out to Hundred Islands + Bolinao next week and then Caramoan the following weekend.

Cheers!

Ryan

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-45921 Chris Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:38:04 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-45921 <strong>Kate</strong>, great update regarding Donsol and Honda Bay/Sabang/Palawan. Thanks a million! Regarding your question about kiteboarding - of course Boracay comes to mind with probably the best offers there. Others would probably also recommend Surigao on eastern Mindanao. ;-) Kate, great update regarding Donsol and Honda Bay/Sabang/Palawan. Thanks a million! Regarding your question about kiteboarding – of course Boracay comes to mind with probably the best offers there. Others would probably also recommend Surigao on eastern Mindanao.

]]> By: Kate http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-45920 Kate Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:30:38 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-45920 Visited PI in March 2009 - Donsol and Palawan Snorkelling with the whale sharks in Donsol is a once in a lifetime experience, if you happen to make it there do not skip the night time firefly boat tour up the river - it may sound like a tourist trap - but is actually a brilliant spectacle of nature. The beaches in Donsol are not much to comment on, but its great to be part of saving the whale sharks from extinction! There are a few basic accommodations in Donsol - we looked at all of them, I would reccomend the Amor Resort, we did not stay there but we did end up there for most meals/hang out time. More along the lines of this discussion, however, is the beauty of Palawan. The drive from Puerto Princesa through Honda Bay to Sabang is now mostly paved and will soon be overrun with tourists - go now before its spoiled! Sabang has many nipa hut accomodations, but one very special place only about a year old named Daluyon. Instead of staying in Puerto Princesa we stayed at this beachfront property, we'd already been on vacation in the PI for a month - Palawan made us extend for another week! It was so relaxing and beautiful, affordable prices, 5 star service, gourmet food, a bar on the beach, and a great pool where you can watch the bats come out at sunset! Unfortunately, construction has already started on a 195 room Hilton just down the beach in Sabang, so - go now - before its too late! The underground river was great, nice beaches, not too many tourists after the van trips from PP leave in the early afternoon. We talked with some other guests who came from Subic, El Nido, and Boracay who all thought Daluyon at Sabang was their favorite. I haven't been to those beaches, I'll head back in October to start comparing! I'm a bit afraid of the vast commercialism at Boracay as I live on an island in with a population of 100 so I get a bit overwhelmed on vacation - but I am looking to learn to kiteboard on this upcoming trip. Does anyone have advice about another destination that has a good kiteboarding school, good diving, and also good restaurants? Thanks so much for your advice! Visited PI in March 2009 – Donsol and Palawan

Snorkelling with the whale sharks in Donsol is a once in a lifetime experience, if you happen to make it there do not skip the night time firefly boat tour up the river – it may sound like a tourist trap – but is actually a brilliant spectacle of nature. The beaches in Donsol are not much to comment on, but its great to be part of saving the whale sharks from extinction! There are a few basic accommodations in Donsol – we looked at all of them, I would reccomend the Amor Resort, we did not stay there but we did end up there for most meals/hang out time.

More along the lines of this discussion, however, is the beauty of Palawan. The drive from Puerto Princesa through Honda Bay to Sabang is now mostly paved and will soon be overrun with tourists – go now before its spoiled! Sabang has many nipa hut accomodations, but one very special place only about a year old named Daluyon. Instead of staying in Puerto Princesa we stayed at this beachfront property, we’d already been on vacation in the PI for a month – Palawan made us extend for another week! It was so relaxing and beautiful, affordable prices, 5 star service, gourmet food, a bar on the beach, and a great pool where you can watch the bats come out at sunset!

Unfortunately, construction has already started on a 195 room Hilton just down the beach in Sabang, so – go now – before its too late!

The underground river was great, nice beaches, not too many tourists after the van trips from PP leave in the early afternoon.

We talked with some other guests who came from Subic, El Nido, and Boracay who all thought Daluyon at Sabang was their favorite.

I haven’t been to those beaches, I’ll head back in October to start comparing!

I’m a bit afraid of the vast commercialism at Boracay as I live on an island in with a population of 100 so I get a bit overwhelmed on vacation – but I am looking to learn to kiteboard on this upcoming trip. Does anyone have advice about another destination that has a good kiteboarding school, good diving, and also good restaurants?

Thanks so much for your advice!

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/comment-page-3/#comment-45914 Chris Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:20:49 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/18/visit-the-gorgeous-islands-and-beaches-of-the-philippines/#comment-45914 Good to know that things are catching up! Although April 2010 seems quite far off. But anyway, sounds like a nice place to be and worth to check out as something different beyond the common and trodden tourist trail. Best of luck <strong>rene prince</strong> with your vacation venture! ;-) Good to know that things are catching up! Although April 2010 seems quite far off. But anyway, sounds like a nice place to be and worth to check out as something different beyond the common and trodden tourist trail. Best of luck rene prince with your vacation venture!

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