Fellow FILIPINOS...help me out here!

United States
February 24, 2007 4:51pm CST
I am going on vacation this coming May to the Philippines and I am wondering what's the best place to visit. I know #1 is Boracay and what else? I will be visiting Zambales too since my bf are from there. I will be staying in Cavite and of course I have been to Tagaytay! My sister said that we might go to Singapore or Hongkong since we haven't gone there too. I just want to explore Philippines more that's why I needed help on deciding where else to go. Thanks guys!
7 responses
@carol79 (201)
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
I've been in several place s here in the Philippines and like you mentioned the 1st place would be Boracay, definitely a must! White sands and blue waters, perfect! Second would be Coron-Palawan. I stayed at Club Paradise which was the only hotel in one whole island! I would recommend this to couples who wants to have their privacy and a romantic ambiance. They have white sand beaches which for me was even whiter and finer than the Boracay sands. And the service and staff are just 5 star quality! The 3 meals are all buffet and inclusive with your stay. Excellent food which caters to international and local cuisines. Facilities are great, they have tennis courts, trail path for trekking which takes you to the highest peak of the mountain over looking the whole island in a 360 degrees view. They have a pool, and all water activities you could imagine. The best are the dive sites which are shipwrecks and the sights underwater are amazing when you snorkle. Best trip I've had. Now third would be Cebu which was a disaster for me because we went during rainy season. There were moss and algae by the shore so we were not able to swim on the beach. Stayed at Cebu Beach Club which gives you access to 2 of their other resorts namely Tambuli and another one which I forgot the name. Their facilities are nice though. They have a nice swimming pool on each club and videoke if you want to have fun at night. The food though is terrible for they have the same menu everywhere you go. If you go to Cebu I would suggest to stay in Shangri-la. I recntly went to Subic as well and visited White Rock Beach Resort. Nothing special, their beaches are not white sand and the water was disgusting. You could also try Puerto Galera, which would be cheap and they have great food. Honestly, Galera would be second best when it comes to food. They always have a fresh catch of fishes which you could just choose from and have it cooked your way. White sand and a lot of bars. Not so bad. Have a nice trip!
• United States
28 Feb 07
thanks for your comment!
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
Hi there sis. Maybe you may visit wowphilipines.com for you to see the different tourists spots the philippines could offer. How much is your budget? for how long do you wanna stay? Are you willing to travel long distances? Who will be accompanying you? Oh, you talked about your BF, maybe you can consult him. For now, all i can do is throw back rhetorics to you. :)
• United States
27 Feb 07
Thanks for the website! I will visit it for sure.
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
Have you gone to Baguio City and suburbs? If not yet, better go there because as if you'renot from the Philippines if you have not seen Baguio City. Boracay is beautiful, I have been there, Chocolate Hills too. I have practically seen all the places in the Philippines. Baguio City and suburbs might be enough in the meantime and then Hongkong because that's a very beautiful place too. And you may be able to visit practically all the tourist spots there in few days. I hve gone there twice then to Macau since it is near Hongkong taking the jetfoil in going there. Macau is a very small place too and 3 days might be enough. It's also very expensive to tour the Philippines so I suggest that you better go to Hongkong and Macau after Baguio.
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• Philippines
19 Mar 07
baguio, its a nice place...its a summer capital here in philippines...also palawan...there beaches are so nice and relaxing... you can also try samal and surigao...its also a nice place to visit...
@webbuff (926)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
i would suggest Sagada, Mt. Provice (caving and nature) and Potipot Island, Zambales (best than bora sand and virgin island) both are pretty new and untouch.. im pretty sure you are going to enjoy these places.
@franxexces (1096)
• Philippines
19 Mar 07
visit palawan! it surely is a nice place.. I've been to cebu often and I love coming back.. or if you want to have a nature trip then go to bohol! Or if you want to visit a peace city come here at my place. Dumaguete! The Philippines is a nice place and there are lots of beautiful places here. Have you been to sumilon island? It's nice there!
@onirac (29)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
Hi There! If you want some adventure, try Sagada Mountain Province. There is still magic in Sagada despite of the thousand lowlanders who escaped from the city. The Celestine Propecy called it the Energy of the pure mountain. How can one not be enchanted at Sagada? You might want to be billeted in an old big school house made of wood, now a rare feature in this town. You might experience the coldest weather on your first morning you had never experience in the philippines, you can view the morning sun amidst streak of light and mist at the Keltepan Tower at the East side of Sagada in the early morning, and you'll see the same sun go down from the top of Lake Danum Mountain at the west side and stay until clouds claim the view and the temperature dropped. So if you want to get enchanted, visit Sagada Mountain Province!