Johndrake Awesome ☺: Philippines.. The Best Summer Destination.

Summer is now fast approaching, people will be busy doing their most hubbies, beach hopping, baking, talent workshops and etc. Summer is the most awaited part of the season, we can do what we want, no schools, no pressure, just fun. That is the best essence of summer, but do you have a place to hang in or place to be with in this very exciting season? Here are the summer get a ways in the Philippines that I suggest to visit.

1. BORACAY ISLAND

Being no.1 on the list, about 300 kilometers distance away from Manila, which is the capital of the Philippines, this extravagant island is one of the most popular tourist beach and island destination in the country. Together with the savory and sweet taste of sea foods are the very fine white sands along the beaches. It is refined and always maintained clean by the people there.

People can choose from a variety of activities that will really challenge your whole personal aspects, such as, cliff diving, snorkeling, scuba diving, beach volleyball, and party along the beach during the night life, having a tattoo, and other stuff that is fun to enjoy along with your friends in the beach.

2. Palawan

Located at the northwestern part of the Philippines, this highly bio diverse island is known or its pristine beauty and uplifting natural resources.

Two of the most popular scenic spots here that ,are considered as a world heritage sites by UNESCO are the

Subterannean River National Park(1999)

Tubbataha Reef Marine Park

3. Hundred Islands, Pangasinan

Around 5-6 hours of joyful ride away from Manila to north, you can found in the province of Pangasinan, the famous Hundred Islands, You will be astonish by the scenic beauty of those islands, scattered into varied areas, surrounded by fresh water, the count or numbers of this islands changes. Main affecting factor is the tides, it changes as it rises or become low.

Now, You can start your island hopping! Enjoy! :)

4. Bohol Island

Bohol Island is most famous for its Chocolate Hills – This well rounded small hills finely curve by nature was of great way to enjoy the stay at Bohol, as you continue watching this hills, this will really fascinate you more and more. As such activities on the white-sand beaches, clear waters, and hidden waterfalls are also of nice to be held here.

Another interesting fact is the popular distinct animal here, the tarsier, a petite animal usually brown in color with well rounded eyes, always showing it's timid personality just embracing the bark of the trees.

5. Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Along the northern tip of the island of Luzon sits the coastal town of Pagudpud. It’s a quiet, rural community with tranquil ambiance and some sort of commercialism.

For those who are in solitude and are in a quite resting mood, this a place where you can really enjoy you self giving you the quality wide spaces, and open inviting beaches.A row of windmills down the coast from Pagudpud will give you the theme of a very peaceful and a very nature loving community, a moment of quiet pleasurable time for you.

6. Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Puerto Galera a part of the Oriental Mindoro island municipality, it is about 300 kilometers away, northwestern of Manila.

It is one of the most visited spot in the country. Along with the fine white sand beaches, alot of activities are enjoyable and will definitely make you crave for more to keep on coming back at this place and I must say people here are absolutely friendly.

It is once considered as one of the highest bio-diverse marine environment with varied species in the world. There are numerous spot were you can really try snorkeling and scuba diving that will definitely make you experience the beautiful wonder underwater.

7. Bulacan Island

Situated just and hour away from Manila, Bulacan has many accommodating beaches and resorts to deal with. It is most enjoyed by those who really didn't want to get away too far just to chill and play with the water breeze. The famous of them is the 8 waves Water park,The biggest attraction, the waves at the 2,788.52 sq. m. pool has become the centerpiece of the project. It has a main theme of the underwater experience.

You can choose from different delectable pool areas with unique names, from the kiddie pools up to the comforting waves on the adult pool.

8. Laguna Philippines

Not only sea waters can be enjoyed here, but the two most common and grandiose destination here are Enchanted Kingdom and Laguna de Bay

Enchanted Kingdom is a theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Sta. Rosa City Laguna, about 29 kilometers (18 mi) from Manila. It has a land area of 17 hectares (41 acres). Here not only kids but also the adult would really enjoy the thrilling and breath taking ride experience.

Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines located east of Metro Manila between the provinces of Laguna to the south and Rizal to the north.

9. Ilocos Provinces

This Island is located at the northwestern part of the Luzon, it is known for its cultural and historical landmarks mostly trough the Spaniards colonial era in the Philippines. Well preserve monuments and houses are suitable for everyone who want to take reminisce of the pass. Together with this are more attractive sites and beaches to enjoy at the place such as the Sinking Bell Tower of Saint William's Cathedral. This monument is Laoag City's version of the Leaning tower of Pisa. It would take around 9-11 hours of land travel from Manila.

10. Cebu Island

Known as the Queen City of the South, It is famous for many products adored by most Filipinos such as guitars and dried mangoes. There are alot of temples and summer destination vacation here. Traveler Magazine named Cebu as the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia way back then.It is an industrialized city and a center for commercialized businesses and commerce. A tour on the simplified Chinese inspired city and an ostentatious beauty of the nature in match with the musically inclined people will absolutely complete the fun of the visit.

11. Davao Region

Davao City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dabaw, Filipino: Lungsod ng Dabaw) is a city in Mindanao, Philippines which is the center of Metro Davao, the third most populous (as of 2010 Census with a population of 2.26 million, after Metro Manila's 11.86 million and Metro Cebu's 2.55 million) metropolitan area in the Philippines. With a total land area of 2,444 square kilometers, the city is the largest in the country in terms of land area. The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao and the regional center for Davao Region. As of the 2010 NSO Census, it had a population of 1,449,296, making it the fourth-most-populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Mindanao. Davao is home to Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.