For many people, the desire to travel increases only in summer. Perhaps the most visited places of all summer resorts are beaches and mountain areas to get away from the heat. If you are planning to visit the Philippines, here are two of the best places for summer holidays based on availability and popularity.
Boracay Beach: where all the fun happens
Located in the western part of Visayi, in the province of Aklan, Boracay is known for its white sand beaches and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Accessible by land, air and sea, the port of entry to the island - the port of Caticlan pier in Kagban, where boats are used to transport passengers.
The two main tourist beaches are:
- White Beach is the island’s shopping center, where all restaurants, bars and souvenir shops are located. Along this beach there is a wide range of services such as massage, spa, facials, scrubs and everything necessary for pampering.
- Bulabog Beach is an ideal place for windsurfing and kite boarding.
Numerous resorts overlook the beach. Accommodation ranges from luxurious to Spartan and is divided into three stations:
- Station 1 - isolated accommodation for high-class holidaymakers seeking peace and tranquility
- Station 2 - close to bars and nightclubs. Perfect for those who love nightlife
- Station 3 - where cheaper apartments are located
To explore the island, hiring a motorcycle or scooter is the best way to go. Boat trip to Paraw - Native sailboat - for a trip to various beaches, too, is worth the money. One beach is noteworthy is the Baling Hai beach, which has a quiet atmosphere conducive to swimming and snorkeling.
Diving lovers can enjoy diving from 25 to 30 dives. Horseback riding is also available at riding stables in Boracay. If rock climbing is your stuff, there is an outdoor rock climbing gym located along the beach track called D & amp; Wall Climbing Gym.
You can take advantage of the wide choice of dishes due to the spread of international travelers. You can choose European, Oriental, local dishes and drinks. Shopping for souvenirs in souvenir shops along the beach paths before leaving is one way to remember a pleasant vacation in Boracay.
Baguio City: Philippines Summer Capital
The city of Baguio is located in the northern part of Luzon on the ridge of the Cordillera. It has a height of about 1,500 meters or 5,100 feet, so its cool mountain weather. It is widely known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. The name Baguio was derived from the word bagiw what does moss mean Ibaloi , the indigenous language of the region of Benge. It is also called the city of pines because of the number of pines in the city. The main languages are English and Filipino, and the dialect is Ilocano.
Land accessible travelers from the lowlands could use three main access roads:
- Kennon Road - the shortest, but the most dangerous route due to landslides
- during rainy seasons
- Marcos Highway and Naguilian Highway - these two are safer and preferred routes on buses, trucks and other large vehicles.
Baguio City is also accessible by air through Loacan Airport.
Baguio - a city with high urbanism, which was to become Americans in 1900. Primary economics is education, taking into account the spread of universities, colleges, trade and technical schools. Secondary income is trade, which is the main trading center of the Cordillera and Ilokos provinces. Shopping centers are replete with a huge variety of products that are competitive in price compared to Metro Manila, the country's business center.
Baguio City is primarily a tourist destination, because here is one of the most popular resorts in the country - the camp of John Hay. Other attractions:
- Mansion
- Park burnham
- Mines View Park
- Wright Park
- Baguio Cathedral
- Lord of the shrine
- Strawberry fields
- Philippine Military Academy
One of the most likely events is the annual Panagbeng Festival , otherwise called the Flower Festival, which is held every February.
