The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7000 islands and is gifted with unique natural beauty! There are long stretches of unspoiled white beaches, crystal-clear water bodies, and underground rivers. There is a lot to explore in this archipelago and you can plan a two-week holiday at this amazing place. We will give you 7 reasons to plan your next trip to the Philippines and see if these reasons are good enough for you to plan your next vacation to the Philippines.
Budget-Friendly Holidaying
The Philippines is quite a budget-friendly destination and has a lot to offer to its tourists at pocket-friendly prices. To start with, you can find thousands of budget-friendly accommodation options to choose from (without compromising on the location of your stay!); you can check out hotels, resorts, inns, homestays, hostels, etc. options on various online travel portals. Some of the popular locations preferred by tourists from across the globe are, El Nido, Boracay, Panglao, Coron, Mactan, Davao City, Moalboal, General Luna, etc. Second, the mode of transportation within the city is quite cheap; people travel with Jeepneys (which act more like a symbol of the Philippines!), which are crowded and run on a shared fair model. Last, you will find good food joints that serve delicious food and do not burn a hole in your pocket.
Philippine Beaches & Island
One of the prime reasons to visit the Philippines is to experience the beauty of the pristine beaches of the Philippines and its beautiful islands. There are more than 7500 islands in this island group and if you are a beach person, you need to know that you will never be away from a beach if you are holidaying in the Philippines (there are more than 36000 of them!). However, some of the best ones that you should not miss out on are White Beach, El Nido, Coron, and Cebu City. The Philippines is also home to some natural wonders like Puerto Princesa Underground River (it is a navigable underground river and belongs to the list of 7 wonders of nature), Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Mayon Volcano in Legazpi City, etc.
Island Hopping at Its Best
There is just no dearth of islands to hop on if you are in the Philippines; a lot of them are even untouched by outside influence, which is why you will experience the raw beauty of these islands. Some islands that should be on your list are Palawan, Siargao, and Boracay; Boracay has white sand long stretch beaches and is the best spot to enjoy some water sports like Boracay helmet diving, etc. If you are interested in surfing, then you can head to Siargao Island (in fact, book a 1-2 day stay on this island to enjoy surfing to the fullest!). It is quite easy to find coupon deals for day trips on various online travel portals such as Klook, OYO, TripAdvisor, and many more.
Friendly Local
In the Philippines, the locals welcome you with an open heart; Filipinos are one of the friendliest people in the world and they will help you enjoy your holidays in the Philippines even more. It is the hospitality of Filipinos that will make you come again & again to this country. The reason is that Filipinos are extremely proud of their culture & their country and they like to show it off to the tourists that too with a happy face; this is the reason that if you want to truly experience the beauty of the Philippines, you need to experience it under the guidance of a local. Also, English is a common language amongst Filipinos so there is no language barrier as such.
Delicious Filipino Food
Seafood in the Philippines is to die for! Shrimps, crabs, and other seafood options are available at various food joints in the Philippines and if you eat seafood, then trying some of it in this country is a must! You can head to Roxas City (aka Philippines seafood capital) and get a taste of fresh seafood produce. Apart from this, you can also try out some of the exotic dishes like balut (made with duck embryo) and halo-halo (a famous dessert of the Philippines).
Nightlife in the Country
Filipinos know how to party! They are happy people and they throw some of the awesome parties. Right from the beach party to pubs, you can hop onto any party place and enjoy the nightlife in Philippines with good music, good dance, and great people. If you are interested in a beach party, then you need to head to Boracay. To find fancy and hep bars, you need to visit Bonifacio Global City; for more laid-back party places, you can visit Poblacion. In all these places, trying out the local beer of the Philippines is a must!
Water-Sports
You will find a lot of scuba diving and snorkeling spots in this country (in fact, there are diving spots unlike any other, in the entire world!). This country is regarded as the center for varied marine biodiversity, in the whole world; Tubbataha Reef diving in Palawan (aka tropical paradise of Philippines) is known to have half of the coral reefs that we know about. In fact, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you dive into the water, you will find yourself floating with sea creatures like turtles, manta rays, etc!
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