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Philippine
honorable mentions
Each rewards travelers with an
interesting experience.

Boracay
Boracay is celebrated for its silky-textured White Beach.

Mid-market resort-goers, windsurfers,
and dance-to-dawners.

November to May.


El Nido
It's remote and secluded. El Nido offers a stunning seascape with crystal-clear turquoise waters,
towering outcroppings, tempting islets, and over-the-water resort bungalows.

Snorklers and divers.

November to May.


Intramuros
This walled city dates back to the early Spanish Colonial Period in the 1500s.
Although Intramuros ("between the walls") now contains many contemporary
structures, its rebuilt historic fortifications and churches are the tourism
magnet.


Moalboal
Moalboal in Cebu has first-rate diving and white-sand beaches.
 Scuba divers who are more interested in marine nature than in late-night partying.
Concentrated at nearby Panagsama and White Beach.


Vigan
Vigan is the best-preserved old Spanish Colonial town in Asia. Its stone streets
are lined with two-story historic buildings.


Zamboanga
This Mindanaon isthmus has
beautiful sails, beaches and tropical landscapes - and great dive spots. Latest
advisory: US State Department warns of terrorism and insurgency risks to
travelers.


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winners in the Philippines
 


My Filipino/Tagalog
phrase guide
Click to learn how to say and pronounce key words and expressions.


My Philippine cuisine guide


External link
Philippine Department of Tourism

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