{"id":20403,"date":"2020-07-13T09:23:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T08:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=20403"},"modified":"2025-03-19T06:34:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:34:01","slug":"a-mesmerising-guide-to-the-beautiful-islands-of-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/a-mesmerising-guide-to-the-beautiful-islands-of-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"A Mesmerising Guide to the Beautiful Islands of the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Are you looking for a destination that would keep you mesmerized all through your trip, well then the beautiful islands of the Philippines are just what you\u2019re searching for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Philippines is a charming island nation in Southeast Asia. Scattered across the western Pacific Ocean are 7,000-plus islands, each providing their own distinctive charm \u2013 from volcano hiking adventures to genuine Filipino homestays and diving extravaganzas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Spend your days relaxing on immaculate beaches, sipping on coconuts, and snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear water around amazing coral reefs. Whatever kind of holiday you\u2019re searching for, adventurous or relaxed, you\u2019ll find it when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays\/asia\/philippines\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">travel to the Philippines<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Long Live the Philippines! | Travel Center UK\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xCrqJDaICCA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Holidays in Manila<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-in-Manila-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The hectic metropolis of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a thrilling and lively city. It\u2019s also one of the most heavily inhabited cities in the world, home to nearly 13 million people. The roads are packed night and day. Manila is an undervalued centre for art and culture, with a distinctive heritage of Chinese, Spanish, and American impacts in architecture, food, and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Manila\u2019s label, the \u2018Pearl of the Orient\u2019, couldn\u2019t be more suitable \u2013 its unattractive shell divulges its jewel only to those determined enough to inquire. Other than for exceptional sightseeing, travellers who put in the effort will find its innovative soul \u2013 from edgy galleries to an energetic indie music scene. Incorporate this with a liking for speakeasy bars, artisan markets and single-origin coffees, and it&#8217;s clear to see that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays\/asia\/philippines\/manila\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Manila<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is not just one of Asia&#8217;s most undervalued metropolises, but one of its coolest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Suggested Read:<\/span> <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/5-places-under-40-in-the-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#ff6900\" class=\"tadv-color\">5 Places Under \u00a340 in the Philippines<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Things to do in Manila<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Travel Back in Time at Intramuros<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Travel-Back-in-Time-at-Intramuros-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Intramuros, or the \u2018Walled City\u2019, is one of the oldest regions of Manila, constructed on the south embankment of the Pasig River in 1571. It was made by the Spaniards \u2013 more precisely by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi \u2013 and is restrained on all sides by ditches and thick, tall walls, with some around 6 metres high. Inside the massive walled compound of Intramuros lie 51 blocks, covering an entire section of around 66 hectares. There are 7 secured entryways around the walls, allowing access in or out of the city. The moat was added to the chief structure during 1603, 32 years after the city was constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Visit Rizal Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-Rizal-Park-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The Rizal Monument is a famous memorial that you will find in Rizal Park it was built to commemorate the executed Filipino nationalist, Jos\u00e9 Rizal. The monument consists of a standing bronze sculpture of Rizal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Rizal Park is a 60-hectare sanctuary of greenery and blooms located in Manila&#8217;s hectic financial and commercial region. This urban park has gardens, a 3D map of the Philippines, picnic grounds, a grand arena, an open-air concert hall, and plenty more. You could take your own food and drinks, pull out a mat and relish a nice picnic. At noon, when the sun is at its highest, there are wooded spaces and sheltered gardens you can get away to, like the Chinese and Japanese Gardens. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Explore the National Museum Complex<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">This Museum has numerous divisions incorporated in National Museum trips: Art, Anthropology, Natural History, and Planetarium. All are in the same building compound and is made up of long-lasting collections representing the many aspects of art, culture, and history of the country. Joining a National Museum tour would take you around the best of the museums in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Have a Food Trip at Binond<\/strong>o<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Have-a-Food-Trip-at-Binondo-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Binondo is an active and ancient Manila site. It was established during 1594 and is believed to be the world&#8217;s first Chinatown. Like the other Chinatowns, modern Binondo trips are enjoyable as the town is made with tight and colourful alleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Enjoy The Manila Ocean Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Enjoy-The-Manila-Ocean-Park-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">This is one of the most exceptional adventures in the metropolis and one of the top things to do for families touring the city. Get interactive with aquatic life with the Sharks and Rays Encounter, Trails to Antarctica, or the fish spa where fish cleanse your feet in a tiny pool of water. The park effortlessly fills numerous hours based on how many experiences you try. Other than the ultramodern aquatic facility, you will see displays of birds and other animals too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#070707;background-color:#bbddf2\"><strong>It takes about 14h 53m to travel from Manila to Boracay (Island), including transfers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Holidays to Boracay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Boracay-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">One of the most famous tourist destinations in the Visayas, 350 kilometres south of Manila, is the paradise island of Boracay. This island is a charming retreat for honeymooners, a bucket list destination for kite surfers, and a dream come true for everyone in-between. There are 13 beaches on Boracay, each one more gorgeous than the next. The two leading beaches- White Beach and Bulabog Beach- are divided by a 1-kilometre path with shopping, restaurants, and hotels. You&#8217;ll never run out of thrilling things to do in Boracay, from swimming, island-hopping, diving, snorkelling, parasailing, kayaking, dining and parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Things to do in Boracay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Try Kitesurfing in Boracay<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Try-Kitesurfing-in-Boracay-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">If you\u2019re new to kiteboarding and want to try it out, numerous schools in the region help beginners and also more qualified kiteboarding tourists as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Relaxing Spa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Relaxing-Spa-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The island is also famous for its range of spas and massage parlours, so you\u2019ll have lots of choices for calming your body and mind in a deep massage session as well. There are places suitable for every pocket here, from inexpensive ones like the massage stations around White Beach to exclusive spas like Mandala Spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Explore White Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-White-Beach-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">In the middle of Boracay&#8217;s international prominence is White Beach, an extensive 4-kilometre beachfront bordered with resorts, hotels, and restaurants. White Beach is Boracay&#8217;s leading tourist appeal and naturally the most crowded region since the most famous activity on the island is the Boracay sightseeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holiday-types\/beach-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">beach trip<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Apart from the obvious charm of the stunning white sand and twinkling blue waters, everything you require is a short distance away from White Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>See Flying Foxes at Puka Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Titled after the puka shells that bordered its shores in the past, Puka Beach has somewhat coarse sand compared to White Beach. Looking above the beach is a green forest on a cliff; there are also significantly fewer establishments on the beachfront. Located on the northernmost point of Boracay Island, Puka Beach is a 20-minute tricycle trip away from White Beach. Puka Beach is also the place to be if you want to get a look at Boracay&#8217;s flying foxes. The migration of these impressive fruit bats is a sight to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>See Marine Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/See-Marine-Life-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">One of the extremely endorsed activities in Boracay is to go underwater and view its vibrant marine life. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you&#8217;re a beginner wanting to experience diving into the waters, or an expert diver wanting to get a deeper look at the abundant corals. You&#8217;ll certainly have a brilliant encounter with the numerous Boracay diving lessons and pursuits available frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#bbddf2\"><strong>The total flight duration from Boracay to Cebu City, Philippines is 51 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Holidays to Cebu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Holidays-to-Cebu-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">When it comes to tourist locations in the Philippines, nothing is as varied as Cebu, the Queen City of the South, and the most ancient city in the country. Outside of Luzon, it&#8217;s one of the exceedingly urbanized cities in the country nearby the capital Manila. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays\/asia\/philippines\/cebu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Cebu<\/span><\/strong><\/a> has some of the top beaches in the Philippines. It is also home to a range of historical, cultural, and religious spots that you could visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Cebu also nestles remarkable aquatic life ideal for diving. Divers travel to Cebu diving locations such as Malapascua to swim with thresher sharks. Thresher sharks could be seen frequently around the waters of Malapascua Island. In the waters of Moalboal, you will be able to swim with millions of sardines creating bait balls underwater. There are also numerous waterfalls in Cebu, the most famous one being Kawasan Falls in Badian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Things to do in Cebu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Tour the Cebu Heritage Monumen<\/strong>t<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20420\" style=\"width:720px;height:480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Tour-the-Cebu-Heritage-Monument-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">With centuries filled with raids, battles, and rebellions, Cebu is a city with tales to tell. Visit Cebu Heritage Monument for a summary. Constructed with dark stone and bricks, the construction is a twisted sculpture of ships, churches, crosses, and main historical figures that are as mysterious as they are captivating. With years of history and stories, think about getting a guide before you go or taking ones offer when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Explore Colon Street<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">A trip to Cebu isn\u2019t complete without a stroll down Colon Street. While at the first look, this disintegrating expanse of sidewalk might seem dull but come a little closer and you\u2019ll find that there is plenty to see, do and taste. Bordered with markets selling vibrant backpacks, jewellery, clothing, and shoes, this street makes for a brilliant place to purchase your mementoes. Don\u2019t be afraid to take part in some pleasant bargaining with smiling vendors. You could try tasty street food, associate with the natives, and take some breathtaking pictures on Colon Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Travel back in time at 1730 Jesuit House<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">You wouldn\u2019t expect such an unforgettable encounter to start in a hardware store, but it will. Walking inside the 1730 Jesuit House feels like travelling 100 years back through history. The 1730 Jesuit House is a local project that aims to conserve one of Cebu\u2019s ancient sites. This historic house has endured typhoons, earthquakes, and foreign raids, yet still stands to tell the tale. Your tour guide would take you across an hour-long trip while showing you refurbishment labours, together with artefacts and antiques which include cameras, carvings, furniture and also a 100-year-old cedar chest that still offers a beautiful aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Dive with Whale Sharks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dive-with-Whale-Sharks-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">The largest fish in the world are directly off the coast of the Philippines. Although they are known as \u201csharks\u201d, these gentle beasts are far from what you might imagine. These specific Whale Sharks are thought to be wild, but instead of migrating to warmer waters for portions of the year, they stick around as the fishermen continue to feed them. That means this encounter is available no matter what time of the year you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Visit the Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Jumalon-Butterfly-Sanctuary-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Nature fans come hither! There is a butterfly preserve in Cebu where you could stroll through a small rainforest filled with tropical plants and flowers with stunning butterflies flying all around. Keep your camera out just in case one decides to land on your nose for a selfie. The Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary has a remarkable collection of butterfly specimen covered in glass that shows just how varied the butterfly family truly is. Take some cash as there is a tiny entrance fee, but it goes towards a delightful cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#bbddf2\"><strong>The average direct flight from Cebu City to Palawan is 1 hour and 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Holidays to Palawan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Palawan-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Nothing describes Palawan more than the water surrounding it. With landscapes, the equal of any in Southeast Asia, and terrestrial and marine wildlife, the Philippines\u2019 most sparsely inhabited area is also the most enticing. Because of the outline of its chief island \u2013 a long sliver extending 650km to Borneo \u2013 there\u2019s a certain redeeming reason to travel here. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Despite becoming something of a travel-media darling in current years, Thailand\u2013type tourist\u2019s crowds have yet to arrive and the chief island&#8217;s Amazonian inland remains fairly untouched. That said, the northern towns of El Nido and Coron \u2013 base camps for adventures in the Bacuit Archipelago and Calamian Islands, individually \u2013 are beginning to entice huge crowds in the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Not to fear: courageous travellers who travel outside those two hubs have numerous places to choose from in their search for that ideal paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Things to do in Palawan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Island Hop in Honda Bay<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Island-Hop-in-Honda-Bay-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">45-minutes from the capital of Palawan, Honda bay provides an island hopping tour that would make all of your holiday dreams come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">You\u2019ll tour Pandan Island, Cowrie Island, Luli Island, Starfish Island, and Verde Island where the popular Dos Palmas resort is situated. All of these islands provide out-of-this-world white sand beaches with turquoise water so stunning that you may get a little emotional. You could spend the entire day island hopping in Honda Bay where you\u2019ll have the chance to snorkel, explore the interior part of the islands, and splash about in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Visit the Beaches of El Nido<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Visit-the-Beaches-of-El-Nido-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Some of the most stunning beaches in the whole world could be found in the north of Palawan in the district of El Nido. Every beach is more gorgeous than the next with white powdery sand, turquoise water, and many encircled by exceptional towering limestone cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Visit Secret Beach is hidden away in a concealed cove, Nacpan Beach which is 4-kilometres of smooth sand and coconut trees, Pangalusian Beach that seems like a postcard, Las Cabanas Beach with warm water ideal for swimming, and the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Scuba Diving in El Nido<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scuba-Diving-in-El-Nido-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">If you think what you\u2019re seeing above ground is incredible, dive underwater in Bacuit Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">It\u2019s no shock that dive locations around El Nido are wealthy in marine life and exciting topography which include a 50-metre underwater cliff and a 12-metre underwater tunnel. Expect to see animals like spotted Mata Rays and mature green sea turtles. Take a night dive and you\u2019ll see even more mysterious creatures like seahorses, shrimp and catsharks. You could take any of the diving lessons here for pretty decent prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Try out Ugong Rock Adventures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Ugong Rock is a natural creation just north of Puerto Princessa that is stunning, wild and makes a hilarious noise when you tap it. Crawl in and out of rock caves with spelunking, hike up to the Zipline as it hurls you across the jungle at high speeds, and hike across the jungle on some planned paths that lead to unbelievable sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Explore the Underground River<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Explore-the-Underground-River-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">At 8.2 kilometres of twisting water, this is one of the lengthiest underground rivers in the world! Officially branded the \u20187th New Wonder of the Natural World\u2019, the underground river in Palawan is a must-do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">You\u2019ll take a brief trek across the jungle where monkeys would come out and request for snacks, and then you\u2019ll reach tiny boats at the mouth of the cave. Climb in and you\u2019ll paddle together across complex cave tunnels with hanging bats and tranquil waters. You\u2019ll learn all about the formations from your pleasant guide as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Must-Try Dishes in the Philippines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Adobo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Adobo-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Now this is one of my favourite dishes from the Philippines, I\u2019ve had it and it\u2019s delicious. Adobo is frequently known as the national dish of the Philippines and it\u2019s surely the most popular Filipino dish. The flavour is made using vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. Also, chilli peppers are sometimes added to give it a little zing. The most classic adobo dishes are chicken and pork but you\u2019ll find every restaurant in the Philippines has its own take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Suggested Read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/spice-the-plate-with-far-eastern-cuisine\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#ff6900\" class=\"tadv-color\">Spice the Plate with Far Eastern Cuisines<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Balut: The Filipino Kinder surprise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Balut-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Balut is a developing duck embryo boiled and eaten as a snack in the shell, frequently offered with a splash of vinegar. This is certainly one of the most popular street foods to try in the Philippines and the strangest I\u2019ve ever tried!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Kare Kare: oxtail stew<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Kare-Kare-oxtail-stew-1-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Kare-Kare is a heavy stew created with oxtail, vegetables, and a peanut sauce. It reminded me of a bit of massaman curry from Thailand which makes sense as the word \u2018kare\u2019 is taken from the Filipino word for a curry.&nbsp; The best kare-kare comes from Pampanga which is just north of Manila, but you\u2019ll find this dish served all around the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\" id=\"heading\" ><strong>Safety Tips for Travelling in the Philippines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Tricycles and pedicabs are an enjoyable way to see an area during the day. After dark, I would stick with Uber.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Never leave your things unattended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Avoid travelling alone in rural areas across the country. Try to arrive at your destination in daylight and if exploring concealed areas make certain that you go with an organised group.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">Well, there you have it, this is the perfect holiday where you can explore this stunning destination, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/multi-centre-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">grab this deal<\/span><\/strong><\/a> before it\u2019s too late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\">Call us<\/span><\/strong>, text us or simply get in touch with our travel experts and we will help you have the most memorable getaway to these beautiful islands of the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a destination that would keep you mesmerized all through your trip, well then the beautiful islands of the Philippines are just what you\u2019re searching for. 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