Palawan is known to be the last ecological frontier of the Philippines. The natural beauty of Palawan is an inviting sight which attracts thousands of visiting tourists annually. Because of the flourishing tourism industry in Palawan, hotels and restaurants are blooming businesses here where Palawan tour packages are available at a reasonable price.
Most Palawan tours include packages inclusive of several activities such as mountain trekking, cliff climbing, diving, kayaking and a tour to the Subterranean Underground River. Palawan Island is rich with ecological attractions where many kinds of fauna and flora are seen. You may choose to start your Palawan tours from the southern or northern part of the Palawan Island.
Northward Palawan tour destination will give you unlimited choices of activities to do. If you crave for wreck diving, then Coron Palawan you should go. Many Japanese shipwrecks during the World War II sunk in this northern coast of Coron Palawan. Many tourist and wreck divers prefer their Palawan tour directed on the northern part of Palawan Island because of the rich and abundant coral and reef life here. The different and colorful marine life is loveable underwater sights and many photographers take advantage of the natural beauty of Palawan's marine life.
Snorkeling activities are an all time favorite among island hoppers. Island hopping is one of the common inclusions for a Palawan tour packages. A trip to Barracuda Island is a thrilling experience where barracuda of about 40 ft long were often sighted. Snorkeling above shallow water where many reef and corals grow on top of a sunken ship is also a favorite among tourists.
Palawan tour on the southern part of Palawan will show you many ecological sites. Trekking the cliffs and mountain peaks will give you an absolutely stunning view of the beach and the southern coasts of Palawan. The ecological park is considered to be a sanctuary to endangered species such as the Palawan mousedeer, the famous Palawan peacock pheasant and cockatoos. The conservation park is also a good place to visit.
One of the famous scenic spots visited by tourist with their Palawan tour is a ride to a banca through an underground river. The calm river water of the St. Paul Subterranean Underground River is cool and relaxing. Prepare yourself as you begin your banca ride into the underground river to the breathtaking sights of the stalactites and stalagmites that are formed around the cave.
Some of these awesome formations are of religious-like shapes.
Because of the unlimited beautiful places to visit in Palawan, this Island considerably gives the Philippines a pride of recognition to be one of the most visited places by tourists.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Discover Cebu
The region in the Central Visayas in which you can experience absolutely anything is Cebu. Cebu has something for absolutely any type of person. You will find something for the adventurer in you, the sport freak, the frequent shopper, the business person, the club hopper, culture geek and the lazy couch potato. Experience Cebu and find out which one of these personalities you want to satisfy in this beautiful island and city.
Let us start with what the city itself has to offer for the personal shopper, couch potato, business person, culture geek and club hopper. Cebu has the best shopping opportunities in the whole central Visayas. You can visit the Ayala mall in the city which has the most elegant, stylish and costly products, clothes and accessories in the city. There are numerous other malls in Cebu City such as SM mall, Robinson's mall and Metro Gaisano mall. You will also be able to find many specialized boutiques in the city in which you will find great buys and good trades.
The city has a great nightlife with many clubs that will keep your heart pumping all night long. If you are more on the hip-hop and R&B side, then you should go to the club "Halo," which is situated at the SM mall, but if you prefer house and trance music, then you might want to check out the VUDU club at the Crossroads where you can also find many other entertainment facilities. The business person will have the most opportunities in Cebu, because it is the economic capital in the Central Visayas. You may want to go to the International Airport or Sea port where you will find numerous trading and business opportunities.
The couch potato and the culture geek might love the cinemas and cultural monuments around Cebu. Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines and thus there are hundreds of historical landmarks and monuments within Cebu City and the Cebu region. The couch potato might want to watch the newest movies and flicks in the Ayala and SM mall in Cebu City.
Now we can talk about the adventurous person and the sports freak within you. Cebu and its surrounding islands have many opportunities for those who want to explore unknown islands that are numerous in Cebu. There are also beautiful diving sites around Cebu, especially in Moalboal, Malapascua and Cabilao which are all islands or parts of Cebu or near Cebu. Many beach resorts are specialized on diving and this will make it easy for you to find your ideal dive resort. One of the many great dive resorts is Sea Explorers, which has branches all over Central Visayas and provides island hopping to all the other islands in the Central Visayas.
Cebu also has great roads that will give a good opportunity for biking and racing. There are also great mountains where many people climb and the sports freak in you can satisfy the adrenaline urge through climbing. Cebu City also has many great sports shops where you can find the best equipments for your choice of sports in the Central Visayas.
Cebu truly has everything that a person could desire and something for every hidden personality in you. Visit Cebu via plane, boat or bus and simply contact your local travel agency for more information.
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