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Palawan Voted Best Island in the World Anew

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Thursday (July 9, 2020) the citation of Palawan as the Best Island in the World by renowned travel publication, Travel + Leisure.

“Palawan reclaimed its rightful place in the World’s Best Awards. The citation as the Best Island in the World is all the more important because this is voted upon by the readers of the prominent Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine,” said Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

Puyat recently checked the readiness of Palawan, now a four-time winner of the world’s best island award.

Travel + Leisure writer Sara Clemence said, “though it’s difficult to reach from many parts of the world, once travelers get there they can dive in World War II wrecks, explore old-growth rain forests, and paddle one of the world’s longest subterranean rivers at Puerto Princesa”.

“The landscape and scenery are just gorgeous. It offers the most beautiful beaches, resorts, and scenery anywhere,” the travel magazine quoted a fan describing Palawan.

“It’s wonderful to see that our rehabilitation and sustainable development efforts last year, especially in El Nido and Coron, were well-received by tourists everywhere,” added Puyat.

Another popular destination in the Philippines, Boracay, made it to No. 14 in T+L’s World Best Island list and fifth in Asia this year.

This is the third citation reaped by the Philippines since community quarantines were enforced in various parts of the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forbes magazine earlier ranked the Philippines among the seven countries “that have the potential to become a major tourist destination in a post-COVID world’. Last month, Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) cited the Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, as one of the 30 Best Beaches in the World.

Source: Travel + Leisure | The Top 25 Islands in the World

Tips in Traveling to Bali, Indonesia

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It is highly likely that you have heard about the beauty of Bali, Indonesia from travelers who have gone to this place but as they always say, you cannot truly appreciate the beauty of the place unless you are already there.

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You are going to deal with a currency you may not be too familiar with and it is also possible that you do not know how to speak their language. Do not worry though because you can still enjoy the beauty of Bali, Indonesia as long as you know some tips.

1. Get to know the places you want to visit.

If you would like to get to nusa dua bali indonesia, you have to be familiar with how you are going to get there. The capital city will give you a wide range of luxury hotels and resorts that will fit your taste. In all places that you want to visit, know how you are going to get there and what transportation you are going to ride.

2. There is a dress code in some of the hangout spots in Bali.

You may think that just because you are in Bali, you can get away with beach wear and chill outfits but on the contrary, there are some places wherein you will not be allowed to enter when you are wearing flip flops. Research about the place ahead of time to avoid the embarrassment.

3. Respect their customs.

What makes Bali a highly spiritual experience is their strong belief in religion. While you may not share the same religion, you have to learn to respect their religion and their culture. By doing this, you will begin to feel the magic of the island. You will realize why it is highly different from all the other islands that you have visited in the past.

4. There are wild and stray animals.

There are a lot of animals in Bali and while they are naturally cute, remember that being bitten can give you rabies. There are some serious diseases that you may acquire if you are not careful. Also, take good care of your things as the monkeys in Bali are known to get things that are unattended. They may even get items that you are holding.

Remember that Bali is a wonderful place that is unlike anything that you will see on Earth. Respect it and love it.

Repost from my other blog.

Top Most Traveled Tourist Destinations in the Philippines

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The Philippines is a tropical country that is full of natural resources. It is no wonder that it is slowly rising up to be one of the places in the world that has to be visited. It is full of beaches and other natural wonders that will not be seen elsewhere. There are some places that appeal to tourists more though. Here are some of those tourist destinations:

Image credit: wikipedia

Image credit: wikipedia

Palawan Underground River – Aside from the fact that it is paradise; it is also part of the new 7Wonders of Nature. Explore caves while riding a boat and see how beautiful natural things are.

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Image credit: wikimapia

Amanpulo – This is the place where a lot of people go when they would like to have some privacy. It is a private resort that can only be visited by a certain few and those who have gone there say that it is truly amazing.

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Image credit: siargao.com

Siargao – This is very popular among people who would like to do some deep sea diving.

Image credit: wikipedia

Image credit: wikipedia

Boracay – This list will never be complete without this very popular island. Although there are some changes that are being done with it to preserve its natural beauty, foreigners and even locals still go to the island to unwind and party.

If you are given a choice to go to one travel destination in the Philippines, where would you go?