Why the Philippines is the place to be this summer
By INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – When you live in a country that fuses together
urban sophistication, impressive skylines, gorgeous beaches and the friendliest
people on this side of the world, it’s hard not to look forward to it at its
finest – during the summer.
Yes, the Philippines boasts some of the most exciting prospects for
the summer, so before you book that trip to the Maldives or Ibiza, here are few
reasons to make you stay in the Philippines for the summer holidays.
1. You can go back in time
Well, okay – it doesn’t literally mean going back
in time, but the Philippines is home to some of the most historic spots in the
world! Corregidor Island, for one, is guaranteed to transport you back into the
Second World War with its perfectly maintained Malinta Tunnel and Pacific War
Memorial, among others.
But if that’s not up your alley, fear not – there are
many other options to satisfy your craving for exciting history. There’s also
Mactan Island to check out Magellan’s Cross,
or Fort Santiago to be a witness to
the heroics of our countrymen during the Spanish era.
2. You can finally catch that perfect
wave
Even Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers
can attest to this – the Philippines boasts some of the best surf spots in the
world. Be sure to check out Siargao Island for a thrilling adventure that will
surely be the talk of the town for whole of the summer.
CNN agrees too – the
Cloud Nine surfing hotspot on Siargao is among their Top 50 Best Surf Spots in
the World. Now why would you want to miss out on that?
3. The food (Oh yes, the food)
From the sisig of Pampanga to the
lechon of Cebu, there is no end to the culinary feast that The
Philippines can bring. Yes, the Philippines is home to a wide range of quality
dishes – both local and international fare.
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| Sisig |
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| Lechon |
Whether it’s a frosty glass of
halo-halo by the beach that you’re craving for, or a sumptuous lechon
dinner at the heart of the city, or a quick 2-piece chicken meal from Jollibee,
the Philippines has it – and so much more.
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| Halo-halo |
4. We have some of the best beaches
ever
The summer is the perfect time to hit up the
beaches around the Philippines – and there are just so many to choose from.
There’s the gorgeous Bohol for one of the most scenic destinations in the
country,
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| Alona Beach, Bohol |
exciting Boracay Island for the partygoers and socializers
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| Boracay nightlife |
and
beautiful Palawan for some of the most exotic and solitary beaches in the
Philippines.
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| El Nido, Palawan |
Local travel website tripmoba.com has some enticing travel packages for many of
the country’s top beach destinations, and it’s so simple to use – a few clicks
and you’re in for a summer holiday you won’t ever forget.
5. The list never ends
The Philippines never seems to run out of things to
do – whether it’s going on a hike up Mt. Pinatubo, riding horses in Baguio or
partying the night away around The Fort or Capitol Commons. Yes, the Philippines
offers a widely extensive list of things to do, making it the perfect summer
destination for families, colleagues and friends alike.
6. There’s always something to
do for everyone
You don’t have to worry about mom getting bored or
your youngest brother getting restless this summer – there are so many things to
do across many different age groups, and now that it’s summer, there’s even more
time to do it. tripmoba.com has a wide range of flights, hotels and
experience packages that cater to many different ages and interests, and all it
takes is a click of a button. The up-and-coming Filipino website is so efficient
that it’ll take just a few minutes to get your dream destination started.
The Philippines is really a melting pot of diversity – among people,
cultures and natural wonders alike, and this summer, the country is set to take
centre stage and show the world why it really is more fun in the Philippines.
