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Snorkeling - Coron - Palawan - Philippines

Dos Palmas Arrecefi Island Resort - Palawan - Philippines

Dos Palmas
Arrecefi Island Resort
Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa,
Palawan, Philippines

Dos Palmas is found on Arreceffi Island, which is nestled in the waters of Honda Bay, northeast of Palawan's Puerto Princesa. 

It's a serene world unto itself, an island retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and yet easily accessible.

It's far enough away to give you the peace and quiet you need to refresh your spirit without any distractions. But it's well-located, so that you can have your pick of activities. 

Rich diving spots, abundant with Palawan's famed marine life, and well-trained staff of activity coordinators will assist those in pursuit of an adventure-filled, active vacation. 

Well-appointed resort accommodations also ensure the comfort of those wanting for a quiet, calming rest. Luxurious accommodations and various recreational facilities present you with modern comforts while you enjoy the laid-back pace of island living. It's the best of both worlds.

El Nido - Protected Area 3

3 major marine habitats: seagrass/seaweeds, coral reefs and estuarine

16 endemic and 10 threatened species of birds

6 species of marine mammals endemic to Palawan, plus the endangered dugong

El Nido - Protected Area 2

What needs protection?
5 types of forest: lowland evergreen, semi-deciduous forest,
forest over limestone, beach forest and mangrove forest.

Be an environment-friendly tourist. The adage, 'Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time' may be over-used, but the soundness of the advice certainly hasn't diminished. 

During your visit, try to do the least damage to the environment.

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The dry season is from around November to May with temperatures above 30 degrees centigrade and rain is rare. 

The most popular tourist times in El Nido are Christmas and Easter. 

With the Philippines being 95% Catholic the celebration of these two events in the Catholic calendar bring out another side to El Nido. Especially in Easter where there is a week long festival including town parades and markets.

Entalula Island, El Nido, Palawan - Philippines

Entalula Island is the best beach island in the Bacuit Bay group of islands in El Nido, Palawan. It is a small, secluded area with limestone cliffs protecting the beach.

It is a private island owned by El Nido Resorts, but a small portion of the beach can be publicly accessed by island-hopping tourists from El Nido town.

The beach has sugar-fine, white sand that could very well match Boracay’s famous sand. I'm glad they decided not to build a resort on the island to maintain its pristine charm.

The best part of the Entalula Island experience is that you can request the resort to arrange lunch or dinner there for you. That way, you get to enjoy the beach privately and you can savor the time spent with your group or just your special someone.

Long Beach - San Vicente - Palawan - Philippines

Long Beach in San Vicente, Palawan is said to be the last beach frontier in the Philippines, boasting a 14-kilometer stretch of white sand that can rival the best beach destinations in the world. Its beauty is raw and undeveloped (no big resorts yet).

The runway of the area’s international airport has already been developed, meaning it can accommodate the big international planes. People are just waiting for the terminal to be built so that the first official flights to San Vicente can commence.

A lot of people have already invested in the beach lots, but its future remains speculative. On a positive note, this time, we get the chance to develop a beach destination with resorts far away from the shoreline and constructed in an eco-friendly way.

One day, I hope to run barefoot across that entire 14-kilometer stretch – from end to end!

Club Paradise Beach - Coron - Palawan - Philippines

The Calamianes Group of Islands in Coron, the northern part of Palawan, is known for its dive spots instead of its beaches. However, there is one island that seems to be blessed with all the white sand that surrounds the area.

The island has a fully developed resort called Club Paradise, which offers urban amenities like good buffet food and modern beach huts (that open to the beach). There, you can also find a dive resort, a videoke room, a jungle bar, and conference rooms for team building sessions.

But the best parts are the hiking trail to the topmost part of the island, the little nature museum, and the secret beach