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Published on Friday, 20 January 2012 02:47

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Some popular beaches in the Philippines:

Boracay, Aklan

Located approximately 315 km (196 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, Boracay is renowned for its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. A favourite destination of beach goers, both foreign and local, Boracay has been a consistent Top 10 destination for beach goers and is even considered as one of the finest beaches in the world.

Some useful online guides to Boracay:

Boracay Island   
My Boracay Guide
Boracay Online

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
      
Pagudpud is a coastal resort town in the province of Ilocos Norte some 560 kilometers (350 miles) north of Manila. Aside from being known for white sand beaches and inviting beach waters, Pagudpud has strong winds and waves conducive for surfing or windsurfing activities. It is also fairly secluded compared to other beach resorts in the Philippines. 

Guides to Pagudpud:

Pagudpud Shore   
Tourism Philippines: Focus on Pagudpud
Virtual Tourist: Pagudpud

Mactan Island, Cebu

Mactan Island is located in the province of Cebu across the Mactan Channel, opposite Cebu City. A tropical island resort features lovely sandy beaches and good diving spots. The island has modern amenities yet retains much of its greenness. 

More on Mactan Island

Mactan Travel
Mactan Online
Virtual Tourist: Mactan Island

Panglao Island, Bohol

Located in the Central Visayas, Panglao is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu. A popular tourist destination in the Philippines, Panglao Island not only offers beautiful beaches and dive spots but also has one of the richest biodiversity areas in the Philippines featuring sun-kissed hills to underwater wonders to exotic wildlife making it a tropical sanctuary of natural beauty.

Learn more about Panglao:

Bohol Online   
Panglao Island, Where to Stay 
Virtual Tourist: Panglao Island 

Camiguin Island, Camiguin
      
An island province of the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea 10  kilometers (6.2  miles) off the northern coast of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao. Camiguin’s natural beauty boasts of white beaches, rich diving sites, volcanoes, waterfalls, and hot and cold springs.

Camiguin online guides:

Camiguin Guide
Camiguin Island Guide  
Island Camiguin


Related Links on Beaches:

PH Department of Tourism - Beaches >>

Philippine Islands Guide >>

PhilippineBeaches.org >>

Resorts Philippines >>

PhilippineBeaches.net >>

Philippine Travel Guide >>

For Tour Operators & Travel Agents

Department of Tourism: Overseas Offices
DOT: List of accredited establishments

Or see our article on this topic for a list of major travel agencies in the Philippines:
For tour operators and travel agencies: Doing business in the Philippines

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