Anawangin in San Antonio, Zambales is fast becoming a popular destination for those seeking a beach to getaway from it all. There aren’t too many amenities on this secluded beach. In fact, there are none. It’s a favorite of those who want to camp out with nothing but bare essentials. And that’s because there are only two ways to get there, by pump boat or via a 5-hour hike up Mt. Anawangin.

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They say Alubihod Beach is the best beach in Guimaras. And it surely did not disappoint! Don’t worry about the oil spill since it’s in a different part of the island.

You can reach Guimaras by taking a boarding a pump-boat at the Ortiz Port near Ateneo de Iloilo. The ride is about 15 minutes and costs PHP11. At the Jordan Pier, you can arranged for a minicab to take you to Alubihod Beach (they have rates at the tourism office at the port based on distance). Or you can take a public jeep to Nueva Valencia, and from the town proper, take a tricycle to the beach.

Freelance Beach Resort - Mobile (0920) 3029757
Raymen Beach Resort - Mobile (0918) 5207271
Rico Beach Resort -
Villa Igang (formerly Puerto del Mar) - Mobile (0926) 3753634

Diniwid Beach is a 200-meter stretch of powder-white sand in Boracay. Located a few minutes north of White Beach, this cove can be reached by walking along a picturesque path that had been carved along Boracay’s cliffs. Great for those who want to get away from the party atmosphere of White Beach, Diniwid is a favorite hang-out for picnics and snorkeling.

Microtel Inn & Suites Boracay - Tel. No. (036) 2884311; Fax (036) 2884312; Mobile (0917) 7165004
Nami Private Villas - Tel. No. (036) 2886753 to 56; Fax (036) 2886382
Boracay West Cove - Tel. No. (036) 2884279, 2884579; Fax (036) 2884576; Mobile (0917) 6168318
Artista Beach Villas - Tel. No. (036) 2885960; Fax (036) 2886235
Boracay Spider House Resort - Tel. No. (036) 2884468

Panglao Island in Bohol is famous for its world class diving locations and beach resorts. The island is divided into two municipalities namely Panglao and Dauis. In 2007, the Panglao Marine Biodiversity Project discovered about 250 new species of crustaceans and 2500 new species of mollusks around the island.

Bohol Beach Club - Tel. No. (038) 4115222 to 24; E-mail: bbclub@mozcom.com
Flushing Meadows Resort and Playground - Tel. No. (038) 5022122; Fax: (038) 5022122 loc. 102; E-mail: info@flushingmeadows.com.ph
Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa - Tel. No. (038) 4115878 / 4115982; E-mail: metroctr@mozcom.com
Paragayo Resort (Alona Beach) - Tel. No. (038) 5029172

Dikasalarin Beach is a white sand beach located in Baler, Aurora. Dikasalarin Cove is 45 minutes by pump boat from the Baler Fishing Port, which is about nine kilometers from the poblacion. On the way, one is afforded stunning views of wave-battered rock formations and islets, lush forests and majestic cliffs that form the spectacular Baler coastline.

From the boat, you can spot Digisit Falls and the PAGASA Relay Station high up on a hill. The entrance to Dikasalarin Cove is stunning. And more often than not, the beach is deserted since there are just a few residents.

A prestigious international magazine has listed two Palawan resorts among the 20 most eco-sensitive hotels in the world.

In its January 2008 issue, Travel + Leisure, published by the American Express Co., included El Nido’s hotels in Miniloc and Lagen Islands on its roster of “conservation-minded places on a mission to protect the local environment.”

Travel + Leisure’s 20 Favorite Green Hotels highlighted El Nido Resort’s active participation in protecting Palawan’s giant-clam gardens and supporting the re-introduction of endangered Philippine cockatoos.

“Surrounded by 123,000 acres of protected forests, jagged limestone cliffs, and hidden lagoons, travelers to sister resorts El Nido Lagen Island and El Nido Miniloc Island can take their pick of daily activities: bird-watching, kayaking, rock climbing, or simply watching fish swim below one of the guest cottages-on-stilts, which are set above the crystalline ocean,” the magazine said.

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Yahoo! Travel came out with a list called The Most Popular Beaches of 2007, the ten top-rated beach destinations by Yahoo! users last year. And two Philippine beaches made it!

1. Boracay Island, Philippines
2. Nassau, The Bahamas
3. Cebu, Philippines
4. Phan Thiet, Vietnam
5. Montego Bay, Jamaica
6. Phuket, Thailand
7. Cozumel, Mexico
8. San Diego, California
9. Honolulu, Hawaii
10. San Juan, Puerto Rico

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