Scuba Diving Philippines

The Philippines is where hard-earned money can go very far, a nice place to buy into. Vacation islands in the Philippines like Cebu, Bohol, and Davao can be really cheap or be really expensive. But, if you know your way around, you may have a Philippine vacation where every penny spent is worth it.

Sanctuary at Davao Pearl Farm (Under $120 a day) Refreshingly far from Manila and the giddy island beat of Boracay, the Samal Island in Davao has made a name for its idyllic atmosphere and dramatic coastline. Its Davao Pearl Farm Resort offers luxury, native-inspired rooms that flank the Davao beachfront.

The Pearl Farm Davao Resort combines indigenous touch and modern living to refreshing effect. Leisure, spa, and conference facilities are available, too, but the real luxury in staying at Pearl Farm consists of swimming with turtles, getting close to sunken war vessels, or simply finding your own stretch of white beach far from the madding crown.

Heritage tour in Cebu City (Under $110 a day) Called the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu is magnificent in the right places. Centuries-old churches and forts stand in the same locale as the commercial hubs in the port city of Cebu. A day at the Crown Regency Cebu Hotel acquaints guests with the modern ethos of luxury hotel living, then with the quaint charm of Cebu City the next day.

With the tree-lined Osmena Boulevard as backdrop, Crown Regency towers above the Fuente Osmena in Cebu City and brings guests to the nightlife center and cultural hub of the island. Equally interesting is the Peak Restobar at the 23rd floor of its hotel in Cebu, the tallest in the city, which gives guests a panoramic view of Cebu while sipping cocktails and taking comfort food.

Bohol island adventure (Under $100 a day) Composed of posh beachfront villas, each with it own plunge pool, balcony, and landscaped garden, the Amorita Resort in Bohol offers the perfect place to enjoy the sun, beach, and crisp sea air of the island. With a Mandala Spa set to break cover in its resort in Bohol, Amorita guarantees luxury and comfort in island living.

But Amorita is more than just for relaxation. The water off the Amorita Resort in Bohol is a marine sanctuary, where a glass wall can be seen enclosing an area to protect an array of marine life. From here to the far reaches of the Bohol Sea, various natural wonders, old houses, and cultural sites await resort guests for a tropical island adventure.

Not to miss is a lunch on a boat ride down the Loboc River in Bohol, with thick rainforests sliding along as you feast on favorite Philippine delicacies.

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The beach has always been the perfect choice for a holiday vacation. Whether you are planning of a vacation strolling in the mainland coast or in a tropical island paradise, there is nothing more rejuvenating than the sensation of sands between your toes, mild ocean breeze touching your skin and rhythm of roaring waves rushing into the shore.

You can opt to spend your holiday in some of the world’s best beaches. It can be Florida – the emerald coast, Hawaii – famed for its deep-black sand shores, Mexico and Caribbean – which has long been popular for its stunning beaches. However, if you are looking for a new and exotic beach vacation experience, then Boracay Island Philippines is the perfect destination.

Boracay Island is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world and is famed for its naturally palm-fringed coast, powdery sugar-white sands, crystal clear azure waters and stunning sunsets unmatched anywhere else in the world. It is known as Mother Nature’s secret haven which she had blessed with rich marine biodiversity, picturesque hills, rolling mountains, sprawling greens and lush tropical rainforest.

This tropical island paradise is not only rich with natural resources, it also boasts of scads of deluxe Boracay accommodations. One of which is Nigi Nigi Boracay Beach Resort – the only Boracay Island Hotel that offers deluxe Boracay accommodation for less. It gives guests a unique and different atmosphere as it is built on native pagoda cottages with Polynesian architecture set in alush tropical garden.  

Nigi Nigi Boracay Beach resort’s beachfront is known to be island’s best bathing area and offers many diversions for all ages. Water sports such as surfing, para-sailing and scuba diving Boracay are popular. If you prefer a more serene holiday, you can opt for awe-inspiring activity such as snorkeling or sunbathing. Kids can also enjoy picking beautiful seashells, building sand castles or running wildly on the shore.

At Nigi Nigi Boracay Beach Resort you can immerse yourself in the vibrant Boracay lifestyle, stay in a deluxe Boracay accommodation at a very affordable price and experience the ultimate tropical island paradise getaway.

For hotel reservations and bookings visit Nigi Nigi Boracay Beach Resort at http://www.niginigi.com/.

divemasterjohn presents: Harlequin Ghost Pipefish in the Philippines Two Harlequin Ghost Pipefish (S. paradoxus) hovering around a shallow reef near MoalBoal (Cebu, Philippines). This is a darker colouration, similar to the background I had to “pull” them away from by gentle wafting with my hand so the camera could see them. Both a red colouration and a black & white pattern were also seen around Pescador Island and other sites around Moalboal. April, 2008. Music: Please Sing My Spring …

This video is from our recent trip to Belize and the scuba diving at the famous Blue Hole. Part of the Lighthouse Reef System, it lies approximately 60 miles off the mainland out of Belize City. It is one of the most astounding dive sites to be found anywhere on earth, right in the center of Lighthouse Reef is a large, almost perfectly circular hole approximately one quarter of a mile (.4 km) across. Inside this hole the water is 480 feet (145 m) deep and it is the depth of water which gives …