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31 May 2010
Sitting in the middle of nowhere is a paradise named Amanpulo. It is a luxury resort situated on the famous Pamalican Island, a 5.5 kilometer-long 90-hectare private island among the Cuyo group of islands in central Philippines just atop of the Sulu sea. This island is surrounded by seven kilometers of white sand and coral reefs.
The marine environment around the island was declared a protected zone. Fishing and docking are prohibited. Pamalican has a superb beach, five-and-a-half kilometers long on the side where the resort is located. It is wilder and windier on the other side which [ ... ]
Category: Philippines (Beaches)
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09 Jan 2008
Intramuros, located along the southern bank of the Pasig River, was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and is the oldest district of the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Its name, taken from the Latin, intra muros, literally “Within the walls”, meaning within the wall enclosure of the city/fortress, also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
During World War II, much of Intramuros was damaged by bombings from both Japanese, Filipino and American [ ... ]
03 Jan 2008
Widely known as one of the finest swimming destinations in the world, Boracay is blessed with unsullied fine talcum powder-sand beaches. Its tranquil crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing and sunbathing. Boracay also boasts of sapphire seas and spectacular sunsets. Countless hidden coves dot the island and tall coconut trees line up along the beaches.
Boracay lies at the northwest tip of Panay, in the west Visayas region, off the Sibuyan Sea. The island is made up of little communities: Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle, and Manocmanoc in the south. Hilly elevations up [ ... ]
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