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Conde Nast Traveler voted Palawan as the Best Beach in Asia

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Conde Nast Traveler, the largest circulated and most popular travel magazine in the United States voted Palawan as a tourist destination with the Best Beaches Overall in Asia in its October 2007 issue. Palawan has been cited for its outstanding attractions like Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, both listed under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. (more…)

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Palawan is now listed as a high-end adventure travel destination

palawan backpackers destinationPalawan has recently landed as one of the destination offerings of Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two leading international tour operators that cater to discriminating, high-end adventure seekers. Kayaking and snorkeling in the Calamian Archipelago and equally stunning vistas in neighboring islands now stand alongside African safaris, Mt. Everest treks and other highly specialized tours to exotic destinations.
“The islands of Palawan have always been a favorite among diving enthusiasts and those looking for the perfect island getaway. Being on the list of these tour operators means that the industry can meet the expectations of more discerning travelers. We have what it takes to be in the map of top quality adventure destinations,” said Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano in a statement. (more…)

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Yoga at Amanpulo

yoga philippinesUntil the end of December 2007, Amanpulo will be home to resident yoga master Nitesh Rajan, who will guide guests daily through a complimentary yoga session drawing on his knowledge of Asthanga and Kundalini yoga styles.

Set on its own private island of Pamalican in the Philippines, Amanpulo is surrounded by white-sand beaches, crystal-clear aquamarine waters and a coral reef only 300 metres from shore.

Guests are met at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and transferred to the Amanpulo lounge. Refreshments and reading materials are available during the transit. The scenic one-hour flight takes guests 360km south-west to the private island of Pamalican, landing on Amanpulo’s own airstrip. (more…)

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Coron Airport: renovation underway

coron palawan philippines mapThe Php150 million improvement and rehabilitation of the Francisco Reyes airport in Coron in now underway as promised by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her State-of-the-Nation Address last year.

His Excellency Korean Ambassador Jong-Ki Hong led the groundbreaking ceremony with Provincial Governor Joel T. Reyes, First District Congressman Antonio C. Alvarez, Air Transportation Office Assistant Secretary Nilo Jatico, and a representative of the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The Korean government is providing the PhP150 million funding for the project which is part of the foreign-assisted infrastructure program of the Department of Transportation and Communications. (more…)

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Palaweno cyclist wins 4th lap in “Tour of Palawan 2007”

tour of palawan 2007PUERTO PRINCESA CITY,  June 15 –Defending champion Jerry Ramos tried to recover his setback in the previous three laps by topping the fourth lap in the on-going “Tour of Palawan 2007” in this island province.

Crowd-favorite Ramos of Narra Team put more endurance and familiarity on the rough roads 70-kilometer Brooke’s Point-Rio Tuba, Bataraza route. (more…)

Diving sites in Coron Bay

coron Palawan dive Coron Bay is a diving destination located on Palawan Island, in the Philippines.

This site is one of the most famous wreck diving destinations of the entire world due to the amount of historic sunken ships which can be visited and seen with great clarity due to these area’s waters usual transparency.

One of the most visited Coron Bay’s wrecks is the Irako. This was a refrigeration ship which belonged to the Japanese and is very impressive due to the fact that it looks like if time hadn’t affected it. This wreck is located almost at Coron Bay’s entrance and those who dive in this area could also observe a variety of sea creatures along with the ship. (more…)

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