Palawan: Puerto Princesa Honda Bay, Coron, El Nido

I’m a super fan of snorkelling! When an online group buying site launched the Dos Palmas Palawan deal early in 2011, I immediately grabbed the deal without a second thought. I have been to Dos Palmas for a day trip before and was truly amazed with Palawan’s natural beauty. Now, I’m back for more – a full 3D/2N full board stay. The excitement led me to purchase a Sony Tx5 underwater camera, which I think is the best travel investment I have ever made! I still can’t believe that this little camera was able to capture the great moments beneath the sea.

Palawanis a group of islands west of the Philippines with turquoise blue sea and jaw-dropping beautiful isolated islands. The place is serene and not yet too commercialized. The three main tourist spots are Coron, El Nido and Puerto Princesa.  Dos Palmas Resort is located within Honda Bay and is one hour boat ride from Puerto Princesa city pier. From Manila, you can take about an hour plane ride to Puerto Princesa Airport.

National Graphic is extremely right in featuring Palawan as one of the Top 20 Best Destinations in the World for 2011.  Just recently, Palawan’s Underground River is chosen as one of the provisional New 7 Wonders of Nature. I hope this will boost the tourism for Palawan and gain its much needed “positive” exposure to the world.

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