The crisp clear waters, the white sandy beaches, the towering cliffs and the awe-striking views is the reason why most people choose a travel destination. The beautiful welcoming atmosphere and the friendly natives who are open to new faces are why most people cherish the memories of their travel destinations. The latter is why Philippines Tourism has become an industry on the rise, and rightly so. The most prevalent destination in the Philippines is Isla de Gigantes (Gigantes island), which is under the municipality of Carles, northern most of the Iloilo Province. Gigantes and the surrounding islands are a location bereft of cellular phone or internet signal, which makes for an intimate and restful experience. This characteristic, in addition to the numerous places one can visit, means that the islands are not swarming with too many tourists at a time. This promotes a quality experience with loved ones.
The main mode of travel when among the islands is by boat, this means you will not experience flashing images of potential beauty slipping through your fingers as you drive past at a hundred miles an hour. You can take a moment to really soak in the breathtaking scenery and allow yourself to be centered exactly where you are. Tourism in the Philippines allows one to do many different things and go on ever-changing adventures. The Gigantes Island itself is surrounded by six other islands and special destinations nearby. These include the Tangke Saltwater Lagoon – which is known for leaves that never fall from the trees as well as a mythical tale. A tale of the water magically rising on the 24th of June of every year as a way of nature commemorating The Feast of John the Baptist. There are destinations such as The Cabugao Island which has amazing peak views from the observation deck atop the island. If you are keen for an adventure, then you would have to look no further than The Bakwitan Cave, which is one of seventy-three caves scattered across the islands. This cave is one of the best expressions of nature’s seemingly unending capabilities. Check out this rash guard that would comfortably protect you from insects inside the cave. However, if you are not a keen trekker and hardcore adventurer, the islands offer many worthwhile destinations that are a short trek apart. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, I would argue that that particular affliction is not subject to gender. I would hope that you are a lover of seafood as the Philippines are the ultimate destination for seaside cuisine. Antonia Island, which also neighbors Gigantes, is a place well-known for its scallops that cost only one peso. These scallops are fished from within your view and cooked fresh. This finally gives you a chance to eat food that didn’t travel across oceans in a container and spent an unknown- and probably preferably unknown- time in a freezer before it is served to you.
Travel Guide to Isla de Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo, Philippines.
The more practical aspect of Philippines tourism to bear in mind is that it does not by any stretch of the imagination pull on one’s wallet strings to an unreasonable degree. Naturally, it will always be easier when travelling in larger groups, which makes it an ideal choice for families or a memorable adventure among friends.
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