The Land
The Philippines is an archipelagic nation made up of 7,107 islands spanning 1,840 kilometers north to south. It is part of the East Indies, a vast island group lying south and east of mainland Asia, with Taiwan at its northernmost coast and Borneo on the south. The three main Philippine island groups are Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.

Luzon is the island of contrasts. The most modern districts in the Philippines, including the capital city of Manila, are in Luzon, but so are some of the oldest tribal communities in the nation like the Ifugao of the Cordilleras. Luzon is also where a visitor can see the latest model luxury cars overtaking a carabao sled or modern skyscrapers within driving distance of primordial volcanos.

The Visayas is famous for its charm, a trait shared by many oth……

Palawan Philippines
 
Palawan is an island province which is surrounded with 1780 islands and islets. It is also surrounded by a coral reef that if full of diverse and colorful marine life which is why it has been a nature sanctuary. Puerto Princesa, the capital, is the main harbor and the center of trade and commerce. The municipality of el Nido at the northernmost point is a popular tourist spot.

Other Beaches and Resorts:

Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary

The 3700 hectare Calauit Island is sanctuary to both African and Palawan wildlife threatened with extinction. President Ferdinand E. Marcos Calauit as a game preserve and wildlife sanctuary in August 1976.

From Manila, take a one hour and 30 minute flight to Busuanga ……