Summer for this year is through but if you want to have a relaxing vacation somewhere, even the rainy season will not keep you from enjoying your few days out. Traveling somewhere? Make sure that the place you pick is not over-rated or overly commercialized by numerous advertising campaigns because you will surely spend your money for nothing.
Tour spots like Boracay, Subic, Zambales and Surigao are pretty much the most common places that tourists visit when summer season approaches. I’m not being subjective but these places are not as exciting to visit like before, right? When you get to Boracay beaches, you will not see a paradise-like area but rather a crowded place with lots of bars and restaurants. If you’re fed up of spending your money for a less-exciting vacation, then here’s a list of the top five hidden vacation spots in the Philippines that you might want to visit:
Romblon – This is the first on the list. Why, just merely looking at the snapshots of the beaches here will wow you in amazement. If you’d like to see different views, you can visit some of the attractions like waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and uncommercialized beaches. This “Marble Country” also boasts of the Mt. Guiting-guiting that’s located in Sibuyan Island. Whether you’re a mountain climber or a swimmer, this place is definitely that perfect spot for you.
Davao Oriental – This province in Mindanao earned its moniker of “Sunrise Capital of the Philippines” because of the early sunrise that transpired here in the year 2000. But a wonderful sunrise is not the only thing that you will get from here, you will also get to see and explore various tour spots that other provinces don’t have. Have an adventurous trail at the “bonsai forest” in Mt. Hamiguitan or you can also discover the paradise in “Tinagong Dagat” which means Hidden Sea. There are also various waterfalls and beaches here that offer affordable accommodation and various fees.
Siquijor – Also called “Isla del Fuego” which means Isle of Fire, Siquijor is just one of the best hidden places that you can visit in this country. If you’re looking for jaw-dropping features like natural white sand beaches, untouched forests, caves and coral reefs, then you will see these in Isla del Fuego. Even better, the place is also rich in festivals that will definitely entertain you during your stay here.
Antique – If you are more into visiting historical places, it would be advisable to visit the province of Antique. You can visit the place’s EcoTour and check out the “Dive in!” and Bugang River for a relaxing scene. Try going to the Anini-y Church if you want to see an age-old tour spot. Looking for a perfect beach? Then why not visit the Duyong Beach with the mystic Mt. Madia-as.
Catanduanes – Last on the list, but definitely not the least! Catanduanes is one of the provinces in Bicol Region that’s considered “untouched” by virtual tourists. Although there are some webpages that feature the tour spots here, you might have a hard time looking of the hidden places in Catanduanes. The Sulong Falls and some of the beaches in Puraran Beach, Catanduanes are the place that you can visit here.
Well, who said that Philippines has limited tour spots to visit? These are just five of the many hidden places that you can discover in this country. If you’re brave enough to explore, you might as well venture into various places here and discover an untouched paradise that will surely be a hit to a lot of tourists!
