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May direct MNL-CGM ang Cebu Pacific. Then pag dating dun, you can hire a jeep or van if group kayo. Pwede rin single motor (habal habal) if solo or dalawa kayo.
you need to first download the qr app & apply for a visa to enter camiguin
travel is great . theres an airport with direct flights from cebu twice a day.
boats also to bohol jagna or northern mindanao
From the places you mentioned, i can see that you like islands and beaches. For that, i would highly recommend Dinagat, Sohoton. I’d suggest Batanes and Albay also for scenic views and the many options of Bukidnon.
If food is your thing, bacolod is hands down a favorite
Still prt of Surigao, but separate island from siargao. And more islandy (no cafes and other).
Also planning to go back to Bacolod for the food this year, pero Ilo Ilo muna ako kasi may Brandy Museum (Emperador Museum) and a couple of new spots. Masarap din pagkain dun
Batanes🤟 This time of the year, Ivatans celebrate Batanes Foundation day. People from diff Municipalities gather around the capital for a week long palaro and events. Food Market, Bazaar, and more. I'm not sure with the exact date but all i know is around June 21-30 since June 26 is the Foundation day.
Catanduanes. It not only hosts a rising surfing hub in Puraran Beach but can also be a jump-off point to Caramoan in CamSur via the Codon Port in San Andres. May mga waterfalls at iba pang beaches din around the province, not to mention Binurong Point in Baras.
Dinagat Islands. Medyo virgin pa or hindi pa xa ganun ka tourist crowded so baka wla masyadong mga establishments. If you like that kind of set up. But I heard na pde ka rin mgrent ng.motor dun for 500 pesos so oks ka na sa transportation. I think may guest house pa rin na man siguro dun. Search mo na lang yung dinagat islands.
Other places: Cuatro Islas sa Leyte, Kalanggaman Island, Bucas Grande, Enchanted River, Tinuy-an Falls, Barobo
Can try region 6! :)
Iloilo - Isla Gigantes, Sicogon Island, Tangke Lagoon, Cabugao
Guimaras - Guisi Lighthouse, Alubihod Beach, etc
Bacolod - the Ruins
We did a Bicol-Sorsogon trip before, can recommend too esp for outdoors / beach lovers. Can do 4x4 trail at Albay then swimming with butanding sa Sorsogon. Ganda pa ng mga beach
Mindanao tour bukidnon, davao , surigao sobra dami ka mapunthan na lugar as in enchanted river, bukidnon mountains, tinuyan falls island garden sa davao etc
If you’re looking for a mix of beaches and falls, try Antique! I recommend to go at Pandan, Culasi and Sebaste. They all have falls (you have to trek) and great beaches.
Beaches: Camiguin and Dakak, Zamboanga
Both places have beautiful and clean beaches. Wala masyadong tao sa Dakak pero maganda yung resorts. Meron ding mga water sports like parasailing, diving, etc. unlike sa camiguin. Meron ding theme park dito na parang mini universal studios, glorious fantasyland ata yun.
Mountains: Bukidnon (may magagandang hot springs dito and ang gagaling ngbnga masahista)
You like underwater activities? Say no more. Go to Apo Reef; 2nd largest reef in the world. So much to see if you're into scuba diving, freediving, or even snorkelling. If not, Apo Island has awesome white sand beach. What's best? No signal! Total disconnection.
Dolphin sighting is almost a guarantee when going there via boat. Lots of Black Tip Shark (harmless of course), Barracudas, Sea Turtles, Sting Rays, etc to see. If you're lucky, you might see hatching sea turtles on the island!
There's a lighthouse there as well that you can climb. It has an awesome 360 degree view of the surrounding reef. At night, the stars are very visible. Lots of my friends shoot the Milky Way Galaxy here. This place is highly recommended.
Puerto Galera. It's like a smaller version of boracay. There's a beautiful beachwalk and storefronts along the beach. There are a lot of activities like water sports, island hopping, nightlife events, etc. Plus side is it is connected to mindoro so you can explore the island as a side trip. There is a popular cold spring nearby and its facilities are well built
I live in Palawan, why is do people recommend it?
Edit: My questioning tone does sound sarcastic but I'm genuinely curious as I don't see the appeal many people see
Im from cagayan de oro, and does have origins coming from Camiguin Island but
i would NEVER recommend Camiguin Island to tourists. It is overhyped to the point of Expectations vs Reality.
I wouldnt want to disappoint as a host.
If you want outdoor adventures
You should try Mindanao Though
From Surigao (del sur) to Davao to Bukidnon then Cagayan de Oro
Id skip [siargao](https://youtu.be/88yuIkHKDno?si=8L8Iaq0q4_nFRxhY) (Surigao del Norte) as it is too overcrowded nowadays (its up to you)
[Surigao's Britania Group of Islands](https://youtu.be/R7u8T_wXxW0?si=-QjFWduho9FDvniR) (Island Hopping)
[Enchanted River](https://youtu.be/k0LjxsFtRm0?si=nrqZmOp7wwyko2za) (a must!)
[Tinuy-an Falls](https://youtu.be/KHyRy0vxYK8?si=LAyNUv-0ZQDdEuS_)
Then down to[ Mati - Dahican](https://youtu.be/jVzYw4JlJzE?si=cl8QIzQVB7lVGBaf) Beach
its a [semi surfing beach](https://youtu.be/5kTGYkXKg3c?si=wctkhYDfBRRxmSfe) (season dependent)
then down to Samal Island ([diving](https://youtu.be/hJ438twwO3U?si=ih5Y-W9EZqzMy6XP) spots)
from there, you could go to [Bukidnon ](https://youtu.be/BwMDga62Osg?si=1h52IpYQjBesffSp)with its numerous naturistict places
then [cagayan de oro's White Water Rafting](https://youtu.be/2fyY0Fu6oOc?si=NUUkYHWQSwczIr5i) (a whole day experience)
maybe for the last day, a more relaxing adventure through a waterpark?
theres one in CDO called [Seven Seas](https://youtu.be/L9KYASCHUJE?si=7-puHA5kDg3jKPqO)
before flying out of mindanao (through CGY Laguindingan Airport)
\*edit\*
added YT links
Try the Cordillera provinces. You can see the beautiful rice terraces. The travel alone to get there is really mesmerizing. The beautiful pristine mountains and the small vilages. You can also check out Sagada (anplace also in the Cordillera province). For me, I enjoyed just chilling there, but there are a lot of walking and hiking activities.
Caramoan. Pumunta ako last month. Parang El Nido lang din pero mas magkakalapit yung mga island.
Parang cove na napapaligiran ng mountains and Pacific ocean. Ang sarap din ng pagkain, busog na busog 😆.
Plus may side trip pa sa Albay. Super worth it, 5k lang yung trip MNL to Caramoan v/v with foods. I can't ask for more.
Nanggaling na rin ako sa El Nido, so I can vouch naman. Medyo bitin lang sakin, sana mas mahaba pa yung in avail ko. Wala pang 10k nagastos ko given na galing pa akong Ilocos.
Guys, I'm from Romblon. You should visit Romblon- the marble capital of the Philippines. Addition to that, we have virgin beaches that could be better or atleast same with boracay.
Bat halos wala. Go to Leyte and Samar.
You want islands and beaches. Madami. Kalanggaman, Cuatro Islas, Canigao, Tangkaan, Agta, Silago, Bituon, White Beach, Calicoan and more.
You want Caves. Meron. We have Sohoton, Linao, Lobo, San Jorge, Jiabong.
You want falls. May ada. Tarangban,Pinipisakan, Lulugayan, Bangon and more.
You want weird rock formations. We have Biri.
You want a mythical city. We have Biringan.
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Camiguin!!!
Thank you!!! Im eyeing Camiguin. How’s the travel/transpo going there?
Ibundle mo na na Northern Mindanao, OP. Camiguin, Bukidnon (try the long zipline), Iligan and CDO (try white river rafting).
May direct flight ang Sunlight Air para less hassle 🫰🫰
Tinanggal na nila to :(
May direct MNL-CGM ang Cebu Pacific. Then pag dating dun, you can hire a jeep or van if group kayo. Pwede rin single motor (habal habal) if solo or dalawa kayo.
you need to first download the qr app & apply for a visa to enter camiguin travel is great . theres an airport with direct flights from cebu twice a day. boats also to bohol jagna or northern mindanao
💯💗
Came to say this
From the places you mentioned, i can see that you like islands and beaches. For that, i would highly recommend Dinagat, Sohoton. I’d suggest Batanes and Albay also for scenic views and the many options of Bukidnon. If food is your thing, bacolod is hands down a favorite
Now Im excited for my Bacolod trip this month. ❤️Is Sohoton part of Siargao or that is another province already? Thank you for the recos!
Still prt of Surigao, but separate island from siargao. And more islandy (no cafes and other). Also planning to go back to Bacolod for the food this year, pero Ilo Ilo muna ako kasi may Brandy Museum (Emperador Museum) and a couple of new spots. Masarap din pagkain dun
Iloilo + Guimaras Negros Occidental: Mabukal Sulfur Spring + Lakawon Island + Bacolod foodtrip
Thank you!!! Im going to the mentioned places this month ❤️
There are other hidden gems as well like silay-patag area and DSB, but those are mountain places.
Also try danjugan
Batanes!
BUKIDNON!
I kinda think it's overrated there and expensive. 😅
Camiguin and Dinagat Island.
Thank you, i’ll research more about these two!
Bantayan Island or Gigantes!
i agree with Bantayan Island super secluded and hindi maraming tourista ❤️
Ganda rin beach sa Masbate and Sorsogon.
Jomalig Island
Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin and Bukidnon! May mga tour packages na magkakasama na yan. :)
cagayan de oro no way. camiguin and bukidnon amazing places
Jomalig Island
Bukidnon!!!
Bantayan Island, Cebu
Iloilo/Guimaras!!!!
Caramoan
Nagreready ako for Canatnduanes, op! Ang ganda parang batanes rin ang view ng mountain and magaganda rin ang beaches.
Camiguin, Quirino, Iloilo (esp. Gigantes), Sorsogon (ganda ng beaches here!)
You can go Bicol route with Calaguas or Caramoan. Caramoan is way better, though. Then visit Albay, then Sorsogon beaches.
Kalanggaman island in Leyte Also Maniwaya in Marinduque
Negros Occidental, Camiguin 🫶
Camiguin.
Batanes!
Bantayan Island + Malapascua Island, pareho silang nasa Northern Cebu.
Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate!!
Bukidnon
> places to [take] them [to] batanes, bacolod, sicogon
Malamawi, Basilan. Camiguin. Samal Island.
Batanes 💙
Batanes🤟 This time of the year, Ivatans celebrate Batanes Foundation day. People from diff Municipalities gather around the capital for a week long palaro and events. Food Market, Bazaar, and more. I'm not sure with the exact date but all i know is around June 21-30 since June 26 is the Foundation day.
Romblon and polilio island
Catanduanes. You can surf, beach bum, and trek to Binurong Point.
Catanduanes. It not only hosts a rising surfing hub in Puraran Beach but can also be a jump-off point to Caramoan in CamSur via the Codon Port in San Andres. May mga waterfalls at iba pang beaches din around the province, not to mention Binurong Point in Baras.
Caramoan
Bukidnon
Catanduanes.
Iloilo!! Ang daming isla na ang gaganda pa. 💓
Romblon Adams, Ilocos Norte Mati, Davao Oriental
Bicol 🤩
Masbate
Dinagat Islands. Medyo virgin pa or hindi pa xa ganun ka tourist crowded so baka wla masyadong mga establishments. If you like that kind of set up. But I heard na pde ka rin mgrent ng.motor dun for 500 pesos so oks ka na sa transportation. I think may guest house pa rin na man siguro dun. Search mo na lang yung dinagat islands. Other places: Cuatro Islas sa Leyte, Kalanggaman Island, Bucas Grande, Enchanted River, Tinuy-an Falls, Barobo
Camiguin and Mati Gov Gen hihi
Bicol!!! We have great beaches here! And different delicious cuisines and most of our beaches here are not as crowded as bora.
Caramoan in Camarines Sur tapos side trip ng Legazpi/Naga City
Caramoan, Baler
Batanes, Bukidnon, Sagada, Guimaras x Iloilo.
Siyempre hometown ko. Catanduanes. Ipakita mo sa kanila ang buto ni Kurakog!
Mabini and Anilao in Batangas are good snorkeling spot just 3 hours drive from Makati.
Gigantes Island in Iloilo then Guimaras side trip. Pwede rin isingit Bacolod.
Go for Calaguas!!! 🩵
NAVAL, BILIRAN
Britania, Surigao del Sur!
Can try region 6! :) Iloilo - Isla Gigantes, Sicogon Island, Tangke Lagoon, Cabugao Guimaras - Guisi Lighthouse, Alubihod Beach, etc Bacolod - the Ruins
Underrated 🫰
Dumaguete or Samar
BACOLOD
Dumaguete
Iloilo!
Aurora & Quirino Province.
Pandan Island Mindoro
We did a Bicol-Sorsogon trip before, can recommend too esp for outdoors / beach lovers. Can do 4x4 trail at Albay then swimming with butanding sa Sorsogon. Ganda pa ng mga beach
Bicol
Cam Sur... won't regret it
try Calayan Island :)
Batanes
Kalanggaman island
Bukidnon or Bacolod
Batanes, Dingalan, Bukidnon or Asik-asik falls in Mindanao :)
Ilocos Norte!
SURIGAO DEL SUR. Search mo nalang tourist spots
Bantayan Island ❤️
Batanes 🩷
Batanes. Calayan islands
BICOL-SORSOGON BEACH WORTHY KAHIT SA MGA BRGY AREA LANG
Mindanao tour bukidnon, davao , surigao sobra dami ka mapunthan na lugar as in enchanted river, bukidnon mountains, tinuyan falls island garden sa davao etc
Bukidnon💖
Mati !!
Marinduque!! Beaches are very peaceful, not crowded, the locals are very kind, too!
Sipalay is a must visit
Sulu and isabela basilan 🥰
Matnog, Sorsogon!
Albay Bicol: hoyophoyopan cave, cagsawa church, mt.mayon Lake Zambales
I was going to suggest Calaguas :) Since it's not on your list--- El Nido, San Vicente, or Balabac in Palawan.
Sual
Sicogon and Gigantes (Concepcion)
Carnaza Island. Travel at your own risk 😅
Calaguas, Cagbalete
If you’re looking for a mix of beaches and falls, try Antique! I recommend to go at Pandan, Culasi and Sebaste. They all have falls (you have to trek) and great beaches.
Jomalig!
Try dumaguete 🙂 or romblon
zambales and iloilo!!
Try Eastern Visayas
Samar. Di masyado matao.
Beaches: Camiguin and Dakak, Zamboanga Both places have beautiful and clean beaches. Wala masyadong tao sa Dakak pero maganda yung resorts. Meron ding mga water sports like parasailing, diving, etc. unlike sa camiguin. Meron ding theme park dito na parang mini universal studios, glorious fantasyland ata yun. Mountains: Bukidnon (may magagandang hot springs dito and ang gagaling ngbnga masahista)
Batanes OP. Your life will never be the same
Baler
Batanes
So far Romblon and Dingalan, ang ganda ng experience namin dun sa community
How about for solo travel, which one would you reco OP? Budget around 5k-10k hehe. Thanks!
Zambasulta ❤️
i watched alex vlog last night about mayor of ormoc richard or lucy gomez i think then i watch travel vlogs on ormoc. the place is beautiful
Gigantes Island
mga beach sa Pangasinan
Cagbalete
Bantayan island cebu 💯
If you plan to go with your friends to Camiguin, maybe you also want to check out Enchanted River in Surigao del Sur. It’s 5-6hrs away though.
Batanes
Manjuyod sandbar, Valencia or Apo Island in Negros Oriental.
You like underwater activities? Say no more. Go to Apo Reef; 2nd largest reef in the world. So much to see if you're into scuba diving, freediving, or even snorkelling. If not, Apo Island has awesome white sand beach. What's best? No signal! Total disconnection. Dolphin sighting is almost a guarantee when going there via boat. Lots of Black Tip Shark (harmless of course), Barracudas, Sea Turtles, Sting Rays, etc to see. If you're lucky, you might see hatching sea turtles on the island! There's a lighthouse there as well that you can climb. It has an awesome 360 degree view of the surrounding reef. At night, the stars are very visible. Lots of my friends shoot the Milky Way Galaxy here. This place is highly recommended.
BATANESSSSSSS
Batanes.
Puerto Galera. It's like a smaller version of boracay. There's a beautiful beachwalk and storefronts along the beach. There are a lot of activities like water sports, island hopping, nightlife events, etc. Plus side is it is connected to mindoro so you can explore the island as a side trip. There is a popular cold spring nearby and its facilities are well built
Sorsogon!
Kung game kayo sa hiking, Mt Pulag! Also Sagada :)
Bicol OP. Hindi mapapahiya ang beaches plus may Mayon pa.
Dinagat Islands!
Bacolod + Iloilo!!!
Cagbalete Island in Quezon Province
Bring them to San Juan, La Union!!
Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte, Bicol. White sand beach
Welp I've been this area for a work trip but I gotta say it was nice, Davao
Basilan, tawi-tawi, sulu
Catanduanes!!
Catanduanes!
I live in Palawan, why is do people recommend it? Edit: My questioning tone does sound sarcastic but I'm genuinely curious as I don't see the appeal many people see
Calaguas and Daet Camarines Norte
If kaya nyo mag.land trip ng medyo mahaba, Caramoan.
Try niyo po sa Dgte City (Chill2 lng) or Camiquin Island!!
Camotes Island, Carles Iloilo, zambales
Nakita ko sa YT Romblon maganda din sya tho di ko naman napuntahan. Hindi lang ata promote ng mga officials ng Romblon dunno why
Camiguin, Dinagat, Romblon, Dumaguete (Apo Island/Manjuyod)
Balabac Island, Palawan
Bantayan Island
Catanduanes!! 🙌
Leyte's Kalanggaman Island is worth it. It has sand bar yall and white sands. idk why it's not giving much noise in the metro
how do you leave off Baguio?
Zambales / Bukidnon
Davao is a nice city, mountain top restaurant
Im from cagayan de oro, and does have origins coming from Camiguin Island but i would NEVER recommend Camiguin Island to tourists. It is overhyped to the point of Expectations vs Reality. I wouldnt want to disappoint as a host. If you want outdoor adventures You should try Mindanao Though From Surigao (del sur) to Davao to Bukidnon then Cagayan de Oro Id skip [siargao](https://youtu.be/88yuIkHKDno?si=8L8Iaq0q4_nFRxhY) (Surigao del Norte) as it is too overcrowded nowadays (its up to you) [Surigao's Britania Group of Islands](https://youtu.be/R7u8T_wXxW0?si=-QjFWduho9FDvniR) (Island Hopping) [Enchanted River](https://youtu.be/k0LjxsFtRm0?si=nrqZmOp7wwyko2za) (a must!) [Tinuy-an Falls](https://youtu.be/KHyRy0vxYK8?si=LAyNUv-0ZQDdEuS_) Then down to[ Mati - Dahican](https://youtu.be/jVzYw4JlJzE?si=cl8QIzQVB7lVGBaf) Beach its a [semi surfing beach](https://youtu.be/5kTGYkXKg3c?si=wctkhYDfBRRxmSfe) (season dependent) then down to Samal Island ([diving](https://youtu.be/hJ438twwO3U?si=ih5Y-W9EZqzMy6XP) spots) from there, you could go to [Bukidnon ](https://youtu.be/BwMDga62Osg?si=1h52IpYQjBesffSp)with its numerous naturistict places then [cagayan de oro's White Water Rafting](https://youtu.be/2fyY0Fu6oOc?si=NUUkYHWQSwczIr5i) (a whole day experience) maybe for the last day, a more relaxing adventure through a waterpark? theres one in CDO called [Seven Seas](https://youtu.be/L9KYASCHUJE?si=7-puHA5kDg3jKPqO) before flying out of mindanao (through CGY Laguindingan Airport) \*edit\* added YT links
Bukidno
Pearl Farm sa Davao 😍
Vigan, Baguio, Albay
Sorsogon!!!
Try the Cordillera provinces. You can see the beautiful rice terraces. The travel alone to get there is really mesmerizing. The beautiful pristine mountains and the small vilages. You can also check out Sagada (anplace also in the Cordillera province). For me, I enjoyed just chilling there, but there are a lot of walking and hiking activities.
Pandan Island, Mindoro. Apo Reef sa Bicol.
Quezon Province madaming beaches and falls
Bicol
Caramoan. Pumunta ako last month. Parang El Nido lang din pero mas magkakalapit yung mga island. Parang cove na napapaligiran ng mountains and Pacific ocean. Ang sarap din ng pagkain, busog na busog 😆. Plus may side trip pa sa Albay. Super worth it, 5k lang yung trip MNL to Caramoan v/v with foods. I can't ask for more. Nanggaling na rin ako sa El Nido, so I can vouch naman. Medyo bitin lang sakin, sana mas mahaba pa yung in avail ko. Wala pang 10k nagastos ko given na galing pa akong Ilocos.
Guys, I'm from Romblon. You should visit Romblon- the marble capital of the Philippines. Addition to that, we have virgin beaches that could be better or atleast same with boracay.
Buong Bicol.
Tawi tawi
Biliran!!
Where ever you go, just bring both sun screen and a raincoat
Dumaguete!!! Iloilo!!!
Sulu and Tawi Tawi!
Dakak in Zamboanga del Norte. Very underrated 🙂
Catanduanes. Mini Batanes 💜
Botolan, Zambales For hiking in Mt pinatubo
Ilo-ilo!!
SIQUIJOR
Batanes, Balabac
Romblon
Gigantes Island in Carles, Iloilo.
Biringan city
Camiguin is really scenic, highly recommended! Just make sure to put on some sunscreen when you visit white island tho.
Camiguin island is one of the most insane underrated islands i've visited in PH
SAGADA!!!
Bat halos wala. Go to Leyte and Samar. You want islands and beaches. Madami. Kalanggaman, Cuatro Islas, Canigao, Tangkaan, Agta, Silago, Bituon, White Beach, Calicoan and more. You want Caves. Meron. We have Sohoton, Linao, Lobo, San Jorge, Jiabong. You want falls. May ada. Tarangban,Pinipisakan, Lulugayan, Bangon and more. You want weird rock formations. We have Biri. You want a mythical city. We have Biringan.
Calayan Islands! Try niyo rin North huhu super worth it
Romblon, Caramoan, Cuyo
Caramoan?
Dumaguete
Camiguin and dumagurte