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By doodsdpogi

MAP OF PALAWAN

Words are not enough to describe the beauty of God’s Gift, the  nature’s wonder, wealth and treasure. To fill our eyes, feed our bodies and heal our souls.

Palawan, Philippines

The beaches of Palawan had been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler (a prestigious international magazine) to be at the top list of the best beaches in Asia for the year 2007. Amongst the chosen best and spectacular Asian destinations such as Havelock
The beaches of Palawan had been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler (a prestigious international magazine) to be at the top list of the best beaches in Asia for the year 2007. Amongst the chosen best and spectacular Asian destinations such as Havelock

Palawan's Aerial View of the Beaches

According to the magazine's Great Asian Beach Finder article, "Palawan province's 1,200 miles of sugary beaches wrapped around 1,780 pristine islands have attracted travelers since Chinese traders crossed now-sunken land bridges from Borneo."
According to the magazine's Great Asian Beach Finder article, "Palawan province's 1,200 miles of sugary beaches wrapped around 1,780 pristine islands have attracted travelers since Chinese traders crossed now-sunken land bridges from Borneo."

The coral-rich Tubbataha Reef Marine Park

It said Palawan's rich ecosystem supports two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites, the coral-rich Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a limestone karst l
It said Palawan's rich ecosystem supports two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites, the coral-rich Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a limestone karst l

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

A limestone karst landscape with an underground tributary that emerges into the sea.
A limestone karst landscape with an underground tributary that emerges into the sea.

Tubbataha Reef Marine Park

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site
The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing fea
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing fea

The Miniloc Island Resort at Pamalican Island

"Almost as unique is Miniloc Island Resort, where a private beach leads to crystalline waters rife with damselfish. Sister property Lagen Island Resort's 51 newer overwater pavilions are overshadowed only by Amanpulo, Amanresorts' 40 huts scattered a
"Almost as unique is Miniloc Island Resort, where a private beach leads to crystalline waters rife with damselfish. Sister property Lagen Island Resort's 51 newer overwater pavilions are overshadowed only by Amanpulo, Amanresorts' 40 huts scattered a

The Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan

"Almost as unique is Miniloc Island Resort, where a private beach leads to crystalline waters rife with damselfish. Sister property Lagen Island Resort's 51 newer overwater pavilions are overshadowed only by Amanpulo, Amanresorts' 40 huts scattered a
"Almost as unique is Miniloc Island Resort, where a private beach leads to crystalline waters rife with damselfish. Sister property Lagen Island Resort's 51 newer overwater pavilions are overshadowed only by Amanpulo, Amanresorts' 40 huts scattered a

The Amanpulo

On the other hand, Amanpulo was listed as the best beach hotel and most romantic Asian property, with glass walls that optimize Sulu Sea views framed by lush foliage thick with black-naped orioles and neon-blue Steere's pittas. Twenty-nine suites enc
On the other hand, Amanpulo was listed as the best beach hotel and most romantic Asian property, with glass walls that optimize Sulu Sea views framed by lush foliage thick with black-naped orioles and neon-blue Steere's pittas. Twenty-nine suites enc
The list was comprised of over 30 beach locations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, China, and Japan Except for Palawan beaches and resorts, no other Philippine destinatio
The list was comprised of over 30 beach locations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, China, and Japan Except for Palawan beaches and resorts, no other Philippine destinatio

The Palawan Beach View

It was the second time this year that the New York magazine included Palawan in its top story. In its January 2007 issue, Conde Nast featured Palawan as a Great Value Vacation destination along with top tourist destinations such as Crystal Cove in Ca
It was the second time this year that the New York magazine included Palawan in its top story. In its January 2007 issue, Conde Nast featured Palawan as a Great Value Vacation destination along with top tourist destinations such as Crystal Cove in Ca

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ding  says:
8 months ago

Nice post. Here's mine about palawan...whypalawan.blogspot.com

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doodsdpogi  says:
8 months ago

Thanks Ding;)

Jessica  says:
6 months ago

I really Have to go there. Be it for my honeymoon or Alone! lol Its beyond words to try to describe the beauty of these places.

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doodsdpogi  says:
6 months ago

WELCOME JESSICA

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Jerilee Wei  says:
6 months ago

Oh my! Now another place I just have to see on that long list. Thanks!

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doodsdpogi  says:
6 months ago

welcome Jerilee wei

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emievil  says:
6 months ago

Hi doodspogi. I haven't been to most of the places that you featured but I've been to Amanpulo. All I can say is - "AMANPULO IS THE BEST!" Thanks for the wonderful pictures.

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doodsdpogi  says:
6 months ago

You're welcome Emievil ;)

Friend23  says:
5 months ago

Wow.Even if im from the Philippines,I haven't been in Palawan before.I have been begging my parents to go there...but no luck.Someday I will go there alone or with some friends or even a boyfriend.Someday.Nice views.Um,are you the one who took those photos?

christine  says:
5 months ago

Wow!i have been in a few places around the world but ive never been in palawan.Somehow i have to convince my host to go there,,i never know we have such pang international beaches,cant wait to soak in that crystal blue water,,,

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doodsdpogi  says:
5 months ago

hi Christine ;)

kay  says:
5 weeks ago

Palawan is the best island destination in the world!

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doodsdpogi  says:
5 weeks ago

Thanks Kay ;)

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