Want A Perfect Getaway? Need to Do It All At El Nido
In 2007, the island province ofPalawan (capital: Puerto Princesa) in the Philippines was ranked by theNational Geographic Traveler magazine as East and Southeast Asia's best island destination and among the top 20 best islands in the world. Palawan has been accorded a Biosphere Reserve status, with several ecotourism facilities, and has 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. These are the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park, which has been acclaimed as among the 7 New Wonders of Nature in a global poll.
One of the top draws of Palawan is El Nido, itself comprised by several islands with pristine beaches and the site of acclaimed diver's resorts ready and waiting for visitors looking for that perfect holiday or vacation getaway.
(Video from youtube.com; posted by rctolentino777 05.25.06)
Another "must-see" and "must-visit" jewel of a destination is the topnotch high-end Amanpulo resort in Pamalican island, Palawan.
(Video from youtube.com; posted by chrisalongarcj 07.13.08)