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Photo: Hundred Islands
in Philippines
The most popular of
the west coast resort areas are Hundred Islands and the nearby towns of Lucap and Alaminos.
Actually there are more than 100 islands and if
swimming, lazing around and sunbathing are
your thing, then this is a perfect place for you.
Unfortunately, the
snorkeling and diving are not as good as they
were once because of the long-term use of
dynamite for fishing. Lucap, just 3 kilometers from Alaminos, is the main accommodation centre for
the islands and from here you can hire boats to
reach them. There are no beaches on the coast
and only a few on the islands. However, there
are lots of hidden coves, caves and coral reefs.
Quezon, the largest island, is being developed
as a tourist resort. Other popular islands for
snorkeling include Cathedral, Parde and Panaca
with its exotic coral reefs.
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