THE PHILIPPINES is made up of 7,000 islands. Most of them undiscovered by the hordes of tourists. Some tourist experts believe the Philippines is on the verge of a big boom in tourism. They liken the archipelago to Thailand of 30 years ago.
There are few well-know resorts but most of the country is waiting to be developed. Right now the islands are popular with Australian and Japanese tourists seeking the laid-back island lifestyle. Most of the visiting Americans are dominated by expatriates coming back to visit family and to live the high life that they couldn't afford until they started earning American salaries.
There are few well-know resorts but most of the country is waiting to be developed. Right now the islands are popular with Australian and Japanese tourists seeking the laid-back island lifestyle. Most of the visiting Americans are dominated by expatriates coming back to visit family and to live the high life that they couldn't afford until they started earning American salaries.
Backpackers are just starting to trickle in bypassing Manila for the outer islands, feasting on the food, cheap accommodations, unspoiled beaches and enjoying the company of the Filipinos and their famous hospitality. And English is widely, widely spoken, even in the far reaches of the country.
A "mystery" American just bought Fuga, a picturesque island in the northern Philippines.
The Philippine Department of Tourism just won an international award for their promotional campaign "Its More Fun In the Philippines!."
Oh, there's one little thing: the State Department travel warning. The central Philippines is still recovering from Typhoon Haiyan and there are still secessionists/bandits making it miserable for the Philippine armed forces in the Sulu archipelago in the southern Philippines.
However, there is still plenty of the rest of the country for you to explore.
7000 islands, is there one waiting for you?
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