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It's More Fun in the Philippines, No.1 for Fun!

 

 

 

 

Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

 

 

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MASBATE

 

Masbate thoroughly deserves its reputation as an idyllic beach getaway and travelers can really experience a back-to-basics tropical island lifestyle here. It is becoming ever more popular for adventurous island hoppers but still exudes plenty of traditional charm and its tourist infrastructure blends in seamlessly with the enticing scenery. Masbate is also a firm favorite with seasoned scuba divers. It possesses pristine reefs teeming with exotic marine life and snorkeling is accessible just offshore.

The three islands that make up Masbate province are ripe for adventurous day trips and have a biodiversity that many Philippines islands can only dream of. In addition to dreamy white sand beaches, there are steamy mangrove swamps, rugged mountains covered in dense forest, waterfalls and ancient underground caves. –  Read More: http://www.1stopphilippines.net/masbate/attractions

 

Aroroy Beach

 

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Want to have a pristine and untouched piece of shoreline all to yourself, just like in Alex Garland’s The Beach? If your answer is “Yes”, then a trip to Aroroy Beach is the perfect option for you! This area stands out because of its unspoiled and rugged natural beauty, making it ideal for those who are tired of renovated and modernized beaches and are looking for a spot where they can swim, relax and commune with Mother Nature. – Read More:  http://triptheislands.com/destinations/the-gorgeous-beaches-you-can-explore-in-aroroy-masbate/

 

Bugui Point Lighthouse

 

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Bugui Point Lighthouse was part of the initial plan during that massive construction frenzy during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Work on the light started in 1893 but was stopped in 1896 with the onset of the Philippine Revolution. the Americans later on continued the construction of the entire structure and the light was finally lit in 1902.

Its design, a Victorian style of architecture, was made of masonry of what seemed to look like coral stones cut in accordance to wherever it may fit the solid wall about one meter wide. Decorative metal grilles creatively designed surround the fence, balconies and windows.  Read More:  https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2015/04/lakbayloyd-lighthouse-series-24-el-faro.html

 

Gintotolo / Jintotolo Lighthouse

 

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El Faro De Isla Gintotolo belonged to the original 27 major lighthouses initially erected by the Spanish Colonial Government in the Philippines. Built in 1895, the project was designed by Ramon De Ros and later on modified by Primitivo Lluelmo. It is located in Jintotolo Island, as it is now spelled, just off the town of Balud at the southwest corner of Masbate. Its primary function is to light the body of water that connects the Sibuyan Sea with the Visayan Sea, a very important shipping route not only during the Spanish era but during the present time.  Read More:  https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2015/04/lakbayloyd-lighthouse-series-25-el-faro.html

 

 

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Explore the Hidden Beauty of Masbate

Directions Going to Masbate

Top Tourist Attractions in Masbate

Colorful Festivals and Events in Masbate

Magnificent Beaches in Masbate

How to Have Fun in Masbate

Masbate Photo Gallery

Masbate Video Collection

 

   

 


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