Philippine Asian News Today Vol 21 No 01 | Page 23

January 1 - 20, 2019
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8 Philippine beaches among the best in Asia
E ight Philippine island destinations were
cited among the 50 best beaches in Asia in
2018 by a Canada-based online travel agency.
The Flight Network ranked Hidden Beach
in Palawan as the number one beach in Asia
and the third top beach in the world for 2018.
“You can distinguish this postcard-perfect
beach from the rest by one magnificent trait
– those unmistakable, protruding limestone
cliffs,” the Flight Network said.
“Shooting out of the turquoise-blue lagoon
straight to the sky, they draw your eyes away
from the spectacular reefs and palm-lined
shores,” it added.
Last year, Hidden Beach was cited by
Travel+Leisure as among the 13 places to see
the bluest water in the world.
Joining the Palawan beach in the Flight
Networks’ top five are Thailand’s Maya Bay and
Railay Beach, India’s Radhanagar beach and
Vietnam’s Bai Khem Beach.
Apart from the Hidden Beach, seven other
Caramoan beach in Camarines Sur
Philippine beaches were also cited by
the Flight Network as the top beaches
in Asia.
Among these are Guyam White Sand
Beach in Siargao (No. 13); Palaui Beach
in Cagayan Valley (No. 22); Caramoan
Island Beach in Camarines Sur (No. 29);
Dahican Beach in Mati, Davao Oriental
(No. 41); Gumasa Beach in Sarangani
(No. 45); Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol
(No. 46); Kalanggaman Island in Leyte
(No. 49); and Paliton Beach in Siquijor
(No. 50).
The Flight Network’s Asia’s Top 50
Beaches list gather insider knowledge
of over 600 journalists, editors, bloggers
and agencies.
“The resulting expert guidance
ensured our list of Asian beaches offers
those that have a taste for adventure,
balanced by ultimate relaxation, all the
needed insight to plan an unforgettable
beach-side journey,” the online travel
agency said.
“Our life-changing list can help Guyam white sand beach in Siargao
you plan a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey
Palaui beach in Cagayn Valley
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that takes you from the beaches
of the Philippines, Thailand and
Indonesia, to the shores of India,
the Maldives, Malaysia and more,”
it added.
Moreover, the Flight Network
also mentioned Anawangin Cove
in Zambales as the 50th top
untouched beach in the world.
“Imagine a beach sheltered
by a glorious mountainscape and
evergreen trees. One that takes
hours of trekking prior to arrival,
with no electricity or mobile
signal, but a striking vista that
will take your breath away. That’s
Anawangin Cove,” the Flight
Network said.
“This exquisite hideaway is rich
with natural treasures and a calm
vibe that can make anyone forget
about their woes,” it added.(C.
Talavera, PS)