asiaSpa India — May-June 2017

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  • Tubbataha Reefs National Park The Philippines
    is to divers what Switzerland is to skiers and the
    Himalayas are to mountaineers. And diving at
    Tubbataha Reefs National Park is a must. Located
    in the middle of the Sulu Sea, this is a marine and
    bird sanctuary made up of two atolls – North and
    South. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
    about 10 hours away from Puerto Princesa by
    boat. Here, you can witness more than 1,000 species
    of marine life, including manta rays, sea turtles,
    sharks, giant trevally and barracudas.

  • Chocolate Hills
    Uniformly conical
    in shape, these
    hillocks in Caramen
    are a mystery to
    locals and tourists
    alike – there are
    several stories
    attached to their
    formation and their
    number is not clear
    either. The hills are
    covered with grass
    that turns brown
    during the dry season

  • hence the name.
    Climb the steps to the
    top of the observation
    hill to take in the
    full view, or take a
    motorbike tour of the
    scenic countryside.

  • Boracay If you want
    to see the best white-
    sand beaches in the
    world, this is the place.
    Seven kilometres long
    and just 500 metres
    wide, Boracay is a
    small island located
    in central Philippines.
    Most famous here is
    White Beach, which
    has a four-kilometre-
    long stretch of  ne
    white sands backed
    by palm trees, eateries
    and pubs. Located
    on the east side is
    Bulabog Beach, a
    perfect spot for
    water sports, such
    as windsur ng and
    kite boarding.

  • Palawan Although the Philippines is an archipelago of more than
    7,000 beautiful islands, Palawan stands out for its natural beauty –
    jungle- lled mountains and immaculate beaches make for a perfect
    mix of greens and blues here. Go island hopping around the Bacuit
    Archipelago, or taste local delicacies in Puerto Princesa. You could
    also try a tour of the underground river here. At 8.2 kilometres, it is the
    longest navigable underground river in the world. Palawan is easily
    accessible by boat and is about an hour and half from Manila by air.

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