The Philippines’ paradise pride Boracay is once again in the world spotlight as Westerners and tourists from other countries troop to this tropical mecca. Boracay is the Philippines’ answer to the Carribean’s Bora Bora, to the Mediterranean’s Palma de Mallorca, to Thailand’s Phuket and to Indonesia’s Bali. Each of these five attractions have lots of amenities to boast about and admittedly, none reigns supreme over the rest. But Boracay has one more charm left in her – the hospitality of her people.

Filipinos have been known to be the most hospitable folks in the world and although most of the resorts in Boracay are owned by Westerners, they are still manned by Filipino staff and in the beaches themselves, Filipinos will gladly help you out if you need anything – from assisting in your first skimboarding experience to providing directions on the most “in” dance club in the beach strip. You can easily meet friends there as summer backpackers usually go there just to meet potential new dates.

Boracay is the home venue of the Asian Windsurfing Tour and bikinis, babes and beer just abound there all summer long. So what are you waiting for? Book now with your travel agent.

Antulang is the most premier beach in Dumaguete City, site of the largest Protestant university in Asia Pacific, Siliman. Beyond Siliman University and beyond the hustle and bustle of urban Dumaguete lies one of the most serene, newest and freshest beaches in the Philippines – Antulang. There are various accommodations in Antulang Beach Resort– there’s pool villa, superior suite, executive suite, family suite, presidential suite, seaview cottage, superior cottage, garden view cottage and deluxe cabana.

Of all the accommodations, the best one that I like is the pool villa because you and your date can easily hop into the pool anytime of the day (or night). The accommodations are affordable by Philippine standards so it is really a discount when foreign tourists come here to spend and while the night away. Since Antulang Beach Resort has a Hawaiian theme, each guest is greeted and showered with leis by the accommodating staff.

The pool villa even has its own private swimming pool separate from the general pool outside and this one is located cliffside. Now isn’t that an amazing view? The pool villa also has its own Jacuzzi and azotea. In fact, the azotea is designed all the way from Vigan.