Philippines As One of The 46 Places to Go in 2013

Tagged by The New York Times as A Luxurious Surfing Beach Destination, Philippines made it to the list of The 46 Places to Go in 2013 and on 17th spot.

Dedon Island - Siargao

Here is what The New York Times posted,

"Idyllic white sand beaches, secluded, little-known surf towns, and pristine reefs are among the natural draws of this country made up of over 7,000 tropical islands. Now in addition to the more upscale choices cropping up in former backpacking enclaves like Boracay, there is a new generation of luxury hotels opening even further afield. The new Dedon Island resort on Siargao, for example, is close to one of the world’s best surf breaks, Cloud 9 (Kelly Slater is a fan), and has an outdoor cinema along with spa and paddle board classes. And the private island resort of El Nido Pangulasian opens this month in the Unesco biosphere of Palawan, right by some of the world’s most pristine diving spots. Although the Philippines has been subject to travel advisories in the past, they mostly focus on Mindanao in the south. For extra security, outfitters like Asian expert Remote Lands organize private transfers and local guides. — Ondine Cohane"

Isn't a great post? With this, expect a better and a brighter year for us Filipinos, despite of all the social and political issues we have here in the Philippines different countries still want to stay, enjoy and celebrate life in our country. Way to go Philippines!

If Dedon Island is a new name for you guys, here is what Dedon Island looks like: