10 Amazing Summer Getaway Alternative to Boracay

10 Amazing Summer Getaway Alternative to Boracay

(Cover Photo: One of the islands in Isla De Gigantes in Carles Iloilo)

Still undecided where to spend your summer getaway with loved ones and friends?
Here are some 10 amazing Tropical Island Paradise you may not know just a few hours away somewhere worth to spend your precious moments and unforgettable experience.

10. Camaya Coast in Mariveles Bataan

There are two ways to get there from Manila  the fastest would be just two and half hours by taking the scheduled ferry from  Manila or by land passing NLEX and going to Mariveles Bataan by bus or Car wchich would take more than 5 hours. 

9. Fortune Island Bantangas

Who would have thought there is a hidden white sand beach in Nusugbu Batangas. It was a private luxury resort that had shut down so if you are looking for some camping getaway just a few hours to the south of Manila via Cavite to Nusugbu you will have to pay some entrance fee but very cheap 300-400pesos ($6-$8) bring your own food and camping gears ;)

8. Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte

Further south another untainted white beach island Calaguas Island. If you are in for a travel spree and is up to a long bus ride and boat ride this is for you. From Manila you can take a bus to Daet Camarines Norte and from there take a 2 hour boat ride to this white sand island Paradise.

7. Bantayan Island Cebu

You really like an adventure and want to travel around in different transport. Here is Bantayan Island in Cebu an island gem in the Visayas. From Manila you will have to fly to Cebu ride a bus to hagnaya port and take a Ferry to the island.

6. White Island of Camuiguin

These white sand beaches when just cant get enough, Boracay aint just the sole white sand beach in Philippines it happens there are a lot more. White island is somewhere in Northern Mindanao, yes it is far from any conflict zone and any safety concern, you probably would have asked. From Manila you have to fly to Cagayan De Oro, from CDO you have to take a bus going to Butuan then take a ferry going to the island. If you are up to a really an adventurous trek this would be for you.

5. Malcapuya Island in Coron Palawan

Aside from the well know ElNido Palawan there are other beautiful islands located in Coron. Stunning and great summer holiday getaway. From Manila you can fly to Palawan and from coron you have to take a 2 hour boat ride to this unsoiled island paradise.

4. Guimaras Islands

Guimaras is not just know for the sweetest Mango around the globe but it also has some of the most spectacular white sand beaches and wonderful resorts and luxury pools. From Manila you can fly to Iloilo City just 45mins flight and Guimaras is just a 30 mins boat ride from Iloilo and 14pesos($25cents) boat fare. There are many Beach resorts you can choose from the recommended would be Raymen, Cabaling, Andana, Magic Island, and many more at an affordable price range.

3. Isla De Gigantes

If you have booked your tickets going to Boracay and would want to find somewhere to spend the summer this is your best alternative. Located just a few hours away from Aklan Province where Boracay is you can take some Van and go to Carles and take a boat to Isla De Gigantes. If its white sand and seafoods you want this is the Place to be. If you want to enjoy the night life you missed in Boracay after burning your skin(so bring sunblocks :D) from your white beach escapade travel to Iloilo City and the smalle ville complex is alive in kicking all night. If you still have that white beach craving cross to Guimaras or you an fly back to Manila or direct to HK or SG via Iloilo Intl Airport.

2. Siquijor

Well known for its mystical legends and stories it also keeps a beautiful secret island paradise. Majestic and mystical. From Manila you have to fly to Dumaguete and from dumaguete you have to catch a ferry going to the island. The small but majestic island is worth to experience in a life time.

1. Siargao

Siargao, white sand crystal blue waters a true tropical island paradise. From Manila Flights are available going to Siargao but these are actually via Cebu. Siargao faces the Pacific waves are perfect for surfing activities. It has been a par to many island destination in the Philippines and many have been amazed by its beauty.

"Experience is worth a thousand pictures" so plan and decide or else just regret it later ;)