Did you ever dream of spending a night at a desert island? Make your dream come true when you go to Palawan, the Philippines' westernmost province, frequently labeled its "last frontier". In such place, they say, you don't only visit an island but you get the whole island as well all to yourself.
Explore the region particularly in El Nido and you're certain to find one desert island that can beat all the other best holiday beaches in the world! But, don't expect to see excellent facilities in a desert island as there aren't any like a city beach accommodation in such getaway.
A desert island is what the name suggests - an island of sugary white sand fringed with palm trees and nothing more. There’s only the turquoise sea and the beautiful white sand islands. Incidentally, El Nido is a tiny village overlooking Bacuit Bay, the northerly tip of the largest Palawan Island.
In your own desert island, rise up to your first ever sunlit view of breathtaking surroundings against the backdrop limestone cliffs of Palawan. Before the sun is fully up, drop into the crystal clear waters and emerge again to the ecstatic sight of nearby islands that rise like mountains from the sparkling water.
Try to get to Cadlao, one of the region's numerous wild islets, for some underwater adventure-snorkeling. Afterward, navigate through a cave which can only be seen above water on a calm weather.
Feast your eyes on multicolored fishes frolicking in a huge electric blue lagoon with the waves gently lapping the shores of this secret beach paradise. Yes, you'll definitely feel like being on cloud 9, more so if you and loved one seem totally enclosed, hidden from the world. Such paradise is totally yours even for just a day.
Explore further down the coast of Cadlao to find caves full of nesting swiftlets. When you're feeling thirsty, quench it with coconuts you can find as you go along. It's truly a wonderful and unique experience that you'll never think of going back to where you belong.
Since there are no guesthouses or eateries whatsoever, you have to bring the necessary provisions especially for shelter. For ease and convenience, hire the boatman to serve as your handy man-guide, cook, doing fishing for food and helping carry the load. He will be glad to oblige with the earning he gets out of the service.
If you intend to stay a while longer, make the most of your stay exploring the remote island nearby including a network of lagoons teeming with a variety of marine life.
Indeed, a desert island all to yourself is perhaps one of the best beach getaways you'll ever experience in your life. Likewise, it's best to check your list of the things to do while you're here.
