Bolinao Beach - Best Beach Holidays Philippines

Pangasinan, the gateway to Amianan (Ilocano word for ‘north’), is known for its milkfish, rich culture and history, and scenic wonders. Its beaches are also one its attractions. Linked to Manila by a newly built expressway on its border, going to some of its waterfronts is most definitely easy.

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The northwestern point of the province is sandwiched between Lingayen Gulf and the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Its brilliantly azure coasts are an unmistakable sight. Welcome to Bolinao Beach, the premier water world of Amianan.

Travel by road for more than five hours and the sparkling blue waters of Bolinao town will welcome you. There are numerous resorts that seduce you to their own piece of paradise under the sun. With white sand, sunny environment and calm waters, Bolinao is a first-class leisure and relaxation retreat not far from the chaotic mayhem called Metro Manila.

Rocky coasts, powdery sand, clear waters and a light house. What more can you ask for? If these are not enough, the nearby hundred islands waits for your adventurous, exuberant soul. Treat yourself to a day of surfing, snorkeling or just bathing with your love ones.


Escape from the city’s urban chaos. The five hour trip to the North can transport you into a paradise called Bolinao Beach.

Kickoff Summer Shindigs of the South

Summer is just around the corner and the parties are coordinated around this archipelagic country. It's come to no surprise that Boracay and The Fort are already jam packed with festivities and now the south has risen to the challenge. This summer, the mainland is not the only place to be for the party happenings.
             

Get tanned! Get sunburned! Turbo charge those lazy, hazy, crazy summer days! Mark your calendars and travel the south with these sizzling events!

LIBERALIA: THE NEON GLOW PARTY

READY. SET. GLOW! There is nothing more enticing than the sight of lights dancing through the darkness. From the organizers of the successful Carte Blanche 2013, comes a new ground breaking strobe event. For the first time in forever, Davao hosts a kick off summer party named Liberalia, The Neon Glow Party. A guaranteed parade of visuals and sounds on the 15th of March!

No need to worry yourself with things to do. Organizers encouraged the party goers to wear clothes that have colors which stand out in the darkness, and of course the accessories as well. Did we mention splashing neon paints? Keep track of the coordinators as they offer discount deals on their site.

Featuring Davao based DJs Wacky Masbad, DJ Torch Gacuma together with the Manila’s finest beat mixers— DJ Aliana Jimenez, DJ Clyde Harris, DJ Reo Mendoza, Curse and Bless of EDM Philippines, DJ Erwin Edralin, DJ Surf and DJ Ace Ramos. The event shall take place at the Crocodile Park concert grounds and starts as early as 3PM and runs till after midnight.

SUMMERFROLIC 2014

SURFING. SWIMMING. RAVING! Summer just can't simply be spelled without the enchanting white sand, blue waters of the beach. Include fist pumping action and dancing and you get the ultimate beach party. Indulge yourself on the booming beats of the best DJs and the powerful waves of the Pacific at Dahican Beach as they launch SUMMERFROLIC 2014 on the 4th and 5th of April.

Feast on Waves with the SummerFrolic TSUNAMI of DJs – Ace Ramos, Deuce Manila, Nina, Katsy Lee, Ron Poe, and introducing SummerFrolic’s international DJs straight from Las Vegas – WeRWolvz.


Not only will you be partying, you will also be sightseeing as you encounter the great view of the beach. The organizers have planned the two-day event with waves of color powder, foam, water sprinklers, food, drinks, beat-pumping music and a lot more are sure to give the crowd the ultimate beach party experience.

4 Majestic Philippine Beaches That Appeared on Films

In 2012, city of Manila, Philippines received a bit of glamour when the producers of The Bourne Legacy chose its streets as the prime location for one of the major parts in the movie. The stars, Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner where seen running through the busy streets during death-defying stunts and heart-stopping car chases.

           
But even though those scenes were not at all flattering since they only captured the unorganized streets of Manila, they still featured a perfect spot to experience Philippines beach holidays through the end of the movie. It was the best moment as they showcased one of the beautiful beaches in Palawan.

If you want to know and discover more of the different beaches in the Philippines while enjoying a good movie, this list will surely help you. Here are the top picks that flaunted the most scenic tourist spots in local films.

1. Batanes (2007) with Iza Calzado and Ken Chu

This movie really showcased Batanes at its finest! It features countless panoramic views of the seas and long stretches of white sand beaches. It also showed the perfect green hills surrounded by water. As one line in the film goes, "For me, Batanes is paradise. You'll never regret coming here."

2. 9 Mornings (2002) with Piolo Pascual and Donita Rose

Even if this movie was shot in several locations, the most memorable beach scenes are in Caylabne Beach Resort. Found in Cavite, Philippines, this beach resort is in fact a secret haven for relaxation and nature. They also offer different activities such as hiking, kayaking and island tours. Going here will truly bring great memories.

3. Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007) with Ian Veneracion and Angel Aquino

You don't have to be brave just to discover the hidden beauty of Siquijor. No scary folklore would ever stop you from discovering Siquijor's rich marine life and diving sites. You could find here secluded waterfalls wherein you can jump into caves waiting to be explored, springs that you can sit by and tree parks to appreciate.

4. Baler (2008) with Phillip Salvador, Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis

One of the challenges in making historical films is looking for a location that will resemble the settings of the past, but Baler is an exemption to that. The sights and scenery in this place have totally preserved all these years. Even though it has met with the 21st century, you can still experience the same sunset the people had during the 1800s.

Now that you've seen these tourist spots on screen, how about you discover one of these Philippines beach holiday destinations? It's time to pack up your bags and head on to these beautiful and majestic places!