Top 5 Tourist Spots in the Philippines (for me, again)

DISCLAIMER: Don't take this as an objective rating of the tourist spots in the Philippines, it's very much based on my own opinion and experience. There might be tourist spots that I missed because I haven't visited them, or tourist spots you don't quite agree ARE tourist spots, but sit down, relax and give my top 5 a read.

5. White sand beaches of Boracay

This should be an obvious. Boracay always comes up as the number one tourist spot in the Philippines both for foreigners and locals alike. Why is it at the fifth you ask? Simple. Being number one is hard to maintain. The last time I visited Boracay, it was chock full of people. I just couldn't enjoy it anymore. I'm not saying cross Boracay off your list, there are some advantages to having tons of people in one place. More girls in bikinis!

4. Intramuros, Manila

I love this place. Seriously. Intramuros boasts buildings from the last century and older. It's not just the scenic pictures that helps make this place to the list. The very Philippine feel of the street vendors and rich history surrounding the area makes this place an amazing visit.

3. Makati City

Hey! That's not even a tourist spot! That's just a city! Well, don't call my ultra modern home city just a city. I've been to many places, and I can certainly say Makati City is a sight to behold. The tall buildings and modernity of the city will wow many tourists. I may be just a little bit biased because it is my home city, but disregarding that, Makati is a great place to spend your weekends in.

2. Plantation Bay, Cebu City

Great food, great place for kids. To give a little background without spoiling too much, it has man made salt water pools, large slides and a variety of non salt water swimming pools. Variety is an understatement, the swimming pools are all themed differently, placed in also differently themed mini villages in which you can check in and are usually right beside a restaurant.

1. El Nido, Palawan

In all my life I have never felt so pampered and alive as when I visited El Nido. I did some scuba diving, kayaking in a beautiful stone enclosed lake and much much more. Your visit to the Philippines is never complete without visiting Palawan.