MAY 2016: Why not read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Panglao is connected by 2 bridges to the south of Bohol. The island has an area of 80.5 square kilometres (31.1 sq mi). Panglao Island is one of the main tourist destinations on the Philippines. Alona Beach is […]
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Roxas – Philippines – Information
APRIL 2016: Click here to read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Roxas City is on Panay Island in the Western Visayas. Roxas City is known as the Seafood Capital of The Philippines. That is why I stopped there. GETTING THERE: I made my own way from Boracay to […]
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MARCH 2016: Why not read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Boracay Island is only 10 km² and is located 300 km south of Manila and just north of Panay Island, Visayas. For GRANDPAckers, Boracay is expensive but (unlike El Nido, Palawan) Boracay DOES live up […]
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MARCH 2016: Click here to read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Carabao Island is the southernmost (and smallest) of the islands that make up Romblon. Carabao is just north of (the famous) party island of Boracay; only a 1 hour boat ride away. Carabao is also known as Hambil […]
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FEBRUARY 2016: Click here to read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Tablas Island is the biggest of the 3 islands that make up Romblon. Tablas Island is South East of Mindoro en route to Borocay and the Visayas. Tablas has been little impacted by tourism; accommodations and […]
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FEBRUARY 2016: Click here to read our Philippines Retirement Reviews. OVERVIEW: Coron Town is on Busuanga Island in the Calamianes group of islands north of mainland Palawan. In the Calamianes you will find palm-fringed powdery white beaches, crystal clear lagoons, stunning lakes and towering limestone karst. These […]
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