alyx Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hello everyone I will be going to Philipines on June the 30th for a month (not yet decided) I have to be in Manila for a week or so and I guess nothing exciting about the city to stay more than that The weather is a bit of a problem as I intend to spend the 20 days or so left on a couple of island (leisure , snorkelling or diving) Has anyone been to any spots at that period of the year (where typhoons can be avoided likeSamal Islands) and what is there to do? What about Boracay, Puerto princesa, Dumaguete.... Thanks for any incentive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Marinduque has been getting some good press lately, google it. Cheers, GOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Marinduque has been getting some good press lately, google it.Cheers, GOM Thanks The problem is that I am going there in July. Any ideas about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Chocolate Hills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 There is a beautiful little island called Camiguin, off Mindinao but in July, the whole of the Phil is prone to Typhoons.....yearly average is 26. The whole country is prone, but you may be lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) There is a beautiful little island called Camiguin, off Mindinao but in July, the whole of the Phil is prone to Typhoons.....yearly average is 26. The whole country is prone, but you may be lucky. Thanks but I have read that some islands like Saman are outside the Typhoons' belt The only thing is: is it worth a visit for snorkelling? Edited May 10, 2010 by alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 There is a beautiful little island called Camiguin, off Mindinao but in July, the whole of the Phil is prone to Typhoons.....yearly average is 26. The whole country is prone, but you may be lucky. Thanks but I have read that some islands like Saman are outside the Typhoons' belt The only thing is: is it worth a visit for snorkelling? Sorry, I have never been in July. Maybe check Lonely Planet's website? Or there for sure has to be a diving the Philippines LP book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaldwin Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 It certainly is not true that the of the Philippine is prone to Typhoons. I think that you are talking about Samal Island which is very close to the city of Davao. Davao always advertises itself as "Typhoon free" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ai kwaan Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) July is the start of the rainy season in the Phils., don't know how it is in the southern parts like Davao though, never been there yet. but, i've heard good things about Davao, and Surigao ("Cloud 9" surf anyone?).. If you have to drop by Manila, stay in the Makati area. but, skip Manila if you can.. Cebu is the place imo. the central islands like Camiguin, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol are hidden gems, one of the Pacific's best-kept secrets. Edited May 11, 2010 by ai kwaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) July is the start of the rainy season in the Phils., don't know how it is in the southern parts like Davao though, never been there yet. but, i've heard good things about Davao, and Surigao ("Cloud 9" surf anyone?)..If you have to drop by Manila, stay in the Makati area. but, skip Manila if you can.. Cebu is the place imo. the central islands like Camiguin, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol are hidden gems, one of the Pacific's best-kept secrets. No I have to stay in Manila for a week or so but will be staying in malate Edited May 12, 2010 by alyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ai kwaan Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Top Ten Beach and Sun Destinations in the World http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations-p3256 #9 - Boracay, Philippines Edited May 13, 2010 by ai kwaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatbreadeater Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 well come to think of it it is raining a lot this month (happy), it would rain during dawn until daybreak and it would be completely sunny from 8am to 4 there is no typhoon in samal island..if im not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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