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6 WWW.TRAVELWEEKLY-ASIA.COM NOV 2017 G R E A T E S C A P E PALAWAN Known as the country's "final frontier" because of its rich flora and fauna, Palawan is the perfect hideaway. It is made up of more than 1,780 islands and islets that reveal lagoons, bays, and coves. Among Palawan's attractions are: • Its UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a breathtaking underground river that is also a biodiversity conser�ation haven, and the Tubbataha Reefs Marine Park, one of the world's best dive spots because of its pristine coral reef. • El Nido Marine Reserve Park, which has consistently garnered accolades from local and international travel publications and groups for its conser�ation eff orts. • Calauit Safari Park, established in 1976, where African wildlife were relocated as part of international conser�ation eff orts. Giraff es, eland, zebra and waterbuck mingle with local fauna that include the Calamian deer, Palawan bearded pig, and binturong or Palawan bearcat. BOHOL An island province in central Philippines, Bohol is a lush landscape of hills, waterfalls, serene rivers, white sand beaches and secluded islets. It is also a historical and cultural gem with its 16th century watchtowers and ancient coral stone churches. Must-visit stops include: • Chocolate Hills, a landscape of over 1,200 verdant hills and formations that turns brown during summer (hence its name). P U E R T O P R I N S E S A , PA L A WA N HOW TO GET THERE • Accessible via air from Manila, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao. MORE FUN THINGS TO DO • Go island hopping in Honda Bay. • Try spelunking at Ugong Rock. • Take a mangrove paddle boat tour in Sabang. • Be enchanted by fi refl ies on the Iwahig River Cruise. • Visit one of the country's last tribes at the Batak Cultural Village. • The Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary where visitors can get up close with the tiny tarsier, the world's smallest primate. • Panglao Island, renowned for its white sand beaches, and snorkeling and dive sites. There is a wide range of choices for accommodations on the island, where the province's new international airport is being constructed. Calauit Safari Park Chocolate Hills, Bohol El Nido Marine Reserve Park

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