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MALAPASCUA Island - Philippines

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May 25th 2008
The main beach of Malapascua didn't exactly have 'paradise' written all over it but we knew this island had it somewhere. The white sand was lovely against the almost illuminous looking turquoise transparant sea, but the pieces of dead coral within the sand took away the 5 star element... Still, the palm fringed bay and very well set back low key beach accommodation gave this area a peaceful and ... read more

Asia » Philippines

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more