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Try the firefly-
watching tour
at the Iwahig
River or swimwith the
whale sharks (seasonal:
April to July only) at
Honda Bay. For a five-star
experience, stay at Princesa
Garden Island Resort and
Spa. Book a water villa;
the rates are lower than
the average rates for water
villas in Palawan.
Kimpearl Licup
sales and marketing manager /
businesswoman
Visit famed
Kayangan Lake
to go for a dip.
Got more time? Visit Calauit
Safari Park, where you can
feed the giraffes, take photos
with the Calamian deer and
scope out the zebras among
other things. For customized
souvenir shirts, check out
Hilltop Printshoppe on the
National Highway.
Michelle Tiotangco
entrepreneur / hotelier
Puerto Princesa Busuanga
Area code
48
Touchdown
Puerto Princesa
International Airport
Get to town via
tricycle, multicab, van
Area code
48
Touchdown
Francisco B. Reyes
(Busuanga) Airport
Get to town via
van, hotel shuttle
White House
Safari Lodge is
a five-minute
tricycle ride from the
airport and is right on the
beach. Aroma Café serves
the best breakfasts in the
area; order the boneless
bangus
or another rice-and-
fried-egg meal. Got more
time? Head to Apo Reef.
Mark Chino Pantua
social media consultant
SanJose
Area code
43
Touchdown
San Jose Airport
Get to town via
tricycle
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