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June 04, 2010

8 Ecotourism Hotspots in the Philippines

Looking for your next green destination? Here are 8 local spots to get you started! By Kristine Ching

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With the unpredictable weather caused by climate change, many have taken measures to reverse and prevent further damage to the environment. Beauty addicts have switched to earth-friendly wares, foodies now eat local and organic food, and fashionistas are now picking items made from sustainable sources or finding ways to reinvent old pieces. Now, travelers too can get their dose of adventure without having to harm the environment.

Here are eight local destinations where you can kick back, relax, forget about the stressful city life, and still give our planet her much needed break.

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Tags: batanes, ifugao, , bohol, cagayan de oro, sorsogon, donsol, negros oriental, bais bay, puerto princesa, palawan, busuanga, green living, environment, eco-tourism

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mary_ann Jun 04 2010 @ 01:12am Report Abuse

I wanna go to Batanes! With my mom! But my mom doesn't want to believe that there's a flight (airplane) to Batanes!
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mary_ann Jun 04 2010 @ 01:14am Report Abuse

My mom doesn't believe me!
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aprilpug Jun 04 2010 @ 07:56am Report Abuse

if it's just possible, i want to see all these first hand.
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panini Jun 04 2010 @ 09:02am Report Abuse

Went to Batanes last month. Breathtaking!
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tinapay Jun 04 2010 @ 09:05am Report Abuse

so lovely! i hope to visit Batanes and Donsol soon! I wonder what month would be most appropriate for dolphin and whale watching?
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prettylass8831 Jun 04 2010 @ 09:22am Report Abuse

These pictures are breathtaking! I would love to go to Bohol.
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Kitty M Jun 04 2010 @ 02:10pm Report Abuse

The best time to visit donsol is during summer, more specifically march to may. You can see more butandings during this time of the year. You'll be lucky to catch a glimpse of one during the other months.
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dimplesgon Jun 04 2010 @ 02:31pm Report Abuse

Wow! It feels great that out of the 8 Ecotourism Hotspots in the Philippines, I have seen, experienced and enjoyed the 4 spots already (Batanes Group of Islands,Bohol,Ifugao Province & Puerto Princesa,Palawan) and coming up next week by June 10 is our trip to the 5th spot - Busuanga,Palawan.

Need more vacation time and budget to experience and see for myself the 3 more remaining ecotourism hotspots.

Oh! I love Philippines, tara biyahe tayo!
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summerinparis Jun 04 2010 @ 10:10pm Report Abuse

sana lang mapuntahan ko lahat yan.gusto magtake ng pics pg nature un subject.ang galing talaga ni God!
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Grayce Jun 05 2010 @ 12:16am Report Abuse

FYI drive going to Donsol is not 12hrs. It's approx 9hrs only.
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reeya Jun 06 2010 @ 12:08pm Report Abuse

Batanes is so beautiful!!! love to go there with my family.
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ria villareal Jun 06 2010 @ 12:10pm Report Abuse

im so proud of my country! ganda talaga ng Pilipinas!
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brecie05 Jun 07 2010 @ 07:52pm Report Abuse

They call "Ivatans", the indigenous people of Batanes.
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mojitayanipot Jun 08 2010 @ 02:00am Report Abuse

3 down, 5 more to go! Hehe... =D
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rodawin Jul 03 2010 @ 12:35am Report Abuse

our country is really blessed with these wonderful places..every Filipino must see and enjoy. :)
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Ecotourism Jan 03 2011 @ 06:54pm Report Abuse

While travel costs will rise in the future, natural recreational areas closeby urban dwellings will gain in importance. But also the demand for international nature-travel to some last intact ecosystems will rise.

http://www.greenliving9.com/ecotourism.html

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nixcn Feb 06 2012 @ 07:30pm Report Abuse

What was the criteria used to determine that these "hotspots" really do practice "ecotourism"?