Article: Palawan in the Philippines: The Last Frontier

[KeithD]

You can view the page at http://filipinaroses.com/content.php...-Last-Frontier

[Englishman2010]

Nice one Keith
If anyone is on FB, there is a good newsfeed you can subscribe to, "Palawan, the last frontier of the Philippines". It doesn't spam up your newsfeeds and only send out updates every week or so. It's useful info for anyone who wants to find out more about this beautiful island.

[scott&ligaya]

just glad we have our place there since 2006, land prices are rising and now we will have a robinsons mall/Cinema by christmas just 2km from our door and no need to go into Puerto except maybe banking.

[Dedworth]

Good article - thanks

[branno]

palawan is a lovely island, i ventured north to el nido.. the drive took 6 hours from puerta princessa in an over crowded mini bus..and the road was not in good shape to say the least, but i believe they are constantly improving the road...
wen i finally arrived i was really impressed with the views and with the appartment id booked .. it was on the beach doorstep and the room was excellent with a sea view and balcony.. there is also cooking facilities available and a small bar and an open eating area.. there is only 3 rooms and now the owners sublet their house which is on higher ground approx 800 steps up ... but still adjecent to the appartments.. 2nd and 3rd floor are the best of the 3 rooms .. the house also is a nice place with every facility u would need and great views..

bancas are available to take you on the daily sight seeing trips around the islands for around 1500pesos which includes a beach bbq on the most lovely of islands.. scuba or snorkling is the best ive seen .. the corals are so amazing and sea life is incredible..the trips vary from 5 hours to 6 .. or if u wish u can pay a lesser price and go with the tourists on a bigger banca.

there are some lovely beach restos and some nice bars their too..
el nido is similar to how boracay was in its very early days ..
makulay lodge is the name of the appartments and is owned by a guy from west ham and his filipino partner a great couple then they have a son too called likha he will keep u entertained once he knows you lol

there is also a high class area i think its called miniloc just a lovely island some distance from el nido but with superb houses on stilts ..these are more so for the high earner brackets or koreans on their honey moon..

el nido ..highly recommended

[Englishman2010]

el nido ..highly recommended

That's good to know branno I'll be heading to Coron & El Nido in January. I was in and around Puerto Princessa a few months ago and loved the area. One of my favorite parts of the Phil's so far, hence my decision to go back and explore a bit more of the island

[branno]

That's good to know branno I'll be heading to Coron & El Nido in January. I was in and around Puerto Princessa a few months ago and loved the area. One of my favorite parts of the Phil's so far, hence my decision to go back and explore a bit more of the island

makulay lodge is excellent... not top end of the market but highly recomended and its family run .. and its in a nice location.. its may be one of the best places ive been to .. the rooms start at around 1400p per night in peak season .. and you can also cook ur own food there.. if u decide to stay in.. its very relaxing too.. im still in touch with some of them so if u need any info gis a shout

[Englishman2010]

makulay lodge is excellent... not top end of the market but highly recomended and its family run .. and its in a nice location.. its may be one of the best places ive been to .. the rooms start at around 1400p per night in peak season .. and you can also cook ur own food there.. if u decide to stay in.. its very relaxing too.. im still in touch with some of them so if u need any info gis a shout

Thanks for the tip, I may well take you up on that I need to do a bit more research on where to go and what to see yet. However, before I do that, I'm off to Bicol in Aug and that needs sorting first. I got my LP guide to the Phil's last week, I'll start looking through that in the next few weeks, and may have some questions about various places in both Bicol and northern Palawan