ISLA: A GMA NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUMMER SPECIAL SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014 10:45 PM ON SNBO, GMA 7 In 2013, the Philippines was chosen by various travel magazines and websites like Travel & Leisure, Cond Nast Traveller and CNN as one of the top must-visit places in the world. Seasoned travel writers praised the powder-white sand of our beaches, amazing dive sites, diverse wildlife and other natural features of our islands like hot springs, rapids and waterfalls. Inspired by these lists, GMA News and Public Affairs presents ISLA -- a summer travel special featuring selected Philippine island destinations that can rival some of the best in the world. Hosted by Kapuso model-host Solenn Heusaff and self-confessed beach-lover Mikael Daez, ISLA will showcase the exceptional features of just six of our 7,107 islands. Solenn and Mikael will explore the unique features of each island, both on the beach and away from the surf. In El Nido, Palawan, Solenn goes on a luxury getaway in one of the oft-cited best resorts in the world. El Nido is also known for natural wonders such as limestone cliffs, caves and hidden lagoons. In laid-back Dumaguete, Mikael swims with friendly sea turtles in Apo Island, chills by the beach and discovers why the province is called the City of Gentle People. Solenn also visits a “wild” island known as Danjugan Island in Negros Occidental. Danjugan boasts of an enormous, unexplored bat cave with millions of fruit- and insect-eating bats. Under sea adventures also await as Solenn swims with various sea creatures. In Siquijor, Mikael is enchanted by the famous white sands of Salagdoong Beach and so-called “magical powers” of folk healers. Its mysterious reputation precedes it but Siquijor remains a must-see destination for its natural spring-water resorts and rich heritage. Aside from being a model-host, Solenn is also a certified medic diver. Her passion for scuba diving was reignited by her visit to Lobo, Batangas. Lobo town sits astride the mountainous corridor in the southernmost coast of Batangas. It is one of the 18 biodiversity hot spots in the country identified by the DENR so the diving is exquisite and unspoilt. Solenn also takes a boat through a mangrove forest where she caught a special type of mud crab which she cooked in the traditional Batangueño way. Finally, Mikael gets up close and personal with one of the sea’s gentle giants, the whale shark, in Oslob, Cebu. The island of Cebu offers a variety of activities for adventure-seekers – from swimming, to kayaking to rock climbing. In Cebu, there’s never a dull moment and there’s always a sight to behold. Bago mamasyal sa ibang bansa, ikutin muna natin ang sarili nating mga ISLA. Catch ISLA, a GMA News and Public Affairs Summer Special on May 11, 10:45 pm on SNBO, GMA 7.
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 02:53:53 +0000
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