When I was a little girl, I packed my suitcase for a trip to Hundred Islands in Pangasinan. I even boasted about it to my neighbors! But to my horror and embarrassment, the trip was cancelled. Argh!
Now at 30 and thanks to the office friends of my spouse, I fulfilled one of the biggest frustrations of my life as a beach-hungry kid. To top it off, I landed on the shores of Pangasinan on the 9th year anniversary of my first meet up with my husband!
Now at 30 and thanks to the office friends of my spouse, I fulfilled one of the biggest frustrations of my life as a beach-hungry kid. To top it off, I landed on the shores of Pangasinan on the 9th year anniversary of my first meet up with my husband!
Located in Alaminos which is a town at the tip of Pangasinan, Hundred Islands is 250 kilometers from Metro Manila. We drove for about six hours via North Luzon Expressway and Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). We stayed in Islandia Resort Hotel which served us tremendously well, and for only P2485 per head, we were able to get a one-night stay, dinner, breakfast, lunch, two snacks and a day tour in the two most-visited spots in Hundred Islands.
Here are top reasons why you should visit Hundred Islands:
- No need for a plane ride. You and your friends can go on a road trip to see the vast fields, quaint towns, and enjoy the scenery that Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac have to offer on your way to Pangasinan.
- Trip is cheap. Get hotel accommodations for as low as P2485- ALL-IN. Plus, travel gas and a little pocket money for pasalubong are all you need.
- Feel the thrill. On your way to Hundred Islands, you'll be riding on a speedboat and if the wind excitingly welcomes you, get ready for the waves and a bumpy ride! Oh and did you know that if you pass by Hundred Islands perimeter, you already need to bring out your Chinese dictionary because you're on your way to China? But that's another three or four days of travel.
- Blue skies and smooth white sand, baby! The islands are scaled down versions of Boracay. They're small, a little bigger than two tennis-fields, and you'll only be able to stay on one side until 6PM because the seawater swallows up the shore. So swim and snorkel as long as you want Cinderella but don't let the clock strike six!
You can check out the photos at my Facebook account, but I suggest you check out this video and soak up the sun! :)
And oh, I used a Canon Digital iXus 200 IS for the shots and edited using iMovie. Awesome fun!
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