Philippines – The Tropical Treasure of South East Asia
May 31, 2010 5:55 pm Travel and LeisureThe second-largest archipelago in the world, with more than 7000 tropical islands, the Philippines is one of the excellent treasures of Southeast Asia.The nation offers warm tropical waters, coral gardens with wonderful marine life and remarkable drop-offs on the sea bed.The majority of Philippine individuals are descendants of Indonesians and Malays who moved to the island destinations in successive waves over many centuries ago and largely displaced the aboriginal inhabitants.Philippine weather is hot, humid, and tropical. This is mainly the explanation why Philippine tourism is booming as westerners try to escape the cold weather, taking refuge in the Philippines’ abundant beaches packed with coconut trees and white sand.