Being anarchipelago, the Philippines has a lot of beach resorts to be proud of. However, if you are looking for an island that is not overcrowded even during peak seasons, has a lot of beach resorts to choose from, accessible and safe, then the Island Garden City of Samal is but the best choice.
IGACOS or Samal City is a small island that belongs to the province of Davao del Norte. However, it is much easier to visit Samal Island through Davao City because there are a lot of means that could be used by tourists and locals alike for transit. There are the barges that could transport big vehicles including the buses that bring passengers to and fro Davao City and Samal, and the small ferry boats that deck in various points in the small island.
As for accommodation, a lot of options abound. There are resorts that offer first-class, thus expensive, housing, while there are those that offer tourists a place to stay at very reasonable prices. Since there are a lot of beach resorts, you never have to worry about having too many people crowding the beach. It is but easy to transfer from one resort to another as you will never run out of choices. In fact, there are still a lot of unexplored bathing areas in the island. And, if you are adventurous enough when you visit Samal Island, you will be able to discover a perfect getaway at a very affordable price. Some locals who live along shorelines actually offer their houses and their immediate coast areas for tourists.
Aside form the beaches, Samal also has a lot of treats for the tourists. You can go to Hagimit falls which boasts of its cold fresh-water pool. It is very ideal for those who have had enough of the salty water of the Samal beach and would want to have some change of scenery. Also, the island is not that big, just about the same size as Singapore. Thus, riding around the island is also possible and quite exciting. You can either ride your own bike or bring your very own motorcycle or four-wheel vehicle. There is also a bat cave that you could visit and you could also do some camping when mountain trekking to the small mountain peak of Mt. Putting Bato.
For those who love the contemporary beach activities such as jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, island night-life as well as infinity pools and big slides, they are easy to find when you visit Samal Island. Just make sure to inquire at the resort where you are planning to stay to confirm the kind of amenities it offers.
Surely, going to Samal on your next vacation will be a fun-filled experience as you will never have to worry about running out of enjoyable things to do.