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Posted Jun 25, 2007 8:35pm by Watson

I can't imagine any beach in China, other than in the very south, would be nice enough to even bother. Plus, all of the crowds.... Better to go to the pool, save money and go to a real beach in Vietnam or Thailand


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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: jianada on Jun 22, 2007 10:14pm
Watson wrote:
I can't imagine any beach in China, other than in the very south, would be nice enough to even bother. Plus, all of the crowds.... Better to go to the pool, save money and go to a real beach in Vietnam or Thailand

Any recommendations in Thailand? Hear good things about Pattaya.

Cheers

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Watson on Jun 22, 2007 10:17pm

You're being sarcastic right, about Pattaya?

Haven't been to the islands in Thailand for a long time...probaby can find more info from others forum members.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: ancicamila on Jun 22, 2007 11:14pm
Watson wrote:
I can't imagine any beach in China, other than in the very south, would be nice enough to even bother. Plus, all of the crowds.... Better to go to the pool, save money and go to a real beach in Vietnam or Thailand

Very wise words.

Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 23, 2007 1:07am

Or Manila.

With 7,107 islands, and a coastline twice the length of that of the United States, the Philippines can claim to be Asia's Beach Capital. Enjoy the warm crystal blue waters of both the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Mention the Philippines and images of long, white sand beaches and bodies of water blessed with a variety of marine life come to mind.

See more here: http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph . Below is a preview of Boracay, the beach capital of the Philippines.

~ Tobal.

Watson wrote:
I can't imagine any beach in China, other than in the very south, would be nice enough to even bother. Plus, all of the crowds.... Better to go to the pool, save money and go to a real beach in Vietnam or Thailand

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: bikechick on Jun 23, 2007 8:04am
jianada wrote:
Watson wrote:
I can't imagine any beach in China, other than in the very south, would be nice enough to even bother. Plus, all of the crowds.... Better to go to the pool, save money and go to a real beach in Vietnam or Thailand

Any recommendations in Thailand? Hear good things about Pattaya.

Cheers

Try Koh Lanta - great beaches, really laid back, excellent diving, and cheaper than Ko Samui and Phuket.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Shank I Sheck on Jun 23, 2007 5:33pm

Yeah, Koh Lanta is great. I was there in March, stayed at a hotel run by thai hippies. Vast beaches with few people, friendly atmosphere, relaxed.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: ancicamila on Jun 23, 2007 6:02pm

Tobal, I'm stuck in Beijing for this summer, and those pics are not helping.

Sad

Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 25, 2007 1:49am

Sorry, girl. We're in the same predicament. I just miss Manila too much that it hurts. Sad . Big Grin .

Soon, I'm home. Soon. Wink .

~ Tobal.

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: quiz on Jun 25, 2007 4:16am

Hey now,

Hainan has some great beaches. just avoid the tourist trap called Sanya. All along the eastern coast are wonderfully empty beaches that stretch for mile plane ticket are 810rmb one way. Go to ShiMei Bay and enjoy!

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Watson on Jun 25, 2007 11:10am

Sorry Tobal,

Yeah forgot to mention the Philippines in my response. Went there for the first time a few years ago...absolutely loved it and did not want to come back to China. Great people, amazing diving, one of those trips where everything worked out as planned.....Went to Puerto Galera and am still thinking about my next trip......

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: alex the droog on Jun 25, 2007 11:20am

Seriously Tobal, I hate you.

I might manage a day trip to Scarborough though. Manila schmanila.

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: littlewing on Jun 25, 2007 1:19pm

tobal, you and your propaganda are gradually convincing me to go to the philippines..... it looks stunning...

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: ultrageez on Jun 25, 2007 2:10pm

it was him in the last picture right?

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: superchica on Jun 25, 2007 2:17pm

Wow Tobal Big Grin

Thank you so much for such beautiful pictures, It seems that next destination Manila will be, and I mean it Big Grin

Really beautiful and relaxing pictures!

Is the weather good in october? :roll:

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Watson on Jun 25, 2007 2:22pm

The destination shouldn't be Manila..Manila is an interesting city but the real thing to do is go straight for the islands to stay as long as possible. But, for my fellow Americans out there, it is reall easy to get spoiled at the shopping malls in Manila...Everything from J Crew, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Auntie Anne's Pretzels to Kenny Rogers Roasters...Plus nice to watch a movie without subtitles

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: superchica on Jun 25, 2007 2:42pm
Watson wrote:
The destination shouldn't be Manila..Manila is an interesting city but the real thing to do is go straight for the islands to stay as long as possible. But, for my fellow Americans out there, it is reall easy to get spoiled at the shopping malls in Manila...Everything from J Crew, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Auntie Anne's Pretzels to Kenny Rogers Roasters...Plus nice to watch a movie without subtitles

Clear Big Grin

Last thing I want for my lovely vacation is to get spoiled at the shopping malls. No No

So, directly to Boracay will be!!

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Watson on Jun 25, 2007 2:52pm

Tobal,

Many people from the Philippines tell me the same thing about Puerto Galera....it must be nice to come from a country where a beautiful beach is not even that beautiful by your standards Smile Anyway, I went there because it is relatively close to Manila, didn't want to spend the entire week travelling, and many people told me the diving there is amazing, which it was. Also, people there love to party and have a good time. My boyfriend even had Balut (sp??) The next time I go I will have to take much longer than a week and really see some amazing beaches. Wow, maybe I should work for the tourism bureau or something....

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 25, 2007 3:22pm

Laughing . Yeah, you should!! Go!! Laughing .

~ Tobal.

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: alex the droog on Jun 25, 2007 6:00pm

Sold!

October it is!

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 25, 2007 6:53pm

Good for you, dear!! I might go home OCT, too!! Big Grin . I know OCT is a special month for you. Wink . Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: superchica on Jun 26, 2007 3:25pm

Big Grin So, october will be.

Thank you for the lovely pictures, Tobal, seriously I am coming in October, once Im back from my country definitely I am taking you out for a date (don't worry, girlfriends date Wink )

We need to talk about october and paradise Big Grin

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 26, 2007 3:30pm

Yey!! This is going to be exciting!! Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

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Posted by: Claud1 on Jun 26, 2007 4:28pm

They are all beautiful. Been to Boracay and Puerto Galera (white beach), and although the weather was not that good on White beach it was still pretty awesome. But if you have to choose, take boracay. There is a cheap airline doing Manila-Boracay daily (I think we paid about 60 euro for a return ticket booked one day before departure).

But I just came back from Thailand yesterday and they also have their fair share of beautiful beaches. I think many of them are a bit spoiled by tourism (same for Phillipines on some places), but some nice ones I have seen lately Koh Phi Phi (famous area from James Bond movies and 'the Beach', this was filmed at Maya bay), Koh Tao, Lamai beach in Koh Samui and Koh Samed. Avoid Pataya and Hua Hin. If you are into big touristy places with a lot of clubbing, Phuket is your spot.

One thing I don't like about both countries the shameless old fat and ugly guys wandering around with young girls acting all in love. I know it's part of the economy, bringing in money for the girls and giving them a chance for a better future, but I always feel ashamed when I see it. cry

Qingdao is pretty cool. If you like Qingdao.....

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 26, 2007 5:06pm

Another of my favorites is Dos Palmas Arracefi Island Resort. Dos Palmas Arreceffi Island Resort is nestled in the tropical waters of Honda Bay, northeast from Puerto Princesa, Palawan. A quiet hideaway amidst pristine natural surroundings in the Philippines' last frontier, they offer comfortable and modern facilities while providing you with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the wonders of nature.

Enjoy the pics below!! Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: Watson on Jun 26, 2007 5:57pm

Tobal,

It will be another long night at work in this dusty city, your pictures are killing me. Okay, add me on to the list of people who will be in the Philippines this October.....

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 26, 2007 6:37pm

Wow!! Who else is going??

Are we talking about the OCT holiday here? Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

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Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: superchica on Jun 26, 2007 9:58pm
toballoyola wrote:
Wow!! Who else is going??

Are we talking about the OCT holiday here? Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

YES!!!!!!!!! :D

Now, I just have a tiny little problem....either Boracay or Dos Palmas arreciffe.... :roll:

I don't want to be surrounded by people, I want the feeling that I own the island Big Grin , so which one?? And pretty please, do not give more suggestions darling! One week or 10 days just isn't enough for such beautiful places! Big Grin

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: about2travel on Jun 27, 2007 10:19am

Looks like we're gonna have a sort of TravA (Travelling Alcooholics ?) meeting in October !

Tobal, that's fun you open this discussion these days : Time Out BJ July, that's been released yesterday, actually does have ana rticle about Philipinnes and its beaches. Kinda new trend.

But eh, I have another question : am I insane ? I dunno, I love mountains forests can make it too, but as for beach I'm a bit suspicious. Most probably cause I grew up in a mountainous area, but still : dull flat spit of sand, infinite repetition of boring shaking coconut trees, too perfect blue and clears waters, and overall all those fuc**g annoying little things, jellyfish, seeweed, sharks (yeah, i often meet sharks at the beach), what's the point will all this ?

Why would you want to go to the beach ? (though a gin lemon bottle for 2 people under a sea sun set is a nice trip too)

Basic rule about business in China : at first, laowai has the money and the chinese has the market knowledge ; then the chinese has the money and laowai the market knowledge :)

Re: Best beaches in Asia 1

Posted by: toballoyola on Jun 27, 2007 11:11am

Hmm...good question, dear.

If you're really after "owning the island," then go for Dos Palmas. When we went there, there were just me & my 2 friends + this Korean family of 3. And we went there on a summer (MAR)! We literally owned the island!! Big Grin .

But are you sure you can handle 10 days of isolation? Laughing . Oh, and the rates for Dos Palmas are a bit steep (USD 200+ per night per person on twin sharing) compared to Bora.

For Bora, you'll have the same sun, sand & fun. But it's more commercialized. It's a bigger island. More bars/restos to choose. But then again, OCT is a low month. So, there will be few people...but definitely more than 3!! Big Grin .

Below are some comparison pics. Please pardon me if I'm posting pics of myself & my friends. This is to show you the difference on the no. of tourists. The first 2 pics are in Bora. The last 4 pics are in Dos Palmas. Smile .

~ Tobal.

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superchica wrote:
toballoyola wrote:
Wow!! Who else is going??

Are we talking about the OCT holiday here? Big Grin .

~ Tobal.

YES!!!!!!!!! :D

Now, I just have a tiny little problem....either Boracay or Dos Palmas arreciffe.... :roll:

I don't want to be surrounded by people, I want the feeling that I own the island Big Grin , so which one?? And pretty please, do not give more suggestions darling! One week or 10 days just isn't enough for such beautiful places! :D

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Posted by: superchica on Jun 27, 2007 11:13am
about2travel wrote:
I dunno, I love mountains forests can make it too, but as for beach I'm a bit suspicious. Most probably cause I grew up in a mountainous area, but still : dull flat spit of sand, infinite repetition of boring shaking coconut trees, too perfect blue and clears waters, and overall all those fuc**g annoying little things, jellyfish, seeweed, sharks (yeah, i often meet sharks at the beach), what's the point will all this ?

Why would you want to go to the beach ?

:shock: :shock: :shock:
Well, some people loves the beach some people don't. I love it! but I do have some relatives and friends that have the same tought as yours.

Better you don't go to the beach wich such thinking, it is annoying to be in paradise with people that do not enjoy it! Big Grin If you were my bf Im sure that vacation issue would be a break up topic Laughing Thinking

about2travel wrote:
am I insane ?

:roll: :roll: Nop, but as you explained your dreaming vacation has nothing to do with white sand, tropical surroundings, fishes, sun lots of sun, tanning, etc etc etc Big Grin

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