Fantastic Philippines

Phil Rudin · Issue 79, Jul/Aug 2014 · pp. 68–72

Products mentioned: Olympus E-M1, Nauticam NA-EM1 housing, Olympus 60 mm macro, Inon Z-240 strobes, Nauticam float arms, Saga +5 closeup lens, Saga +15 closeup lens

With over 7000 lush tropical islands and nearly twice as much coastline as the United States, the Philippines is one of Asia’s premier beach resort destinations. The Philippines has an endless array of white sandy beaches, warm clear tropical waters and over 15,000 square miles of healthy coral reefs. The Philippines is a true paradise for divers of all skill levels and an area you could not fully explore in two lifetimes. The flora and fauna found here is world class by any divers standards with some of the most unique critters I have ever encountered. This article details two excellent dive resorts in the Luzon area of the northern island group where Manila the capital is located. Crystal Blue Resort is located in the bay area known as Anilao perhaps the most well known dive destination in the Philippines. El Galleon Beach Resort is located in Puerto Galera Philippines about an hour bo…