The Philippines is an island chain located in the southern China Sea and consists of 7,100 islands. With a very Westernized society, Filipino's are extremely hospitable, warm, welcoming and incredibly passionate about their country. Holidaymakers throughout the Western world will certainly feel right at home and realize it's simple to island hop around the considerable tropical island network, as most people within this awesome part of the planet speak perfect English.

It is quite simple to get to the Philippines from all corners of the world. Many major any airlines fly straight to Manila from almost all major cities in the west. Travelers to the Philippines are well advised to make sure their medical needles are up to date, especially if you plan to go into the more remote islands.

The perfect time to visit the breathtaking islands is in the dry season between the months of November though to March, where the climatic conditions will be cooler and very dry. As a consequence of it's tropical environment the wet season is hot and humid in which monsoons and high rain are typical. Far better to stay away during this period as flooding in all parts is frequent.

But, if your notion of having a family vacation while doing some island-hopping, scuba-diving, wind-surfing, surfing or lazing around on truly amazing beaches, then the Philippines has a wide selection of tropical island hotels with traditional Western style facilities you are able to choose from that are right in front of miles of wonderful shorelines.

Here are the most popular island vacation resort spots in the Philippines:

Boracay island resorts - Boracay is an island of the Philippines situated roughly 315km (196mi) southwest of Manila in the Western Visayas area of the Philippines. It is possible to fly to Boracay from Manila to a town called Caticlan, then boat to Boracay.

It is easy to see why Boracay is so popular, check out these accolades;

Boracay Island and its beaches have obtained many tourist honors. Boracay was honored in the "Travelers' Choice 2011" by Trip Advisor as the second best beachfront (out of 25) on the globe.

Boracay made a debut appearance on the, Top 10 Islands list in the Travel Leisure publication and ranked 4th in the World's Very best Awards 2011 by Yahoo readers.

What make Boracay island one of the greatest island holiday is certainly the variety of leisure activities located on or near Boracay. These include, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kite boarding, cliff diving and last but not the very least kicking back on the beach front. Additionally there is a very active nightlife right on the beach with huge options of eateries, bistro, bars and nightclubs to party the night away.

Boracay offers is an ideal spot for action during the day and partying all night. Terrific for all age groups and all varieties of holiday requirements.

Subic Resorts - Subic Bay is well recognized as a terrific summer time getaway for local Filipino tourists as it is merely a two hour drive by vehicle from the city of Manila. With really good free-way access making the trip so much easier. Subic features tranquil waters, wonderful beaches, awesome theme parks and a vast range of water pursuits and is known as the recommended place for a family getaway.

With a large range of accommodation to choose from, that ranges in budgets, locations and styles which helps make Subic the ideal Philippine escape.

Palawan Resorts - The island of Palawan is the last ecological frontier and is the site of the Subterranean River that has just made it to the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is an ecologically diverse island which is much closer to the large island of Borneo than it is to Manila. The tropical isle is the site of many awesome eco-resorts with awesome overwater bungalows that has been attracting very distinctive clientele who belong to the international jet set as well as Hollywood movie stars.

Regarded as some of the finest scuba sites in the world, with island hopping high on the agenda you will see exactly why this unique ecological treasure is perceived as the diamond in the Philippines crown.

These remarkable vacation spots are simply just a few for the vacationer to contemplate, the Philippines is packed with hidden fun-based activities and natural charm. The perfect location for those who choose to fall off the map for a little while.