When it comes to retirement locations in the Philippines, one has many options – the major urban cities, rural cities, spas, mountain huts. Each one has its own unique and attractive features. The main advantage of retirement in a beach hotel are: (i) exciting beach activities, (ii) course "vacation" atmosphere, (iii) a large entertainment and nightlife, (iv) the continuing influx of foreign travelers, (v), numerous hotels Luxury and related resort facilities, (vi) the accessibility of the big airport, and (vi) However, the smaller towns. In this category of retirement points, the most popular are: (i), Boracay Island, (ii) Mactan Island, (iii) the island of Panglao, (iv) Subic Bay, (v) and Puerto Galera.

BORACAY ISLAND

This is the most famous of all areas in the Philippines Beach Resort. There are many 5 star resorts on the island and numerous bars and restaurants owned by foreigners. The sand is one of the best in the world, and the nightlife is supreme. However, it is crowded and overdeveloped as Waikiki and Miami Beach. Has a permanent population of about 15,000 small population but a large number of daily tourists from around the world. That attracts travelers of all kinds – international sophisticated, urban Manila escape serious water enthusiasts, backpackers, and the party animals late. Boracay The disadvantage is that housing costs tend to run in the top, more as costs housing in Manila. But for a retiree looking for action Beach Resort, Boracay Island is the place to be.

Mactan Island

This island is adjacent to the city of Cebu, through a bridge, and indeed when the Cebu international and national airports are located. As Boracay, Mactan also has sandy beaches, but not near the quality of the people in Boracay. It is also full of 5 star hotels and luxury resorts. However, while Boracay is more distance, accessibility is excellent and the Mactan Island, due to its proximity to Cebu. There is also a casino at the Mactan Island for those who enjoy games added gambling their retirement lifestyle.

Lliving in Mactan Island Resort offers the atmosphere, because of all the resort hotels, however, which is close of large medical centers and luxury malls across the bridge in the city of Cebu. Housing costs are lower in Mactan in Boracay.

Panglao Island

This island is across a small bridge on the largest island of Bohol, which is approximately 1 / 12 hour fast ferry boat from the city Cebu, or a short ride from the airport national airport of Cebu. Panglao Island has a population of around 60,000 and is generally associated with Alona Beach, a strip of resorts and dive centers on the south side of the island. Diving is what attracts tourists and retirees to the island of Panglao.

There are many resources and the cost of living is considerably lower than in Mactan Island. On the down side, of course, is that the island is remote and requires a boat or plane trip to get to medical services and shopping Cebu City.

Subic Bay

This area has quickly become a favorite retirement area, especially for senior citizens and U.S. military personnel for Koreans. Until 1992, Subic Bay was the base for the huge fleet of 7 of the U.S. Navy. In these days is in the process of being remodeled into a tax-free zone foreign trade and a modern tourist destination. A new modern highway was completed in 2008, which has reduced travel time from Manila for an hour. This provides an excellent access to everything Manila has to offer, however, allows retirement in a small community-oriented with all it has to offer. The population is now over 200,000. The presence of Koreans is largely due to construction in 2006 at Subic Bay in a large plant of the Korean shipbuilding. Housing costs have increased significantly in 2008 and 2009, however, are significantly lower than the costs of Manila. There are a lot of military retirees living in this place.

Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera, located just a few hours drive south of Manila, has a small population of about 30,000, and is one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. Divers especially seen in flocks. The diving in Puerto Galera is king, with consumption closely. The beaches are numerous, but Royal Resort lack the style of white sand. The area is known for its diving and great great night life. Water well, all kinds of music and nightlife are everywhere in Puerto Galera. Cost of living and housing is on the low end in Puerto Galera, compared with the other retirement beach areas.

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