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PhilippineBeaches.org aims to promote responsible beach tourism by raising awareness about the various beautiful beach destinations in the country as well as information on how to travel responsibly.

Yes, tourism. But tourism brings with it several things.

Tourism brings pleasure. Most tourists travel to relax, unwind, and enjoy. The mere sight of the beach inspires ideas and enables us to see things differently. The sound of the waves hitting the shore allows us to escape the pressure and violent jolts of metropolitan living. The feeling of the wind welcoming us blows stress away. The activities that await us on the beach are opportunities to build and strengthen relationships. These benefits are exactly what we would like to share with everyone by showcasing the beauty and wonder of our islands and pushing travel packages that are not just enjoyable but easily affordable.

Tourism brings jobs and livelihood to communities. We have seen tourism change the lives of the people residing in coastal areas and help save the environment. Fishermen in Donsol, Sorsogon who used to hunt down and kill whalesharks have now become tour guides and guardians of the threatened species. Dynamite and cyanide fishing in Palawan decreased significantly when fishermen learned that bringing tourists to beautiful spots makes more money than killing wildlife. These fruits of tourism will be enjoyed by many other communities throughout the country.

Tourism, however, also brings with it destruction. We’ve seen many beaches get abused and exploited by both residents and tourists themselves. This is why we also spread the word on the many ways on how to minimize footprints. Tourists must be equipped with enough information on responsible traveling before they go out there and explore.

Today, this blog that started out as a website of two beach bums has become a community of over 800,000 members actively sharing information and experiences about our beaches.

If you have ideas, comments or suggestions, feel free to contact us here.

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