Nomination (April 25, 2012 - May 20, 2012)

                  Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Waste nothing.

     The Philippines is consisted of thousands of islands, and is well-known for it’s beautiful beaches throughout the country. Philippine beaches is a call away. We all know that there are so many organizations and groups who are trying to save all of these but you know what caught my eye? It’s The Footprints Project by PhilippineBeaches.org.  

From http://www.philippinebeaches.org/

Ultimately, we wish to give Philippine tourism a little bit more push.                      That, while enjoying along the way. Yes, tourism. Tourism brings with it several things.

Yes, tourism. 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 some parts of the country who used to hunt down and kill whalesharks have now become tour guides and guardians of the threatened species. Dynamite and cyanide fishing in some areas 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 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 travel before they go out there and explore.

     This country pushes the big tourism and sells itself for beach-goers who wants to have their great getaways and adventures. We have these tranquil and exotic sceneries one cannot ask for more. But it doesn’t stop there. Ohh no no… Meanwhile, having everyone (including the tourists) who’s enjoying the beautiful sunset, white sand, water activities, friendly people and the hospitality of each citizen, there’s also this destruction that everyone don’t notice that much. We do know that there are such negativity after all that fun. Right? Don’t be so reluctant to help. We should save the country. Not only for ourselves, but for everyone. We should start now, you yourself can make this country a lot beautiful in every way. Be a good example. Don’t waste your time.

The Philippines has the best beaches. But don’t trust our word for it.See it to believe it.

Travel, hit the beach, and tell us we’re lying. You know we are not.
With our blogs, projects, and a community of more than 860,000 beach bums, PhilippineBeaches.org will help you believe. So let’s get started.

——PhilippineBeaches

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