The Quezon Beach Resort has really fine white powder-like sand, and better than Boracay! They also take pride of “Paradise Island” (not anything like the Paradise Island in Samal Island, Davao) where you can camp out at night.

To get to Sulu, you will need to fly via Seair from Zamboanga for a 30-minute ride or take the boat (or fastcraft if impatient). Sulu Island has a network of islands surrounding it and the town proper is called Jolo. The safest place to stay is at Peacekeeper’s Inn, and is situated inside Police Camp. Its still best to go around town escorted by the locals. When I went there in 2004, we had the Barangay Captain (whom I’ve heard is from a Royal Family), an armed military guy and the Principal of Parang National High School (in Parang, Sulu). I had the chance to visit four municipalities: Parang, Patikul, Indanan and Jolo.  We were warmly accommodated by the Mayor as well.