Hi Joylee nice of you to spend your july school holiday in Olongapo, the largest city of the province of Zambales, is a city booming as a tourist destination comprised by a huge number of local and international tourists soaring high. It provides the anchor support for the area including the Subic Bay Freeport Zone which is adjacent to the city border on the Bay. Barrio Barreto, which is part of Olongapo City, is the locality with a majority of the city’s hotels and beach front resorts. Well known for its diverse tourist spots, the transformation of Subic Naval Base into a commercial district focused on amusement and leisure spots and an extensive variety of lodging has made a mark on the Philippine tourist map. Famous for its lush jungle activities, water sports and amusement parks, the night life and historical sites, Subic Bay has earned its reputation as the best site near Manila to visit whether just going on a vacation or planning to permanently reside in the area, there are plenty of activities that can make your experience more worthwhile. To satisfy your cravings, food establishments abound along the area.
I had try to drive from Gamu Isabela using the Northern Expressway and the new Subic-Clark-Tarlac expressway bring the area accessibly near, almost remind me of Pan island expressway in Singapore clean and neat. Because of the speedy growth of tourism facilities on the Subic Bay Freeport stabilized by the Eco-tourism and the appeal of the Bay allows everyone to experience a variety of adventure. Most of the foreign tourists lead the way to the progress of Subic Bay considering the rapid growth in quantity of visitors alongside the number of flights and arrivals at the Subic International Airport. Olongapo is not only easy on the budget of travelers and reasonably worth the cost, it worth making your stay a memorable one.
Philippines, west coast of Luzon--Subic Bay, Port Olongapo and vicinity (SuDoc D 5.356:91286/998)
