Explore Camiguin!

Camiguin is a Tropical Island Paradise in Asia and a sole combination of perfect beauty and old world charm. Often described as the most beautiful island in the Philippines. Camiguin’s insular is regarded as the Philippines’ Garden of Eden. With a reputedly beautiful volcanic island, complete with virgin jungle, exotic orchids and other flora, natural hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls and black and white sand beaches. It is mainly volcanic in origin and is entirely made up of deposits attributed to its volcanoes. The highest peak in the island is Mt. Timpoong which rises 1,580 meters above sea level. Because of the island’s volcanic form, several hot sulfur springs and geothermal vents exist. Waterfalls thunder down into natural pools sorrounded by wild ferns and orchids. The island has a pristine lagoon, refreshing cold springs, invigorating hot springs and soothing, sparkling soda springs. During the third week of October, the townspeople rejoice and celebrate the famous Lanzones festival. The celebration pays tribute to the gratuity coming from the volcanic soil and the sweet and juicy lanzones fruit.

How to get to Camiguin Province.

To get to Camiguin, one has to travel one and a half hours from Cagayan de Oro City to Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, and take any of the hourly scheduled ferries across the channels of Mindanao Sea, which dock in either ports of Guinsiliban or Benoni. There is a regular sea and air transportation from Cebu to Camiguin and vice versa. Once in Camiguin, one can go around the 64-kilometer circumferential road in just one hour and a half time through public or private transportation

Discover the world of Sagada.

The township of Sagada in the Mountain Province is an entirely distinctive world for the traveler. It is a fairly modern town in terms of architecture, as you will see many new houses made of limestone and tin. But you will still see old tribal houses and structures. It is a very popular tourist destination and is considered an alternative vacation spot to Baguio, which has become too crowded especially during the Christmas and summer breaks. Sagada features caves that can be explored even by non-experts with the aid of local guides, an interesting trek along an underground river, a waterfall and pool to cool off in after a day of exploring, and a quiet serenity only found off the beaten path. The descendants of the current residents practiced an unusual burial practice by hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks, in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.

Ready for a getaway trip?

Sagada is situated 275-km north of Manila near the provincial capital of Bontoc. It’s a long day bus ride starting from the Dangwa bus station in Baguio over the narrow mountain tracks traversing the Cordilleras. A way trip to Baguio from Manila is 5 to 6 hours. Sagada is a 6 to 7-hour drive from Baguio. This route offers a ride through Halsema Highway and a view of the Benguet countryside. Another way is to go via Banaue, which is 10 hours from Manila by land. This is a longer route but more preferred because it offers tourists a chance to see the breathtaking Banaue Rice Terraces

Once upon a time in Pagudpud…

Pagudpud is a fourth class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is a popular tourist destination. Its beaches are known for white sand beaches and crystal blue water. The coastal area is lined with many coconut trees. The northern part of it offers a view of the Patapat National Park, a highway that passes through the coastal mountains of cordillera. At the top of the mountain, given a good weather condition, you can visibly spot the northern islands of Cagayan. Pagudpud was formerly a barrio of Bangui but because of the change of time, it is now independent from its mother town through an Executive Order No. 13 of the late President Ramon Magsaysay. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,315 people in 3,804 households. The town of Pagudpud is where the Agua-Grande Hydro-Power Plant is situated where in other towns like Dumalneg, Bangui up to Burgos where their source of energy came from thru Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative

Trip planning and booking tips to Pagudpud.

Pagudpud is an hour’s drive from Laoag City International Airport. From Manila you can go to Laoag either by bus, private car, and plane through PAL every Tuesdays. Recommended time of travel going to Laoag by bus from Manila is on a 9:30 p.m or 11:00 p.m. departing Fariñas Transit bus.

See the world’s most perfect cone…

Mayon Volcano reaches 2,460 meters and is the central highlight of the Albay Province, of which Legazpi City is the capital, about 300-km southeast of Manila. It must be one of the most beautiful volcanic cones anywhere in the world and is visible for miles around in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. Mayon is a near-perfect cone; its steep, forested slopes look rather like a bull’s eye when viewed from above. For scale, Mayon’s circular footprint is about 16 km in diameter. There is a research station (PHIVOLCS) located about one-third of the way up that is accessible by road and is the jump-off for climbers. The volcano is still active and has erupted in 2000 and 2001.

The Roaring Rapids of Pagsanjan.

In recent years, Pagsanjan has become the leading travel destination spots in the Philippines. About 700 tourists from all corners of the world visit Pagsanjan daily (reaches 1,000 on summers). The tourists are ferried to the enthralling Pagsanjan falls in native bancas paddled by expert boatmen. They all experience a exciting memory of adventure, seldom surpassed in their lifetime. It is on this return that one has to shoot the rapids … an unforgetable thrill of a lifetime.

Before reaching the gorgeous Pagsanjan falls, one may behold many mini-falls, especially during rainy days. The first of this mini-falls is the “Talahib falls”. Farther are the “Kaluykuy” falls and the misty “Bridal Veil falls”. The other mini-falls, numbering more than nineteen during rainy months, have no names. Pagsanjan Falls Lodge and Summer Resort is a major launching point for boat rides to the great falls…beginning where most other journeys end. The first resort built in this Laguna town of folk rites and sweet lanzones; it offers first class amenities in rustic surroundings.

Where is It?

About 102 kilometers southeast of Manila, the tranquility of Pagsanjan town is bounded by the Municipality of Lumban in the north, the Municipality of Cavinti in the south, the Grand Canyon of the province of Laguna in the east, and the municipalities of Sta. Cruz and Magdalena in the west.

Come across The Farm at San Benito!

Serving people claim what is rightfully theirs is exactly what The Farm at San Benito is set up to do. We have assembled a team of experts in various healing modalities, from medical doctors, massage and bodywork therapists, living food chefs, fitness consultants, colonic therapists, meditation teachers, organic gardeners, visiting experts in a variety of holistic fields, and other specialized practitioners to help you on your healing journey.

No matter where you are on your path, whether the picture of health or experiencing any sort of health challenge, we at The Farm are here to help you maintain or regain the perfect health you desire.

Our staff of experts is able to assist each individual by concentrating on the whole person: body, mind, and spirit, in order to identify the cause of any particular disease. The actual “work” is done through the introduction of an optimum health-supporting diet, physical detoxification programs, mental detoxification, and reconnecting with one’s higher consciousness in order to release negative emotions and childhood conditioning.

Where is The Farm at San Benito?

The Farm is located on the outer edge of Lipa City, Batangas. To get to Lipa from Manila:

Take the South Luzon Expressway south-bound and exit at the Lucena/Batangas City ramp. Follow the National Highway west-bound. Shortly after you pass the First Philippine Industrial Park you will reach the entrance of the STAR Tollway. Turn right to hop on the tollway for a quick ride south all the way to the end Tambo exit. •From the toll booth turn right towards Lipa City proper. At this stage you will already start seeing signs pointing you in the right direction towards The Farm at San Benito.

The Chocolate Hills.

Nearby to the little village of Loboc on Bohol there are the Chocolate Hills. It is about 25 kilometers away, so for the sporty people it is possible to do this on a mountain bike. The Chocolate Hills are a strange phenomenon. There are about 1270 of these hills, which are almost of the same height, overgrown with grass. At the end of the dry season the grass turns brown, so they look like chocolate hills. A cruise along Loboc River will take passengers upstream passing by large vegetations of palm trees, coconuts and other tropical flora. Another show up is the visit of smallest monkeys on earth known as “Tarsiers”. Sure enough, the Chocolate Hills are everything they are made up to be: beautiful, eerie, and nicest when the sun comes up.

Where is It?

If you come via Manila, you’ll probably want to take a connecting flight to Tagbilaran, which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is also possible to take a boat to Bohol, but will take 25 hours, and is only advisable if you have plenty of time and enjoy a trip on sea. If you come from Manila, you can also go to Cebu by air, and then continue by boat. There are numerous daily flights from Manila to Cebu. The flying time is about 50 minutes. The transfer by taxi from the airport to the pier takes about 30 minutes in normal traffic conditions. The following airlines fly on the from Manila to Cebu: PAL, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Asian Spirit, Astro Air, and Grand Air.

The Dos Palmas Beach in Palawan.

Dos Palmas, an upscale beach resort in the Puerto Princessa area of Palawan. It’s far enough away to give you the peace and quiet you need to refresh your spirit without any distractions. But it’s well-located, so that you can have your pick of activities. Rich diving spots, abundant with Palawan’s famed marine life, and well-trained staff of activity coordinators will assist those in pursuit of an adventure-filled, active vacation. A Marine Sports Center near the main beach offers a wide array of marine sports equipment for diving, snorkeling, and other water sports. You can go to sleep to the soft whisper of the waves in one of our romantic Bay Cottages, built offshore and over the water. Explore the beautiful coral gardens of Honda Bay and swim with colorful schools of fish at Helen’s Garden.

The ride to Dos Palmas…

Dos Palmas, sun-bathed and sea-sprayed on Arreceffi Island on Honda Bay, is barely an hour’s boat ride from the Santa Lourdes Wharf in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Guimaras Province of the Western Visayas region.

Guimaras Island is the youngest and smallest of the six component provinces of the Western Visayas Region .The province is composed of five municipalities, namely: Jordan, the provincial capital; Buenavista; Nueva Valencia; and the newly created Sibunag and San Lorenzo. Guimaras occupies about 3% of the region’s total land area. It has 8000 hectares of mango where some 50,000 of these trees are planted. It has also been proclaimed as the “island to watch” due to unspoiled natural beauty as for its potential. Guimaras’ largest event of the year is the Mango Festival. The variety of mangoes produced are also best for making dried mangoes. The people of Guimaras is considered as Ilonggo and their language is Hiligaynon as it was once a sub-provice of Iloilo. Hiligaynon is the major language spoken although the people can understand and speak Tagalog and English.

Fastest route.

The fastest route to the province is by means of a pump boat which is about 10-15 minutes ride from Iloilo City.

The Hundred Islands in Pangasinan.

This National Park covers a land area of 1,884 hectares with 124 islets (during low tide and 123 on high tide). However, only three (3) islands have been developed for tourists namely: Governor, Quezon, and Children’s Island. Of the three (3) Islands, only the Governor’s Island keeps a Guesthouse which is ideal for family use. The bahay kubos at Children’s Island are for budget travellers as it consists only of screened bedrooms with kerosene lighting and one (1) drum of fresh water and linens. Quezon Island is for picnickers and campers. Hundred Islands was established as a park on Jan. 18, 1940 under Proclamation No. 667 issued by the late President Manuel L. Quezon making it the first national park, and in whose honor the biggest of the islands was named. The islands are mainly composed of coralline limestone, characterized by a wide reef flat. A highly diverse ecosystem supports a variety of marine and terrestrial floral and fauna and wildlife resources while various marine resources such as sea grasses, corals and numerous fish species abound in the waters.

How far is it?

The Hundred Islands National Park in Brgy. Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan is 250 kms. from Manila.