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Archive for September, 2005

Tuesday
Sep 6,2005

The world of Polaris Beach in Bohol.

Polaris Beach and Dive Resort was integrated harmoniously into the nature. The beach resort is situated on Cabilao Island in the central point of Visayas. Between the islands Bohol and Cebu the small island present a great place to relax and enjoy the nature. The beach resort is a destination for divers and nature’s enthusiasts searching for first class dive spots as well as personal and friendly service. All offered accommodations are handmade and have been built by local artisans with much care about the details. The Polaris Beach and Dive Resort is a perfect site for scuba diving, holidays, relaxing and a lot of sun and fun.

How to get there.

You can ride on a daily comfortable fast ferries like the Supercat or the Ocean Jet from Cebu City to Tagbilaran, which is the capital of Bohol. Upon arriving catch either a bus or a taxi going to Tubigon until Mocboc (Sandingan Island). When you arrived at Mocpoc, an outrigger boat brings you to the neighbour island Cabilao where the divespot is located. Another possibility is to fly with a domestic Airline from Cebu to Tagbilaran. Note that the all-over travel time including check-in and check-out takes longer than the one described with the Supercat.

Panoly Resort, Boracay

Tuesday
Sep 6,2005

About the Panoly Resort in Boracay Island.

The Panoly Resort is on a region towards the northwestern point of Boracay Island, tucked away in the Punta Bunga Beach area. A 5 minute boat ride or 15 minutes drive away from the major White beach area. Rooms are spacious, dotted around the slopes of the 3.5 hectare gardens, providing peace and tranquility. The Panoly Resort has a daily shuttle service to White beach. Club Panoly also boasts of a swimming pool, tennis court, jacuzzis and a sauna. It has a gift and souvenir shop where one may get not only novelty items but also such beach basics as suntan lotion, beach sandals, and even bathing suits. A power generating system is always on standby to ensure against sudden power outage and make sure that hotel operations remain uninterrupted. Another advantage of Club Panoly over other resorts is that it has its own water desalination plant to provide guests with very safe, potable and non-saline water.

Hyatt Regency, Manila

Saturday
Sep 3,2005

The Hyatt Regency in Manila.

Hyatt Regency Manila has attracted the world’s business executives with its promise of friendliness, comfort and excellent value. The hotel, for over twenty-five years is known for its splendid location, just minutes from the airport and the business and commercial districts of Manila and Makati. The capiz shell chandeliers in the lobby glow with the warmth of the Philippines. Nearby is the Calesa Lounge, a quiet corner of the hotel that offers a respite from the day’s events. Also off the lobby is our Business Centre, providing complete executive support and meeting facilities. Guestrooms also feature modern conveniences, consisting cable television, video-on-demand entertainment and hotel information system, international direct dial telephone, voice messaging, and an electronic safe. Suites and Regency Club rooms are equipped with a facsimile machine, while WorldRooms boast an advanced workstation with unlimited internet/email access and the latest business and communication software. A closed circuit television system monitors hallways and public areas were added security.

How to get to Hyatt Regency.

The hotel is situated along famous Roxas Boulevard overlooking Manila Bay. It will take you several minutes to the business and commercial districts of Manila and Makati. Likewise nearby Ninoy Aquino International Airport, World Trade Centre, Philippine International Convention Centre and Cultural Centre.

The Peninsula Hotel, Manila

Saturday
Sep 3,2005

About The Peninsula Hotel in Manila.

The Peninsula Hotel is located in the high-spirited business and financial district of Metro Manila and is also nearby to premier shopping amenities. The 11-floor, two-tower hotel is situated at the junction of Ayala and Makati Avenues, placing it at the center of Makati, the country’s financial and commercial district. It is a mere 9-kilometer drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport likewise the Domestic Airport is an 8-kilometer drive. It is also a short walk from world-class shopping malls, multiplex theaters and prime entertainment spots. The hotel is known for its Lobby, the meeting place of Manila’s business and social sets. Present features in all rooms include a large business desk, IDD voice message phones, cable/satellite TV, in-house movie, electronic safe, fully stocked mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, state-of-the-art bedside control panel and completely re-modeled bathroom with separate toilet, shower and bath. Private facsimile machines are also available in each room. The hotel’s exceptional facilities and high standard of service, combined with the traditional Peninsula hospitality, create a unique sense of comfort that will suit the needs of the most discerning visitor to Manila.

Saturday
Sep 3,2005

The Red Coconut Beach Resort in Boracay.

Red Coconut Beach Resort is well located at the main beach and most popular place in the island called the White Beach. Right at the center of the world famous prominent stretch where most of the island’s sports facilities, restaurant, bars, discos, and boutiques are found-where the action is! Guests could conveniently enjoy a walk to the island’s many other attractions. Friendly and well trained staff will make you feel at home and aid you with any fun activity that catches you adventure. So come, join the Red Coconut adventure! It will make sure you’ll find some Red Coconut to beckon and welcome you.

A trip advisor to the beach.

Boracay can be reached by flying to 2 different airports from Manila. Guests can fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport then it’s a 5 minute drive run to Caticlan Jetty Port, where a 20 minute motorized outrigger boat takes you to Boracay Island. Guests can also fly from Manila to Kalibo Airport and then a 2 hour drive run to Caticlan Jetty Port; from there it is 20 minutes to Boracay Island by motorized outrigger boat. Manila to Boracay Island by boat takes almost 18 hours.

Friday
Sep 2,2005

The Golden Peak Hotel & Suites in Cebu City.

Golden Peak Hotel & Suites is centrally located making it perfectly positioned for both the business traveler and tourist visiting the area. Our hotel facilities and services include the hotel’s restaurant and bar that serve various international and Filipino dishes from sun-up to sun-down, room service, laundry, massage, transportation rental, car parking and foreign exchange services. A fully equipped business center is on hand to help you with all your business needs, and internet facilities.

Where is It anyway?

Golden Peak Hotel and Suites is a 21-story newly built hotel with 170 first class suites with panoramic views. It is located in the heart of Cebu’s financial district, within distance of business and shopping areas including the cities major hotels, banks, restaurants, and approximately 30 minutes (14km) by car to the International airport.

Friday
Sep 2,2005

About Cebu Beach Club tropical setting.

Cebu Beach Club is set on a 4-hectare beach property alongside the Hilutungan Channel. Conveniently sited just 15 minutes drive from the Mactan International Airport, the club is within 30 minutes from Cebu City and major sightseeing places. Its well-equipped guestrooms surround the lagoon shaped swimming pool and the sprawling gardens. The conference room with basic amenities can accommodate up to 60 persons. The vast entertainment facilities include island picnics, fishing, snorkeling, fun diving, water basketball, beach volleyball, badminton, indoor games and more. Cebu Beach Club offers a beautiful tropical setting, wonderful food, modern facilities, tremendous service and just about anything you’d require to make the most of your vacation in Cebu.

The Island & Sun beach Resort

Friday
Sep 2,2005

About The Island & Sun beach Resort of Hilutungan Island in Cebu.

The island is small and is found on the southeast coast of Cordova and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful islands in Mactan with some of the most colorful aquatic life in the region. Those with an appetite for adventure, strolling around the island can take you to discover the friendly fishing village nearby and even the small island beyond, which seems to be just a stone-throw away. With a variety of water sports facilities and leisure packages available, guests are in for a perfect tropical holiday. Ideal for sunlovers, nature-trippers and water sports fanatic alike, endless ways to enjoy nature and have a fantastic time in the island await.

Travel guide to the island.

Island & Sun Beach Resort is accessed by a 30-45 minute drive from Cebu’s Mactan International Airport to its sister resort, Cordova Reef Village Resort and a 30-minute banca ride from there to the island hotel. If you travel by sea, it takes 22 hours via inter-island ferries.

Badian Island Resort and Spa

Friday
Sep 2,2005

The Badian Island Resort and Spa in Cebu.

The Badian Island resort is positioned in the Badian Bay on the sunset coast of Cebu where tourists and guests can slacken in the comfort of their well appointed room, on the beach or while meandering around the gardens of the resort. At Badian Island you will find a white sandy private beach next to the hotel. And we offer free boat transport to our romantic beach at Coral Garden Bay. All of our rooms and suites are generously large and luxurious, impressive atmospheres of style surpassing international standards, our secluded balconies with enticing hammocks unfold enraptured panoramas. Experienced diving instructors with modern equipment will guide beginners and explore into the rainbow world of coral reefs and vivid tropical fish. Or take a ride on our glass bottom boat or snorkel in radiant coral gardens. Golfers will enjoy the 18 hole golf course in 15 minutes distance. If you just want to be lazy, relax at the pool or our private beach, enjoy the sunset or chat with other guests. You will notice quickly that the Badian Island Resort & Spa is refreshingly international.

How to get there.

The Badian Island Resort & Spa at the southwest side of Cebu is just a two and a half hours drive from Cebu International Airport. Nonstop flights from Hongkong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka and Taipeh arrive at Cebu International Airport daily. Domestic flights are only one hour from Manila per Airbus or Boeing 737/747.

Bantayan Island, Cebu

Thursday
Sep 1,2005

The white sands of Bantayan Island in Cebu.

Bantayan Island is just one of the 15 islands clustered off the northern point of Cebu Island. It is renowned for its powder white sands, crystal clear water, especially along the southwest coast and a low-key, laid-back resort with friendly locals. Bantayan Island is also more than just an island of beaches and rural charms; and an important food source for neighboring islands. In fact, it is known as the “Egg Basket of the Visayas,” churning out more than 100 tons of eggs everyday, distributed throughout the whole region. Fishing is important as well. Fringed with reefs and shoals, two of its three municipalities Bantayan and Santa Fe are important fishing centers supplying bustling Metro Cebu.

Getting there and away:

You can ride on several buses daily from Cebu City to Hagnaya in the north east of Cebu mainland, where boats and ferries are leaving for and arriving from Santa Fe on Bantayan Island. You can likewise go by boat from Hagnaya to Santa Fe where there are regular ferries daily to Santa Fe on Bantayan Island for trip duration of an hour. Oceanjet and hydrofoil from Cebu city are other transportation options toward the island. If you want to get around Bantayan Island, some buses are going between some of the towns. You can take tricycle between places. There is a minimal traffic on the island; even the quality of the road is good. It is possible to ask many of the locals, to rent their bikes for some few pesos, and also they say it is possible to hire motorbike/s in Santa Fe for some few hundred pesos daily.

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