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Archive for the ‘Beaches’ Category

Monday
May 14,2007

Costa Marina Beach Resort at Samal Garden Island, Davao.

Costa Marina

More pictures at the gallery.

Club Paradise, Palawan

Wednesday
Oct 19,2005

About the Club Paradise in Dimakya Island of Palawan.

Club Paradise is in Dimakya Island, Municipality of Coron. A portion of the Calamian Group of Islands positioned at the northern point of Palawan which epitomize the Philippine’s last frontier. The 19-hectare Dimakya Island features the grand display of natural splendors where 700 meters of natural white sand, turquoise waters, rich marine ecosystem and a variety of wildlife and foliage that are pleasing to the eyes and soothing to the senses. You will in no way get jaded with all the possibilities the resort offers. You can just laze under the sun and trees or relax on a hammock. If you like to hunt for escapade and sighting - try snorkeling, yatching, scuba diving, bird watching, hobiecat sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, island hopping, diving or visit other nearby tourist attractions like Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary and the astounding Cayangan Lake among others. Club Paradise is a perfect hideaway where possibilities are blissful, endearing and endless.

Wednesday
Sep 14,2005

About the Pearl of the Pacific Resort in Boracay Island.

The Pearl of the Pacific Resort has all the services a modern traveler can hope for plus a tropical furnishing to match the surrounding ambience for travelers who look for a unique combination of convenience and comfort. The design is the most innovative of all the resorts here and features neutral colors and distinctive textures. The thirty-four room Pearl of the Pacific Beach Resort seats on a seven-hectare beach and mountain lot sheltered by coconut and fruit-bearing trees and tropical rainforest like gardens. The resort is consist of a five 2-3 storey building-enclaves Mediterranean style which two of these houses the guest rooms sited in the garden area each with verandahs offering marvelous panorama. The third will house the future reception, lobby, karaoke bar, gameroom, gift shop and business center strategically located at the foot of the hill. You can enjoy the international cuisine and beach views in an alfresco whitewashed space with soft wood lighting and piped-in music at the Princesa Rita Restaurant.

Site information.

Pearl of the Pacific Beach Resort is situated at Balabag, Boracay Island adjoining the widely photographed rock on the beach between two sections of the island namely Manoc-Manoc in the south and Yapac in the north. The resort is nearby Boat Station 1 of Boracay Island.

Tuesday
Sep 13,2005

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort in Boracay Island

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort is one of the top ten beaches in the world, making Boracay truly awe-inspiring island paradise. Cocomangas features the latest nightspot on the island, the internationally famous Moondog’s Shooter Bar. Try the popular Jam Jar or become an instant celebrity by challenging the notorious shooter list of 15 drinks. Triumph leads to eternal fame!

Travelling directions.

Air travel time from Manila to Caticlan Airport by reliable scheduled commuter aircraft, Asian Spirit and SEAir, is about one 1 hour. From the airport to the Caticlan jetty port is a short hop of one-half kilometer by land cruisers. A native motorized outrigger boat servicing the resort exclusively takes you from the jetty port to the resort in about twenty 20 minutes. The primary domestic airlines such as Philippine Airline, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, carry on several flights daily from Manila to the capital town of Kalibo, from where you can take an air-conditioned tour bus to Caticlan jetty port. The road trip from Kalibo is about two 2 hours over excellent roads. During peak travel season, Philippine Airlines operates shuttle flights from Cebu City-Mactan International Airport.

Panglao Island Nature Resort

Tuesday
Sep 13,2005

The Panglao Island Nature Resort in Bohol.

The beauty of Panglao Island Nature Resort is an ideal vacation spot from the clutter of the metropolitan milieu. Starting with the white sand beach, built around the natural contour of the premises and dotted the resort with high-ceiling, thatched roof huts. Each guest room has a veranda with drying rack, coffee table & chairs and is equipped with individually remote controlled air-conditioning, satellite cabled TV, IDD/NDD telephone facility, refrigerator, in-room coffee & tea, private bathroom with hot & cold shower, personal cafe, 220-volt electrical points, key-card security lock system, gym facilities, spa treatment and the innovative “wi-fi” technology for internet gurus. Business conventions, extended vacations, weekend stays, and day-long sunbathing are just few of the events best spent in this exquisite beach resort.

Where is It?

Panglao Island is a fifteen-minute trip by land from downtown Tagbilaran, and an hour and a half by fast ferry from Cebu City.

Saturday
Sep 10,2005

About the Aquaventure Reef Club in Anilao of Batangas.

Aquaventure Reef Club is situated in the Anilao locale of Batangas, Luzon’s leading dive sites. It is a two and a half hours drive south of Manila but once you get there, you are a mere five minutes away from a remarkable diving adventure. The dazzling colors of corals found in Anilao’s waters make the place ideal for underwater photography. You will as well find a world-class dive center, with fully equipped training, service and first-aid facilities. Two 15-cfm high-pressure compressors, with its own cascade system, complement a full readiness for every dive. Gear organizers, lockers and a spacious equipment rinse area are available for your utmost convenience. Travel around the colorful marine life in the coral reefs; reach face to face with the eccentric life forms of the deeper waters.

Tuesday
Sep 6,2005

The Patio Pacific in Boracay.

Patio Pacific, formerly known as Pink Patio, welcomed its first guests in 1990. It is considered one of the best resorts in the country, representing quality service; distinct Filipino hospitality and total customer satisfaction. Then a modest 8-room paradise has bloomed into a 60-room, Triple A rated resort accredited by the Philippine Dept. of Tourisim. It also won the” RESORT OF THE YEAR 2002″ Award in Region VI through the Kalakbay Awards - the award-giving body of the Toruism Industry. The resort is just few minutes away from the major attractions such as the famous dive spots, bars and restaurants, the wet market and souvenir shops. Its perfect location spells convenience for you. So pack your bags now and experience Boracay with Pink Patio.

Getting there and away.

Arrival
Caticlan is the jump-off point to Boracay at the jetty port, where most travelers arrive either from Caticlan airport or from Kalibo airport. Bancas (motorized outrigger boats) transport passengers to Boracay Island. The boat trip takes 15 to 25 minutes to the island.

Porters
At the Caticlan jetty port the uniformed porters are more than happy to help with heavy luggage. The going rate for porters is 5 -10 Peso per piece of luggage, depending on the size and weight. Always have small change ready.

Transportation
On the island public transportation is mainly by tricycle (motorbike with sidecar). Tricycles for island trips can be rented through the resort’s Front Desk staff. Other means of transportation are mountain bikes and motorbikes. Motorbikes along the White Beach and the beach path are however forbidden by law.

Departure
If you take a flight from the Kalibo airport you should depart the island at least 4 hours before the scheduled flight while 2 hours for the Caticlan airport.

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.

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.