El Nido, Palawan named as Philippines’ Final Frontier. Many have said that once you have reached the destination, you’ll know the answer why it’s considered as it.  It has a mystical feel; it is like paradise on earth. El Nido boasts of its earthly wonders and its divine nature. The place is surrounded with the most beautiful beach. It also has the perfect cliffs and interesting caves leading to hidden beach hangouts. The place also is a known exploration for divers. It has 30 dive sites for varying levels of experience ranging from first-timers to the more advanced divers. El Nido is also the ideal for island hopping. Hop on to your boats and bring on some cool booze and sumptuous fresh foods and you’re up for a ride to Bacuit Bay. The whole tour and experience sums up to an inspirational full-time relaxation. It only not rejuvenates ones physical body but also the inner being.

El Nido is a popular spot especially during Holy Week. Given that the Philippines is Catholic in majority; people dig in for a divine experience or purely fun during the Lenten season. Usually, it is the best time for beach outings. So, local and foreign tourists divulge on El Nido, Palawan at these times. In time for the spiritual awakening, physical de-stressing, and also, some culture-sight-seeing since there are a lot of festivities and rituals being observed by the Filipinos during the Holy Week. Foreigners are intrigued and entertained by the richness of the Filipino culture.

El Nido is surely a great way to escape from reality and break into paradise, The Philippines’ Last Frontier. El Nido is about 430 kilometers southwest of Manila, about 238 northwest of Puerto Princesa, capital city of Palawan.

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Posted: July 20th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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Think about a clean and green island, that’s the 238 sq. Kilometer-land area of Camiguin island. It is located 10 kilometers off the coast of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Camiguin belongs is located at Northern Mindanao of the Philippines. Camiguin is a spic-and-span island and a green-island since it is full of natural bounty.

Camiguin Island is said to be “Born of Fire” since it has seven volcanoes in it. The island is known for its beauty especially on its diving spot. It is considered as one of the best (Top 7) diving spot in the world, identified by the Department of Tourism.

Camiguin is a natural island endowed with so much beauty. It is a virtual paradise since visitors are able to enjoy and interact with the natural beauty. With its lush forests, majestic waterfalls, seren surroundings, adventurous mountains, and best-in-the-world beaches and diving spots. Surely, the island is well-endowed with its flora and fauna.

How to get to Camiguin Island

One can take the airplane transport from Cebu to Camiguin Island. It has a regular schedule. Once, one arrives on this paradise island; one can go around the 64-kilometer circumferential road in just an hour and a half with a public or private service.

Camiguenos are known to be hardworking, friendly, very hospitable, and charming people so toursits will always feel welcome and entertained on the island. Camiguin is also know for its fruit, Lanzones. It is a small juicy fruit with a sweet taste. Never fail to have a taste of this fruit whenever you are in Camiguin. Enjoy!

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Posted: July 12th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours.
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Amanpulo beachfront

Amanpulo which means peaceful island is very true to its name. The resort is located in Pamalican Island of Palawan, Philippines. It is a 5.5 kilometer and 90 hectare private island full of nature’s boastful beauty. The island is situated among the Cuyo group of islands in Southern Philippines. Pamalican is also endowed and surrounded with a seven-hectare powder white sand and azure blue and green hues of seawater. This is one of the Philippines‘ best island resorts known for their no. 1 personalized and excellent customer service within a very private island all yours on your stay.

As guests arrive on the island, the staff personally greets them and welcomes them escorting them to their cable car which will serve as the ride for the guests’ entire stay. The accommodations are bahay-kubo inspired to maintain the local feel and signify the secludedness of the island. Each casitas are carefully designed and gives one the luxurous feel. Every staff welcomes you with a smile and serves you like you are part of the royal family. They can even remember guest names even though names are less (if not) mentioned on the island. The staff of the resort is world-class in terms of personal touch and customized service.

take a peek on what’s inside the cabanitas

On the island, one of the main activities to look forward to is the deep-sea diving with a chance to see sharks and rays underwater. One can also experience a romantic dinner on top of the mountain overlooking the whole island with your own chef to accommodate you and a guitarist for music. Another is the ultimate sunset cruise with your loved one. There are so many things guests can experience throughout the island. Drive your own cable car and tour the private island and enjoy.

Amanpulo can be reached aboard a 50-minute chartered flight from Manila – the capital city of the Philippines. Sources have also said that Mariah Carey have experienced Amanpulo Resort in Pamalican Island a few years back because of its exclusivity and stellar service.

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Posted: July 8th, 2010 under Asia, Hotel and Accomodations, Philippines, tours, Travel News.
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With its azure seawater and luscious green mountains around, Puerto Galera never fails to attract not only local and foreign tourists but as well as local and foreign investors alike. This seemingly small yet wonderful place in Mindoro has flourished throughout the years and at the same time still has preserved the natural beauty it has to offer. Before, this island was just an unexplored territory with only the local residents to enjoy the place but seemingly, now it has quite a number of resorts, hotels, and inns occupying the area to accommodate the tourists. Surely, it signifies the promising beauty Puerto Galera has to show off to the world.

Puerto Galera Sunset

crowd at Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is located North of Mindoro. It is a first-class municipality so there would be no problems in proper accommodation, utilities, and facilities. The municipality of Puerto Galera is found in Luzon of the Philippine group of islands. It can be reached through a private transfer from the capital city of the Philippines – Manila. Or you can ride on the daily trip of tour buses, public buses then ferry boats at a rate of around $4-14. The trip usually takes 4 to 5 hours.

When around the area, be sure to take advantage of the place. Never miss out its pristine and beautiful beach; its sought-out diving spots; its terrains and mountains ideal for biking and trekking; its naturally striking falls and springs; and all of its nature wonders. One can also never go wrong with the hotels and inns around the place; surely, there is enough choices that would suit your need and want. Make Puerto Galera your next vacation destination!

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Posted: July 7th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours, Travel News.
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One of the luscious islands of the Philippines lies in the Visayas region of the archipelago. The beautiful serene island paradise of Sumilon is one Philippines’ most visited diving and beach destination for foreigners and local tourists alike. Sumilon Island is one of Cebu’s best features with its tranquility, pristine white sand, aquamarine waters, and amazing underwater scene.

Sumilon is located on the Southeastern part of Cebu which is a 15-minute ride away from the town of Oslob. It is also in close proximity to Dumaguete. Trivia: Sumilon island is the first marine protected area in the Philippines. This beautiful island destination has an area of 24 hectares and also has a sandbar known for its shape shifting characteristic that depends on the season. Sumilon Island is also blessed with natural beauty having lagoons with mangroves; undiscovered caves; and beautiful seawater and underwater world.

The word Sumilon means “take refuge”. This island was long before being exploited by the Muro-ami – a group of fisherm utilizing dynamite-fishing but not long after, the island was already protected and now serves as a home to fishes and corals at a world-class 39-hectare marine sanctuary. That is why, this island is a tourist destination known for its best diving underwater views.

One can enjoy Sumilon Island through availing their package tours for one-day visits or one can also stay and check-in at the equally-stunning island resort, Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort. In the island, one can enjoy a lot of deals with the resort’s amenities such as biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea dives, and many more.

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Posted: July 6th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, Travel Deals.
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Talk about having fun under the heat of the sun; how about some slides and cool rides; moreso, sand and water – beach!!! Now, put all of them together. Being sunkissed enjoying some funflatable rides in the middle of a beach. How cool is that?

Talima Adventure and Water Park surely is the right place for you to satisfy your adventure lovin’. The water park is located in Brgy. Talima, Olango Island. Olango Island is situated 5 km. east of Mactan Island, Philippines. Olango is known for its wildlife and marine sanctuary. That is why, Talima Adventure and Water Park was realized with the motive of helping the sanctuary to help it keep protected and well-maintained since part of the proceeds of the park goes to the upkeep of the sanctuary. The park is owned by Talima Adventure & Water Park, Inc., a under the mother company of the Islands Group.

With a P100 ($2) entrance fee, one can avail of the facilities inside the park. The main attraction is the Funflatables  which is a recreational system with a giant inflatable slide, water trampolines and water rollers all for the rate of P250 ($5) and that is an unlimited access to the water rides. There are also other facilities such as the atv, zipline, wall climbing, biking and many more. One can bring your own bike for no additional charge. Talima Water Park opens at 8am till 5pm. There are also cottages for rent around the park while anyone can use the tables and chairs on the main pavilion. They also cater to special bookings on Wednesdays. Guests can also stay overnight at the adjacent resort or even bring tents for camping. Food and beverages are being sold and served on the park so guests are advised not to bring food to maintain the cleanliness of the sanctuary.

Guests can take the boat service of the park from Hilton Whatf in Punta Engano to Olango Wharf in Sta. Rosa. It takes 1-15 minutes to get there. All private sea-transfers can have access to the park.

Posted: June 30th, 2010 under Asia, Philippines, tours, Travel Deals.
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Philippines’ very own Santorini, the Bellarocca Island. Being in the island resort would surely take your experience to a Greece-inspired vacation. Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa has the Santorini-inspired white architecture on the terrains of the island.

Bellarocca Island is located on the south west coast of Marinduque, Philippines. Marinduque is situated on the southeastern portion of Luzon and Mindoro Islands of the Philippine archipelago in Southeast Asia. This beautiful island paradise has so much to offer to vacationers and local tourists with its vast richness on natural beauty. It is characterized with remarkable hot springs, waterfalls, and underwater flora and fauna as well as exciting seaside cliffs, valleys, hills, and plains. Wait! There is more to that. Bellarocca Island also has adventurous caves awaiting to be fully explored. Also, one cannot deny the beauty of the romantic feel of the white beach and the excitement of the diving spot it offers. Surely, the island has every bit of surprise to every guests of the resort.

Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa is a Santorini-inspired resort based on the island with its white architecture all over the place. The resort also offers variety of fully-functional facilities for the guests. Among these are world-class accommodation (including suite rooms and villas), bars and restaurants, meeting areas, venues for banquets, and special occasions, boutique, gym, spa, Meditation Sanctuary, tea house, clinic (with a doctor on-call), swimming pools, sports center, picnic grove, pristine white beachfront, 9 hole par 36 golf course, driving range. The resort is also fully equipped with a wireless internet connection to ensure means of communication. The resort’s rates starts at $420 up to $1,320 per person. While on the resort, one can do all sorts of recreational activities such as private meals and cocktails, cruising/yachting, massage and spa treatments, marine sports, weddings, kayaking, jet ski, banana boat, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, trekking/hiking, fitness walks/jogging trails, meditation, seminars.

Guests can travel directly to the island via private helicopters, chartered flights or luxury yachts from Manila to Marinduque.  Arrangements are coursed through our Manila Reservation Staff.

Marinduque is a short 30-minute flight south of Manila.  Another access available to guests is the commercial flights from Manila to Marinduque by Zest Air, which flies on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Land and sea transfers to Bellarocca: From the airport in Marinduque, our guests are met by our airport representatives and picked up by private vans for a 40-minute land transfer to the town of Lipata, Municipality of Buenavista, where Bellarocca is located.  From there guests are transferred via speed boats and yachts, depending on the expected number of arrivals, for a brief 5 – minute crossing to the island.

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Posted: June 28th, 2010 under Asia, Hotel and Accomodations, Philippines, tours, Travel Deals.
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