Lipad Na: Travel to the Philippines

If you’re interested in shooting the rapids or having your banca carried by boatmen over treacherous bends in the river, visit Pansanjan Falls in Laguna.

In Annalyn Jusay’s Pagsanjan: lovelier the second time around, you’ll catch some of the many faces of Pagsanjan. Be sure to try Aling Taleng’s Halo-halo, a sweet and cold dessert to keep you cool during the summer.

Ajay reached Pagsanjan via the Star Tollway route, although if you’re in the eastern portion of Manila, you can try reaching Pagsanjan via the Antipolo – Tanay – Siniloan route.

Club Noah Isabelle is located in Apulit Island, Taytay, in Palawan. To reach it, you have to take a 90-minute plane ride from Manila, afterwhich you need to go on a 10 minute jeepney ride and a 45-minute boat ride.

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Club Paradise is a resort located on Dimakya Island, in Coron, Palawan. I personally know three people (locals and a foreigner) who have been to the place and all of them enjoyed their stay there immensely.

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I’ve read that Waterfront Insular Hotel may be the best place to stay in when in Davao. It is located in a prime area and faces the Samal Island.

If I’m not mistaken, you can go to the Pearl Farm from Waterfront Insular. They likewise have a T’boli Weaving Centre at the hotel grounds and this should be interesting to watch. They are likewise situated near the Dabaw Museum.

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From June 1 to September 30, 2006 enjoy the crisp air, mountain vistas and colonial ambience at the Camp John Hay Manor at special discounted prices. It’s 50% off for a minimum of two (2) nights stay.

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If you are looking for something else other than beaches, Eden Nature Park in Davao may just be the place for you. Located about one hour from the Davao Airport, Eden Nature Park is situated at the slopes of Mt. Talomo.

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Palawan is located southwest of Mindoro and is composed of (would you believe?) more than 1,700 islands? That’s a lot to choose from.

Palawan is on our list of places to go to. We’re waiting a bit though, for four-year old daughter Ali to get bigger as Palawan is again one of those beautiful places where you will have to travel by air, land, and sea to get there. Travel time ranges from a total of one hour and a half to 4 hours, depending on which area you are visiting.

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You’ll find the Costa Aguada Resort (www.costa.com.ph) on Inampulugan Island which is part of the Guimaras Island Chain in the Visayas Region, southeast of Iloilo City.

You’ll find photos of Costa Aguada and a few other islands in Guimaras (such as Us-usan Island) in Annalyn Jusay’s Costa Aguada: A Taste of Heaven!

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is located in Samal Island. You can reach the place by taking a boat from the Waterfront Insular Hotel. There are various guest rooms, suites, cottages, and villas, offering different views, are of different sizes, with the price per night ranging from a low of USD 110 to a high of USD 670 (rates as of May 2006). The resort regularly offers packages to local residents and tourists, so it is best to get in touch with them to inquire about lower rates and special offers.

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Davao, one of the more modern and progressive cities here in the Philippines, is located in Mindanao and is about an hour and forty minutes away from Manila by plane.

What can one do there?

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