Sun 14 May 2006
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.
Sat 13 May 2006
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!
Tue 9 May 2006
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.
Mon 8 May 2006
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?
Sat 6 May 2006
Boracay Regency Beach Resort is located near Boat Station 2. It has a wide variety of rooms and suites to choose from, depending on your need and your budget. The rate per night ranges from a little over USD 100 to USD 400 for the best suite.
Boracay Regency has two pools: one for adults and another one for kids which the whole family can enjoy. It likewise has about 3 food outlets to choose from.
Mon 1 May 2006
Yet another of the newer resorts to visit in Boracay is Asya Resort. It is located on Alice in Wonderland St. in Boracay.
Write-ups about the place say it is near White Beach but provides you with privacy and quiet, as well.
Sun 30 Apr 2006
I’m a spa and massage person. Every chance I get to go on vacation and try a resort, I always go and get a massage or try the spa out.
In Boracay, I’ll have to go and visit Mandala Spa. It’s one of the most popular destinations in Boracay now, offering both overnight and day packages. The rates may be quite high but compared to the rates abroad, they are still quite reasonable.
Tue 25 Apr 2006
Here’s a comparison of Panglao Island Nature Resort versus Alona Palm Beach in Bohol, Philippines.
The short answer: If you want your children to have a fun time in a resort in Bohol, choose the Panglao Island Nature Resort and book the Seaview Bungalow (upper level).
Sat 22 Apr 2006
Have read much about this place either in society columns in the local newspapers or when it is featured in magazines. It seems that this is one of the more popular, newer places in Boracay today.
Nami Resort is located on a cliff above Diniwid Beach in Boracay. Given its location, it is said to be more private and exclusive. All rooms have a jacuzzi (wow — my 9-year old will be happy!) and room rates range from USD 110-300 a night, depending on whether it is peak or low season, and of course, depending on the type of room that you choose.
Thu 13 Apr 2006
If ever we do get to return to Boracay, we will probably try staying at this resort. For one, we know the food is great. When we stayed at Pearl of the Pacific in 2001, we trekked to neighboring resort Waling Waling a few times and enjoyed several meals there.
The resort is very attractive, particularly at night, where the huts they have right up front have lighted blue lanterns. You can have a meal there, or you can get a massage, or you can also just lie down and relax.