Lipad Na: Travel to the Philippines

The first time we went to Boracay for our honeymoon way back in 1995, we stayed at Lorenzo South. Lorenzo South is located on one end of the long stretch of beach, near Boat Station 3.

Lorenzo South is part of a group of resorts in Boracay which include Lorenzo Main and now, Lorenzo Grand Villa. Guests staying in any of the resorts which are part of the Lorenzo Group, if I remember correctly, can use the facilities of the other resorts. Lorenzo South, itself, does not have a swimming pool but there is a pool in Lorenzo Main and in Lorenzo Grand Villa.

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When I think of Boracay, I think of white, fine, powdery sand; the most beautiful sunsets; and views of the sea that are so relaxing you want to keep returning to the place.

Our family has been to Boracay twice, once in 1995 and the next in 2001. That was before D’Mall and the spas like Mandala arrived. We still keep thinking of going back there — maybe in the next few years.

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If you are thinking of visiting this resort located at Doljo Beach just like we are, I suggest you inquire and make your reservations early. There are only a limited number of suites available so making arrangements early enough will guarantee that you will be able to push through with your trip.

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The Farm (at San Benito, Lipa City, Batangas) is an alternative medical health center and tropical spa resort.

April 1 to June 30, 2006 Promo

Avail of the 20% Discount (Mondays to Thursdays)

Note: The rates below are for Local Residents, Balikbayans and Expatriates only, and are quoted on a per room per night basis, single or twin occupancy

Sulu Terrace Php 3,920.00
Palmera Suite Php 6,120.00
Anahaw Villa Php 8,560.00 (good for 4 persons)
Garden Villa Php 11,720.00
Extra Person Php 1,360.00

What You Get
Overnight accommodation in an air-conditioned suite or villa
Welcome drink
Buffet breakfast

Use of the The Farm facilities such as swimming pool, library, gym, and meditation lounges

Free participation in resort-scheduled Spiritual Development Classes and Fitness Activity Programs such as Yoga, Tibetan Exercise, Rotational Meridian, Stretch Class, Breathing and Walking Exercise

For inquiries and reservations, please call:
+63.2.7513498
+63.2.8449530
+63.2.8890138
Fax +63.2.7513497
Email info@thefarm.com.ph or sales@thefarm.com.ph
Or visit http://www.thefarm.com.ph

Have you stayed at The Farm? Please comment and share your experience below. Thanks!

We were in Bohol in 2004 and during that time, we stayed at Alona Palm Beach Resort and Restaurant. At the time that we booked with them, they were efficient in answering e-mails and in taking care of our reservations.

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Bohol is about an hour-and-a-half away from Manila by plane. Its capital is Tagbilaran and is located in the Visayas. It is fast becoming a favorite destination among local tourists and foreigners and with good reason.

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Here’s yet another resort in Cebu which we will probably want to visit in the coming years: Badian Island Resort and Spa. The resort appears attractive, as we see from its website or as we read in feature articles, but the distance (ranging from 2 hours and half to 2 hours and 45 minutes) from the Cebu International Airport keeps us from visiting it while our kids are quite small.

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This is one resort in Cebu that we have not yet been to. It is on our “to-go-to” list although I guess we will have to save a lot before visiting the place becomes a reality. I just checked their website awhile ago, and the rates now range from USD 300 to about USD 900 per night! Yes, that expensive. So at the back of my mind, even if the place does seem beautiful, you think that you could have gone on 3 trips with that one trip at Pulchra.

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Yet another alternative resort in Cebu is the Maribago Bluwater Resort. It is again 15-30 minutes from the airport.

The most memorable thing there for my kids would be the swimming pool with the slide and the playroom. Activities are not as organized, nor as plentiful as in Plantation Bay or Shangri-la Mactan. Prices/rates are more reasonable.

To read more about our Maribago Bluwater Resort experience, please read:

Maribago Bluwater
www.viloria.com/maribago-cebu-resort/

or you can visit their official website at:

www.bluwateresort.com/main.html

Plantation Bay is another resort which is conveniently located about 15-30 minutes from the Mactan Airport. We visited the place when my daughter Ali was barely a year old (she’s now 4) and the resort is quite kid and baby-friendly.

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