Lipad Na: Travel to the Philippines

The Legend Hotel is located on Malvar Street in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. They offer various Palawan tour packages which include: an underground river adventure, a city tour (which allows you to visit a Crocodile Farm and a Butterfly Garden, among other places), island hopping, etc.

You can enjoy various facilities at the Legend Hotel, their lanai pool included. You can choose from a variety of room types — from the standard room, to team rooms, to the suites. The last I checked, rates for the most expensive room were at USD 120-130 a night — so very reasonable, right?

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My father read in last Sunday’s Philippine Daily Inquirer that Amanpulo (my ultimate dream destination) was offering reduced rates to Philippine residents. I e-mailed them to inquire, and very quickly, and efficiently, got a response.

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This is my ultimate dream vacation spot! Dream — as in I may just think of it and never get there — although am still hoping that by the time I retire, I may finally get to visit.

This is the destination for the “rich and famous.” About an hour and a half away from Manila via a charter flight (which can cost adults about USD 325 — it’s like you already went out of the country), Amanpulo is located on a private island in Pamalican, Palawan. The name Amanpulo translates to “peaceful island” and if you have megabucks, you will probably be able to find peace here — as not many people can afford it.

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Both resorts are under Ten Knots Development Corporation and are located in Northern Palawan. To get to either resort, you take a 19-seater plane ride (to be arranged with the resorts) to El Nido Airport. The flight takes about one hour and thirty minutes. After the plane ride, you must take a 30-50 minute boat ride to either Lagen Island or Miniloc Island.

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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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