The San Roque Beach Resort is the only resort directly on the banks of Taal Lake. Its owner, Lita Merkx, is a Filipina married to a Dutchman. After the construction of the resort in 1997, Lita, who was born here, acquired the neighboring property and expanded the resort that now has 12 rooms. The charm
The hills around Lake Taal are covered with pineapple plantations and coffee shrubs with flowers that perfume that air, Estancia Resort Hotel is on Tagaytay Ridge, the coastal road that goes around a part of the lake. The resort is obscured by vegetation, but offers spectacular views of the lake and the volcano. Because of
The great attraction of Montear Beach Club is its accessibility from Manila. Without taking a plane or even your own car, you can reach it in two hours by ferryboat and then by van. Montemar is a good place for relaxation. It is set in a rocky, wooded cove with a long beautiful beach surrounded
Only two hours from Manila, Le Petit Baguio is a place with a casual, homey atmosphere. Located on the mountain at the edge of the national park of Bataan, it is recommended for those who are fond of nature and random walks. The resort is the “return to nature” dream of Frenchman Jean-Paul Chambouleyron who
After three long hours on the road, it is a relief to arrive at White Rock Beach Hotel, marked by magnificent travelers’ trees. The hotel is set on a four-hectare property at the edge of Subic Bay, a lovely area with green lawns planted with coconut trees. The setting instantly gives you a leisurely feeling,
If you are looking for a luxurious, elegant ambiance in Subic Bay, the Legenda Hotel along Waterfront Road will meet your expectations. The hotel belongs to a Malaysian chain that gas several hotels in the Philippines, two of which are also located in Subic Bay Freeport – the Legenda Suites and the Four Seasons Hotel.
There are many reasons that make Pampanga a tourist destination. Exotic food is one. With a tradition of perfecting culinary skills, this province is home of be best cooks of the country, and naturally, of the best foods. Another reason is a five-star hotel – the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. Nestled in the middle
Halea Island, locally known as San Miguel Island, is a 30 hectare crescent-shaped island located at the heart of the Philippine Islands on the northern tip of Ticao Island off Masbate in the Bicol Region. It is 300 kilometers south of Manila, accessible by air, land, and sea. San Miguel Island is the host to
Found on the eastern shoreline of the Philippine Islands, facing the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Deep, Siargao offers the very best of the what this country has to offer — coral reef islets, white sand beaches, emerald lagoons, mangrove rivers, palm trees, rice fields, rainforests, cliffs and caves.
Cebu is the traveler’s fantasy of a tropical island come true – balmy weather, pristine beaches, crystalline waters, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living.The island-province of Cebu was where the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521. But even before Cebu became
Verde Island Resort is an island resort located at Sitio Subukin, Barangay San Antonio, Isla Verde, Batangas City, Philippines. This is adjacent to a fifty hectare bamboo plantation endowed with a very rich and well – preserved natural environment and wealth. Initially, there are twenty seven (27) luxuriously designed cottages with air – condition, private
About a third of the way up the west coast of Cebu is the sleepy little market town of Moalboal. About five kilometers outside the town, down a dusty track, is Panagsama Beach, which was one of the first places where scuba diving caught on in the Philippines. In the early 1980s, it was one
Situated in the Bicol region off the coast of Legaspi City, Catanduanes is a rather out of the way island, but when the surf is happening, it is worth the attempt to get to. Surfing in the Catanduanes is pretty impressive and so it should be. If you look on the map you will see
Puerto Galera is Y-shaped peninsula located on the northern shores of Mindoro Island, some 130 km south of Manila and 14 nautical miles from Batangas City. It is bounded on the north by Verde Island Passage, on the south by the Municipality of San Teodoro (Oriental Mindoro), and on the west by the Municipality of
Banton has beautiful and clean beaches with varying complexions. The townsfolk have made them nicer with the construction of huts and some facilities and by keeping them clean all the time. Swimming is great especially during summer. During the rainy season, the waters may not be calm in all of the beaches. During habagat (southwesterly
Sabang, east of the tranquil town of Puerto Galera, was the first beach to be discovered, and is now thickly populated by massive establishments squeezing together along its coasts. Resorts are popping out from every corner of the rocky hills of Sabang and Loud bars and Discos came out rocking the coastal village from early
La Union is located in the north of Luzon (The main island) in the Philippines. Boasting impressive visibility, and one world class dive site the Tanks, 6 WW2 M10 tanks located some distance from the mainland on Fagg reef. Ranging in depth from 45m to 60m. one tank is also home to a huge moray.
Bohol is an island about the size of Mallorca, Spain. Roundtrip is about 300 km. The island is located in the South of the Philippines, in the Province of Visayas. The local language is Visaya, but English is widely understood. The island of Bohol has a very pleasant subtropical climate. The air temperatures are all
Alegre Beach Resort is an Internationally known five star resort, close to the charming town of Sogod on the northeastern coast of Cebu. Alegre’s cottages are set in lush tropical grounds many of which offer ocean views and private gardens. The resort boasts a coconut grove, and three private beach coves. Diving is a popular
Located in Caliclic, Island Garden City of Samal. A very popular destination among foreign and local tourists. Robust Talisay trees serve as natural sheds better than man-made huts. Facilities include restaurant and bar, sports/aquasports facilities, seminar/meeting facilities, children’s park and mini-zoo, and cottages for overnight stay. Samal Island. With a total land area of 30,130