ISLAND LIFE BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan Philippines

Out of all the islands in the world, Travel+Leisure Magazine chose to name Boracay as its Best Overall Island of 2012.

Located in Malay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Boracay is just seven kilometers long, and less than a kilometer wide at its narrowest point – a postcard-sized tropical paradise.

Any iconic photos of Boracay you’ve seen are likely to be from the westward-facing White Beach — four kilometers of white, powdery fine sand dotted with resorts, shops, and restaurants.

White Beach is composed of three sections.

The northernmost section – Station 1 – has the widest beachfront. This has the best (and most expensive) resorts and hotels.

The center of White Beach is Station 2. People come here to eat, shop, and party.

If you’re looking for a quieter area, then Station 3, the southernmost section, is for you.

Because the waters off White Beach are calm during Amihanseason (November to May), tourism is at its peak during these months when the northeastern winds blow. Conditions reverse during the rainy season, when the Habagat or monsoon winds blow.

Bulabog Beach, on the eastern side of the island opposite White Beach, has large waves and strong winds year-round. This makes it a hotspot for windsurfing and kiteboarding. In fact, Bulabog Beach is considered Asia’s top kitesurf destination.

Whichever side of the island or end of the beach you choose, there’s a room for every type of traveler here. Budget accommodations start at around US$ 17, and can go all the way to US$ 300 per person at prime resorts like Discovery Shores.

And because Boracay gets tourists from different parts of the globe, you’ll find a wide variety of food choices: Chinese, Indian, American, Mexican, French, Italian, Swiss —even Moroccan food! Fresh seafood is a given.

There’s no shortage of activities for you at this island paradise. Boracay has around 25 dive sites that cater to all levels of experience. You can go parasailing. Take a paraw(native outrigger boat) for a tour of the island. Go waterskiing. Or cliff diving.

After all the sports, indulge in a luxurious massage right on the beach or at one of the spas. Enjoy a healthy fruit shake at Jonah’s. Take a relaxing dip at the infinity pool of the Shangri-La Resort and Spa, with its mesmerizing view of the sea. Shop for shell jewelry. And when the sun goes down, you can head to any of Boracay’s bars for a taste of the island nightlife. Cocktails, draft beer, and imported ales flow nightly as live bands and pounding disco music entertain you.

Most importantly, don’t forget to soak up some rays and lounge around on the fine white sand that made Boracay famous.

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HOW TO GET THERE

Air

• The fastest way to Boracay is to fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport in Panay island.
  There are also many flights to Kalibo, one may also take the Manila-Kalibo flight however, travel time is is 1 1/2 hours by bus from Caticlan.  Flight time from Manila to Caticlan is approximatelyt 50 minutes.
  From Cebu City, flying time is also about 50 minutes and 30 minutes from Tablas, Romblon.
  
  
  

Land

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Sea

• An adventurous but more leisurely and romantic way to travel to Boracay is by ferry from Manila to Caticlan or Dumaguit, near Kalibo.  Travel time is about 17 hours.

Bohol Philippines

Welcome to Bohol.

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Hills that looks like perfect mounds of chocolate. Primates so small, they fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Restaurants that float gently down a river.

Head to Carmen to tour the famous Chocolate Hills – more than 1,268 grass-covered limestone domes that are nearly symmetrical in shape and height. The picturesque hills turn a distinct shade of brown during the dry season and give them a passing resemblance to a certain confectionary treat, hence their name. To give your sightseeing an extra kick, try touring the hills by ATV.

Another popular tourist spot is the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary in Corella. Drop by the park for a rare chance to get up close to the Philippine tarsier in its natural habitat. At just three to six inches tall, this animal is one of the smallest primates in the world. With gaping eyes, miniscule proportions and a sensitive nature, the tarsier certainly has a quirky charm.

For a unique cruise experience, there’s Loboc. As you slowly drift down the Loboc River, you can enjoy a delicious Filipino buffet and a serenade from a local community.

The Loboc Ecotourism Adventure Park also offers a zipline and an open-air cable car ride, both providing impressive aerial views of the river.

More thrilling exploits also await at E.A.T Danao.   Ask what the “plunge” is when you get there — and see if you’re brave enough for it.

Baclayon is a great stop for people who enjoy historical architecture.

The Baclayon Church is a well-preserved edifice that was declared a national historical treasure in 1995. Its antique décor and religious relics, some of which are on display in the church museum, date back to the 16^th century.

Baclayon’s main road is also home to over 65 Spanish-Filipino ancestral homes – some of which were built as far back as 1853!

Cap your visit with a stop at the Aproniana Gift Shop, which carries everything from local delicacies to tarsier plush toys.

Nearby Pamilacan Island has made a name for itself with its move from destructive fishing practices to sustainable eco-tourism and marine preservation. Most people head here for dolphin-and-whale-watching tours, but the island also has accessible white sand beaches, excellent dive sites and even a centuries-old Spanish fort.

Sources:  http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/bohol/

THINGS TO DO

• Enjoy a world-famous view

  Tour the popular Chocolate Hills on foot or by ATV.

• Meet E.T.

  View the small and strange Philippine Tarsier at the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary in Corella.

• Go on a quick cruise

  Dine on hearty Filipino fare while cruising down the Loboc River.

• See historical architecture

  Visit Baclayon to get up close to a well-preserved church and ancestral homes from the Spanish Era.

• Go on a daytrip to Pamilacan Island

  Enjoy a dolphin-and-whale-watching tour, dive sites and white sand beaches.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air

• The city of Bohol is mainly served by Tagbilaran Airport.
  Flights to and from Tagbilaran to Manila take around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Domestic and budget carriers have daily flights.

Land

• It is possible to take a Roll On-Roll Off boat with your vehicle from Cebu to Tagbilaran.
  Check out this blog for an indication of schedules – http://cebuboattrips.com/slow_ferries.htm

Sea

• The Tagbilaran City Tourist Port serves boats plying the busy Cebu-Bohol sea traffic and major port cities in Mindanao.
  A fastcraft ferry ride from Cebu takes about 2 hours.

• Source: http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/bohol/how-to-get-there/

Hidden Valley Mountain Resort at Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu

Hidden Valley Resort is situated in the Southwestern part of Cebu Islands, Philippines.

Particularly, it is in Barangay Lamac, Pinamungahan Town of Cebu.

The area is exceptionally great for outdoor activities since it is blessed with natural environment ideal for adventure, camping, and even for just leisurely activities.

In other words, the area of Pinamungahan Town has fantastic views of nature offering the right sites for vacation and outdoor activities.

Aside from leisurely activities, vacation or short break from your busy normal life, the resort also offer its facilities for various family, social, business and other events. It simply means that you can bring bigger number of people and hold any kind of event or activity you need.

Let’s check out this resort…

Fun & Interesting Activities

In this open and spacious mountain and valley resort, you will certainly enjoy the environment and nature. Not only that but you can also use the facilities and available resources to enjoy any activity you can do here.

Here are some of the activities you can do at this resort…

• Hiking
• caving
• camping
• river trekking
• waterfalls, etc.

Within or inside Hidden Valley Resort you will enjoy…

• Swimming at their pool (4 pools for children and adults)
• Camping inside their camp sites
• Playing games in their sports center
• Enjoying the fish pond, etc.

There's no need to explain each one of them. You only need to get to this place and do any, or if you can, all of the above.

Great Facilities & Services

Just in case you missed reading some items above, here are the facilities and services you can use and make use of while in the resort.

Conference Rooms
Yes, you can hold your serious business meetings, seminars, conferences, and even retreats and other religious events in this wonderful place.

Cocktail Receptions
Of course, you just don’t hold very serious and work related events here. You can have your weddings, debuts, parties, anniversaries, honeymoon, and anything about gatherings as social human beings.
The resort can accommodate up to 300 guests at once. Just to make sure you’ve contacted and arranged your event ahead of time to prevent slip-ups and heartaches!

• Natibo Resto. It is a traditional or native Filipino restaurant.
• Café Veranda for drinks
• Kabyaw Ristawran (a restaurant)
• 4 Swimming pools (separate for children and adults)
• Fish pond, kiosks, camping ground, hiking trail, sports center
• Botanical garden
• Life-size animal figures
• Convenience Store, etc

Certainly, there are more in the place than what have been mentioned above. You can only find out more if you visit the resort yourself.

Hidden Valley's Accommodation & Rates

There are 45 rooms available with various sizes and capacities to accommodate guests. They have from single to dorm-type rooms available at your disposable.

All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning facilities. However, if you really want the fresh air from the plants, you may just turn off that machine and enjoy the natural oxygen… your choice!

If you are interested to have some ideas about the rates of rooms, here is the range…

Single room: Php1500-2000 for 2 guests

Hidden Valley Mountain Resort offers package deals for those who wish to get a bit more of discounts. As of this writing, there are two offers as follow:
Package A: 3meals; swimming pool; air-conditioned dorm-type room (Php750/person)
Package B: 3 meals; swimming pool; air-conditioned family-type room for 5 guests (Php1,100)

Whatever type of accommodation you prefer the resort would certainly give what you wish for to satisfy your need or budget.

Please, be reminded that the quotes above are temporary and could change over time or without any prior notice. So, you must confirm or inquire from the management through the contact details included below.

Finding Hidden Valley Mountain Resort

Although it is 'hidden' you can easily find this mountain resort in this part of the province. You may use the following contact details to get in touch and inquire anything from them.

Address: Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu, 6039 Philippines
Website: http://www.resorts.lamacmpc.com/
Phone:    (+63) 32-516-2576; 32-468-8025; 09-0577-60538
Email:     hiddenvalleyresort@yahoo.com.ph

Getting There
Cebu City South Bus Terminal is the best shot to find the place. You can find more details about this terminal by clicking our link page Cebu South Bus Terminal.

Take a bus from this terminal that is bound to Pinamungajan, Cebu. That is if you don’t have your own (rented or borrowed?) ride. Then ask for a motorcycle to bring you to the resort.

One Citi Link Terminal
Take the V-hire from this terminal that goes to Pinamungajan, Cebu. Ask for a motorcycle than will take you to Hidden Valley Mountain Resort.

Booking a Resort or Hotel in Cebu

When in Cebu or anywhere in the province, you can easily book or reserve your resort or hotel room through our trustworthy booking partner company - Agoda. If you are searching for any room, please click the link below to find quickly and book right away!

Click Agoda Smarter Booking Service to search and find your desired resort or hotel room in the province. Agoda is a world famous online hotel booking provider with up-to-date and smart technology offers thousands of hotels worldwide and visitors everyday.

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More Resorts & Attractions in Pinamungajan

You can enjoy explore the attractions and resorts below located close to the featured establishment above.

Looc Waterfalls
Louie Beach Resort
Montaneza Falls
Tajao Seaside Heaven Beach resort

Thanks a lot for scanning through this page! We hope you find this helpful in your search for a place on the island. Come again or visit this site more often to check out more information about Cebu Island’s travel resources and holiday destinations.

Enjoy your holidays!

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Riviera Villas Metro Tagaytay, Philippines

Wyndhamm Realty, A developer company that build community of fresh, vibrant luxury homes of affordable and beautiful quality.

We had a great lunch at the club house. Such a refreshing experience spending my weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Manila. It would be a lovely existence if I wake up each day in this kind of ambiance. Waking up with the smell of dewy grass with the sound of chirping birds, that makes me feel that I'm in a vacation retreat. 

 To further explore around, I decided to visit the pool area and the other amenities to see the pool and mingle with nature. 

 Riviera offers it all a trecking route and picnic grove perfect for all those who loves the outdoors.

 I saw a house beside the golf course. Thinking who ever lives there must be very lucky because he wakes up each day in this refreshing setting. I inquired of the house and lot package and it was reasonable.

As I enjoy the pic nick area I manage to come across  the outdoor tennis court. 

RIviera Villas  is embedded along a famous finished Golf Community Riviera Golf is located along Aguinaldo Hi-way Silang Cavite. Only 10 minutes drive away from Rotonda, Tagaytay, 7 minutes away from nearby malls such as Robinson Mall and SM Dasmarinas Mall, 3 minutes away from Silang Wet and Dry market, Church, Drugstores (Mercury Drug and south Star Drug), Fastfood joints (Jollibee and Chowking), Groceries, Banks (BPI Family, BDO and Metro Bank).
A few minutes away from the following schools and universities such as:
Casa Real Montessori, Philippine Christian University, De La Salle University Dasmarinas, Far Eastern University, Rogationist College and Olivarez College.
Nearby first class hospitals: Tagaytay Medical Center and De La Salle Medical Center.
Comes along with a FREE Country Club Membership.