Trip To Puerto Galera

I had an emergency trip to Puerto Galera last week i havent been there in 2 years so i was so excited about it. my friend ela went there first then i follow on sunday morning. there are lot of changes starting from the port its more organize now not to mention the x-ray machine they have a very convenient way to check out luggage and no more unauthorized people inside the port asking you to do this,do that can i bring this etc etc. the only hassle i experience was when i rode this boat to white beach, i arrive at the Batangas port at 11 am and most of the boat are already leaving next trip will be 11:15 to 11:30 i was so excited and i don't feel like staying at the port for a about 15 mins so i decided to take the 11 am trip with this Father n Son Lines and i tell you its a waste of time the trip was supposed to be less or at least an hour but mine was an exhausting 2 and half hours. they didn't tell us that they are not going directly to white beach instead they will dock first to the port of Muelle then transfer you on another boat that will bring you to white Beach. i was having BF the moment i transfer to the next boat going to white beach then it all gone when i saw the beautiful island again. i arrive at around 1pm then went straight ahead to the VM Resort next to White Beach Resort its 2 of the best place to stay in the island. after eating our lunch what else to do but hit the crystal clear water of white beach. we are feeling kinda sporty that afternoon so we decided to do the banana boat and we did have fun. after the banana boat and swimming went back to our room took a nap and prepare for the evening. i wake up at around 6 pm went to the internet cafe then hit the bar for some warm up drinks. then cameback to the room and ask ela and the gang if they want to eat dinner. after dinner its party time. im telling you guys Puerto Galera is one of the best place to party in the Philippines the party was just nonstop not to mention the funny ladyboys entertainers and delicious drinks. such as mindoro sling and ware house. i woke up at around 9 hit the beach then we are on our way home at around 1 pm. yes its a very short trip but i really have a goodtime like i had in the past.

Getting There:

Puerto Galera is 3hrs away from Metro Manila. for the non adventurous tourist you can take the Sikat Tourist Service at the City State Tower on Mabini St. Manila at 8 am with a roundtrip ticket cost around 25$ includes bus fare and ferry transfer. and if your feeling a bit adventurous and wanna explore a lil bit of the city there are several bus terminals going to puerto you can try the buendia station,cubao and alabang.

Where To Stay

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Photo Gallery Of Puerto Galera



























Puerto Galera Yacht Club at Muelle





Islands Along the way











A Very Beautiful House on the Island

























The Main Beach





The Beautiful and Funny Ladyboys of White Beach

The Girls Of Hiyas Bar


Beautiful Diane


Dancing Girls of Tipsynaku Bar


Exotic Beauty


A Good Friend of Mine John


The Very Funny Joan and Michelle of Hiyas Bar


Jonah The Superstar of Hiyas Bar


Mikos Bar


So Pretty Eh


Morning Scene at White Beach



















My Favorite Spot



















The Bars Undergoing Some Construction



Tipsynaku Bar


My Fave Hangout Hiyas Bar

Travel News: 4.17B Panglao Airport Project

The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved a P4.17-billion project to build an airport in Panglao, Bohol.

In a statement released Thursday, NEDA said the airport supports the government's thrust to make Central Philippines a major tourist destination.

"The Panglao Airport Development Project... envisions opening up Central Visayas to more economic activities as well as enhancing the tourism potential of Bohol," NEDA said.

"This is expected to reduce travel time and cost of transporting goods and people. The project will also serve as a gateway for major tourist destinations in Bohol from other parts of the country and abroad," it added.

The proposed airport will be built on 216 hectares of land approximately 15 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, and will have a runway of 2,500 meters by 45 meters and passenger and cargo terminal buildings.

The project will be funded wholly by government funds from the Manila International Airport Authority, the Department of Transportation and Communication and some of its attached agencies, and the Department of Tourism. It will be jointly implemented by the DOTC and the MIAA.

The project is expected to start July this year and finish by April 2010

From: GMANEWS.TV

Feature Resort: Pearl Farm Resort Davao

Happy New Year and im back to blogging and for my first post for the new year would love to feature a fantastic resort down south of the Philippines and thats none other than the Pearl Farm Davao its my first time to post about a resort in Mindanao as i havent been there yet but some friends and relatives have told me so much about the tourist spot there and it is really worth a visit so im planning to go down there this year. ok back to the Pearl Farm it is located in the southern part of the Philippines and belong to the Samal Group Of Islands a group of islands consist of nice islands. The Samal island is beautiful,tranquil and exotic with a white powdery beaches, a magnificent marine life,beautifully landscape palm trees and fruit bearing trees, and a flourishing floral and fauna. The resort is located on the quiet side of Samal Island it is 45 minutes boat ride from the main wharf. this 14 hectares resort was once a pearl farm thats were it gets its name. today the resort is one of the most saught after resort in the south for its tranquility and exclusiveness.

Getting There:

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Facilities

Numerous activities can be done while you are in Pearl Farm such a tennis,water polo,wind surfing and many more and dont forget about scuba diving. and if you get hungry after doing such activities dont forget to eat at The Maranao Restaurant. and for the one who just love to relax and to be pampered the resort has its own Ylang Ylang Spa to take all the stress away.

Accomodation

Deluxe Accommodation with 73 guestrooms, suites, cottages on stilts perched above the sea and exclusive villas are designed from Maranao and Samal ethnic influences in both materials and form. Inside, decorative details and multihued patterns reflect the islands vibrant culture as inspired by the region's rich tribal ancestry.

HILLTOP ROOM SAMAL HOUSE MANDAYA HOUSE SAMAL SUITE

Malipano Island, a secluded island located a few hundred meters off Samal Island, is where seven (7) exclusive villas of the resort are nestled. It offers three holes of golf and at the west side, the island faces a pristine white sand beach.

Resort Rates

BALAY HOUSE $110
SAMAL HOUSE $195
MANDAYA HOUSE $240
SAMAL SUITE $340
SUNSET SUITE $340

MALIPANO VILLAS
3 BEDROOMS $570
4 BEDROOMS $670

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Pearl Farm Balays and Suites









Ylang Ylang Spa





At Nightime







Poolside










Images Via (Ian Ong, rimmalarees)

Ayayayy... Boracay!

Boracay the party island of the Philippines probably one of the best place on earth. been there twice too bad wasnt able to go this year. but definitely next summer i always been planning of going during the christmas season but i just cant as christmas must be spend with my family but hopefully someday the whole clan can go spend our christmas there hehe. anyway i havent post a formal Boracay post but i did feature some resorts and videos about this magnificent island. a few months ago i saw a music video entitled Ayayayy Boracay in Living Asia Channel i want to post that time but cant find it in you tube and thankfully they have it youtube now so would love to share it you its a nice song about falling in love with Boracay. enjoy and book your flight now. nothing beats Christmas in Boracay anyway.

Manila View From The Top

I have spend a few days at my friends condo in Malate,Manila and was able to snag a few shots of manila up above. the last time i post a picture of Manila was last november and was able to capture the area of Sta Cruz going to Las Pinas you can check that post here. well this time its all about the Malate Area,Baywalk and Makati City from a far. enjoy....

The Pan Pacific Hotel


Makati


Baywalk






M.H Del Pilar St.


Manila Yacht Club






A Clear View of Makati Skyline








Manila By Night

Come Home To Philippines This Christmas

A Very Heartwarming Commercial courtesy of Smart Telecommunication and Philippine Tourism Department.

Travel News: PHILIPPINE HILOT WINS IN ASIA SPA AWARDS

Hilot, the Philippine’s own brand of touch therapy, is earning international fame as the prestigious 2007 AsiaSpa Awards recently recognized Mandala Spa & Villas Boracay’s Hilot Trilogy as Holistic Treatment of the Year.

According to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, “We congratulate Mandala for bagging this award. Citations of this magnitude indicate that our health and wellness destinations and services are definitely at par with world standards. They also open to us more opportunities in developing this type of industry.”

Established in 2005, the AsiaSpa Awards continues to be one of the industry’s most esteemed recognitions in the Asia Pacific region. It aims to set the standards, highlighting innovation and quality. Resorts, companies, organizations and personalities that take home the much-coveted trophy are deemed benchmarks for this fast-growing enterprise.

The awards are organized by AsiaSpa Magazine, the most recognized luxury wellness publication reaching more than 120,000 influential urban female readers across Asia.

This year’s search included categories on treatments, locations, products, teaching programs, events and individual efforts. A panel of 28 judges, comprising of spa owners, wellness experts and authors, decided on the most outstanding treatments and most original spa destinations.

The 2007 winners were recently celebrated at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, which was attended by 350 leaders in the spa trade.

Mandala Spa & Villas stood out prominently as the only Filipino independent business among the roster of winners dominated by Thailand-based establishments.

Mandala is one of the first luxury wellness centers in the country to offer hilot. Located in a quiet and secluded area in Boracay, Mandala is steadily rising as one of the finest Asian destination spas. The company earlier won the 2005 AsiaSpa award for Treatment of the Year.

The spa’s two-hour Hilot Trilogy session combines three traditional healing therapies widely practiced in the Philippines. The deep-tissue hilot massage relaxes over-all tension and establishes equilibrium.

The dagdagay, of Cordilleran origin, uses two bamboo or rattan sticks to stimulate the soles and cleanse the body from specific points on the feet.

The bentosa portion of the treatment involves warmed glass cups that suction out toxins and improve circulation.

Hilot is currently one of the features that the Department of Tourism aggressively promotes in the international market for health and well-being destinations. Selling missions that incorporate this form of wellness therapy have been received enthusiastically by the Japanese, Chinese and European travel groups.

From Philippine Department of Tourism.