Aman Resort: Amanpulo

Categorized by havenhunter as one of the top 10 Luxury Resort in the Philippines.

Aman resort: Lagoon Club

This is located in the world's most idyllic

island locations on the staggeringly beautiful Pamalic

an Island, part of the Quiniluban, group of islands, Philippines. it is a private island, gifted with natures super gifts: powder white beaches, clear turquoise-azure-indigo seas, cirrus-streaked

cerulean skies, and a poly chromatic coral reef only

300m from the shore.

Aman Resort: Powder white beach

Visit Amanpulo and dwell in a native style casitas designed after the Philippine "bahay kubo". Enjoy the Casita's variety of setting- magical sea views, treetops or hillside overlooking the Sulu Sea that has overgrown paths that lead down to the soft white beach.

El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

The Municipality of El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 420 kilometers southwest of Manila, and about 238 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa.

The municipality, covering a land area of 465.10 square kilometers in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the north, the Sulu Sea in the east, and the South China Sea in the west. It is composed of 45 islands and islets, each has its own unique geological formations. The highest peak is at Cadlao Island, towering up to 640 meters above sea level.

Like the rest of Palawan and Sulu, it is part of the Sunda Plate, a plate that is entirely separate from the Philippine Mobile Belt to which the rest of the Philippines belongs. The limestone cliffs here are similar to those that can be found in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and Guilin in China, as well as Krabi in Thailand, all of which are part of the Eurasian Plate.

The finest resort "El Nido" of Palawan is found here..

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Coron Island

Coron is a small fishing village located southeast of the island of Busuanga, Palawan and opposite the island of Coron – the ancestral homeland of the Tagbanuas. It is part of the Calamianes Group of Islands and located southwest of Mindoro Island, Philippines.

The area around the wrecks have pleasant rock formations which provide for excellent snorkeling opportunities, with underwater visibility extending up to 80 feet. The water is usually calm, with almost no current. Coron is one of the most visited destinations for wreck diving in the Philippines. Wreck dive sites are found in a depth as shallow as 10-30 feet and as deep as 120-140 feet. Most are in the range of about 60-80 feet, perfect for sports divers.




 The map of the island.

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Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines

 

Despite its outstanding natural beauty, Palawan's 1,770 islands have been one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia [apart from the famous El Nido Resorts].

So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan very special, but it is becoming more popular particularly for international divers, as well as adventurers.

The ideal place for sun seekers and snorkellers is Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty, fine white sand beaches.

"To enjoy the calmness of the surrounding Palawan is the best place to visit, far from the busy streets of the metropolitan. It is where you can enjoy and relax"













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Amanpulo - Palawan

Amanpulo is an escape from the markings of mankind and is a dive into island life where nature has been unashamedly boastful. The island is secluded, being private, and offers a variety of sea, sand and tropical island-retreat–pleasures, in exclusive comfort and in traditionally styled accommodation. Amanpulo or, ‘peaceful island’, honours its island host, respecting the natural elements with a profoundly ‘South Seas’ interpretation. The 40 Beach, Hillside and Treetop Casitas are modelled on authentic bahay kubo dwellings, each with its own golf cart for island exploration.

           This romantically remote island caters for those who wish to ‘hammock’ and beach comb their days in paradise, and for those who seek an active agenda, involving a myriad of maritime adventures as well as tennis, a high-tec air-conditioned gym, and taking languid lengths in the resort’s 30m serene pool. The open-air Garden and Beach Salas are discreetly secluded for pleasurable holistic body treatments.

"Amanpulo is a hidden paradise in the island of Palawan. It is the place were the rich and the famous spend there vacations. "

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Palawan a weekend get away...

For those who want a back to nature experience whilst staying in luxury

Global Nomad is offering a luxury long weekend getaway to the tropical island and un-touched beauty of Palawan.

Complete with luxury accommodation in water cottages at a leading 5-star resort, gourmet cuisine and a private charter flight from Manila, with VIP 'fast track' through airports, the 'Palawan Ultimate Weekender' is priced at US$1,588 per person, based on double occupancy, until October 31.

Guests are greeted in VIP style at Manila and whisked aboard a private flight on a thrilling scenic ride over lush green islands dotted among crystal blue seas.

The acclaimed island haven is a wonderland of karst cliffs, turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches and lush forests in a marine conservation area on the northwestern tip of Palawan.

For scuba divers and snorkellers, it is home to hundreds of species of coral, numerous rare birds, marine turtles and thousands of seashells, including the rare Philippine giant clam, the world’s largest bivalve.

From the quaint El Nido airport, transfers are arranged by luxury catamaran or a fully kitted outrigger, past soaring limestone cliffs and majestic islands, making it one of the most spectacular regions in Asia.

The final destination, El Nido Resorts' Lagen Island, is one of the Philippines' leading 5-star resorts, acclaimed by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure for its commitment to responsible ecotourism.

Accommodation for three nights is in either water cottages on stilts or a beachfront cottage. Guests are greeted on arrival with an exclusive private dinner under the stars on a sandbar beach, served by a private chef and butler.

Global Nomad escapes are customised for those travellers seeking off-the-beaten-track experiences and with two idyllic days and a wide choice of outdoor activities and natural delights to explore, at any pace, anything is possible.

Guests can kayak and snorkel in the serene lagoons, or laze around private white sand beaches, or get more active and try scuba diving, windsurfing or rock climbing.



Meals including freshly-caught local seafood are at the resort’s buffet restaurant or two private beach club grills.

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Cacao Pearl - a luxury eco resort

by Jessica

This week, a surprising eco endeavor was announced in the travel arena: the world’s first non-profit, green resort community, which will be built on a 124-acre private island on the northern tip of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve in the Philippines.

The Cacao Pearl, Palawan, is raising eyebrows with a hearty commitment to donate 100 percent of operating profits to local environment protection and social improvements.

The upscale resort, complete with an infinity pool, spa, and organic gardens and bar, was designed exclusively for Cacao Resorts by former film art director Antonio Calvo (think “Pride & Prejudice” and “Love Actually”) and will be developed using sustainable construction, ethical management practices and ecologically responsible operations. At the end of the day, 100 percent renewable energy and operating profits will be funneled back into the local community.

"Cacao pearl would be a best place to enjoy the beauty of nature at a very low environmental cost"