Archive for July, 2008
Thursday, July 24th, 2008

R & R Resort Spa is a out-of-the-way resort complex amid lush greenery at the foot of Mount Makiling where it gets a healthy dose of medicinal sulfuric hot springs. The resort is a complex of 10 cabanas, 4 air-conditioned rooms, a clubhouse/restaurant, a 250-sqm adult pool with hydrotherapy jets connecting with a 60-sqm kiddie pool, a poolside wet bar, eating and resting sheds around the main pool and a souvenir shop.
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Marabut Marine Park and Beach Resort is a satellite resort of the Leyte Park Resort Hotel. The marine park is a jewel in the sun and sand of the charming San Pedro Bay. The marine park boasts of towering rock islets with secluded beach coves.
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Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Argao became a parish in 1703, which prompted the construction of a beautiful rococo-baroque church structure in 1734 and was completed in 1788. The church was renovated for its bicentennial celebration in 1988. Despite some renovations and modernizations done to it, the San Miguel Archangel Parish still remains one of the richly furnished churches in the South.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Dawal Beach Resort is a tribute to a great father from his grateful son. The present resort was once an expanse of seaside grassland that was developed into what is now one of the pride of Zambales. It was initially conceived as a family retreat but guests continued to pour in so the birth of Dawal Beach Resort became inevitable.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008

Blue Rock Resort & Dive Center is continually striving for excellence and giving the best service at all times while maintaining a great atmosphere. This is why the resort won the Outstanding Beach Resort – Philippines last year and bested some 600 nominees.
The accommodations at Blue Rock Resort & Dive Center are complete with air-conditioning, cable TV, hot and cold water and refrigerator. Safety deposit boxes are available. Guests can choose to stay in the standard rooms, deluxe rooms, beach front family rooms, beach front rooms with lounge or veranda and standard, superior and executive beach front rooms.
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Villa Concepcion Wet and Wild Waves is the country’s latest state-of-the-art wave pool resort that is beautifully landscaped and skillfully designed to be a true haven of a paradise. The resort’s mission is to be the leading leisure destination and landmark of Bulacan with state-of-the-art facilities and accommodations backed up with quality service with the touch of the famous Filipino hospitality.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Nayong Pilipino is a mini Philippines because most of the islands are represented. The park is divided into a number of geographic displays namely; Ilocos, Cordillera Central, Tagalog, Bicol, Visayas and Mindanao. Each of the display has a typical house or building and a typical landscape of the region like Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and Cebu’s Magellan’s cross. Some Philippine heroes’ houses are also featured in the park. The Colonial Plaza is replete with Spanish influence, from cobbled walksways to structures which can be used as function areas for any special occassion like weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. Filipino folklore is also highlighted in Nayong Pilipino sa Clark. Famous to young and old is “Malakas and Maganda.” This is the Filipino legend of how man and woman came about. Throughout the year, the Park will host different activities that are unique in each region like for the month of May, the feature is Santacruzan and the Aeta way of life that includes features on their cooking, farming and wedding tradition.
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