Archive for August, 2008
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Amanpulo is located in a private island, Pamalican which is a small island of the Cuyo Group of Islands in the Sulu Sea. This is the setting of the lovely island resort which is part of the high-end resort group, Amanresorts. Amanpulo Pamalican Island Resort is one of popular vacation destination paradise here in the Philippines where you can experience a total relaxation with a great white sand beach and pristine blue crystal waters. 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.
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Taal Lake is the Philippines’ third largest lake which is located in the province of Batangas. The active Taal Volcano lies on an island in the center of the lake called Volcano Island. The volcano’s status is active and is monitored closely by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Inspite of this, the lake is now a tourist spot with a very fascinating view. With the surge of tourists in the area, beautiful resorts and establishments have been built to cater to the needs of the visitors. Taal Lake is now one of the vacation getaway destination here in the Philippines with its beautiful resorts and establishments.
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
One of the tourist destination that has caught the attention of many local and foreign tourist in Quezon that that pioneered the concept of an all-Filipino resort, the mixed-use development retains the all-Filipino flavor is Hacienda Escudero. It is now on oe of the popular getaway destination in San Pablo City in Quezon that has many things to offer.
Hacienda Escudero sets its sight to be the first and only premier Philippines cultural destination complete with luxurious-tourism facilities. The development of the Hacienda Escudero encompasses a range of diverse experiences all in one resort community. Hacienda Escudero is a prime residential farm that is develop near San Pablo City in Quezon which offers quiet getaways with a first class resort and and leisure facilities.
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. The reef rises from the volcanic depths of the Sulu Sea and hosts an astonishing diversity of marine life. The park is an underwater sanctuary where nature at its best can thrive. Tubbataha Reef is the Philippines’ only marine natural park and is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a place of global importance, being preserved for generations to come.
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Carcar, Cebu is already 124 years old and is among the great wonder and treasure of the town. It is not clear in the history records as to who built the church but it must be observed that the Augustinian friars were in charge of the parishes from San Nicolas up to Tañon and from then on.
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Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Cebu Beach Club is one of the resorts of the Tambuli Beach Resort group. The resort combines tropical natural splendor with modern facilities to cater to the modern guests. The captivating beach front offers an irresistible invitation to cavort in the sun, sand and surf.
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Grande Island Resort was once an island fortress four centuries ago. In 1976, the island fortress was made into Grande Island recreation Center that is open to military personnel and their dependents. It was established as a family recreation center. Presently, Grande Island Resort is a world-class resort.
The resort has 80 chalet rooms with private verandas. The location of the chalets lets the guests enjoy the refreshing breeze from the sea. The bathrooms are well-appointed with black marble walls and countertops and a sophisticated shower system with multi-directional nozzles to point the streams of water at your body in varying angles. Each chalet has white walls and is decorated in warm reds and natural colored rattan headboards and furniture. Ten ore hotel rooms are also available. These ten rooms come with two big queen-sized beds, air conditioning, mini refrigerator and a private bathroom but without the added comfort of a private veranda and more convenient access to the beach. Perfect for guests looking for basic comfortable accommodations at a budget price. There is also the Honeymoon Suite that is exclusive for couples and VIPs only. The suite comes with a private pool, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms.
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral or the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception has long been a venue for high profile weddings. A number of Filipino films have also chosen the church as one of its location settings because of its beautiful structure and the history that goes with it.
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Monday, August 4th, 2008
Santa Fe Beach Club and Ogtong Cave Resort is a world-class beach resort that is located in Sta. Fe in the Island Paradise of Bantayan Island Cebu. This resort is situated at the North-Western tip of Cebu, Philippines.
From the sleepy fishing village of Sta. Fe, rises Sta. Fe Beach Club with powdery white sands and clear blue waters. The resort invites guests to enjoy a day in the sun, feeling at home with the panoramic view of the sea, wonder at the pristine waters teeming with rich marine life and cap the day with a stunning sunset.
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Camayan Beach Resort is formerly known as Miracle Beach has been open to the public since December 2002 and a member and accredited facility of the Department of Tourism in the Philippines. Camayan Beach Resort is located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone at Camayan Wharf, West Ilanin Forest Area.
For its patrons, the resort offers its forty-four deluxe rooms and an executive suite. The deluxe rooms come with air-conditioning, two queen-sized beds, cable TV, telephone with NDD/IDD service, hot and cold water and a sitting area. The executive suite can accommodate four persons and is complete with cable TV, sleeper sofa and recliner, telephone with IDD/NDD service, air-conditioned, refrigerated mini bar, complimentary bottled mineral water, hot and cold water and full bath with Jacuzzi.
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Friday, August 1st, 2008
General Santos will be celebrating its 10th Tuna Festival in commoration of the City’s 40th Charterhood Day that is scheduled from August 29 to September 7, 2008. This years 10th Tuna Festival, the theme is “A decade of fish-tivities and oppor-Tuna-ties”.
General Santos’ Tuna Festival 2008, you expect more surprises and exciting activities that the local government and organizers have prepared like the Sashimi Night, Tuna Congress, Tuna Float Competition, Ms. Gensan, The Karagatan Awards, the Bankarirahan and many more. There are other skills and talent competitions in the 10th Tuna Festival that could entertain the locals especially the local and visitor tourist to watch such as the Pop Idol Contest, the Cheerdance Pasiklaban Competition, The Body Fest, The Fish Fest at the Fort and the Tuna Culinary Skills Competition.
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