CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR Philippines

"The name Caramoan has been officially adapted since 1619, the year it was founded by a zealous missionary, the venerable Spanish friar Francisco De La Cruz Y Oropesa. This 60-year old priest penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and found a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. Later on, this settlement was turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696.

The small town of Caramoan was then located at the tip of Caramoan Peninsula, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the North and East and Lagonoy Gulf on the South.

It was determined that the first name given to this place was Guta de Leche by the Dutch traders who operated a gold mine in Lahuy Island and frequented the area to trade with the natives, prior to the arrival of the Spaniards. The name was perhaps derived from the milkdrop stalagmites found among the rocks of Guta Port. But upon the arrival of the Spaniards, the place came to be called "Carahan" for the sea turtle, which was at that time to be found in great number along the shores of the Peninsula.

Caramoan is one of the thirty-five municipalities of the Province of Camarines Sur and is situated at the heart of the Caramoan Peninsula at the southernmost tip of Luzon. It occupies the lower eastern portion of the Province of Camarines Sur. It is bounded on the north by the town of Garchitorena and the Pacific Ocean; on the northeast by the island province of Catanduanes; on the south by Lagonoy Gulf; on the east by the Maqueda Channel and on the west by the municipality of Presentacion.

The municipality is situated between east longitude 124o59" and 13o46" north latitude. It covers approximately 27,741 square kilometers with approximately 71 kilometers of irregular coastline surrounded by the vast ocean, bay, seas and swamps. It is approximately 501 kilometers away from Metro Manila; 95 kilometers from the municipality of Pili, where the seat of the provincial government and the Pili Domestic Airport are located; and 110 kilometers away from Naga City, the heart of Bicol."

Canibad Beach Resort, Philippines

"Canibad Beach Resort (at Aundanao, Samal Island) is located at the other side of Samal Island facing Davao Oriental a 20km drive from Babak proper. Another place to relax and unwind at Samal Island.

Canibad is actually a sea by the foot of the mountains. So when you get there, you will see the vastness of the sea on top of a hill while coconut trees and mountains greet you welcome to Canibad! You’ll have to go down a very steep trail before reaching the white sand and the cool blue waters of the beach. The coastline is just about two kilometers with very fine white sand, pebbles and some big pile of rocks on its edges.

It is one of the beach resorts that is less developed, so tourists and guests should not expect to see class restaurants and air-conditioned rooms. For those who want to stay overnight at the beach, it is advisable to bring a tent with you, but cottages are also available for around P200 pesos per night. Since there is no restaurants in the area, cooking your own food in designated areas is a good idea.

The people on Canibad seemed joyous as they gathered around their bonfires, drinking, eating, cajoling, and doing other forms of merrymaking by the beach or in their tents. After all, in that paradise that has escaped the usual crowd at the more accessible beaches onthe other side of Samal Island, one couldn’t help but feel free and far away, in a place that affords everyone more private space."

Mag-aso Falls, Bohol Philippines

"The Mag-aso Falls is located in the barrio of Mag-aso in the town of Antequera, Bohol, Philippines. It is about 20 kilometers from Tagbilaran City, roughly a 30 minutes ride away. The falls is a major attraction of the town together with karst caves such as the Buhong Tiawan, Hagakgak, Inambacan, and Antequera.

Antequera is an inland town situated in the western part of Bohol and composed of 21 barangays. With good roads, the town is bounded in the west by the municipality of Calape & Loon, the municipality of San Isidro in the northeast, and the municipality of Maribojoc in the southwest; in the southeast by the municipality of Cortes and in the east by the municipality of Balilihan.

Aside from being blessed with rolling & rugged terrains interspersed with rivers, streams and brooks, the town is also known as the basket capital of Bohol. Sundays, Antequera’s market day, is the day when baskets of different sizes and shapes are displayed in the local market and traders from out of town, hailing from Cebu and far-off Manila come to buy their products for export to other countries throughout the world.
Overview

Mag-aso Falls is one of the main attractions of Bohol but rarely included in day tour itineraries since it is relatively out of the way. Situated inland, it does not lie in the pathway towards Loboc town, the Loboc river cruise, tarsier viewing, and on towards Bilar’s mahogany man-made forest and the Chocolate Hills, Bohol’s main attraction.

Travelers who have come to know about the twin falls in advance often request tour operators to include it in their itinerary but usually dole out an additional fee to cover gas consumption. Yet if you have contacts in Bohol and can get a private ride, visiting the falls will not be a problem.

The town may be so out of the way, yet travelers who make the trip find it worthwhile. Intermittent verdant rice fields with hilly backdrops are stunning to look at aside from the picturesque ancestral homes that dot the way.

For the adventuresome spirits who want to visit the falls in their own pace and time, and likewise avoiding the high prices of tour agencies, the area where the falls is located is very accessible. Buses and jeepneys ply the route to the town from Tagbilaran City. Disembarking in the town proper, tricycles and motorcycles are available to bring one to the falls."

CEBU Philippines

"Cebu is the traveler's fantasy of a tropical island come true - balmy weather, pristine beaches, crystalline waters, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living.

The island-province of Cebu was where the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521. But even before Cebu became the Occidental gateway to the Orient, it was already a popular entry point among Asian merchants.

Cebu has since blossomed into a choice tourist destination, with many leisure establishments taking full advantage of its sea-valley-and-mountain location.

Metropolitan Cebu, the country's second biggest metropolis, is the political, economic, educational and cultural center of the Visayas. Hotels, shopping malls, entertainment halls, casinos and golf fairways are ever present in the metro to cater to every tourist's whim.

The rest of Cebu's 166 islands and islets are fringed with sandy beaches and sapphire-clear waters teeming with marine life, perfect for divers."

Pearl Farm Resort Samal Philippines

"If your looking for a great destination island hopping escape in Southern Philippines, Then you are looking for a world class destination getaway in Davao. The Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Samal Island Davao is one of the popular and great destination for island hopping in Southern Philippines.

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is located in the southern part of the Philippines in Samal group of Island that consists of an archipelago of nine islands that stretch out over a land area of 26,000 Hectares. The Pearl farm is situated on the hillside cliff covered on the quiet side of Samal Island off Davao City with lush vegatation, a beautiful area that is transformed into a world class resort. The Samal Island is known to be very beautiful with a tranquil and very exotic island with magnificent white sand beaches and an excellent and very abundant marine life. Samal Island in Davao has a beautiful landscape with excellent rock formations, mangroves, coconut elements, flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees. Saml Island is indeed an island paradise that is good for holiday getaway so that you can have peace of mind and can totally relax that has excellent batural attraction sceneries and flourishing flora and fauna.

This is called Pearl Farm because it was once an 11-heactare spread pearl farm with thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Now this farm is transformed into a world class beach resort called the Pearl Farm Beach Resort that gives local visitors and tourists a perfect setting for a relaxing and escape to a busy and stressful work in the city. The Pearl Farm Island Resort is a precious gateway where guests can revel in tropical pleasures, relish life’s flavors and feast on nature’s bounties.

The Pearl Farm beach resort is also known for its air-conditioned Samal Houses that are patterned after the stit houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. You can see schools of tiny fishes that frolics between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night time, you can hear the relaxing sound of waves of the sea that is very soothing to your ears and can ive you peace of mind. You will get tempted to the prestine crystal clear blue waters of the Pearl Island beach resort because it is so inviting.

There are lots of things to do to enjoy yourself in Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Samal Island. There are lots of water activities can be done like Jetskiing, hobie cat sailing, scuba diving and many more for water sports enthusiasts. Beacuse Samal Island is very abundant in marine life, you can see lots of rare aquatic species underwater such as pawikan (marine turtle), the giant taklobo clams and colorful marine life species. Explore the vast of unexplored depths of Samal island and see the beauty that lies underwater. Great opporunities awaits to the enthusiastic beginner or an expert scuba diver. It is also great for underwater photography.

If you want to explore the or sail around the calm seas of Samal island, you can get a bance and do some island hopping. Explore the magnificant and dazzling coral gardens of Samal Island. See the beautiful surrounding landscape of the Resort and follow the wooden footbridges and walkways as they meander through the exotic gardens of the resort. Island structures are made of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, rope, stone and coral.

The Parl Farm Beach Resort is landscape and designed to reflect the rich culture, heritage and history of the indigenous tribes that once live here in the past. The Maranao Restaurant features delicious Filipino and International Cuisine with fresh seafood specialties. A wide assortment of exotic tropical fruits uch as bananas, durian, santol, papaya, green mandarin, mangosteen and mangoes grow abundantly in the fertile landscapes of Davao and neighboring provinces, as well as Samal Island itself, giving Pearl Farm the ease to serve them fresh at the Maranao Restaurant. The Parola Bar was once a lighthouse lookout post when this Resort was once a pearl farm. The Parola bar has an ambience with great music, drinks and conversation that is very inviting to the guest to spend the night in the resort."

Tourist Spots in Davao - Philippines

"Mount Apo

The fabled Mount Apo gets a place in this list of top 5 tourist spots in Davao Philippines. Nature lovers and thrill-seekers that visit Davao make it a point to trek this mountain, which is the Philippines highest peak. A journey up Mount Apo involves crossing creeks, encountering waterfalls and ridges, and getting a very good view of Davaos landscape. Tourists who dare to hike the enchanting Mount Apo come face to face with breathtaking flora and fauna.
Philippine Eagle Center

Situated in Malagos, Baguio District, the Philippine Eagle Center conducts studies, takes care of injured eagles, and monitors captive-bred birds. It also houses other raptors, animal species and different kinds of plants. Bird lovers and plant enthusiasts are often thrilled to discover that the Philippine Eagle Center is within the Malagos Watershed. Visitors of all ages and from all walks of life will surely enjoy seeing the eagles up close and listening to the sounds they create. Touring around the Center is like traveling through a rainforest.
The Bat Sanctuary of Samal Island

A vacation in Davao is incomplete without a visit to the bat caves in Samal Island. The Bat Sanctuary of Samal Island is among the top 5 tourist spots in Davao Philippines because it offers tourists a one-of-a-kind experience as they observe bats in their natural habitat. Visitors can widen their understanding of these nocturnal creatures by joining youth activities and bat education programs in the Bat Sanctuary. Drop by this tourist spot and see how you can help promote bat conservation.

Davao Crocodile Park

The Davao Crocodile Park, is a frequently visited attraction. Pangil, the largest crocodile in the Philippines, lives in this park. A visit to this small zoo, which is both educational and entertaining, is an ideal activity for families. Learn more about the importance of environmental conservation by saying hello to the crocodiles, snakes, turtles, lizards, wild cats, monkeys, birds and butterflies living in this little zoo."

Tourist Spots in Davao - Philippines

"Mount Apo

The fabled Mount Apo gets a place in this list of top 5 tourist spots in Davao Philippines. Nature lovers and thrill-seekers that visit Davao make it a point to trek this mountain, which is the Philippines highest peak. A journey up Mount Apo involves crossing creeks, encountering waterfalls and ridges, and getting a very good view of Davaos landscape. Tourists who dare to hike the enchanting Mount Apo come face to face with breathtaking flora and fauna.
Philippine Eagle Center

Situated in Malagos, Baguio District, the Philippine Eagle Center conducts studies, takes care of injured eagles, and monitors captive-bred birds. It also houses other raptors, animal species and different kinds of plants. Bird lovers and plant enthusiasts are often thrilled to discover that the Philippine Eagle Center is within the Malagos Watershed. Visitors of all ages and from all walks of life will surely enjoy seeing the eagles up close and listening to the sounds they create. Touring around the Center is like traveling through a rainforest.
The Bat Sanctuary of Samal Island

A vacation in Davao is incomplete without a visit to the bat caves in Samal Island. The Bat Sanctuary of Samal Island is among the top 5 tourist spots in Davao Philippines because it offers tourists a one-of-a-kind experience as they observe bats in their natural habitat. Visitors can widen their understanding of these nocturnal creatures by joining youth activities and bat education programs in the Bat Sanctuary. Drop by this tourist spot and see how you can help promote bat conservation.

Davao Crocodile Park

The Davao Crocodile Park, is a frequently visited attraction. Pangil, the largest crocodile in the Philippines, lives in this park. A visit to this small zoo, which is both educational and entertaining, is an ideal activity for families. Learn more about the importance of environmental conservation by saying hello to the crocodiles, snakes, turtles, lizards, wild cats, monkeys, birds and butterflies living in this little zoo."

Leyte Park Resort Hotel Philippines

"Leyte Park offers the Discovery of various eco-tourism based tour activities anchored on its marine and terrestrial beauties, that covers a wide range of destinations from "islands to highland".

The Leyte Park Resort Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Tacloban City 55 minutes from Manila. Built by former First Lady, Imelda Marcos in 1979, the hotel closed for 3 years until 1994 when it reopened following renovation & refurbishing. The Resort is now a major tourism & convention complex with its 6 hectare parkland nestled on a hill overlooking beautiful San Pedro Bay. It exudes the distinctive luxury of a hotel & the ambiance of a resort !

The Leyte Park Resort is conveniently located in the heart of Tacloban City, and just 55 minutes away from Manila and 20 minutes from Cebu. In fact, the hotel will arrange exciting day trips.

The resort offers a choice between the Standard or Executive rooms in the main building or the cottages.

Guests can relax by the pool, play a rousing game of table tennis or billiards, go ballroom dancing or crank a tune at the karaoke bar, snorkel, scuba dive, rent a speed boat, cruise boat or speed boat, pack a picnic lunch or join a tour. See Tacloban City, join the War Memorial Tour, the Sohotan Caves, or the Marabut Marine Park .. Join the Leyte Park Diving tour, or take a cruise along the San Juanico Strait. For the more adventurous, rock climbing tours are also available. The hotel can rent equipment or arrange for transportation

Accommodation

Air conditioned, IDD/NDD telephone, Mini bar, Satellite TV, In-house movies, Terrace"