Leticia by
the Sea Davao (Best Open-Air Seaside Cabanas)
Talicud
Island, Island Garden Samal, Davao
The resort has everything a
traveller who wishes to be one with nature needs – a tranquil atmosphere,
invigorating amenities, a panoramic view of the island’s pristine beauty, and
hilltop seaside cabanas that allow one to meditate. The open cabanas of the resort
have become a favorite among guests because of the privacy and natural coziness
they bring. Inspired by a vision, the owners slowly built this hidden paradise
while carefully following the land’s natural terrain so as not to drastically
alter the environment. Cottages are built in a rolling landscape of
colorful gardens and trees and scattered overlooking a spectacular view of
the turquoise sea.
Although these villas are more of
Balinese influence, everything else was of Filipino touch. Open cabanas
protect your sleeping quarters with a white flowing curtain while affording you
a view of the open sea and the cool breeze. The cottages and the
pavilion, with its magnificent view deck, were constructed with Filipino
hardwood, Coco lumber, Bamboo, Amakan and Nipa and complemented with
interesting artifacts and antiques the family bought from the province of
Negros. Antique day beds, old lamps, tarnished bancas, ship rudders, an
old river boat for hauling sugar cane, cabinets and an ethnic head statue are
just a few of the many objects that are strategically placed all over the place
to give you a rustic but cozy atmosphere.
Siargao
Bleu Resort Surigao del Norte (Most Tourist-Friendly Resort)
General
Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
The only spa
resort in Surigao is situated about 29 kilometers from the city center. The
resort offers easy access to must-see tourist destinations and is about a five
to ten-minute walk from the island’s famous surf break, Cloud 9. It is also a
good jump-off for island-hopping with Guyam Island, Pansukian (a
teardrop-shaped sandbar), and Daku Islands just off the shore. Or have a trip
in the enchanting cave of Sohoton, which is only accessible during low tide
because it is usually half-submerged in water. Many rooms provide private pool,
internet access – wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, desk,
balcony/terrace to please the most discerning guest. The hotel's hot tub,
private beach, fitness center, outdoor pool, diving are ideal places to relax
and unwind after a busy day. Discover an engaging blend of professional service
and a wide array of features at Siargao Bleu Resort and Spa.
Rates: P7,000+/room Website: www.siargaobleu.com.ph
Dahilayan
Garden and Resort Bukidnon (Best Place to Have a Cook-Off In) Sitio Balilid,
Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
This resort has
accommodations that have fully-equipped kitchen where families and friends can
cook their market finds and have a feast in the garden with the stunning
Dahilayan Mountains as their backdrop. Also, you can try your hand at fishing
in the beautifully landscaped man-made lagoon and grill your catch at your
villa.
Nestled at the base of beautiful
Mount Kitanglad is one of Bukidnon’s finest resorts. Dahilayan Gardens and
Resort encompasses all that you could ask for when searching for a place to
play, relax and unwind amidst some of the most pristine landscape imaginable. Designed
to be absolutely perfect for weddings, romantic getaways, family vacations and
adventure trips. The resort also offer the perfect setting for team buildings,
seminars, trainings and even retreats and recollections.
Dahilayan Gardens and Resort’s
lodging allows privacy and seclusion. Enjoy the experience of
cottages equipped with a kitchen, dining room, deck, bedroom and living
room.
Rates: P8,000/cottage
(2-bedroom for 6 persons)
Website: www.dahilayangardensandresort.com
Pinegrove
Lodge Mountain Resort Bukidnon (Most Adrenaline-Pumping Experience)
Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Nestled on the
mountain ranges of Bukidnon, Manolo Fortich has now emerged as one of the top
adventure spots in Mindanao, with the opening of the Dahilayan Adventure Park.
Pinegrove Lodge is a log house-inspired hotel located within the premises of
the park. Giving visitors the comforts of world-class accommodations and
breathtaking views of towering pine trees and Mount Kitanglad, the hotel
promises a vacation you will never forget. The ambiance of Dahilayan Pinegrove
Mountain Lodge is reflected in every guestroom. Non-smoking rooms, air
conditioning, desk, balcony/terrace, television are just some of the facilities
that can be found throughout the property. The complete list of recreational
facilities is available at the hotel, including golf course (within 3 km),
garden.
Rates: P2,623+/room
Dedon
Island Surigao del Norte (Most Exquisite Villas)
Malinao,
General Luna, Surigao del Norte
Dedon Island
establishes itself as a stand-alone destination one should not miss when in
Surigao del Norte. With beautiful villas sitting on the southern tip of
reef-ringed Siargao, Dedon is the epitome of outdoor luxury.
Enjoying life
outdoors, together with family and friends. More than just a hotel, Dedon
Island is a kind of a laboratory - an Outdoor Living Lab for bringing our
barefoot dreams to life. Every experiment, from groundbreaking outdoor design
to organic local farming, brings that much closer to achieving your vision of a
truly sustainable paradise – a place to retreat, rejuvenate and return to the
world in a barefoot state of mind.
Located at the
southeastern tip of reef-ringed Siargao, just around the corner from the
Philippine Deep and the legendary surfing wave, Cloud 9, the resort nestles
between ancient mangrove forests and the white sands and crystal clear waters
of the sea. A palm fringed paradise, naturally sheltered from the raw tropical
wilderness all around it, the place is magic.
Rates: P27,900/person/night (inclusive all food and
drink, outings, excursion and activities)
Website: www.dedonisland.com
Greenleaf
Hotel Gensan
(Best After-Shopping Retreat)
San
Miguel St. corner J. Catolico St., General Santos City
Located right in
the middle of three shopping malls –SM City GenSan, Gaisano Mall and Veranza –
Greenleaf Hotel gives most convenience for shoppers and city-shoppers alike.
Close to a few parks, the public market, restaurants, convention centers,
banking institutions, and the region’s premier seller of frozen tuna goods,
this hotel will not make you think twice to book it. Greenleaf Hotel is located
in the heart of General Santos City.
The lobby of Greenleaf is
designed as if you are nestled under a canopy of lush evergreens. The beautifully
designed walls and off-white marble floors are not to be missed. Carefully
placed furniture designed by Murillo Furniture and Continental Pacific add
style to the well-maintained lobby.
The 111 luxuriously furnished
rooms provide a Zen-like experience and incorporate the sophistication of a
5-star hotel and the comforting atmosphere of home. The facilities are
impressive: 3 exquisite restaurants and 1 bar, a gym equipped with cardio
machines and strength training equipment, outdoor pools and jacuzzi , and the
Lavandin Spa. With so many services within reach, the Greenleaf Hotel proves to
be the best hotel in General Santos City.
Rates: P5,000+/room Website: www.greenleafhotelgensan.com
Pearl Farm
Beach Resort Davao (Most Comfortable Over Water Villas)
Bo.
Adecor, Kaputian District, Samal, Davao
The villas are
some of the first things guests notice as their boat docks on the Pearl Farm
Marina, but as much the view of them are spectacular, the views from them are
even more breathtaking, with clear turquoise waters greeting guests as they
step onto their own private balcony. Surrounded by an abundance of pristine
beaches, against a backdrop of natural grandeur, the resort provides the
perfect tropical holiday. Adding to the luster that makes it radiate are the
well-appointed suites and villas with balconies that lend a breathtaking view
of the horizon.
Formerly a pearl farm where
thousands of pink, white, and gold pearls were cultivated, Pearl Farm
flourished into an island hideaway now known as the Jewel of the South. Pearl
Farm Beach Resort will undoubtedly leave a happy imprint in the memory.
Rates: P8,648+/room Website:
www.pearlfarmresort.com
Source: Travel Now
