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is a five-star property located in Sogod, Cebu, some 75 km (90 minutes by car) from Mactan Cebu International Airport.

Alegre is endowed with natural beauty. Fronting the resort is the Alegre House Reef a sea marine sanctuary. Its rich and colorful marine life is an incredible sight to see. Witness schools of fish just standing by the shoreline and fish feed from the palm of your hand. Alegres 3 private coves have all-natural white sand beaches a rare find among resorts these days.

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Tucked away in the charming island of Mactan in Cebu is the tropical hideaway of Costabella, a luxury beach resort awarded by the Philippine Department of Tourism with the highest resort classification.

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Badian Island, Cebu, Philippines

Exclusive All-Suites Hotel on a Romantic Island

Badian Island, Cebu, Philippines

Exclusive All-Suites Hotel on a Romantic Island

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Terra Manna features nature as its centerpiece. Less structure and generous space treat you to a breathless view of the four-hectare resort cum nature garden in 360 degrees. Westward overlooks the sleepy Tañon Strait. Eastward offers a refreshing view of Badian’s blue-ridge heights. The tropical year-round weather lavishes every camper to enjoy every moment of their stay at Terra Manna – from snorkeling to trekking, to painting, to stargazing, or simply, to find a place to be alone and meditate.

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Cebu Resort Hotel, Tubod Spring Tourist Spot.

Welcome to TUBOD FLOWING WATERS... stay at this nice spring resort with affordable room rates

Blue Corals Beach Resort is located in Malapascua Island, located across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of mainland Cebu island. Philippines!

Blue Corals Beach Resort is located in Malapascua Island, located across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of mainland Cebu island. Philippines!

Blue Corals Beach Resort offers fully furnished spacious rooms and suites. Our rooms are equipped with basic amenities that will give you a total feeling of relaxation! The resort has all the facilities and services you need for a truly relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Malapascua is a tiny island, only about 2.5 kilometers long and 1km wide, located across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of mainland Cebu island. The island is covered by the insular barangay of Logon (part of the Daanbantayan municipality), with eight hamlets.

offers you an unforgettable encounter with the beauty of the coral seas and the laid back atmosphere of a classic resort – spacious and complete with all the amenities for a truly enjoyable vacation.

Turtle Bay Dive Resort was built by a family of avid divers who want other divers to experience the great diving in the warm waters of Moalboal and to relax in out little corner of tropical paradise that we have enjoyed over the years.

Located 500 meters from world-famous surf spot Cloud 9, on the island of Siargao

Kalinaw is a luxury resort. We offer a variety of accommodation - different styles of individual cottages all with beautiful terraces, a beachfront view, sitting areas and private modern bathrooms. The interior of each cottage is spacious and has been individually designed to provide all the necessary luxury and comfort, while the exterior has retained the integrity of the local style. Kalinaw Resort offers modern amenities and services, ensuring a truly unique and memorable experience. Our rates include both accommodation and breakfast. Kalinaw Resort is located 500 meters from world-famous surf spot Cloud 9, Famous for the Cloud 9 wave, one of the best ‘barrels’ in the world, Siargao is more than just a surfing spot. Our resort looks out over a peaceful lagoon. We chose the name “Kalinaw” which means “peaceful” in the local Visayan language. Come and discover what this really means. Movie by Benoit de Lorme - Music by Inabeathead / O.Girard

ARTHUR’S PLACE was named after the late owner Arturo Abrigonda, a local resident of Batangas and a diver enthusiast. Built in the 1980’s, it is one of the pioneer dive resort along Anilao. It started when Arturo, ARTHUR as he popularly known, a boat man then, met a German friend, who helped him established the resort. At first, they built two rooms until demands, expanded into four rooms and now 12 fully furnished cottages.

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ARTHUR’S PLACE was named after the late owner Arturo Abrigonda, a local resident of Batangas and a diver enthusiast. Built in the 1980’s, it is one of the pioneer dive resort along Anilao. It started when Arturo, ARTHUR as he popularly known, a boat man then, met a German friend, who helped him established the resort. At first, they built two rooms until demands, expanded into four rooms and now 12 fully furnished cottages.

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Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is proud to be the first Philippine resort to offer private pool villas to guests. Each of our flagship accommodations comes with its own swimming pool (no plunge pools here), heated Jacuzzi and luxurious, spacious rooms all decked out in Canadian pinewood.

Suspended on ten sprawling hectares of sheer cliffs peppered with a kaleidoscope of bougainvillea blooms, swimming pools and premium rooms are positioned right at the cliffs edge, ensuring guests a commanding view of an endless sea, while winding staircases lead directly to a kilometers stretch of isolated white sand beach strewn with large, natural rock formations. So on any given evening, let the gentle lapping of waves caressing boulders on the beach lull you to sweet, glorious slumber, and catch up on unhurried, leftover dreams of Antulang...

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Looking for a Romantic Getaway? Tired of City Living? Need a Vacation? Visit Marinduque Island and stay at Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort in Boac! All you will hear is the sound of the waves and your heart beat. It is an experience you will never forget. Moreover, your Dollars/Euros will go a long way. See you soon!!

Marinduque is being bruited about by developers as one of the next hottest tourism hotspots in Asia in view of its proximity to Manila, unspoiled island beaches - so - Looking for a Romantic Getaway? Tired of City Living? Need a Vacation? Visit Marinduque Island and stay at Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort in Boac! All you will hear is the sound of the waves and your heart beat. It is an experience you will never forget. Moreover, your Dollars/Euros will go a long way. See you soon!!

is a newly developed recreational luxurious family retreat resort on the Samar Island conveniently located approximately 2.4 km (or 1.5 miles) by sea across the San Juanico strait East of Tacloban City, Leyte and South of Catbalogan, the capital city of Samar.

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This resort is located in Malabrigo, Lobo Batangas in the Philippines. You can stay for a day or stay overnight. There are many amenities -- nipa hut for overnight stay, pool, easy walk to the beach. We also feature services like organic body scrubs and great meals with organically grown herbs.

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Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa, Marinduque

Discerning travellers in search of their next unexplored destination need to look no further than the Philippine Islands. With its white Santorini-inspired architecture on rolling terrain contrasted with the azure blue of the sky above and the clear water below, Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa offers a fantastic experience unlike any other place in the Philippines and across South-East Asia.

A Luxurious, Beachfront Jewel Among Palawan Resorts. Against a backdrop of majestic mountains, lush rainforests, and the beautiful blue waters of Honda Bay, the Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa is quietly poised like an exotic tropical jewel. The 96 spacious guestrooms and suites of this Palawan resort feature contemporary Asian décor with a touch of local culture, creating a sophisticated aesthetic unique to the region. Guests will also enjoy a wide range of facilities, including a 340-foot swimming pool, fitness center, the tranquil Sheridan Nature Spa, and the South Side Restaurant and Bar, which serves local and international specialties within a romantic outdoor setting. Prevailing throughout is an ambiance of world-class luxury and exemplary personal service, which has made Sheridan a leading destination among Palawan hotels.

The in January 2012 newly opened Resort, approx. 50 kilometers north of the capital Puerto Princesa, is managed by the German owners. It was built with lots of love for the detail. 10 available residential units offer European standard and comfort. A German/Philippine service team looks after your culinary wishes

The in January 2012 newly opened Resort, approx. 50 kilometers north of the capital Puerto Princesa, is managed by the German owners. It was built with lots of love for the detail. 10 available residential units offer European standard and comfort. A German/Philippine service team looks after your culinary wishes

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Lipayo, Dauin, Negros Oriental & Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Lipayo, Dauin, Negros Oriental & Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort. The spacious beach resort is located in Dauin, 15 kms south of Dumaguete City

The spacious beach resort is located in Dauin, 15 kms south of Dumaguete City on Negros Island and was opened end of 2004. The facility is built from divers for divers and is under Swiss Management. The Beach-Restaurant above the dive center with nice view of beach, sea and the resort, offers Asian as well as international delicacies. After diving you can enjoy a "decompression" beer or a tropical drink at our Pool Bar. The PADI 5 Dive Center (CDC) is located directly in the resort. The close proximity to Apo Island, one of the highlights for divers in the Visayas and the outstanding macro diving close by the resort, let the divers dreams come true. Vida Spa offers professional massage service.

founded by two Danish - Norwegian couple namely Johnnie + Randi and Jimmy + Lone. Danish - Norwegian ingenuity has brought you Siquijor's finest beach resort, with luxury villas, elegant restaurant and swimming pool and a white sand beach.

Nestled in the Batangas Channel inside Puerto Galera Bay, which was recently name one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the world by the Paris-based Club des Plus Belles Baies du Monde, Buri Resort & Spa has undergone a dramatic transformation since it first opened in 2001 with five simple cottages and now boasts 12 luxury villas ideal for romantic getaways or family get-togethers.

Nestled in the Batangas Channel inside Puerto Galera Bay, which was recently name one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the world by the Paris-based Club des Plus Belles Baies du Monde, Buri Resort & Spa has undergone a dramatic transformation since it first opened in 2001 with five simple cottages and now boasts 12 luxury villas ideal for romantic getaways or family get-togethers.

If you are looking for a beach vacation where the resort staff will do their very best to spoil you, then come to El Galleon, the jewel of the Philippines.

If you like to scuba dive, then let us tell you right away that our resort is smack in the middle of a fish reserve, created and protected by the Philippines government.

If you are looking for a beach vacation where the resort staff will do their very best to spoil you, then come to El Galleon, the jewel of the Philippines. This coastal town is well known among tourists for its numerous pocket beaches and many snorkeling and Scuba diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. The marine environment has benefited in recent years from the influx of tourist dollars. This has seen a huge reduction in the number of fishermen in the area, as they gain higher revenue from tourists. If you like to scuba dive, then let us tell you right away that our resort is smack in the middle of a fish reserve, created and protected by the Philippines government.

is located on prime beachfront in the lovely Small La Laguna Beach area of Sabang, Puerto Galera. The area is home to a number of upscale dive shops, restaurants and resorts. The Spanish-Mediterranean style buildings nestled among a grove of coconuts and other exotic tropical plantings combine to create an environment of quiet intimacy and relaxation. The beachfront waterfall, swimming pool and well stocked bar are irresistible features as is our unique restaurant menu combining the best of Mexican, Thai, Philippine and International cuisine. Diving, sailing and snorkeling are among the many daytime activities you can enjoy while the more hectic night life of Sabang is just a few leisurely minutes stroll along the beachfront.

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A self-contained working coconut plantation, It was founded in the 1880s by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Dona Claudia Marasigan. Originally planted to sugarcane, the crop was converted to coconut by their son Don Arsenio Escudero in the early 1900s.

A self-contained working coconut plantation, It was founded in the 1880s by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Dona Claudia Marasigan. Originally planted to sugarcane, the crop was converted to coconut by their son Don Arsenio Escudero in the early 1900s. A pioneering agro-industrialist, he built the country's first working hydroelectric plant to supply his dessicated coconut factory and Villa Escudero, where he and his wife Dona Rosario Adap built in 1929.

Their children opened the estate to the public in 1981. From its humble beginnings, the resort has become a prime tourist destination for locals, overseas Filipinos and a wide array of foreign visitors to the country. It has a worldwide reputation as a showcase for the Philippines' rich cultural heritage, offering a beguiling glimpse of its history, cuisine, dress, customs and natural beauty a mere two hours away from Manila.

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Enjoy Canyon Woods Resort without paying Canyon Woods rates!

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Enjoy Canyon Woods Resort without paying Canyon Woods rates!

Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal

Davao City

Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal

Davao City

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A first class Resort on the island of Biri. Featuring plush air conditioned rooms, billiards, a bar, diner, all combined with beautiful oceanic views.

La Union the Philippines´ latest surfing hotspot

"Known for its consistent intermediate quality surf, its blessed with two seasons from July to October and November to March."

Are you a surfing enthusiast looking for the best money´s worth? Be trained and learn with the pro at San Juan Surf Resort´s Billabong Surf School!

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San Juan Surf Resort´s Billabong Surf School (San Juan, La Union), established in 2003 by Filipino-Australian surfer Luke Landrigan, enjoys its reputation as the #1 surf school in the Philippines. Located within La Union’s famous San Juan Surf Resort (affectionately known to all as Surf Camp), Luke and The Billabong Surf School combine a fun and friendly environment, an easy-going lifestyle with the finest surf equipment and an internationally-accredited surf training program. With Luke and his Billabong Surf School instructors, you’ll be learning the joys of surfing along softly-peeling waves and warm waters with your progress and safety always in mind. Champion surfer Luke Landrigan has trained his staff at the Billabong Surf School to give you the highest quality service and surf training.

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is an idyllic tropical getaway situated in ‘abcd’ beach, Calicoan Island’s prime surfing area. The eight luxuriously appointed cottages are inspired by Thai, Balinese, Indonesian and Filipino architecture. All are equipped with airconditioning, hot water, satellite tv, minibar, safety deposit box and intercom. The resort features an infinity pool with an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean.

Board rentals are available as are surf lessons upon request.

is an idyllic tropical getaway situated in ‘abcd’ beach, Calicoan Island’s prime surfing area. The eight luxuriously appointed cottages are inspired by Thai, Balinese, Indonesian and Filipino architecture. All are equipped with airconditioning, hot water, satellite tv, minibar, safety deposit box and intercom. The resort features an infinity pool with an unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean.

Located 500 meters from world-famous surf spot Cloud 9, on the island of Siargao

is the accomplished dream of two French guys who decided to leave Paris for a tropical life. Both are designers and inspired by art, architecture, and fashion, but also by street culture and skateboarding. The resort is the result of all those inspirations together with two years of hard work. Both of us will be proud to introduce you to our little paradise. Located 500 meters from world-famous surf spot Cloud 9, on the island of Siargao in the Philippines, our resort looks out over a peaceful lagoon. We chose the name “Kalinaw” which means “peaceful” in the local Visayan language. Come and discover what this really means. Movie by Benoit de Lorme - Music by Inabeathead / O. Girard

Borongan Eastern Samar

PIRATES COVE has the only first class accommodation in Eastern Samar, Philippines.
the resort is situated on a 2-hectare private reef, marine sanctuary and water sports recreation area fronting the pacific ocean, all within 5 minutes of downtown Borongan, the capital town of eastern Samar.