Saturday, July 24, 2010

Pearl Farm, Davao

In the deep Southern Mindanao, located in the Land of Great Promise, is a Tropical Paradise, a place with natural charms, Davao. The new destination of the South, Davao City is only an hour-and-twenty five minute plane ride away from Manila, and about forty-five minutes away from Cebu City, the major gateway of the Visayas. The world's largest metropolis is blessed with various natural attractions like Mt. Apo, the highest mountain peak in the Philippines. Davao is also home to the monkey-eating Philippine eagle, a favorite of conservation groups. And, culture-oriented travellers will be enchanted by the villages of the T'boli, Yakan and Mandaya tribes, considered to be among the oldest ethnic groups in the Philippines.
Located in the Gulf of Davao is the Samal group of Islands, and archipelago consisting of nine islands which stretch out over a land area of 28,000 hectares. Samal is a beautiful, tranquil and exotic island with a coastline bedecked with white sand beaches, abundant marine life, rock formations, and mangroves. and landscape elements which include coconut and other fruit-bearing trees, flowering plants and other lush vegetation.
Nestled on the quiet west side of Samal Island. a mere 40-minute boatride away from the city is the Pearl Farm Beach Resort. Located by a hillside cliff covered with lush vegetation as a backdrop the resort offers its guests - well facilities and modern amenities in an exotic environment .

Pearl Farm began operations in December 1992. The resort's deluxe accommodations include (19) Samal Houses, which are designed after the stilt houses of the seafaring Samal Tribe of the Sulu Archipelago,from which one can see through the crystal clear water and watch schools of tropical fish swim through coral formations. The resort also offers rooms in the Balay Houses, on the hilltop, which open onto a veranda overlooking the beach. And at the other end of the cove are (6) luxurious, two-storied, muslim-inspired Samal Suites. All the rooms are designed to preserve the ethnicity of its surroundings, while at the same time are fully airconditioned and stocked with modern amenities to ensure a pleasurable stay for our guests' discriminating taste.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Talikud Island, Philippines

Off the southwest coast of Samal Island is Talikud Island , which has excellent scuba diving and a handful of quiet but rudimentary beach resorts

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Sabang, Palawan

is small and  timeless fishing village devoid of any real tourist infrastructure. Tha place is known by virtue of the PALAWAN UNDERGROUND RIVER national park close by. But Sabang's ,  attraction also lies in its tranquility; its superb, untamed Palawan beaches dominated by high cliffs; and its mountain covered by jungle. Several days can be devoted to a Sabang Island Palawan.
 

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Batanes Island

It is an island north from Aparri, Cagayan. Batanes province diversified by its culture and rich in sea life with its existence. Another place to visit.

Pusan point

Pusan Point is located in Barangay Santiago, Caraga, Davao Oriental.
This place is considered as the easternmost vantage point of the
Philippine Archipelago. It became popular because it is the site where
you can see the first sunrise in the Philippines, thus the term first
light first sight! By the way, when we went there it was raining and
unfortunately we were not able to reach the actual site because the road
is not passable. Anyway, the photo of the sunrise was courtesy of the
barangay captain.