Entry 003
May 18, 2004
10:40 A.M.
AC Nielsen
From www.manilaguide.com/visit.htm
It would be shame to live in a country that one knows nothing about. See the wonderful sceneries in the Philippines. For reservations / information:
G/F Maripola Bldg.
109 Perea St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229
Tel. Nos.: 8121984 / 8103655 / 8103703
Fax: 8121164
Vacation Spots in the Philippines
1. Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park
-- located in Upper Calarian, Zamboanga city, 5 kms. Away from the city proper. This 18-hole championship course, par 72, 6,404 yard golf course is set on sprawling greenery surrounded with mango and giant acacia trees and considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Philippines. After a tee-off on the green, relax and have a fun-filled day with your family and friends at the beach park.
2. Pagsanjan
-- This resort is situated right along the banks of the river is located in Brgy. Pagsanjan, Pagsanjan, Laguna, a 2-hour drive southeast from Manila or halfway round the Manila Bay Loop. The resort has a land area of 1.09 has. and offers accommodation facilities consisting of guesthouse, cottages, air-conditioned rooms, dormitories and lodging quarters. One could not say he’s had the Pagsanjan experience without shooting the rapids; but for the less adventuresome, indoor games such as chess, darts, mahjong or table tennis are also available.
3. San Fabian PTA Beach Resort
-- Get away from it all. Head for San Fabian, tucked in a little corner by the sea in Barrio Bolasi in Pangasinan. San Fabian PTA Beach Resort opens its door with its comfortable accommodations – be it the guestroom, hotel or hostel. A wide verandah is made for dining alfresco and a function room is available for conducting seminars.
-- Relax and swim in the warm waters of the Lingayen Gulf or the resort’s man-made pools. Watch the sea birds dive for fish or enjoy a drink by the shore. Dine on the open porch, picnic in the many sheds scattered along the beach or pitch a tent and sleep outdoors on the warm sands.
4. Mt. Data Hotel
-- Nestled among he evergreen forests of the northern province at an elevattion of 2,256 meters above sea level, the hotel is situated in Bauko, Mt. Province. All 22 rooms are fully carpeted, screened and furnished. Climate is generally cool with pinescented trees surrounding the area and terraced slopes planted with rice and vegetables making it ideal for honeymooners.
5. Hundred Islands National Park
-- This national park is located in Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan. It covers a land area of 1,844 hectares, several islands of which are scattered in the waters of Pangasinan. Of these islands, only three have been developed. Accommodations consists of nipa huts with simple facilities like trundle beds and kerosene lighting making your stay very close to nature. When in the park, one can go island hopping, swimming, snorkeling or simply discovering the various rock formations of the islands.
6. Tagaytay Picnic Grove
-- This “special interest resort” is located in Brgy. Sungay, East-end of Tagaytay, 65 kms away from Manila. The resort extends over 13.5 hectares of rolling terrain along the ridge. Its picnic huts, function room and cottages provide a panoramic view of the famous Taal Volcano. When in Tagaytay Picnic Grove, one can go horseback riding, skating, camping, picnic or simply relaxing and nature-tripping.
7. Banaue Hotel
-- Situated 4,000 feet above sea level in the heart of the millenia-dated Banaue Rice Terraces, the luxurious Banaue Hotel is 348 kms north of Manila via the Cagayan Valley Road. The hotel has fully-carpeted rooms with piped-in music, intercom, and private balconies overlooking the rice terraces. Its natural pipe wood material create a log-cabin ambiance giving the traveler a feeling very close to nature. Climate is generally cool
8. Club Intramuros
-- Club Intramuros, located along Roxas Blvd., begins just a few meters away from the old Spanish Fort Santiago. Trimmed with the historic walls of Intramuros with a sprinkle of lagoons and trees, this 18-hole golf course pictures the city of Manila that was and is. Tee-off at the gree. Enjoy a delicious meal at the Clubhouse or conduct business sessions and seminars at any of the function rooms.
9. Lingayen Gulf Resort Hotel
-- Lingayen Gulf Resort Hotel welcomes you with open arms and offers its comfortable accommodations and modern facilities. Stay in any of these rooms – suite, standard or attic equipped with individual toilet and bath overlooking a breathtaking view of the sea. Dine at the Lobby Café. Feel refreshed after a dip at the hotel’s swimming pool set amidst a garden and cabanas. Or loosen up and swim in the warm waters of Lingayen Gulf and relish the natural beauty that surrounds the place.
10. Balicasag Island
-- A popular dive spot, Balicasag Island is located in Panglao, Bohol, 1.5 hectares out of its total 25 hectares, have been developed into a resort. Its crystal clear blue waters, underwater formations, and tropical fishes that can be seen from as low as two feet of water are a delight to the senses. Naturrally ventilated, native-inspired duplex cottages have private baths. Its cozy restaurant serves local and international cuisine.
11. MacArthur Park
-- Just a stone’s throw away along Red Beach in Palo, Leyte, is a memorable landmark – the five hectare MacArthur Park Beach Resort. At MacArthur Park Beach Resort, memories are made of carefree afternoons spent strolling by the breakwater, lazing around the pool, heading out to sea in a native sailboat or indulging in the many outdoor and indoor activities plus nightly entertainment at the restaurant. Rooms are air-conditioned, inspired in native décor and equipped with telephones, hot and cold running water. The resort has facilities for seminars and conferences and can arrange day tour and adventure trips in various points of interest in the island.
12. Ardent Resort
-- The resort is situated in Tadgo, Mambajao, Camiguin. It has a land area of 4 hectares and is endowed with free-flowing pools of warm mineral water coming from the vents of Mt. Hibok-Hibok, the only active volcano among the seven in Camiguin. It is surrounded with sheltering trees and flowering plants coupled with cool clean air enveloping the place thus adding to the resort’s peace and tranquility. A perfect jump-off point for trekkers and mountaineers in search of adventure.
Main Attractions:
The official presidential residence, Malacanang, is situated beside the Pasig River in Manila and is open to the public. A visit to Malacanang would offer the perfect chance to see the lavish lifestyle once enjoyed by governors and aristocrats.
90 minutes away from Manila is the Taal Lake, a beautiful wonder of nature. The lake lies in the crater of a volcano; within the lake there is a smaller volcano which in turn contains an even smaller lake. This lake then contains an even smaller but sporadically active volcano.
Northwest of Manila, the former U.S. naval base of Subic Bay is being developed into a free port, a resort and industrial zone.
Beyond Cebu City, on offer are the beautiful coasts that provide scuba diving enthusiasts an unrivalled haven at the Moalboal. Also most jewelry, especially black coral and aquamarine and pink pearls, are available and cheaper in Cebu than in the cities. Cebu is an ideal place from which to start off to see the other islands as there are flights as well as ships out of the city to important towns or surrounding islands.
Last but not least is Zamboanga City, one of the most colorful and exotic places in the Philippines. A port that dates back to the early Spanish times, the dialect spoken there is a corruption of the Spanish language. The tropical climate allows flowers to grow and bloom in profusion, lending to the already exotic atmosphere. Many of the local Filipinos travel there to shop at the barter market. Because it is legal, one might be able to buy baik from neighboring countries as well as imported goods. Silk, brassware and antique vases are also on display.
