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Captivating El Nido Palawan

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Front beach of Green Views Resort      Palawan never ceases to amaze me of its many gorgeous beaches, lush green forest, and beautiful limestone formations.  I fell in love with it the first time I visited Puerto Princesa.  And finally, I’m back to this island to explore El Nido.      El Nido is undeniably romantic with its sleepy small town, front beach resorts and restaurants, white sand beaches, amazing landscapes, and beautiful sunset.      We booked our accommodation in Green Views Resort .  Though located in Corong-Corong, the resort’s simple nipa hut cottages with a front beach overlooking the Bacuit Bay offer a feeling of tranquility.  It is away from the noisy bars of El Nido town.      The nicest part is their beachfront restaurant.  While having a meal, you can enjoy the view of the beach.  Staffs are very accommodating too.      El Nido has many bea...

Blissful Coron Palawan

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     Palawan is the Philippines last ecological frontier.  Calamianes group of islands is one of the most beautiful, located in the northernmost part of Palawan.  Busuanga Island is the biggest, which also includes Culion, Calauit, Coron, and Linapacan.  The gateway to the nearby islands is Coron.      We arrived in Busuanga Airport in a gloomy weather.  The summer getaway with friends turned out to be rainy.  But that doesn’t stop our outdoor mode.      From Busuanga Airport we rode a van that took us to Coron.  While traversing the rough road on the way to Coron is a scenic view of green fields, abundant trees and mountains on both sides. Where to Stay?      After the 45 min. ride we reached the Coron town at 11 AM.  We belittle ourselves at Krystal Lodge, with nipa hut cottages right on the water.  Some of the places to stay in are Sea Dive, Darayonan Inn, Discovery Divers, Vil...

Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa

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Bay cottages of Dos Palmas Island Resort Spa Front Beach Location Dos Palmas is located among a group of islands and sandbars in Honda Bay, Northeast of Puerto Princesa.  Just 25 minutes overland takes you to Sta. Lourdes Wharf, where their outrigger banca awaits guests on a 50-minute boat ride to the resort. Getting there *Direct flights daily from Manila to Puerto Princesa on Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific.  Flight time is 1 hour. *Direct flights twice a week from Cebu to Puerto Princesa on Cebu Pacific. Accommodations *Beach Villas: 19 villas with 4 rooms each, total of 76 rooms *Deluxe Beach Villas: 2 villas with 2 rooms each, total of 4 rooms *Bay Cottages: total of 10 rooms *Handicapped-friendly rooms: total of 4 available upon request Manila Office Unit 1005 Antel Global Corporate Center Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel. (632)6374226, 6374236 Fax (632)6374230 Email: info@dospalmas.com.ph www.dospalmas.com.p...