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					<description><![CDATA[Whip out those credit cards and open all those travel websites on your Bookmarks folder—Malacañan just released the list of holidays for 2017! While this year was short on regular and special (non-working) holidays, 2017 is a completely different story, full of long weekends that would be perfect for a quick vacation. Plan yours now [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whip out those credit cards and open all those travel websites on your Bookmarks folder—Malacañan just released the list of holidays for 2017! While this year was short on regular and special (non-working) holidays, 2017 is a completely different story, full of long weekends that would be perfect for a quick vacation. Plan yours now with <em>Zee Lifestyle</em>&#8216;s Travel recommendations.</p>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 1162px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/WP_20160229_16_58_00_Pro.jpg" width="1152" height="648" /><p class="wp-caption-text">HONG KONG. We love the idea of seeing New Year fireworks from Victoria Peak! When in Hong Kong, we highly recommend a stay at the Marco Polo Hong Kong and Gateway Hotels.</p></div>
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<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/the-8-places-to-visit-in-hong-kong/">The eight places to visit in Hong Kong</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
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<p><strong>JANUARY 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Sunday, January 1</em> &#8211; New Year’s Day (regular)<br />
<em>Saturday, January 28</em> &#8211; Chinese New Year (special)</p>
<p><strong>FEBRUARY 2017</strong><br />
<em>Saturday, February 25</em> &#8211; EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (special)</p>
<p><strong>APRIL 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Sunday, April 9</em> &#8211; Araw ng Kagitingan (regular)<br />
<em>Thursday, April 13</em> &#8211; Maundy Thursday (regular)<br />
<em>Friday, April 14</em> &#8211; Good Friday (regular)<br />
<em>Saturday, April 15</em> &#8211; Black Saturday (special)</p>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 1360px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/A-view-of-the-SLS-Beverly-Hills-from-the-street.jpg" width="1350" height="534" /><p class="wp-caption-text">LOS ANGELES. With Philippine Airlines flying direct to the City of Angels from Cebu, there&#8217;s no excuse not to go to the United States next summer.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/on-board-philippine-airlines-first-ever-flight-from-cebu-to-los-angeles/">On board Philippine Airlines&#8217; first-ever flight from Cebu to Los Angeles</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>MAY 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Monday, May 1</em> &#8211; Labor Day (regular)</p>
<p><strong>JUNE 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Monday, June 12</em> &#8211; Independence Day (regular)</p>
<p><strong>AUGUST 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Monday, August 28</em> &#8211; National Heroes Day (regular)</p>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 2058px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bokchon-Hanok-Village.jpg" width="2048" height="1152" /><p class="wp-caption-text">SOUTH KOREA. Make summer last a little longer, as the season lasts until September in South Korea. Philippines AirAsia flies direct from Cebu to Incheon, making Seoul-searching easier no matter what time of the year.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/the-top-10-things-to-do-in-south-korea-during-summer/">The top 10 things to do in South Korea during summer</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>OCTOBER 2017</strong><br />
<em>Tuesday, October 31</em> &#8211; Additional Special Holiday</p>
<p><strong>NOVEMBER 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Wednesday, November 1</em> &#8211; All Saints Day (special)<br />
<em>Thursday, November 30</em> &#8211; Bonifacio Day (regular)</p>
<p><strong>DECEMBER 2017</strong></p>
<p><em>Monday, December 25</em> &#8211; Christmas Day (regular)<br />
<em>Saturday, December 30</em> &#8211; Rizal Day (regular)<br />
<em>Sunday, December 31</em> &#8211; New Year’s Eve (special)</p>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 1285px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NZee-Hobbiton-Movie-Set.jpg" width="1275" height="850" /><p class="wp-caption-text">NEW ZEALAND. Experience Middle Earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Cathay Pacific has excellent connections from Cebu to Auckland.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/new-zealand-a-visit-to-middle-earth/">New Zealand: A visit to Middle Earth</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<p>The Philippines itself is not short on must-visit destinations. Here are some of our local recommendations:</p>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 4906px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSCF6863.jpg" width="4896" height="3264" /><p class="wp-caption-text">DAANBANTAYAN, CEBU. It’s a three-hour drive from Cebu City, sometimes more, which to spoiled locals is two hours longer than what they are used to. However, the whole idea of going there means readily agreeing to the long trek, as discerning travelers know. You’ll have to plan at least a two-night stay to appreciate Kandaya Resort at its best. Otherwise, don’t bother.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/moon-over-kandaya/">Moon over Kandaya</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 946px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2_DSC05714.jpg" width="936" height="624" /><p class="wp-caption-text">PANGLAO, BOHOL. Thanks to easy travel between Cebu and Bohol – a 90-minute ride by fast craft – and connectivity from the revitalized Mactan Airport, it seems like Bohol has become the “it” destination, not only for Cebu locals but to many international travelers.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/being-be-be-grand-resort-bohol/">Being Be: Be Grand Resort Bohol</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div id="attachment_11446" style="width: 1162px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11446" class="size-full wp-image-11446" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1.jpg" alt="SUMILON ISLAND, CEBU. Explore the island on foot by following the trails that lead to Sumilon’s landmarks, including the natural lagoon, the lighthouse, the historic watchtower or baluarte, and the Yamashita caves. The path also showcases some spectacular views of the sea, especially from the highest points of the island." width="1152" height="922" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1.jpg 1152w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1-300x240.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1-768x615.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bluewatersumilon-shiftingsands1-1024x820.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11446" class="wp-caption-text">SUMILON ISLAND, CEBU. Explore the island on foot by following the trails that lead to Sumilon’s landmarks, including the shifting sandbar, natural lagoon, the lighthouse, the historic watchtower or baluarte, and the Yamashita caves. The path also showcases some spectacular views of the sea, especially from the highest points of the island.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/discovering-sumilon/">Discovering Sumilon</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 1322px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/housereef9-1.jpg" width="1312" height="875" /><p class="wp-caption-text">BUSUANGA, PALAWAN. You know you’re on to a good thing when you step out of the private fast craft in hundred-degree heat to the ladies room, and it’s stylishly air-conditioned. Then you walk out, and realize that the sea is on both sides. Oh yes, this is an island.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/huma-island-the-perfect-nearby-get-away/">Huma Island: The perfect nearby getaway</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 792px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial.jpg" width="782" height="522" /><p class="wp-caption-text">SAMAL ISLAND, DAVAO. If Samal Island is an oyster, Pearl Farm Beach Resort is the unique and beautiful gem within. This native getaway in the midst of the Davao Gulf showcases the best of Mindanaoan culture and hospitality, proving that something authentically Filipino can be raised to world-class standards.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/iridescent-isle-pearl-farm-beach-resort-in-samal-island/">Iridescent Isle: Pearl Farm Beach Resort</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/playing-tourist-in-davao/">Playing tourist in Davao</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
<div style="width: 5194px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Naked-Island-photo-by-John-Ong-for-Zee-Lifestyle.jpg" width="5184" height="3456" /><p class="wp-caption-text">SIARGAO ISLAND. The relatively untouched beaches on the island and the others dotting the waters around it, the choice waves that are friendly to both beginners and advanced surfers, the rustic charm of the small island community&#8230; Siargao is captivating, and you’ll be hard-pressed to keep from falling in love with the place.</p></div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/surfs-up-in-siargao/">Surf&#8217;s up in Siargao</a> (via Zee Lifestyle)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11303" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png" alt="post_divider" width="478" height="26" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider.png 478w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/post_divider-300x16.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px" /></a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[If Samal Island is an oyster, Pearl Farm Beach Resort is the unique and beautiful gem within. This native getaway in the midst of the Davao Gulf showcases the best of Mindanaoan culture and hospitality, proving that something authentically Filipino can be raised to world-class standards. It’s sometime past four in the afternoon, and we’ve [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>If Samal Island is an oyster, <strong>Pearl Farm Beach Resort</strong> is the unique and beautiful gem within. This native getaway in the midst of the Davao Gulf showcases the best of Mindanaoan culture and hospitality, proving that something authentically Filipino can be raised to world-class standards.</em></p>
<div id="attachment_11277" style="width: 792px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-11277"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11277" class="size-full wp-image-11277" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial.jpg" alt="The Pearl Farm Beach Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte" width="782" height="522" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial.jpg 782w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Aerial-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11277" class="wp-caption-text">The Pearl Farm Beach Resort in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte</p></div>
<p>It’s sometime past four in the afternoon, and we’ve been on the beach for hours—the sand slipping away from our feet in treacherous dips, the clear blue waters of Mandaya Beach creating wrinkles on our fingertips and toes. Beyond the horizon, the sun was just beginning to descend onto the heavy clouds that loomed over Davao City—“That should be the 5:00 p.m. rain in Davao,” my companion remarks—the fading lights casting a warm glow on the lush forestry of Samal Island.</p>
<p>The sight was majestic—awe-inspiring even, and while most of us look to other countries for our dream destinations, the Philippines abounds in otherworldly places that are equally beautiful in their own right. The Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte is no secret. With Pearl Farm Beach Resort, this little nook off the south of the country has been one of our most popular tourist destinations for a long time.</p>
<p>Unlike similar holiday places, the charms of Pearl Farm Beach Resort and Samal Island have not diminished over time. The island, with a population of approximately 100,000, remains largely undeveloped save for a few villages. On the other hand, since its conversion from an actual pearl farm to a premier beach resort in the 1990s, the Pearl Farm has continuously upgraded its facilities with modern conveniences, while retaining the authentic island feel by paying respects to the terrain it’s built on.</p>
<div id="attachment_11278" style="width: 792px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-11278"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11278" class="size-full wp-image-11278" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1.jpg" alt="The Parola at the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is perhaps Samal Island's best-known landmark." width="782" height="520" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1.jpg 782w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11278" class="wp-caption-text">The Parola at the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is perhaps Samal Island&#8217;s best-known landmark.</p></div>
<p>Designed by celebrated architect Francisco Mañosa, Pearl Farm is a modern-day tribute to Mindanaoan traditions. With nods to the Badjao, Maranao, Sama and Mandaya ethnic tribes, the skillful use of indigenous materials allows the colors, tones and textures of the structures to comfortably blend with the resort. The resulting experience is a luxurious yet completely native getaway—the true allure of the Pearl Farm, which has attracted tourists time and time again.</p>
<p>From the Pearl Farm Marina in Davao City, it takes 45 minutes to get to the Pearl Farm Beach Resort by one of their regular ferry trips scheduled thrice a day. There&#8217;s also the option of a chartered speedboat, which we took. Within 20 minutes of cruising through the Davao Gulf, the iconic Pearl Farm Beach Resort, with its high-pitched roof resembling an eagle&#8217;s beak, pops out from Samal Island&#8217;s sea of greens. Jutting out to welcome visitors is a long boardwalk with the talked-about Parola Bar at the end.</p>
<p>After welcome drinks and meeting the Pearl Farm&#8217;s marketing communications and PR officer Lish dela Torre Babela, we get on a smaller boat bound for nearby Malipano Island, a trip that took a mere five minutes. Malipano Island is also a part of the property and houses seven exclusive villas that are rented out to guests at a premium. These villas, each having its own veranda and outdoor tub, are designed with Maranao and Samal tribal influences—the peaked roofs fashioned after the salakot, a traditional Filipino hat. Scattered throughout the entire seven hectares of Malipano are a helipad and private beach, an events space and a chapel, making the island the ultimate beach wedding destination.</p>
<div id="attachment_11279" style="width: 792px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Front-Office.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-11279"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11279" class="size-full wp-image-11279" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Front-Office.jpg" alt="The roof of Pearl Farm Beach Resort's main lobby resembles that of an eagle's beak - one of the many Mindanaonan-inspired touches throughout the property" width="782" height="521" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Front-Office.jpg 782w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Front-Office-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Front-Office-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11279" class="wp-caption-text">The roof of Pearl Farm Beach Resort&#8217;s main lobby resembles that of an eagle&#8217;s beak &#8211; one of the many Mindanaonan-inspired touches throughout the property</p></div>
<p>Back on the main island and located well above the resort are the Hilltop Rooms. Barely visible from the sea, these rooms blend in with the trees, what with its native materials and décor. Their verandas offer a sweeping view of the garden and the Davao Gulf.</p>
<p>Off to one side of the boardwalk on the ground level are the Samal Suites. Designed to preserve the ethnicity of its surroundings, these two-storey suites are Muslim-inspired with a roof structure that&#8217;s also reminiscent of the Philippine eagle. The rooms have a private set of stairs that lead straight to the beach.</p>
<p>Similar in style are the Samal Houses, which are modeled after the stilt shelters of the sea-faring Samal tribes. Built on seawater, the Samal Houses offer a stunning and romantic view of the Malipano Island and the surrounding seas, as well as Mt. Apo and the late afternoon sunset.</p>
<p>The Mandaya House, touted as the perfect accommodations for honeymooners (although personally, I would give that recommendation to the Samal Houses), is a tribute to the Mandaya tribal group, with the big rooms set in a native hut located right along the stretch of sand of its own beach.</p>
<div id="attachment_11280" style="width: 746px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-11280"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11280" class="size-full wp-image-11280" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4.jpg" alt="The Mandaya House at Pearl Farm Beach Resort is touted as the perfect accommodations for a romantic getaway" width="736" height="491" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4.jpg 736w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11280" class="wp-caption-text">While hailed as a native getaway, the Pearl Farm has upgraded their rooms (here: The Mandaya House) to offer modern-day comfort to guests</p></div>
<p>This is where we found ourselves on that late Sunday afternoon. Long after the sun has disappeared, twilight descends and envelops the island in a periwinkle haze, gradually darkening to varying shades of blue as we emerge from the waters and head to dinner at the Maranao Restaurant. Situated by the infinity pool, the dining outlet affords an almost seamless view of the water, a perfect setting to enjoy Filipino and international cuisine. Most of the garden greens served are locally sourced from the island itself. The highlight of the dinner was the U.S. Beef Tenderloin Steak in Red Wine Reduction, although the Salmon Steak and the Chicken Florentine were equally appetizing.</p>
<p>One enchanting point of Samal Island and the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is that it is quiet and peaceful. Many other beach destinations in the country have an abundance of nightclubs, but you definitely won&#8217;t find any loud parties here. Pearl Farm does offer an option for a nightcap at the Parola Bar by the beach. Once a lookout post, the three-tiered Parola serves as the receiving area for guests during the day, and turns into a cozy spot to hang out in the evenings. On that particular night, they were showing a film on the ground level, while the second floor bar lounge welcomed guests who want to relax with a cocktail or a glass of wine. Like most of the resort&#8217;s facilities, this overlooks the sea; but with the late hour, everything was mostly dark except for the distant glow of Davao City’s lights. A quick 10-second blackout as the resort switched power sources gave us a fleeting but beautiful glimpse of the stars in the sky.</p>
<div id="attachment_11281" style="width: 792px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-11281"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11281" class="size-full wp-image-11281" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6.jpg" alt="There are no nightclubs of any sort in Samal Island, but Pearl Farm Beach Resort's Parola is the perfect place to have a nightcap right by the sea" width="782" height="521" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6.jpg 782w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-11281" class="wp-caption-text">There are no nightclubs of any sort in Samal Island, but Pearl Farm Beach Resort&#8217;s Parola is the perfect place to have a nightcap right by the sea</p></div>
<p>A quick chat with Pearl Farm Beach Resort&#8217;s general manager Josu Mikel Villaverde over breakfast the next morning cemented the impression that what the resort offers is an authentic island experience. “I was in love with the potential of the place,” he says after sharing that he used to be with Pearl Farm years ago, when he first arrived in the country from Spain. “I loved the attitude of the people, the sunlight, the nature, and the way the architecture was done. It&#8217;s so unique in the Philippines.”</p>
<p>Mikel has since resumed his position, and is set to further improve the resort with the ongoing renovations of some of its older accommodations; future plans include additional rooms and a floating restaurant. “We want to showcase the best of Davao through a five-star reality,” he concludes.</p>
<p>As far as realities go, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is definitely one of a five-star caliber. Even with present-day amenities designed for a luxurious getaway, the modern-ethnic confection is a befitting tribute to Mindanaoan hospitality and architecture, proving that a truly Filipino experience can be elevated to world-class standards.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal<br />
Davao del Norte, Philippines<br />
6382. 235 1234 to 36</em><br />
<a href="http://www.pearlfarmresort.com">website</a> | <a href="mailto:pearlfarmresortreservations@anflocor.com">email</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PearlFarm">Facebook</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[There may be numerous tourist destinations all over the world, but the Philippines also offers more than enough of them—and they’re nearer too. Davao, in particular, has certain richness in its history and culture worth immersing in. Check out a guide to the best Davao experience. WHAT TO DO EDEN NATURE PARK &#38; RESORT Eden [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There may be numerous tourist destinations all over the world, but the Philippines also offers more than enough of them—and they’re nearer too. Davao, in particular, has certain richness in its history and culture worth immersing in.</p>
<p>Check out a guide to the best Davao experience.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT TO DO</span></h3>
<p><strong>EDEN NATURE PARK &amp; RESORT</strong></p>
<p>Eden Nature Park is a mountain resort located 3,000 feet above sea level. Spread out over an 80-hectare land in Toril, Eden offers numerous resort activities and facilities, such as a fishing village, a swimming pool, an amphitheater, flower and butterfly gardens, a deer park and a mountain trail.</p>
<p>MUST TRY: Skycycling. For Php 200.00 per person, get to ride a bicycle over a zip line.</p>
<p><em>Barangay Eden, Toril, Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.edennaturepark.com.ph/"><em> http://www.edennaturepark.com.ph/</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10104" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10104" class="size-large wp-image-10104" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o-1024x576.jpg" alt="Verbascum thapsus, also known as Wedding Candles" width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o-768x432.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11021389_10205447491800659_5423366764233214579_o.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10104" class="wp-caption-text">Verbascum thapsus, also known as Wedding Candles</p></div>
<p><strong>PHILIPPINE EAGLE CENTER</strong><br />
The Philippine Eagle Center is home to 36 Philippine eagles, 18 of which are captive-bred. It also houses grass owls, Brahminy Kites, the long-tailed macaque (monkey), Philippine deer and a crocodile. It simulates a tropical rainforest environment, offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s forest ecosystem.</p>
<p>MUST VISIT: Biasong, a majestic Philippine eagle that has an amputated wing.</p>
<p><em>Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.philippineeagle.org/center/"><em> http://www.philippineeagle.org/center/</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10103" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10103" class="size-large wp-image-10103" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o-1024x576.jpg" alt="Biasong, one of the main attractions at the Philippine Eagle Center" width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o-768x432.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11015350_10205447518041315_270087193277153588_o.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10103" class="wp-caption-text">Biasong, one of the main attractions at the Philippine Eagle Center</p></div>
<p><strong>TACLOBO TOUR &amp; SNORKELING</strong><br />
The fishing village at Adecor, Samal Island is famous for the 3,500 taclobo (clams) scattered around a 14-hectare area. Go snorkeling into the clear turquoise waters to see these clams and the pearls inside.</p>
<p>GETTING THERE: Take a boat bound for the Island Garden City of Samal at the Sta. Ana Wharf</p>
<p><strong>PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMAND CENTER</strong><br />
The Public Safety and Security Command Center provides protection, security, safety and risk management to the people in Davao City. Likened to the homeland security in the United States, the Command Center houses the 911 services, as well as monitors the city through the almost 200 high-definition CCTV cameras stationed in Davao’s entry and exit points, and major intersections.</p>
<p><em>Daang Patnubay, Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/psscc/home/home.aspx"><em> http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/psscc/home/home.aspx</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10105" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10105" class="size-large wp-image-10105" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o-1024x503.jpg" alt="Davao City's Public Safety and Security Command Center" width="1024" height="503" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o-300x147.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o-768x377.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/11079526_10205447562882436_6049318571368685962_o.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10105" class="wp-caption-text">Davao City&#8217;s Public Safety and Security Command Center</p></div>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHERE TO EAT</span></h3>
<p><strong>PENONG’S SEAFOOD &amp; GRILL</strong><br />
Penong’s Seafood &amp; Grill is a native-themed restaurant well known for its delicious and juicy pork and chicken barbeque. With several branches all over Davao, it pioneered the unlimited rice concept, which eventually became a fad with other restaurants in Davao. It also encourages diners to clap their hands twice to get the waiters’ attention, as opposed to calling out for them.</p>
<p>TIP: Not going to Davao anytime soon? Penong’s has a branch at the corner of Juana Osmena and Escario Streets, right across the Best Western Plus Lex Cebu.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.penongs.ph/"><em>http://www.penongs.ph/</em></a></p>
<p><strong>TAKLOBO RESTAURANT AT JACK’S RIDGE</strong><br />
Jack’s Ridge is a local hangout famous for is commanding views of Davao City at night. It used to be the headquarters of the Japanese forces during World War II, as the location allowed them to see when the American ships anchoring on the Davao Gulf. The main restaurant, Taklobo, offers Filipino favorites such as grilled tuna, sinigang and kinilaw.</p>
<p>CHECK OUT: The remains of an old Japanese plane that crashed into the ridge.</p>
<p><em>Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/"><em> http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10110" style="width: 608px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.58.03-PM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10110" class="wp-image-10110 size-full" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.58.03-PM.png" alt="" width="598" height="393" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.58.03-PM.png 598w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.58.03-PM-300x197.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10110" class="wp-caption-text">Taklobo Restaurant at Jack&#8217;s Ridge (Photo courtesy of Jack&#8217;s Ridge Davao)</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHERE TO HAVE COFFEE &amp; DESSERT</span></p>
<p><strong>BLUGRÉ COFFEE</strong><br />
Davao’s most famous coffee shop, Blugré is known for serving the durian coffee, a truly unique concoction that samples Davao’s most polarizing delicacy, the durian. Whether you’re a fan of the fruit or not, the Durian Cappucino and the Durian Arctic Blasts are must-trys.</p>
<p>ALSO CHECK OUT: Their durian-infused pastries, especially the Durian de Leche Cheesecake.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.blugre.com/"><em>http://www.blugre.com/</em></a></p>
<p><strong>SAGING REPABLIK</strong><br />
Saging Repablik is a specialty restaurant serving ‘Sagingese’ cuisine—innovating the menu with the addition of bananas. The banana twist extends from the appetizers to the entrees, and from desserts to the drinks. Of course, a banana-inspired place wouldn’t be complete without bananaque, and at Saging Repablik, they elevate this street food favorite through the Create Your Own Bananacue Station.</p>
<p>MUST-TRY: Cavendish chips with your choice of two dips.</p>
<p><em>V. Mapa St., Poblacion District, Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/sagingrepablik/"><em> http://www.facebook.com/sagingrepablik/</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10106" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CREATE-YOUR-OWN-BANANA-CUE.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10106" class="size-large wp-image-10106" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CREATE-YOUR-OWN-BANANA-CUE-1024x680.jpg" alt="Make your own bananacue at Saging Repablik" width="1024" height="680" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CREATE-YOUR-OWN-BANANA-CUE-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CREATE-YOUR-OWN-BANANA-CUE-300x199.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CREATE-YOUR-OWN-BANANA-CUE-768x510.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10106" class="wp-caption-text">Make your own bananacue at Saging Repablik (Photo courtesy of Saging Repablik)</p></div>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHERE TO HAVE A NIGHTCAP</span></p>
<p><strong>THE WHITE HOUSE FUSION CUISINE AND WINE LOUNGE</strong><br />
The White House is the newest fine-dining restaurant, offering Asian-European fusion cuisine. It’s also a landmark, with the historical value of the European-inspired house that was faithfully restored and turned into a restaurant. The sprawling place, tucked into a quiet corner in the heart of the city, is the perfect venue to relax and have a drink.</p>
<p>MUST-TRY: Sashimi and bento boxes</p>
<p><em>Camella Northpoint, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.whitehousecuisine.com/"><em> http://www.whitehousecuisine.com/</em></a></p>
<div id="attachment_10101" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10101" class="size-large wp-image-10101" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o-1024x576.jpg" alt="One of the function rooms on the second floor of The White House" width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o-768x432.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/10847487_10205447540361873_935169920771242050_o.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10101" class="wp-caption-text">One of the function rooms on the second floor of The White House</p></div>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHERE TO BUY SOUVENIRS</span></p>
<p><strong>ALDEVINCO SHOPPING CENTER</strong><br />
A shopping market located at the heart of the city, Aldevenco offers all the possible souvenirs tourists would want to take home, including delicacies, malongs, woven bags and wallets, and jewelry.</p>
<p>CHECK OUT: For more unique souvenirs like chests and traditional weapons, check out their antique shops.</p>
<p><em>Claro M. Recto cor. Manuel Roxas Avenues, Davao City</em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHERE TO STAY</span></p>
<p><strong>PARK INN BY RADISSON DAVAO</strong><br />
Park Inn by Radisson Hotels offers a vibrant, friendly environment that provides both business and leisure travelers with the affordable hotel experience they desire. It has a bridgeway offering guests direct access to the SM Lanang Premier, one of the biggest shopping destinations in Davao.</p>
<p><em>Asian Highway 26, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-davao"><em> http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-davao</em></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div id="attachment_10107" style="width: 639px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.48.25-PM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10107" class="size-full wp-image-10107" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.48.25-PM.png" alt="The standard room at the Park Inn by Radisson (Photo courtesy of Park Inn)" width="629" height="297" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.48.25-PM.png 629w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.48.25-PM-300x142.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10107" class="wp-caption-text">The standard room at the Park Inn by Radisson (Photo courtesy of Park Inn)</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>SEDA HOTEL ABREEZA</strong><br />
The Seda Hotel Abreeza is located at the heart of the city, offering convenience and luxury for business travelers and tourists. It’s right across the Abreeza Ayala mall, another major shopping center in Davao.</p>
<p><em>Abreeza Ayala Business Park, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City</em><br />
<a href="http://www.sedahotels.com/abreeza/"><em> http://www.sedahotels.com/abreeza/</em></a></p>
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<div id="attachment_10108" style="width: 605px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.50.14-PM.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10108" class="size-full wp-image-10108" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.50.14-PM.png" alt="The twin room at SEDA Hotel Abreeza" width="595" height="346" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.50.14-PM.png 595w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Screen-Shot-2015-03-30-at-7.50.14-PM-300x174.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-10108" class="wp-caption-text">The twin room at SEDA Hotel Abreeza (Photo courtesy of SEDA)</p></div>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HOW TO GET THERE</span></p>
<p><strong>AIR ASIA PHILIPPINES</strong><br />
AirAsia Zest flies to Davao from Manila thrice daily, and from Cebu twice daily. For bookings, visit <a href="http://www.airasia.com/">http://www.airasia.com/</a>.</p>
<p><strong>text and photos by Patty Taboada</strong></p>
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		<title>Urban Resort: Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Blue waters and the waft of the balmy air beckons one to a relaxing getaway right in the city of Davao at Waterfront Insular Hotel. A resort experience within the urban confines of the city.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blue waters and the waft of the balmy air beckons one to a relaxing getaway right in the city of Davao at Waterfront Insular Hotel. A resort experience within the urban confines of the city.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1369 size-full" title="2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="793" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1-300x198.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1-768x508.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2275372409d5e4ca6229vn1-1024x677.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1377 size-full" title="Insular Pool" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Insular-Pool.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Insular-Pool.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Insular-Pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Insular-Pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Insular-Pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p>Originally named Islandia Hotel by the Ayalas in September, 1961 when it opened, the hotel then consisted of only three nondescript buildings. Additional structures had to be added in 1973 and again in 1977. As it had a great location in the city, the clientele steadily grew. In1991, the Islandia Hotel was renamed the Insular Davao Hotel and underwent major renovations by the design team of GF and Partners and Chiming Lopez of Mariott Hotels in the U.S. The hotel’s modern structures were designed to blend harmoniously with the lush greenery surrounding it—including the breathtaking stretch of beachfront of the Davao Gulf and the picturesque Samal Island in the distance. Landscaping was provided by Noel Altea of PDAA, an international landscape firm; the hotel took pride in a postcard-pretty garden. In 1998, the Ayalas sold the hotel property to the Gatchalian family and the hotel was renamed the Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1376 size-full" title="IMG_3322" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3322.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3322.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3322-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3322-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3322-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1374 size-full" title="IMG_3307" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3307.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3307.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3307-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3307-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3307-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p>Today, the Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao has four low-rise buildings housing 159 luxurious guest rooms and suites with modern amenities. Recently added are tribal-inspired cabanas and a sauna and jacuzzi at the Pool Aquarius area. The pool bar is open from 6 am to 8 pm, serving refreshing fruit shakes and delicious snacks.</p>
<p>The hotel has maintained its reputation as a premier urban destination for family and friends and businessmen.&nbsp; Says Tet Fernandez, the energetic general manager, “We are also known as a heritage hotel.&nbsp; We have in the lobby an antique tribal collection that has been in the hotel for years. This collection has become a sort of trademark.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1373 size-full" title="IMG_3288" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3288.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3288.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3288-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3288-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3288-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1372 size-full" title="IMG_3285" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3285.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3285.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3285-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3285-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_3285-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p>Adds Fernandez, “Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao is also doing its share in the climate change campaign through its use of solar energy to maintain the water temperature in the hotel.”</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1370 size-full" title="FTvmM" src="http://res210.servconfig.com/~zee/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FTvmM.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FTvmM.jpg 1200w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FTvmM-300x200.jpg 300w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FTvmM-768x512.jpg 768w, https://zee.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/FTvmM-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p>The Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao is a popular venue for conventions and special events. It has made a name in gracious service and great food. “Indeed, we make sure that our guests get good value for their money,” guarantees Tet Fernandez. “The Waterfront Insular Hotel-Davao is the right destination for fun, relaxation, business, and entertainment.</p>
<p>by <strong>Michael Ebro Dakudao </strong><br />
photography <strong>Genesis Rana</strong></p>
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