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23 Aug 2010
Corregidor is a small tadpole shaped rocky island located at the mouth of Manila Bay. It is about 48 kilometers west of Manila. The Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers/invaders converted it into an island fortress especially during the American occupation. It is also known a “The Rock” and was a key bastion of the Allies during the Second World War.
Today, Corregidor stands as a monument to the courage, valor, and heroism of Filipino and American defenders who valiantly held their ground against the great number of invading Japanese forces during World War II. General Douglas MacArthur retreated to this [ ... ]
Category: Asia, Philippines (Historical Places)
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17 Aug 2010
Siargao is known as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines because of its famous world class surfing break called Cloud Nine. Aside from Cloud 9, there are numerous surfing breaks in and around Siargao because of its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the Marianas trench and the shallow waters of the islands.
31 May 2010
Sitting in the middle of nowhere is a paradise named Amanpulo. It is a luxury resort situated on the famous Pamalican Island, a 5.5 kilometer-long 90-hectare private island among the Cuyo group of islands in central Philippines just atop of the Sulu sea. This island is surrounded by seven kilometers of white sand and coral reefs.
The marine environment around the island was declared a protected zone. Fishing and docking are prohibited. Pamalican has a superb beach, five-and-a-half kilometers long on the side where the resort is located. It is wilder and windier on the other side which is [ ... ]
Category: Philippines (Beaches)
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14 May 2010
Dream Native resort sits on a 3,800 sqm enclosed area with 24 hour security. It has 10 Bamboo Bungalows with veranda terrace with a view of the large 250sqm swimming pool surrounded by tall coconut trees. The popular beaches nearby includes Alona, BBC and Dumaluan (3 minutes away). Free transportation to and from the beaches is provided.
Amenities
The Restaurant is equipped with a bar and a karaoke. The resort has its own sweet water supply and is deep in the verdant vegetation. There is a vast assortment of international cuisine, italian food, local fruits, fish and vegetables dishes and of course [ ... ]
26 Apr 2010
Cabana Beach Club Resort in Moalboal is nestled snugly on a thousand square meter seafront lot of pristine waters. Cabana is a homey beach resort that arrests the ambience of an Asiatic coastal paradise. Exotic and enclosed to secure the maximum of serene privacy, Caban Beach Resort in Moalboal is a gateway to a double unforgettable adventure: at sea – great diving spots, rated among the best in the world, on land – international human interaction in bars, shops and lounges rimming the shoreline.
Accommodation
Cabana Beach Resort has 10 rooms and suites. The accommodatio have an oriental touch with polished wooden [ ... ]