Kipot Summer Resort

Kipot Summer Resort is home to the enchanting Kipot Twin Falls, a stream separated by a sharp overhang that splits the path of water into two seemingly identical cascades.

The site of the Kipot Summer Resort is a humble donation of former Vice-Mayor Romualdo S. Araneta and family. With this gratuity goes the donor’s or recipients commitment to the protection and preservation of mother nature and their unending call to the Bagueños to appreciate and take part in the preservation efforts, and to abundantly reap the benefits it provides to the people and the generations to come.

Kipot Summer Resort is best for family picnics and nature tripping activities. The magnificent falls makes you feel you’re in the middle of a mystical paradise. Trekking along boulders that form a narrow pathway, with raging falls nearby, puts the experience of nature’s treasures within reach.

From the gateway to the falls is a good 220 steps down a winding stairs. The stairway starts from a wide downhill path to a slim alley hugging the mountain side. An ideal trail for hiking. Upon reaching the falls, one forgets tires limbs from the long trek because of the magnificent beauty and soothing effect of the cascades.

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Buenos Aires Mountain Resort, another tourist destination in Negros Occidental

Another famous tourist destination in Negros Occidental is Buenos Aires Mountain Resort located in Brgy. Ilijan in Bago City. Going there from Bacolod City would usually take about 45 minutes but for our group it took more since we were disoriented about the route (it was our first time without any guide!) and we had to stop by and ask the locals for directions. 

For day-trippers, the resort offers open cottages while those planning to stay longer can stay at the hillside hotel located further up. There are also some closed cottages along the slopes with pathways leading up to the hotel. Those who prefer not hiking up can stay in one of the family suites in a rowhouse beside the Administration Office building.

Buenos Aires Mountain Resort is maintained by the Bago City  local government and supported by the Department of Tourism. The resort offers varied accommodation and facilities for day-trippers and visitors planning to stay overnight or for few days. Upon arrival at the resort, turn right and drive up to the Administration Office to settle your preferred accommodation (or reservation if you phoned ahead).

The hotel rooms, family suites and some closed cottages are air-conditioned with convenience outlets. The open cottages are also provided with convenience outlets. We arrived lunch time at the resort but decided to go on ahead to Rafael Salas Park and Nature Center  where we stayed overnight. We came back to Buenos Aires the next day, had our lunch at one of the open cottages by the brook and soaked ourselves for a while by the pool before heading home.

Buenos Aires Mountain Resort facilities and rates (as of April 1, 2009):
Hotel rooms: Php1000.00
Family suite rooms: Php1800.00
Closed cottages: Php800.00 (w/o AC); Php1200.00 (w/ AC)
Swimming pool: Adult – Php30.00; Children – Php25.00
Open cottages: Php100.00

Contact information:
Location: Brgy. Ilijan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Telephone numbers: +63 34 461-0540; +63 34 461-0164
Office hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Bacolod City is one of the best travel destinations in the Philippines

Bacolod City is Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City, Most Competitive & Livable Mid-Sized City and Home of the World-Famous MassKara Festival. It is the capital of the Province of Negros Occidental which is the Sugarbowl of the Philippines. Bacolod City serves as the entrance of the sugar-rich cities and towns of the Province. Visitor’s facilities abound, modern means of in-land transport can take guests for business or leisure to any point in the island of Negros.

Bacolod City is one of the best travel destinations in the Philippines. Great food, peaceful and serene community, easy access to basic needs, hospitable people – Bacolod is all these and more. Known for being a relatively friendly city, it bears the nickname “City of Smiles.”

Bacolod City is known for its MassKara Festival held every third weekend of Octover. The festival is highlighted with the famous MassKara streetdance competition, where people from all walks of life triip to the streets to see colorful masked dancers gyrate to the infectious rhytm of Latin-inspired dance music, accompanied with a dazzling display of mastery, coordination, and stamina.

Bacolod will charm you with the genuine warmth and hospitality of her people in harmony with their lilting melodious accent. The Bacolenos will delight you with food and cuisine that is as vigorous yet as subtle as the legendary Ilonggo gentility and taste for the good life.

Resorts Within and Outside Bacolod City

     INLAND RESORTS:

• Nature’s Village Resort
• The Quiet Place Farm Resort
• Buenos Aires Mountain Resort
• Mambukal Resort
• Balicaocao Highland Resort
• Kipot Summer Resort

ISLAND RESORTS:

• Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort
• Lakawon Island Beach Resort
• Costa Aguada Island Resort

SEASIDE RESORTS:

• Palmas Del Mar
• Manapla Seaside Resort
• Sunburst Bay Resort

BEACH RESORTS:

• Takatuka Lodge & Dive Resort
• Jara Beach Resort
• Happy Valley Beach Resort
• Bonista Beach Resort
• Punta Bulata Beach Resort
• Soleo Beach Resort
• Laura Beach Resort
• Paradiso Beach Resort
• Canonoy Beach Resort

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Cebu City as one of Asia’s best Tourist Destination

Cebu city mostly known as the “ Queen City of the South” and the Seat of Christianity in the Philippines , Cebu is the country's oldest city. Exploring Cebu City , one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu 's shore. Time has been kind to Cebu . From Zubu, the busy trading port in 1521, it has evolved into a highly urbanized metropolitan center which now serves as focal point of growth and development in Southern Philippines .

Recently indications pointed out that Cebu has become the country's favorite tourist destination.  In contrast to the bustling metropolis, the rest of Cebu 's 167 islets and islands are lined with idyllic white sandy beaches and pristine clear waters.

Cebu has gained wide popularity for fantastic diving grounds evidenced by the proliferation of resorts which offer luxurious accommodations, excellent dive facilities and the services of competent dive masters and dive guides. Cebu 's strategic location makes it ideal for those who wish to travel to the other islands and provinces by plan, boat or bus. No place could be too far from Cebu.

Top US travel magazine ranks Cebu City one of Asia’s best
Cebu has been recently ranked the third best island in Asia by New York based travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The Philippine island follows Bali, which ranked first, and Maldives, second. Cebu got a rating of 87.5 points, eight points up from last year’s 79.68 point.

Cebu’s inclusion in the list was significant and rewarding because the provincial Government has been promoting the component towns and cities and Cebu was recognized as an island-province in the magazine. Travel + Business magazine recently released the results of the survey, which covers hotels, airlines, cruises, islands and cities all over the world.

Phineas Alburo, Department of Tourism undersecretary, said the good news proves Cebu has a lot to be proud of. He noted the magazine is a prestigious American publication in which respondents were asked to rate the islands based on their natural attractions, activities and sights, restaurant and food, people and value.

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357 Boracay Hotel and Resort

3-5-7 BORACAY is a charming beachfront resort hotel providing highly personalized service to all its guests. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the world-famous white beach before Boat Station 3 coming from Caticlan Jetty Port, yet ensures the privacy and utmost comfort of its discriminating clientele. All guestrooms have verandahs and are beautifully appointed with fine furnishings and amenities such as air-con, cable TV and hot-cold shower. 3-5-7 BORACAY tastefully blends casual elegance and the conveniences of home with a bar and restaurant...

The resort is a few kilometers from the city center, and offers pristine shores, coral reefs, and tropical jungles. Guests will have easy access to a myriad of interesting cultural, historic, and tourist attractions. Guests can enjoy activities such as scuba diving with a guide or a dive master and thrill-seekers will definitely enjoy kite-boarding, which can all be arranged by the hotel. The hotel boasts 10 guestrooms that are modern and appointed with a charming tropical theme as well as world-class amenities. Guests are invited to enjoy Chili Crabs that have received the most raves from local and foreign guests at the on-site restaurant, in addition to steaks, pastas and salads. The 357 Boracay Resort is ideal for guests that want a tropical location and a boutique style feel.

Recently, 3-5-7 BORACAY was awarded as the Most Outstanding Beach Resort in the event tagged as "Who's Who in the Philippines". This event has been acknowledged as "the country's biggest tribute" not only to Filipino achievers but also to outstanding consumer products, services and manufacturers in the past 16 years.

All guestrooms have verandahs and are beautifully appointed with fine furnishings and amenities such as air-con, cable TV and hot-cold shower. 357 Boracay Resort tastefully blends casual elegance and the conveniences of home with a bar and restaurant, stand-by generators, laundry service, telephone and fax facilities.


rooms/ accommodation

All guestrooms have verandahs and are beautifully appointed with fine furnishings and amenities such as air-con, cable TV and hot-cold shower.
       

Resort facilities

• World-Class Boutique Resort Hotel Right on the Beach
• 10 Fully Air-conditioned Island-Luxury Rooms
• Complete Cable and TV Facilities
• Tile Bathrooms with Hot and Cold Running Water
• 7 Executive Rooms (5 Twin 2 Double Beds)
• 1 Family Room (2 Double Beds)
• 1 Suite Room (Matrimonial Bed)
• Bar & Restaurant
• Stand by Generators
• Laundry Service
• Telephone & Fax Facilities
• Pool Table, Darts and a Videoke Room

How To Get There
Air travel time from Manila to Caticlan Airport by reliable scheduled commuter aircraft, Asian Spirit (6K) and SEAir(DG), is about one (1) hour. From the airport to the Caticlan jetty port is a short hop of one-half (1/2) kilometer by the resort van or mini-bus. A native motorized outrigger boat or 'banca' servicing the resort exclusively takes you from the jetty port to the resort in about twenty (20) minutes. Air charters from Manila and other points can be arranged.

The principal domestice airlines, Philippine Airline (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), operate several flights daily from Manila to the capital town of Kalibo, from where you can take an air-conditioned tour bus to Caticlan jetty port. The road trip from Kalibo is about two (2) hours over excellent roads. During peak travel season, Philippine Airlines operates shuttle flights from Cebu City-Mactan International Airport.

The resort front office staff will be glad to reconfirm your domestic and international flight bookings for you.

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Asya Boracay Hotel and Resort

Asya Boracay Hotel and Resort is the newest and most classy resort that provides a lavish and warm retreat for selective travelers from all over the world wanting to experience Boracay island has to offer.

Asya Boracay situated amid Stations 2 and 3 on Boracay Island, the resort is just a minute walk from the hippest bars and restaurants the paradise island has to offer. The verdant surroundings transport one into the quintessential Asian tropical paradise, where lush greens quietly greet you with every step, and plush exterior furnishings create a distinctive sense of intimate luxury. 

Anticipating the needs of every guest is the foremost thrust of Asya Boracay.  Need to change your flight?  Schedule a spa treatment?  Book an island tour?  Asya’s complimentary concierge services efficiently organize your activities so all you really need to do is sit back and enjoy your vacation.

Speaking of restaurants, one of the finest dining experiences in the island can be had at Asya’s very own in-house restaurant Traviesa, where tasty Euro-Asian cuisine can be enjoyed, including those that of Bravo! Pizzeria and Ristorante, such as items on their pizza and pasta list and the fish in olive oil or beef in olive oil.

Each of their thirty one spacious suites boasts of tastefully selected pieces, from the artwork to the furniture; and as if in anticipation of the needs of the guest, guests are given the option of checking-in in the comfort of your room as you enjoy a wide array of chilled drinks from its one-time complimentary mini-bar.

Suites are supplied with a complete array of room and bathroom amenities, so you needn’t worry about a forgotten toothbrush.  We’ll even give you a complimentary pair of rubber flip-flops and a beach bag so you don’t have to stain your own.  Shuttle services are available upon request to take you from the resort to virtually any place in the island.

Whether one chooses to revel in the resort’s serene surroundings, or party the weekend away at the nearby hotspots, Asya Boracay has everything the traveler needs for a complete and relaxing Boracay experience.

Asya Boracay provides you with additional facilities and services for that extra special touch. 

Business center:
Take advantage of our business center. Need an Internet connection? Use our complimentary Wi-Fi connection in your own room or through hotspots in our business center, restaurant, and courtyard.

Fancy swim:
Take a dive in our resort’s swimming pool or lounge around our cool wading pool. Commune with mother nature by taking a stroll in our courtyard garden.

Asya Boracay also offers various toys and board games for all ages, free of charge.

• Infants & Toddlers: Floaters, pail & shovel set, snorkeling set
• Young Kids: 3D Bug, Candy Land, Monopoly
• Adults: Pictionary, Boggle, Poker, Mahjong, Playing cards

Asya Boracay resot and Island Activities

• In-Room Massage Service
• Boat Rides and Fishing
• Biking and All-Terrain Vehicles
• Boracay Butterfly Garden
• Horseback Riding
• Golf
• Water Sports
• Scuba Diving

Contact Information:

ASYA Boracay Booking Office
3/F Eight One Eight Bldg.
818 Pasay Road
Makati City, Philippines
Telefax: (+63-2) 893-5276
Email: asya.sales@gmail.comThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

ASYA Boracay
Alice in Wonderland Street
Manggayad, Barrio Manoc-Manoc
Boracay Island
Malay, Aklan
Philippines
Phone: (+63-36) 288-5875
Fax: (+63-36) 288-5893

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Tawhay Villa Resort

Tawhay Villa Resort is a vacation house with the features of a comfortable home. Sitting atop a hill, it is a tranquil and private with views to the nearby lush hills and the white sand beach below – a two minute walk away. It has an open-air terrace and garden where guests can dine al fresco.

Tawhay Villa Resort is a three level house. The first and third levels are fully furnished Apartments, each with a bedroom, kitchen, dining and living areas. In the second level are two Superior rooms.

Tawhay Villa Resort Guestroom Features:

• Air-conditioning
• Cable Television
• Refrigerator
• Hot & Cold Water
• Smoke Detectors
• Table & Chairs
• Fully furnished kitchen, dining, and living areas in apartment units

Amenities:

• Maid Service
• Laundry Service
• Stand-by generator
• Services (by arrangement)
• Island tours
• Aquasports
• Massage
• Golf
• Sailing
• Fishing

Amenities:

• Maid Service
• Laundry Service
• Stand-by generator

Services (by arrangement)

• Island tours
• Aquasports
• Massage
• Golf
• Sailing
• Fishing

Rates (US$)
High Season(Nov.16-May 15)
Low Season(May 16-Nov.15)

Daily Rates Daily Rates
Apartment 125.00 94.00
Superior Room 85.00 64.00
Whole Villa 405.00 304.00

Weekly (Minimum of 7 nights)Apartment 700.00 525.00
Superior Room 476.00 357.00
Whole Villa 2,268.00 1,700.00

Monthly (Minimum of 30 nights)Apartment 2,250.00 1,687.00
Superior Room 1,530.00 1,147.00
Whole Villa 7,290.00 5,467.00
Extra Bed 15.00 9.00

Higher high season: 

• December 23-January 3, Whole week of Chinese New Year and One week before and after Easter Sunday)
• Rates include breakfast, tax and may change without prior notice.
• Maximum occupants per bedroom – 3 adults (1 adult in extra bed) or 2 adults with 2 children – 12 years old or below sharing the extra bed.
• No reservation is confirmed unless the deposit is received by Tawhay Villa. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tawhay Villa
Sitio Sinagpa, Balabag, Boracay IslandMalay, Aklan
Telefax Number : (036) 288-5675
Mobile Number : 0917-3080986
Contact Person : Jose Barrios

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