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7 Stones Boracay Suites

Qymes — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:11:17 +0000

HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES – 7 Stones Boracay Suites offers quality accommodation service to the travellers coming to enjoy Boracay White Beach and its array of activities such as sailing, boating, horse riding, scuba diving and kayaking. The property boasts of modern facilities, friendly service and central location close to the city’s attractions. Centrally located, 7 Stones Suites is within easy walking distance to Boracay Island’s main shopping strip, D’Mall and is positioned on the beachfront of Bulabog Beach. All accommodation units in the property are well-furnished with amenities such as telephone, mini bar, safety deposit box, air-conditioning, coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Guests staying at 7 Stones Boracay Suites can enjoy a massage in the comfort of the resort or soak up the sun on Bulabog beach. The property features a lagoon swimming pool with a swim up bar and outdoor jacuzzi for guests’ recreation. The professional staff at the property can arrange fun activities on the island such as jet skiing, parasailing, horseback riding and golf.

HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES – 7 Stones Boracay Suites

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Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol

Qymes — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:40:13 +0000

Bohol, just across from Cebu, is best-known for its curiously bumpy Chocolate Hills landscape. It is becoming more popular as the region’s best beach destination, with superb white sand and some world class diving sites, tho’ mostly on the adjacent little island of Panglao. The 800m long, picturesque Alona Beach, with plenty of accommodation, restaurants and dive centres, is for action men [and women], though it has sea grass that conceals sea urchins, so sand shoes are useful.
The 2km of unspoiled Doljo Beach is a more secluded, less developed, shallow water option, while Cabilao Island on the west coast of Bohol has some splendid diving sites and exceptionally clear water. And don’t forget a trip to see the 1,000 30m high chocolate hills in Bohol’s centre! The best time is indefinable; it may rain briefly every day, it may not… A typhoon may happen along…but March-May is likely to be driest if you must have a guesstimate. ~Best Beaches in the Philippines

BEACHES IN THE PHILIPPINES – Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol

Boracay Hills Hotel

Qymes — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:14:05 +0000

The Boracay Hills Hotel is situated on the tropical island of Boracay, a one-hour flight south of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The hotel is located on Manoc-Manoc Beach, the southernmost beach on this island of more than 30 beaches. Travelers have spectacular views over the channel to Caticlan, the most western point of Panay Island. Experienced windsurfers can be seen racing with the strong winds and strong currents, which reach up to six knots in the channel. Scuba diving is also a prime activity in the waters off the island. Isolated and safe, Boracay is a good choice for vacationers with children. The Boracay Hills Hotel is true to Boracay’s pastoral, escapist character. Dense palm coverage defines the property, and a modern colonial-style manor house makes up the main building of the hotel. It is possible to rent the entire hotel for complete seclusion and privacy.

Travelers can relax out by the pool amid lush green grass. The hotel is furnished with all amenities required for a relaxing vacation: gym, massage salon, movie theater, bar and restaurant. The hotel’s staff welcomes guests in English, French and German in addition to the native Filipino language of Tagalog. Complimentary breakfasts are served each morning.

Guestroom walls are made from exotic hardwoods. The air-conditioned guestrooms feature refrigerators, minibars, cable television and telephones.

HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES – Boracay Hills Hotel

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Dusit Thani Manila

Qymes — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:24:55 +0000

Dusit Thani Manila is located in the Makati entertainment district, surrounded by boutiques, restaurants and evening entertainment. Ninoy Aquino International Airport lies eight kilometers (five miles) away.

Hotel Features: A wide selection amenities and facilities are available at Dusit Thani Manila, including five restaurants serving Thai, Italian, pan-Asian, Japanese, Filipino and international cuisine. Business guests may take advantage of the meeting rooms, conference facilities, exhibition center and business services. Also on site are adult and child outdoor pools, a health and fitness center, a spa and sauna, a transportation desk and a tour desk.

Guestrooms: All 538 guestrooms at Dusit Thani Manila offer LCD flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access, IDD phones, in- room safes, minibars, hair dryers, coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries.

HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES – Dusit Thani Manila

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Malapascua Island, Cebu

Qymes — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:05:59 +0000

Malapascua Island, situated at the northeast tip of Cebu Island, is relatively new to the international market, but already rates highly on the the list of best beaches in the Philippines – some say it is the new Boracay. Well, I been there but never been to Boracay so I cannot confirm this.

This has also become a major dive centre, great site for snorkeling, famous for the crowds of thresher sharks using the marine highway between Cebu and Leyte islands. Driest Feb-May, but for the rest of the year too with mostly short spells of rain. Worst Oct-Dec. Now after talking about the climate of Malapascua Island, you probably asked how to go there. Read further below and choose which travel is the most convenient for you.

HOW TO GET THERE

VIA BOAT
There are regular ferries to Cebu pier from almost all the islands of the Philippines.

VIA AIRLINES
The main gateway for Malapascua is Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City. Four international airlines have direct Cebu connections: Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines (Silk Air). Mactan/Cebu International Airport is a small, relaxed airport on Mactan Island, about 15 km from the city centre.Three airlines are also flying to Cebu daily – Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

CEBU to MAYA VIA BUS
From the airport take a taxi for about 150 pesos to the Cebu North bus station and get on one of the frequent buses to Maya (e.g. Ceres, the aircon buses are brand-new). These will take you for 95 pesos in 3 ½ – 4 hours on mostly good roads directly to Maya pier at the northernmost tip of Cebu Island.

MAYA to MALAPASCUA
At Maya, pier porters are waiting to carry your baggage for a few pesos on one of the outrigger boats servicing Malapascua. At low tide these pump boats cannot come in, so small crafts will ferry you to the boat. Be prepared to get wet feet walking through some shallow water! Regular boats leave for Malapascua until 5 p.m. about every 30 to 60 minutes (fare 40 pesos), as soon as enough passengers are on board. An instant special ride is available for 800 PHP. After 5 p.m. it may be hard to find a boat, so rather plan an overnight stay in Cebu City, when you are late. The boat ride to Malapascua’s Bounty beach will take 30 to 40 minutes. Hippocampus is located at the eastern end of the beach about two minutes walking from the boating point; our boys will give you a hand with your luggage.

BEACHES IN THE PHILIPPINES – Malapascua Island, Cebu