Luxury Resorts
Luxury Resorts in the Philippines
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Being an archipelago with more than seven thousand islands, the Philippines takes a top spot as a home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. While a visit to its capital city may show an impression of an industrialized metropolitan that centers on improving its technology, there are hidden treasures in different areas of the country that are scattered with various species of flora and fauna, particularly ones under the sea.
It houses hectares-worth of forests, mangroves, coral reefs, and freshwater areas that have yet to be influenced by the increasing speed of technology and urbanization taking over most people’s lives. As such, a lot of businesses have been inspired by its preserved natural beauty that they’ve built luxury resorts in almost every scenic spot in the country, whether it be on the most densely populated areas to hidden remote islands. These luxury resorts have, from the moment they had opened and even up until now, held a deep position inside every visitor’s and native’s hearts as they seek to leave a piece of Filipino experience in each one’s.
So, if you find yourself wanting to take a break from the hustle-bustle of your hectic life, book a vacation to some of these luxury resorts that vow to make your days off feel like you’re living in paradise.
The Islands
LUZON
Occupying the largest surface area out of the three main parts of the Philippines, Luzon contains a few of the best luxury resorts in the country. With most of its area having undergone a huge change over the years, a shift from their rural life to an urbanized, modern world, one would not expect Luzon to house some of the best features of the land.
Once you’re in Luzon, the brimming nightlife sights in Makati City may eclipse all the other breathtaking scenery at night, but once daybreak comes and the sun shines in a total tropical country fashion, be amazed at the historic structures of Intramuros that were built during the Spanish colonization period to Manila Bay, where you can see the gorgeous sunset over the ocean that seems to stretch on for miles. You can also pay a visit to the Mayon Volcano that boasts a perfect conical shape, or the Banaue Rice Terraces that were carved using only stones and our ancestor’s hands. Whether it be historical or natural landscapes, Luzon, with its symbolic ideals, is a place you can never forget.
VISAYAS
Sandwiched between Luzon and Mindanao, Visayas finds itself divided into different yet similarly large islands that have evolved into cities and their own cultures over the years. Often, you can usually find the locals in these areas, especially in the cities and urban parts, to be quite capable of speaking English. They have their own varieties of language depending on the place you’ve chosen, the Western part using soft-spoken Ilonggo, Central Visayas using Cebuano, and the Eastern side using Waray, but ask them to hold a conversation with you and they’ll likely do so for the rest of the day. Their proficiency in English may stem from the hours they’ve spent entertaining foreign guests with jolly old stories and superstitions of the place, so you might find Visayans to be especially chatty.
Coupled with the natives’ enthusiasm for sharing their love of the Philippines and its culture and the beautiful Filipino-inspired accommodations, the luxury resorts in Visayas, mostly shared in Cebu and Bohol, have earned stellar reviews from its visitors. The Visayas, compared to Luzon’s Manila, may not be as urbanized or have as many cities in their vicinity, but it clearly holds a candle to their famous luxury resorts with world-class services. Amuse yourself mingling with the locals and all the natural beauty that the Visayas has to offer.
PALAWAN
Being called the Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines is not without reason. Palawan is known to where the water meets the sky yet one can’t draw the line in between. With clear blue skies and equally pristine blue waters, one might mistake himself to be transported to paradise. Here in Palawan, you have all the white sand beaches and limestone formations you would find yourself pausing to take a look at it, with the gorgeous flora spreading out behind you. Every inch of Palawan is the living definition of haven, and luxury resorts know it.
Most luxury resorts in Palawan are set in some of the smaller islands scattered around the vicinity of Palawan, at most being 15 minutes away from a speedboat ride. This allows guests and visitors to immerse themselves in seeking the perfect relaxation and de-stressing trip with all the facilities and services that luxury resorts offer! Each luxury resort has its own signature spa and massage treatment and a diving center for all who are curious to explore the underwater marine life.
Things to do in the Philippines
Resort Highlights – Each luxury resort in the Philippines have their own lists of activities for guests to experience during their stay. Water activities include diving with certified instructors, snorkeling, and sitting on a cruise to see the sunset with your significant other, while you can try trekking or having a city tour if you’re not feeling up for water activities. Each resort also has their dining arrangements, which include restaurants and poolside bars, that serve you international and local cuisines that are heavenly to taste.
Immerse in Stories and Local – Experience first-hand the branded Filipino hospitality as you find yourself in a deep conversation with an aged local who tells you all the stories from the legends of the gorgeous sights you will soon see to their experiences growing up in such an environment.
Take Pictures – And what’s the use of vacation if you don’t take pictures? Now, with the recent advancements in technology, one only needs his phone to take vacation photos as if he was a professional photographer himself. Get yourself the nearest nature-inspired place and strike a pose, you’re ready for a picture.