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5 Eco-Resorts in the Philippines Perfect for a Weekend Getaway

Post author By Ferdz
Post date March 2, 2022
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Mt Purro Nature Reserve

When it comes to natural respites, the Philippines is abundant in destinations featuring different land and water forms. Beaches are the most popular spots, but the country also offers waterfalls, lakes, springs, streams, mountains, hills, and vast fields for those who want to reconnect with Mother Earth and recharge with her natural powers.

The rise in infrastructure developments paved the way for people to recreate natural hotspots and merge them with modern facilities that cater to wellness, leisure, and unwinding. You’ll find these idyllic features in the five eco-resorts listed below that you should add to your next vacation plans:

Tags eco-resorts, ecotourism

Islands and Beaches Luxury Stay Palawan

Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort: Culion’s Luxury Getaway

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Post date January 8, 2022
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Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort in Culion

Culion is a fascinating destination for those who enjoy off-beat natural tourist attractions and rich heritage. This former leper colony in Calamianes island is usually explored by those who go for an extended stay in Coron. But it doesn’t have to be another option. Sunlight Ecotourism island Resort offers a luxury nature getaway in the region while still keeping close to the heritage now in the running as an internationally recognized documentary heritage for UNESCO.

Tags Calamianes, Culion, Islands

Malaysia Mid-range Stay Sarawak Stay

Kuching Stay | Riverside Majestic Astana Wing

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Post date June 28, 2020
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Riverside Majestic Astana Wing

A five-star and 272-room property, Riverside Majestic Astana Wing sits at the heart of Kuching City overlooking the winding Sarawak river. Conveniently located across the waterfront and walking distance to a lot of attractions in the city. It was a perfect home base for us as we cover the Kuching Jazz Festival in 2019.

Tags 5 Star Hotels, Kuching

Luxury Stay Malaysia Sarawak Stay

Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa: Luxury Amidst Borneo Rainforest

Post author By Ferdz
Post date October 6, 2019
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The Premiere Deluxe room at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

We were riding a modified pick-up truck to take us to our home in Gunung Mulu National Park, the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa. The painted sceneries of caves, forest, hornbills and more wrapping the truck got me excited on the things we may experience during our stay in this UNESCO world heritage inscribed site. It’s not easy going to this part of Sarawak, Malaysia. On air, only MASwings flies direct from either Kuching or Miri. The long arduous way is by road, boat and a little hike. And what better way to compliment a stay in this nature reserve? Be amidst Borneo’s rainforest.

Tags marriott, Miri, Rainforest, rainforest resort, UNESCO Sites

Stay

RedDoorz Premium Near Greenbelt: Convenient Stay in the Heart of Makati

Post author By Ferdz
Post date July 8, 2019
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At RedDoorz Premium near Greenbelt

RedDoorz had an interesting story on how it started in Indonesia. It came from a need to find convenient stays around the city if traffic was a standstill and people couldn’t go home. Offering an affordable stay option nearby for the night instead of lingering aimlessly in the street was needed. Hence, RedDoorz concept was born. A tech-based company utilizing an app to search for partner properties nearby or a specific destination. Much like Uber or Grab users get to choose the level of quality from Basic, Plus and Premium. Recently I had the chance to try RedDoorz Premium near Greenbelt as I was conveniently looking for a place at the heart of Makati. I was taking a two-day weekend workshop and just wanted to stay nearby .

Tags Makati, Makati CBD, RedDoorz

Luxury Stay New Taipei City Stay Taiwan

Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort and Spa: Soothing Hot Springs and Cool Clime

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Post date June 21, 2019
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View from my room at Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort

Tucked at the highlands of Northern Taiwan, Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort and Spa offers a luxurious stay while enjoying top-notch outdoor hot springs, pools, spa facilities and refreshing mountain views.

From one cool location to another. Coming from the serene Sun Moon Lake, we took a speed train to Taipei, then transferred to our all-familiar tour coaster up to the slopes of Yamingshan north of Taiwan. With elevations up to 1,120 meters above sea level and and just an hour’s drive from Taipei city, Yamingshan is a popular national park for people to enjoy cold weather, lush environment, natural wonders and hot springs. So fitting that our home for the night is the Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort and Spa, a favorite destination to enjoy Japanese style indoor and outdoor hot springs in the Jinshan District.

Tags Hot Springs, Northern Taiwan, Taiwan National Parks, Yangmingshan

Budget Stay Iloilo Stay

Stay | The New Beach Head Resort in Carles Iloilo

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Post date May 26, 2019
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The New Beach Head Resort pool

Carles in Northern Iloilo is steadily getting a good stream of tourist nowadays. The municipality, once ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan is now a popular jump-off point for Isla de Gigantes island hopping exploration. If not staying on the islands, Carles is the best area to stay. Coming from the earliest flight from Manila to Iloilo and a 3-4 hours road travel to Carles, I finally made it to my home base for two nights, The New Beach Head Resort. It’s easy to downplay the resort for having only a 1-star rating in booking sites. It is also considered as the “2nd best resort” in the Carles. But it honestly didn’t feel 1-star at all! It felt more than 3-star in terms of comfort and neatness. Not to mention, a beach area where beautiful sunsets abound.

Tags Carles, Las Islas Travel and Tours, Panay Island, Panay Loop Tour, Resorts