The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all

J'aime deux choses toi et la rose

la rose pour un jouret toi pour toujours.

Aglicay

The beautiful cove is no Boracay… but talk about sunrise, breathtaking view of rolling hills and deep-blue sea, and gracious friendly hosts (the Martinez’), Aglicay may be incomparable. Tucked in a secluded peninsula in southeastern Tablas Island in Romblon, Aglicay is a perfect weekend getaway.

Aglicay Beach Resort

Comod-om, Alcantara, Romblon
Tel. No.: 0915-4256898
www.aglicaybeachresort.com

Casa San Pablo: Mi Casa es Tu Casa

You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.

Surrounded by pine trees and sprawling lawns, charming country inn Casa San Pablo is the “Little Baguio” of Laguna. Avid art collector and hobby enthusiast Boots Alcantara and his wife An Mercado-Alcantara, writer and magazine editor, are the innkeepers. I personally meet the 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year awardee, Boots. He is very hands-on and down to earth. Their inn reflects their pursuit of contemporary and eclectic junk-turned-art and literary collections.

The following are the services, amenities, and activities offered by Casa San Pablo: meetings or seminars, team-building activities, swimming, basketball, massage, Frisbee, billiards, videoke, stargazing, acoustic band, and board games. The inn is also a Wi-Fi hot spot.

For a gustatory adventure Viaje del Sol, Casa San Pablo is a good jump off point to other destinations in the Laguna, Quezon and Batangas areas.

Casa San Pablo is not only a typical bed and breakfast, it is home.

Lingganay

Located on a hilltop at the southern part of Boracay Island, "Lingganay" (bell) for Aklanons may sound music to the ears. History tells that Lingganay was named after a bell-like shaped stone found in the place’s cave. This cave and its small hidden beach has been known as Lingganay ever since it was found by the island’s inhabitants many centuries ago.

Lingganay Resort offers high quality residential units for those seeking a luxury lifestyle at its best. From the big common rooftop terraces, one can enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of Boracay and nearby islands.

Be windswept by its opulence and natural charm.

But costs of units are as breathtaking as its infinity pool:

PS.
The place is exclusive for residents and guests only.

But There Are No Carabaos in Carabao Island

Carabao Island, also known as Hambil, is one of the not so well-known gems of Romblon, perhaps because of its proximity to Boracay, where tourists mainly go.

But I guess this is what makes the island more appealing to me. Less crowd means a perfect hide-away. And this trip would have not been possible without Jai who knew someone from the island.

I really fell in love with Hambil the moment I set foot on the island. I mean common, even without carabaos (water buffalos), the island is a slice of paradise.

Carabao Island can be reached via one-hour boat ride from the port in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. The passenger boat usually leaves in the morning. The most convenient way to go to the island is via boat rental from Boracay, which if course charges higher especially if you are just travelling alone.

Punta de Fabian

Quaint and charming Punta de Fabian sits like a queen on the mountaintop in the heart of Baras, Rizal, a 1½ hour drive away from Manila. Decorated in Filipino-zen style, the 3-hectare resort, overlooking Laguna de Bay and Sierra Madre mountains, offers a wide selection of recreational and sports facilities, including function and guest rooms (honeymoon suite, family loft, or dormitory-type), restaurant, ball court, swimming pools, jacuzzi, campsite and garden.

I wasn’t told though, by the reservation officer that we need to hike (that long) and traverse the serpentine uphill road from the entrance to the main resort. From the time we reached the top, we were already dog-panting and hungry.

But it was all worth it. The staff were friendly and courteous, the place may be small yet it has that certain invigorating appeal. But what makes this place truly remarkable is the story behind its establishment. Used to be a family vacation house, its owner Teresita Fabian-Pamintuan, opened the resort to the public in 2003 after successfully winning her long battle over cancer. The place might have played a part in her recuperation that’s why she decided to share the place to other people so too they could enjoy and experience the magic and serenity of the place.

In a busy, polluted Manila, Punta de Fabian is like a breath of the freshest air.

Punta de Fabian Resort
Manila East Road, Brgy. Evangelista,
Baras, Rizal
Tel. No.: 653-1966, 433-1995