Posts under ‘Pamalican Island’

by Aaron Joel Santos
I’m in the Philippines, sitting at a six-person dining room table made of bamboo. It’s the kind of table found all across Southeast Asia, but this one is special. This one is unconvincingly strapped to the top of an old bus speeding down an unpaved highway on the island of Palawan.
Apparently, this [...]

Experience undisturbed tropical wilderness, secluded sandy coves and unique limestone formations in the Calamian Archipelago with California-based Mountain Travel Sobek’s 11-day Kayaking the Calamian Archipelago package, avalible for only two departure dates: April 6 and April 20, 2008.
Starting at $3,745 per person (for a group of eight to ten), based on double occupancy, travelers will [...]

Conde Nast Traveler, the largest circulated and most popular travel magazine in the United States voted Palawan as a tourist destination with the Best Beaches Overall in Asia in its October 2007 issue. Palawan has been cited for its outstanding attractions like Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, both listed [...]

Palawan has recently landed as one of the destination offerings of Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two leading international tour operators that cater to discriminating, high-end adventure seekers. Kayaking and snorkeling in the Calamian Archipelago and equally stunning vistas in neighboring islands now stand alongside African safaris, Mt. Everest treks and other highly specialized [...]

Until the end of December 2007, Amanpulo will be home to resident yoga master Nitesh Rajan, who will guide guests daily through a complimentary yoga session drawing on his knowledge of Asthanga and Kundalini yoga styles.
Set on its own private island of Pamalican in the Philippines, Amanpulo is surrounded by white-sand beaches, crystal-clear aquamarine waters [...]

Arrival at Amanpulo in the Philippines actually starts before you ever get there!!
You are taken on arrival at Manila airport to the private Aman lounge prior to boarding the hotels own private twin prop aircraft which flies you directly to the resort. That is some style!!
The first thing that happens on arrival is that you [...]

Puerto Princesa City – Soon, smoke-free hotels and restaurants will be the “in” thing in this city.
The Department of Health (DOH) today announced that transients, out of towners and diners who despise tobacco smoke will soon be spared from said inconvenience and health hazard as a number of hotels and restaurants have committed to make their [...]