DOS PALMAS RESORT (PHILIPPINES)

Recently featured as one of the TOP 10 best beach resorts in Asia, Dos Palmas is found on Arreceffi Island, which is nestled in the waters of Honda Bay, northeast of Palawan's Puerto Princesa in the Islands Republic of Philippines. The resort has built up an enviable reputation and consistently wins awards for best island resort in the country.

Featuring 50 cabanas, choose from 10 Bay Cabanas built offshore over the water, compact with coral reefs which lie just under giving accent to a romantic setting, or wake up in one of the 40 Garden Cabanas fronting the beach each ecologically located to blend in with the natural sorrounding environment.

Cabanas are furnished in light tropical colours with all the comforts in mind. This island retreat is a world unto itself, a paradise that would make it hard for one to leave. The Garden Cabanas go for US$ 230/night which can sleep up to 5 adults, and the Bay Cabanas go for US$ 256/night all inclusive of breakfast.

With Palawan's famed diverse marine life, Dos Palmas (two palms eng;) resort has an abundance of rich dive spots within the Honda Bay, 20 minutes away from the resort. For the less adventure holiday seeker snorkeling along the beach can be very relaxing. As an alternative for water fun, there is a swimming pool and jacizzi located among mature landscaped gardens which the kids can enjoy, while adults can induldge at the Tropical spa.

One can also pay a visit to the nearby crocodile farm and get up close and personal with the friendly reptiles or learn how to make a belt or wallet out of them. Or even try the succulent crocodile spare ribs for those with exotic daring pallets.

Resort dining doesn't get much better than at Kara-e-nan restaurant or the outdoor buffet served nightly at different areas of the beach. While seafood domenates the menu (try the Palawan Pacific lobster) they also serve a very juicy beef tenderloin. Enjoy pre-dinner sunset drinks from the bar along the beach. (for reservations or bookings call 24-Hours Contact Numbers: Tel: (632) 910-4203 up to 05 Fax: (632) 910-4206 or the toll free numbers 1-866-467-2753)

(Photos provided by my baby MYSTIQUE)