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The Peacock Garden

Posted: June 11, 2014 in Philippines
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Bohol’s new crown jewel, The  Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa was recently inaugurated. Tourism Sec. Ace Durano flew in from Cebu to formally open the province’s newest upscale tourism landmark. He cut the ceremonial ribbon along with DOT regional director for Central Visayas Dawnie Roa and top local government officials led by Gov. Enrico Aumentado, Rep. Edgar Chatto and The Peacock Garden’s visionary owners, Hans and Lani Schoof. Monsignor Leonardo Medroso, Bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, officiated at the blessing rites.

Nestled on a hilly promontory that gives a breathtaking view of the Bohol Sea and it fabled beaches, the Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa is situated in Upper Laya, Baclayon, a tranquil and picturesque town only 15-minutes away from Tagbilaran City. The 40 tastefully furnished guests rooms done in the style of 18th century German architecture are housed in two detached villas. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like air-conditioning, TV and DVD player, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone and internet connection. A third villa houses the world-class spa. Fronting the villas is the huge infinity pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

Both serious admirers of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, the Schoofs have incorporated rare and vintage Rizal memorabilia in the interiors of the resort. The centerpiece is the original living room furniture used by the hero during his lengthy stay at Pastor Ullmer’s vicarage in Heidelberg.

The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa has three dining outlets. Old Heidelberg is the main restaurant that serves the best of German and Continental cuisine amid the old world charm of 18th century Germany. The adjacent Hemingway Lounge with a well-stocked wine cellar and warm leather sofas is a haven for the discerning wine connoisseur. And for a more relaxed and casual ambience, there is the Peacock Room where hearty breakfast are served with freshly-baked breads and pastries.

The Peacock Garden Bohol

A different world awaits at The Peacock Garden, a luxury boutique resort with an expansive view of the sea. Just a few minutes past historic Baclayon Church, it’s a short 15-minute drive from Tagbilaran City, the island’s capital. To complement its well-appointed rooms, the resort features a fine dining restaurant, Roman spa, wine cellar, music & dance club, cigar lounge, as well as facilities and services for business and social events. Eco-cultural tours and outdoor activities are offered nearby.

The Peacock Garden is a boutique hotel and spa located on the island of Bohol, featuring a distinct blend of Old World ambience and Filipino hospitality. Its 33 well-appointed guest rooms are furnished in locally-crafted Philippine mahogany and designed with a classic aesthetic.

All rooms offer tranquil views looking out over lush greens, the sea, and the infinity pool.  Property Location Located in Baclayon, The Peacock Garden is in the historical district and close to Alburquerque Church and Convent and Baclayon Church. This 4.5-star resort is within the region of Hinagdanan Cave.


Out of the Blue Puerto Galera is pride of Mindoro. Mindoro is the ultimate destination during summer from Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

 

Out of the Blue Resort: New Pool

 

Out of the Blue Resort: View from our Balcony

 

Out of the Blue Resort: Upstairs Pool

Out of the Blue Resort: View of Pool From Our Balcony
Out of the Blue Resort: bottom level swimming pool

Out of the Blue Resort overlooks Verde Strait, lovely Small La Laguna beach and the popular dive shops and other resorts lining the shore.

The striking villas and suites, with their stunning views and soothing sea breezes, provide the perfect environment for a family vacation, romantic getaway or those seeking something out of the ordinary.

After a day’s diving or exploring by boat, relax in The Verandah – our great bar and restaurant. Or order room service, prior to a stroll around the point to catch some great music in lively Sabang. Alternatively, sip cocktails on your own spacious terrace or just relax poolside at either of our 2 swimming pools.

Choose from 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom apartments or a private jacuzzi suite. All provide a completely new standard of hotel accommodation between the blue skies and blue seas of Puerto Galera.


Antulang Beach Resort is the luxurious resort that Dumaguete can really be proud of. Each villa has its own private pool and also with heated Jacuzzi that’s just perfect for honeymooners or for a family luxury vacation. Each room gives you a breathtaking view of the sea. The white sand beach of Antulang and the 17 dive sites here are just two of the many reasons why tourists love to stay here.

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Antulang Beach Resort is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Dumaguete / Negros Oriental. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. To be found at the hotel are family room, laundry service, shops, tours, smoking area. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and convenient amenities like hair dryer, refrigerator, DVD/CD player, air conditioning, shower. Entertain the hotel’s recreational facilities, including massage, games room, pool (kids), outdoor pool, garden. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Dumaguete / Negros Oriental has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Antulang Beach Resort.

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Miniloc Island Resort is one of the resorts in El Nido that offers luxurious accommodation. El Nido is one of the best islands in Palawan and you’ll surely enjoy all the fun activities and the inclusions on your accommodation with Miniloc Island Resort. El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island is a luxury resort located in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Flights from Manila to El Nido are available via Island Transvoyager. From El Nido Airport, it is an approximate 35 minute boat ride to the island resort arranged by the resort staff. El Nido can also be reached from Puerto Princesa City via 5 hour landtrip.

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GUIDED TOUR OF BIG LAGOON
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SEAVIEW AND DELUXE SEAVIEW – EXTERIOR
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ONE OF THE ISLANDS IN BACUIT BAY
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PICNIC LUNCH AT ENTALULA BEACH
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Miniloc Island in El Nido, Northern Palawan, is the perfect holiday destination for the young and young at heart in search of a fun and vibrant holiday. The resort is tucked in a beautiful cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. Reminiscent of a coastal village, Miniloc Island’s quaint charm is enhanced by its crystal clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life. At its very doorstep, the long dock where guests are welcomed, guests can snorkel alongside 1.5meter jacks and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish, fusiliers, and other multi-colored tropical fish. Miniloc Island offers 50 accommodations with a rustic and native design. It offers al fresco dining at the Clubhouse restaurant and has a beach bar. Recreational facilities include a massage cabana and a marine sports center. There is a boutique, game area, a Kids Activity Center, and a conference room that can accommodate up to 40 persons theatre-style. Complimentary wi-fi connection is available at the Clubhouse. Miniloc Island is a gateway to popular activity sites. With its convenient location, it is a welcoming and charming hideaway, allowing for numerous recreational activities and friendly interaction between guests and staff.

Mandala Spa & Villas Boracay is your best escape from our hectic world. Here you’ll find that inner peace you’ve been seeking as it’s the sanctuary both for your body and soul. You will leave the resort as an improved human being.

Mandala Spa and Villas

The Mandala Spa and Villas Boracay is located above Angol, with around a 10 minute walk to white beach. This award winning resort and spa offers travelers an array of tropical gardens and is designed to offer private, relaxing settings for guests. There is a restaurant onsite, and the hotel offers yoga as well as many holistic baths and spa treatments. The eco-friendly and luxurious villas are intricately designed while the private bathrooms have Italian fixtures and world-class settings.

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Beyond the Mandala Spa’s reception office (which also houses a dressing room with lockers), guests can walk into one of four private spa villas, a heated watsu therapy pool, or a yoga shala for larger yoga classes and retreats.
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The spa villas are luxuriously appointed, as far as a rustic Asian style sensibility allows. The villas are constructed using natural materials and luxurious accents – bamboo and wood allied with fine ceramics and Italian bathroom fixtures. Outdoor and indoor meet seamlessly, the spa’s manicured garden being visible through the spa villas’ large sliding windows.

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All four spa villas have two massage beds, all the better for couples who seek therapeutic bliss in each other’s company. One spa villa is specially outfitted to accommodate patrons of the Shodhana Karma treatment: its facilities include a sauna and a Vichy shower on top of the usual accoutrements. The Mandala’s therapists undergo an extensive training and ongoing learning program to ensure constant quality service. The spa uses natural ingredients, either sourced locally or manufactured on site (such is the case with the yogurt used in the Mandala’s Lulur treatments); the Mandala imports materials from abroad only when absolutely necessary. The Mandala Spa’s facilities host a wide selection of spa treatments, all designed to combine traditional Asian therapies with modern Western techniques. If the guest doesn’t know where to start, the spa’s personnel are always happy to make recommendations.

Atmosphere Resorts & Spa in Maayong Tubig Dauin, Negros Oriental is a fine luxury resort that is situated in a coconut plantation and is a great venue for those who want to go scuba diving or snorkeling. It’s at the tip of Negros Oriental and this beach front location gives you breathtaking view of the Philippine Sea. You will surely love their spa and their suites. Rate starts from P6,000+ a night.

Welcoming guests with beautiful outdoor swimming pool including yoga and spa facilities, Atmosphere Resorts & Spa is a luxurious property placed just a few steps away from the beach. Guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

Stylish air-conditioned rooms feature a private terrace and DVD player. Spacious en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer, bathrobes and shower facility. A minibar and flat-screen TV are included as well.

Placed in the heart of Negros Island, this elegant resort is located only a 5-minute drive from Dauin town. Apo Island is 20 minutes away by boat while Dumaguete City is 30 minutes away by car.

At Atmosphere Resorts & Spa, guests can unwind by the private beach area or enjoy snorkeling, scuba-diving and diving activities. The resort can also arrange for excursions and trips to Apo Island. Shuttle services is available.

A selection of local and international cuisines can be enjoyed at Blue Restaurant. For alternative dining options, room service is available.

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Situated on the beach in Dauin, Atmosphere Resorts & Spa is close to  Dauin Church. Additional area attractions include Malatapay Market.


The Island Buenavista is an exclusive island resort in Samal, Davao, Philippines, thriving with lush tropical vegetation and numerous palm trees.

Here, you can enjoy the utmost privacy because this luxury beach resort is only rented out as a whole to one group at a given time. That means YOU OWN THE ISLAND for the period that you booked.

A white sandy beach, as well as crystal clear waters of the Davao Gulf, envelops this four-hectare paradise. Several meters from the beach, you will find beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life–making Buenavista a remarkable diving destination as well.

You can enjoy the whole island and you get to choose whom to enjoy it with, because it is yours exclusively. There’s just you and our courteous staff, who are at your beck and call to give you personalized service.

All you have to do is relax, enjoy, do anything (or nothing at all) in the comfort of your private island getaway.

The Island Buenavista Davao is an exclusive luxury resort situated in Samal Island, Davao del Norte. This gives you ultimate privacy as renting here means you get the whole island to yourself. It gives you a sense of what it’s like to own your island and for the time, the island is yours to enjoy.

Buenavista Island Resort

Pack your bags and take off to this wonderful tropical getaway, the Island Buenavista, in the southern part of Philippines, where you will find a one-of-a-kind island vacation experience.

Here at the Island Buenavista, we give a new dimension to the words ‘privacy’ and ‘exclusivity’. When we say that the island is private and exclusive, we mean YOU OWN THE ISLAND for the period that you booked. There’s nobody else on the Island except you and the Buenavista staff.

We have the logistics taken care of, so you don’t have to worry about cooking or fixing the bed. Sumptuous meals are served at the Pavilion at your desired schedule. Our courteous Island staff will be happy to cater to your needs and requests.

No stress. Think of nothing except how to spend your time relaxing on the Island Buenavista.

Island Buenavista is a privately owned island resort located off the east coast of Davao City, and north of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS). This luxury island resort is a four-hectare exclusive paradise of lush tropical greenery and tall palm trees surrounded by white powdery sandy beach in the midst of the crystal clear waters of Davao Gulf. The Island is widely known for its rich formation of coral reefs and abundant marine life, and is considered as one of the top snorkeling and diving destinations in Davao.

View of the island from Samal

 

The entire Island is available for exclusive use and rental only

 

The area surrounding the Island is marine protected

White sand beach is one of the many features of this exclusive paradise

The Island is covered with lush tropical greenery and tall palm trees

The perfect island getaway all for yourself!

It is one of the top snorkeling and diving destinations in Davao

Home to the Hawks Bill Turtles


Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is located in Panglao Island Bohol. It’s in the midst of the tropical garden of the island and here you can find a superior spa with private villas that lets you enjoy the beauty of Panglao and all the water activities while also enjoying the seclusion of having your own private villa.

An exclusive and serene beach hideaway where spoiling and pampering is the norm, Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa nestles amid 16 hectares of lush tropical gardens on Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. This resort in Bohol is made up of 15 private villas and a superb spa, which is why it is the place for indulgent privacy and seclusion.

Eskaya Beach Resort is a heavenly retreat in an unspoilt part of the Philippines, at the southernmost tip of Bohol. Encompassing 39 glorious acres with just 15 thatched villas, a large private beach, the most mesmerising infinity swimming pool and villas with private pools, this is truly tropical Eden.

Location

Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines, a one hour flight from Manila or 1.5 hours by ferry from Cebu. 20 kms from Tagbilaran Airport or seaport.

 

 

 


The trip to Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines may be quite lengthy for some. From the city airport, you’d still have to drive to the municipal wharf and go on a boat ride across Honda Bay. But you’ll discover that every minute gradually withdraws you from urban bustle, hence increasing anticipation for your vacation.

Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa in Palawan, Philippines

As you arrive, you will be rewarded in a grand fashion. Iridescent sights usher you into a romantic island holiday. In this private enclave, you get to delight in not just the beautiful white sands and crystalline waters, but also tranquility that has eluded you for a long time.

Allowing you to further enjoy this sense of calm are the resort’s elegantly furnished villas overlooking the majestic Sulu Sea. Plus, with a host of superb leisure, adventure, and recreational offerings, this resort offers you the quintessential tropical island retreat.

Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa in Palawan, Philippines

Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa (formerly Dos Palmas Arreceffi Island Resort) is nestled in the tropical waters of Honda Bay. A quiet hideaway amidst pristine natural surroundings in the Philippines’ last frontier, offering comfortable, modern facilities while providing you with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the wonders of nature.


Discovery Shores

Discovery Shores is located on the finest part of Boracay’s White Beach and is the top luxury resort on the island. A modern first class tropical resort that is famous for unparalleled service and excellence, Discovery Shores is a favorite among top end travelers. With a beachfront that is second to none, it has all the features of a first class resort including swimming pool, sauna/steamroom, spa, lounge, restaurant, business center, and gym; and luxurious room amenities such as a DVD player & component system, LCD cable TV, down pillows, and a refrigerated private bar. Discovery Shores Hotel Boracay Island Discovery Shores Resort and Spa is another luxury resort in Boracay. They have 88 luxury guest rooms with modern design. It has man-made waterfalls that make relaxing sound for their guests to enjoy and a large swimming pool with Jacuzzi.