23 Resorts Bucket List for 2019
Maybe I got it from my sister who was always on the look out for new and unheard of places. She was always the person you would call and ask for a new restaurant or a new resort! Exploration and travel became a part of my grief journey as well. It allowed me to see beyond my circle and see the possibilities and glimpses of beauty.
So once a month, my husband and i agreed to explore one resort at a time. This is the perfect teaching opportunity for me as well. The kids often come back home, refreshed, full of joy and knowledge! experiential knowledge. Definitely a core memory!
Lets get it started! Sharing with you my 2019 Resort Bucket list!
TRAVEL LIST 1: Ybonita Farm and Villa
Status: Experienced!
Review: One of the cleanest, well mainitained and well thought of airbnb ive been to!
They warned about mosquitoes but during our stay we had a good time (mosquitoes just came out around 6pm. i dont know why mosquitoes always hover and bite me!) I love the long path of trees too!
Suggestion 1: Make sure to book their Balsa sandbar trip. its an additional 3,500 but it includes lunch, a private balsa at the sandbar and a boat ride. its only 5 minutes away.
Suggestion 2: Do their farm and animal feeding activity. learn about the fruits and vegetables they harvest
Suggestion 3: Enjoy their bonfire and smores night! Plus enjoy walking barefoot!
Address: M. Apacible St., Brgy. Sta. Ana, Calatagan, Batangas 4215
Contact Number/s: +639291347224
Website / Social Media Account: IG: ybonitafarmandvillas
Where to Book: www.airbnb.com/rooms/16931538
Rates: starts at P5,500 / night
* They only have 3 villas as this is a family owned farm so make sure you book ahead. theres a villa good for 4, another good for 6 and another good for 12.
TRAVEL LIST 2: Landrina Escape
Status: Experienced!
Review: Who needs the Hamptons if you have Landrina! The Interior is perfect for clan or big family get togethers with tita's who love to cook. Care taker can cook for you but maybe the experience is best if your family does the prepping. The beach though is a minute walk but i wouldnt mind it.
Suggestion 1 : Visit the Pawikan reserve just 1 km away
Suggestion 2: Upon check out, visit las casas acuzar
Expect weather to be HOT!
Address: Landrina Street, The Strand Subdivision, Brgy. Nagbalayong, Morong, Bataan 2109
Contact Number/s: +639178804464
Website / Social Media Account: www.landrinaescape.com, FB: landrinaescape
Where to Book: www.landrinaescape.com/book-a-villa
www.booking.com/hotel/ph/landrina-escape-1-br.en-gb.html
Rates:
One Bedroom Villa – P12,850
Two Bedroom Villa – P17,850
TRAVEL LIST 3: Cala Laiya
Status: Experienced!
Review: If you want the resort but private feel, this would be it! I love the privacy yet the service of a resort! Im a lover of good interior and it makes it more relaxing if the toilet is wonderful! and so yes, they have it! that real industrial feel! No bad review for this one! its accessible, pool is good for kids and adults, beach is near, cabanas ready and the lodging is relaxing and comfortable.
Suggestion: Book a massage! even my son loved it
Address: Laiya Ibabaw, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas 4226
Contact Number/s: +639178839900
Website / Social Media Account: www.calalaiya.ph, IG: calalaiya
Where to Book: Click the “Book Now” tab in www.calalaiya.ph
Rates:
Garden Casita – Queen: P8,000
Garden Casita – Twin: P8,000
Two Bedroom Casita – P13,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 4: Punong Gary’s Place
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: The moment i saw the room with a glass ceiling and the swing over the pool in Rica Paralejo's IG story, i knew it was a perfect place to visit! If only i didnt have to take a plane!
Address: Hacienda Tinihaban, Barrio San Jose, Silay City, Negros Occidental 6116
Contact Number/s: +639173271729
Website / Social Media Account: FB: punongsilay
Where to Book: through contact number
Rates:
Tuesday-Sunday LUNCH. Php 850/head for a 5-course (minimum course) plated meal Saturday-Sunday SNACKS. Php 250/head (consumable) Saturday DINNER. Php 1,000/head for a 5-course (minimum course) plated meal
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TRAVEL LIST 5: Sundowners Zambales
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: I saw this from Marie Faith (owner of the wonderful Kid's brand pottly and Tubby). My family is a beach lover and the moment i saw this, i thought maybe this is the one for the whole family! but theyre always fully booked so you have to book ahead.
Address: Purok 5, Barangay Danacbunga, Botolan, Zambales 2202
Contact Number/s:
+639175018224 (Globe Hotline)
+639171333007 (Globe Hotline)
+639399073689 (Smart Hotline)
Website / Social Media Account: www.sundowners.ph/zambales, FB/IG: sundownerszambales
Where to Book: www.sundowners.ph/zambales
Rates:
1 Bedroom Beach Villa: P9,000
2 Bedroom Pool Villa Left Wing: P14,000
2 Bedroom Pool Villa Right Wing: P16,000
3 Bedroom Pool Villa: P22,000
5 Bedroom Grand Pool Villa: P32,000
6 Bedroom Grand Villa: P36,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 6: Sunlight Island Resort Palawan (Sunlight Eco Tourism Island Resort)
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: The room with the glass floor got me. I saw this in Camille Co's IG account where she had her prenup! have yet to double check the other fascilities. Plus i need to be prepared with Palawan. I always get sand mite bites!
Address: Naglayan Island, Barangay Baldat, Culion, Palawan, Philippines 5316
Contact Number/s:zamb +6322197953, +639979420801, +639175214260
Website / Social Media Account: sunlighthotelsandresorts.com/setir/, FB: SunlightEcoTourismIslandResort
Where to Book: www.myxcaliber.com/ibe/b/Sunlight-Eco-Tourism-Island-Resort#/room
Rates:
Cluster Single / Double Villa: P12,295.08
Studio Single Villa: P16,393.44
Duplex Villa: P20,491.80
Two Bedroom Villa: P24,590.16
Honeymoon Villa: P28,688.53
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 7: Nay Palad (Nay Palad Hideaway)
Status: Planning to go by May
Review: It has so much of that Bali feel. looking forward to experiencing siargao!
Address: Malinao, General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, 8419 Philippines
Contact Number/s: +639177017840
Website / Social Media Account: www.naypalad.com/hideaway, FB/IG/Pinterest: naypalad
Where to Book: www.naypalad.com/hideaway/reservation
Rates: Depends on season – https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5aa115831aef1d67819d9e56/t/5ba0d4c10ebbe8fa4be6f223/1537266882790/NAY+PALAD+HIDEAWAY_RATES+2019.pdf
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TRAVEL LIST 8: Balay Kogon
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: Maybe when we have some work related in Iloilo or Boracay, we should visit this place.
Address: Buaya Beach, Sicogon Island, Carles, Iloilo 5019
Contact Number/s: +639178270445
Website / Social Media Account: www.balaykogon.com
Where to Book: www.myxcaliber.com/ibe/b/Balay-Kogon#/room
Rates:
Garden Room: P5,800
Hilltop Superior Room: P5,800
Beachfront Room: P7,000
Hilltop Deluxe Room: P7,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 9: Siargao Bleu
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: The floating cabanas with pool frontage is inviting but im curious about privacy. But hopefully theres not much people when we visit.
Address: Barangay Catangnan, General Luna, Siargao Islands 8419
Contact Number/s: +639177724188, +639488690977
Website / Social Media Account: siargaobleu.com.ph, FB/IG/Twitter: siargaobleu
Where to Book: siargaobleu.com.ph/accommodations
Rates:
The Terraces (2 Single Twin Beds): P8,500
Garden De Luxe (1 Queen Size Bed): P8,500
Floating Cottages (1 Queen or King Size Bed): P18,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL 10: Veue Beach Cabins
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: looks like its a smaller version of Cala Laiya. Its wonderfully layouted but again, considering the privacy if there are so many guests.
Address: Sitio Abrac, Patar White Beach, Bolinao 2406, Pangasinan
Contact Number/s: +639989985863
Website / Social Media Account: https://www.veue.ph/, FB: VEUECabins
Where to Book: www.veue.ph/book-a-cabin-now
Rates: All rooms - From P8,000
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The following I think are more familar to most people and more commericalized or is considered standard resorts but nonetheless, let's plot them!
TRAVEL LIST 11: Henann Resorts (Henann Resort Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol)
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: there are families who want to lodge in a more structured resort. i think this is nice!
Address: Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol 6340
Contact Number/s: Manila Office: +632 230 3000 to 04, Resort: +6338 502 9141 to 44
Website / Social Media Account: https://www.henann.com/bohol/henannalonabeach,
FB: henannbohol, IG: henannresortbohol
Where to Book: https://reservations-henannalonabeach.henann.com/reservation/selectDates/19855/campaign
Rates:
Deluxe Room (1-2 adults): P8,817
Premier Room (1-2 adults): P9,919
Family Room (up to 3 adults): P12,399
Premier Room with Direct Pool Access (1-2 adults): P12,491
Junior Suite (1-2 adults): P13,042
Pool Villa (1-2 adults): P21,032
Presidential Suite (up to 4 adults): P34,073.00
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TRAVEL LIST 12: Island World Panglao
Status: for plotting and scheduling
Review: looks interesting but i wonder how service will be like and privacy for the rooms.
Address: Purok 7, Tawala, Panglao, Bohol 6340
Contact Number/s: +639063758237
Website / Social Media Account: www.island.world
FB: Island-World-Panglao-1295057487206419
Where to Book: https://www.booking.com/hotel/ph/island-world-panglao.en-gb.html
Rates:
Deluxe Bungalow (1-2 adults): P4,000
Bungalow with Garden view (1-2 adults): P4,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 13: Lakawon Island (Lakawon Island Resort)
Status: For plotting and scheduling
Review: more commercial resort so hopefully well maintained considering the materials used
Address: Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental 6121
Contact Number/s:
+639175022625
+639491132202
+639323964453
Island Reception: +639175556979
Sales & Marketing:
+639472483676 (SMART)
+639453151113 (GLOBE)
Website / Social Media Account: https://lakawon.com.ph/
FB: lakawonisland
IG: lakawon
Where to Book: https://lakawon.com.ph/availability/
Rates:
Island Entrance Fee: P350/person
Bamboo House: P2,500
Pearls Place: P3,799
Pearls Place Bunk Rooms: P4,999
Junior Suite A: P5,000
Junior Suite B: P7,499
Premiere Suite A: P8,950
Honeymoon Suite: P8,950
Premiere Suite B: P10,599
Barkada Suite: P11,580
Condo Suite: P11,580
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 14: Casitas de Victoria
Status: Need to plot and schedule
Review: I think this would be good for montessori practicing moms. while i love Industrial, Scandi and clean places, there are those who want to experience the provincial life.
Address: Punta Fuego Road, Balaytigue, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines
Contact Number/s: +63 977 834 2384, +63 917 108 1392
Website / Social Media Account: https://www.casitasdevictoria.com/en/, FB: Casitas de Victoria
Where to Book: https://www.casitasdevictoria.com/reservation
Rates:
Deluxe Double Room: P7,000/night
Family Suite/Balcony: P14,000/night
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 15: Anya Resorts Tagaytay
Status: For plot and schedule
Review: We've mostly experienced hotels in tagaytay but have yet to experience this one!
Address: Buenavista Hills Road, Barangay Mag-asawang Ilat, Tagaytay City, Philippines 4120
Contact Number/s:
Manila Line: +6326571640
Cavite Line: +63464198040
Hotline: +639985779999
Website / Social Media Account: https://anyaresorts.com/, FB/IG: anyaresorttagaytay
Where to Book: Click “Check Availability and Prices” in https://anyaresorts.com/
Rates:
Junior King Suite (1-2 adults): P16,500
Junior Twin Suite (1-2 adults): P16,500
Anya Veranda Suite (1-2 adults): P19,800
Anya Garden Suite (1-2 adults): P21,800
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TRAVEL LIST 16: Paninap Farms
Status: Experienced
Review: We didnt go for an overnight but just for a day trip and and we loved it! We enjoyed the deers, learning about the bees, calabao roaming around, horse riding. the place is pretty big and i think its even a nice place to hold events. Just love the cool breeze and so accessible! just use a 4x4.
Address: Pili Paninap Farm, Sampaloc Daraitan Road, Tanay, Rizal 1980
Contact Number/s: 09157877428
Website / Social Media Account: www.paninapfarms.com,
FB/Twitter: Paninap FarmsWhere to Book: Thru mobile number, website, or social media
Rates:
Inep Room: P3,000
Tagitnep Room: P2,500
Handuwaran: P2,000
Paninap Lodge: P4,000
Extra Person/Mattress: P2504-Person
Tent: P1,2008-Person Tent: P2,400Own tent nightly rate: P250
TRAVEL LIST 17: Amihan Panglao
Status: for plotting and scheduling
Review: so many nice places in Bohol! looks like we need to visit and experience the chocolate hills! whats the best time to visit?
Address: Danao, Panglao, Bohol 6340
Contact Number/s: +63384271929, +639372026694
Website / Social Media Account: https://www.amihanresortpanglao.com/en/, FB: amihanresort.panglao
Where to Book: https://www.amihanresortpanglao.com/reservation
Rates:
Deluxe Double: P6,000
Deluxe Triple: P6,000
Executive Suite: P7,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 18: Seapearl Panglao (Seapearl of Alona)
Status: For plotting and scheduling
Review: looks well maintained and thats a very huge concern for me! wonder how deep the pool is!
Address: Ester A. Lim Drive, Panglao, Bohol 6340
Contact Number/s: +639950228108
Website / Social Media Account: FB: Sea-Pearl-of-Alona-197406647431687
Where to Book: https://www.booking.com/hotel/ph/seapearl-of-alona.en-gb.html
Rates:
Suite with Pool View (1-2 adults): P6,900
Suite with Garden View (1-2 adults): P6,900
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 19: Badian Cebu (Badian Island Wellness Resort)
Status: For plotting and scheduling
Address: Zaragosa Island, Badian, Cebu City, 6031 Cebu
Contact Number/s: +6332 401 3303 to 05, +6332 475 0010
Website / Social Media Account: http://badianhotel.com/, FB: BadianIsla, IG: badianisland, Twitter/LinkedIn: badianresort, Tumblr: badianisla.tumblr.com
Where to Book: Click “Check Availability” on badianhotel.com, https://www.booking.com/hotel/ph/badian-island-resort-spa.en-gb.htm
Rates:
Junior Suite: P19,800
Family Suite: P21,100
Badian Suite: P25,700
Pool Villa: P45,000
Photos from the net
TRAVEL LIST 20: Happy Beach Club
Status: For plotting and scheduling
Review: isnt it instagrammable? im sure the kids would love it here!
Address: Tambuli Beach, Buyong Road, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Contact Number/s: 0917 537 5843
Website / Social Media Account: http://www.happybeach.ph
FB: Happy Beach PH, IG: thehappybeachph
Where to Book: https://www.happybeach.ph/book-a-room
Rates:
Walk-in Rate
Weekday: P799
Weekend & Holiday: P899
Online Rate
Weekday: P699
Weekend & Holiday: P849
Happy Jungle & The Pink Pool: from P1500
Happy Room: from P5999
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TRAVEL LIST 21: Reál Coast and Surf
Status: for plotting and scheduling!
Review: if you like flotsam and jetsam, possibly similar feel!
Address: Brgy. Malapad, Siniloan - Famy - Real - Infanta Rd, Real, Quezon 4335
Website / Social Media Account: http://www.realcoastandsurf.com/
FB/IG: realcoastandsurf
Where to Book: https://apac.littlehotelier.com/properties/realcoastandsurf
Rates:
SURF CAMP
Small Cabana: P2,500
Medium Cabana: P2,800
Large Cabana: P3,200
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Pool View/Garden View Premier: P10,060
Pool View Deluxe: P10,290
Garden View Deluxe: P8,930
Family Room 1: P21,150
Family Room 2: P18,390
DORMITORY/BUNK BEDS
Dormitory Room 1 (min. 12 pax): P32,970
Dormitory Room 2 (4 pax): P11,810
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TRAVEL LIST 22: Masungi Georeserve
Status: for plotting and scheduling
Review: Almost everyone ive known have visited this reserve. Not so much for me but mostly for Ethan to enjoy!
Address: Kilometer 47, Marcos Highway, Baras, Rizal 1970
Contact Number/s: +639291323531, +639951869911
Website / Social Media Account: https://www.masungigeoreserve.com/
FB/IG/Twitter: masungigeoreserve
Where to Book: https://www.masungigeoreserve.com/trailvisitrequest/
https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g5848856-d9993912-Reviews-Masungi_Georeserve-Rizal_Province_Calabarzon_Region_Luzon.html?m=19905
Rates:
Discovery Trail (Day) Weekday Rate: P1,500/guest
Discovery Trail (Day) Weekend Rate: P1,800/guest
Discovery Trail (Night, Fri/Sat/Sun) Rate: P1,800/guest
Discovery Trail & Dining Weekday Rate: P2,350/guest
Discovery Trail & Dining Weekend Rate: P2,380/guest
Legacy Trail: P1,000/guest
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TRAVEL LIST 23: Easy Adventure
Status: For plotting and scheduling
Review: If youre into glamping, should try this. we tried glamping 2x already and hoping for a better experience.
Address: Baler, Aurora 3200
Contact Number/s: +639167677971
Website / Social Media Account: FB: myeasyadventure
Where to Book:
Rates:
Weekend rate: P4,200 per person
Weekday rate: P3,600 (2 people)
Weekday rate: P1,800 per person per night (for groups of 2 or more people)
Children below age 12 stay for free
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