Leticia By The Sea

Leticia By The Sea is not just another resort in Samal Island. Although a string of resorts in Samal and Talicud Island has sprung up over the past few years, there is a unique charm to this resort that will offer you paradise in just an hour away.

Leticia By The Sea is a small and private resort located in Talicud Island owned by the same people behind Casa Leticia, which explains the name. However, when this resort claims to offer a “private” getaway, they literally mean one. The owners of this resort offer visitors and tourists a chance to own the resort for one day, or two (however long you want to stay), by exclusively renting the place. They have an overnight package costing PhP 10,000 that is enough to accommodate 15 people or a maximum of 20 people. This package already includes accommodations and use of resort facilities, such as kitchen and cooking facilities, use of kayaks, kiddie pools and other water sports, resident cook, helper, and boat transfers.

Given the number of people that can be accommodated by the resort and all of the other facilities that you can enjoy, the exclusive rental of this place is definitely affordable and is a great value. And yet, you will be able to privately enjoy the natural beauty and charm of this hidden paradise to get your much needed rest and relaxation. It is no doubt a great choice of destination as compared to other resorts that are flocked by lots of other visitors that it is impossible to truly relax.

What about the resort facilities? Let us start with the accommodation. The cottages at Leticia By The Sea are strategically built in a place at the island wherein you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sea from afar, which is breathtaking with its turquoise color. The cottages in itself are also quite a view, which features a mixture of Balinese and Filipino influence in its design and architecture, which offers that perfect tropical feel to your vacation.

When you step out of the cottage, there are more breathtaking views you can enjoy. The landscape of colorful garden and trees, as well as the crystal clear waters and well preserved marine life, all contribute to that relaxing atmosphere that visitors to Leticia By The Sea rave about. Some of the sports and water facilities that visitors can avail of are jet ski, snorkeling gear, kayaks, inflatable rides, and an aquatic trampoline. In fact, the sheer beauty of the underwater marine life makes it a perfect spot for scuba diving with the dock offering a perfect jumpoff point when you go diving. Unfortunately, the resort does not have its own diving gears, so you can arrange a diving appointment with a diving company to provide your gears for you.

The charm of this virgin island should be hard to resist for anyone who wants a relaxing vacation, or those who simply want to escape it all and be away from the buzz of the city. There are plenty of ways to travel to this resort for an escape. There are five public boats scheduled to travel from Davao to Talicud Island from the Sta. Ana Pier. Boat rides are scheduled in between 10AM to 3PM.

Another option for traveling to Leticia By The Sea is to take a barge from Sasa to Samal, then take a 30-minute ride heading to Kaputian. The final mode of transportation is a banca ride, which normally takes only 10 minutes so you can get to Talicud Island. You can pre-arrange boat charters with the resort officials at Leticia By The Sea to make your travel more convenient.

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Maxima Aqua Fun

Have you been to a place that’s called Home of Abyss, where you can spend the entire day fishing, kayaking, snorkeling and swimming?

If you have then you are really familiar with Maxima Aqua Fun. Located near the San Jose Wall & Cave Samal Islands (Philippines), this is the right spot to have your perfect getaway and have some boombastic holiday break of a lifetime away from all the noises of urban city.

What to do in Maxima Aqua Fun?

Numerous fun-filled activities embrace the whole place and exceed your expectations apart from any water parks that can give you. Water activities are endless; you can spend your entire day and night swimming, sliding through their giant water slide, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and diving in the freshwater.

For those who prefer to stay on land, don’t hesitate. Just enjoy the hiking activities (getting to Haguimits Falls is recommended) in store for you. Begin by canopy walk followed by island hopping then end the day by camping in one spot with your family and friends.

Maxima Aqua Fun is also an idea place for small corporate meetings, private parties such as anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions.

Rates and Prices

Day Tour Package

Maxima Aquafun Package A - P200 each

Inclusions include free use of lifevest, free use of tables and chairs, unlimited use of diving board, unlimited use of trampoline and unlimited use of the slide

Maxima Aquafun Package B - P250 each

Inclusions include free use of lifevest, free use of tables and chairs, unlimited use of diving board, unlimited use of trampoline, unlimited use of the slide

Eagle View Canopy walk (Saturday and Sunday only)

Children (2 yrs to 10 years old) - P150 each

Eagle View Canopy Walk - P50.00 each

Camping (overnight) - P350 each

Tent for Rent (Good for 3) - P300 each

Aquafun Cottage (overnight) - P1,800 (Maximum of 4)

Bigote Dormitory (overnight) - P500 each

Equipment For Rent

Jetski - P3500 per hour

Jetski with banana boat (Maximum of 6) -P4,000 per hour

Banana boat ride (Maximum of 6) - P250.00 per head for 15 minutes only

Kayak boat (Maximum of 2) - P300 per hour

Transport Options

Speedboat (Maximum of 10)

Roundtrip Sta Ana. Pier to Maxima - P6500

Roundtrip Penaplata pier to Maxima - P3000

Roundtrip Beach house to Maxima - P1000

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Seven Reasons Why Stay At Pearl Farm Resort

Pearl Farm is probably the most famous beach resort in the Island Garden City of Samal. It is located in Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal and a former cultivation of pearls (that's why it is called Pearl Farm). The place is perfect for any important events because of its tranquillity and breath taking views of nature.

Here are seven reasons why should you visit Pearl Farm if you are here in Davao:

• The Pearl Farm Resort is your number one place in the southern part when you seek for an exquisite holiday vacation surrounded with natural attractions and prosperous fauna and flora.
• All high-quality accommodations are here. The resort has sixteen standard rooms (Balay House), nineteen superior rooms (Samal House), twenty deluxe rooms (Mandaya House), six executive suites (Samal Suite), one sunset suite and seven villas (Malipano).
• The facilities and services in Pearl Farm Resort are a top-notch. One entire day is not enough to run through the series of fun activities in water and on land. The activities can truly satisfy your innermost cravings. You can rent speed and outrigger boats for skiing, surfing and scuba diving. Fun does not end in water. On land, there are sport centers in which you can play tennis, badminton and basketball, play and socialize with other people inside their game rooms, bars and function halls, satisfy your taste buds at their restaurant which serves Filipino & International Cuisines or shop local handicrafts at their souvenir shop (Butik).
• Indulge yourself in their array of health beauty and treatment services. Take some time to experience the various types of body massage (Asmara Royal, Warm Herbal Oil, East-West, Swedish, Shiatsu) foot scrub (reflexology, lemongrass deodorizing polish, peppermint refreshment), skin shaving, wraps, facial rubdown and their other salon services.
• You can choose several holidays packages whether it’s only an island escapade, a night tour rate, a dream holiday, a bread and breakfast occupancy, or dream honeymoon. Any booking request is entertained all the time but the earlier you book, the better package you can get.
• It is the finest and relaxing place to celebrate special events in the calendar such as Easter Sunday, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
• Any foreign tourist can truly be grateful during their stay at Pearl Farm Resort. Price and rates are within their means.

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Leticia By The Sea

Leticia By The Sea is not just another resort in Samal Island. Although a string of resorts in Samal and Talicud Island has sprung up over the past few years, there is a unique charm to this resort that will offer you paradise in just an hour away.

Leticia By The Sea is a small and private resort located in Talicud Island owned by the same people behind Casa Leticia, which explains the name. However, when this resort claims to offer a “private” getaway, they literally mean one. The owners of this resort offer visitors and tourists a chance to own the resort for one day, or two (however long you want to stay), by exclusively renting the place. They have an overnight package costing PhP 10,000 that is enough to accommodate 15 people or a maximum of 20 people. This package already includes accommodations and use of resort facilities, such as kitchen and cooking facilities, use of kayaks, kiddie pools and other water sports, resident cook, helper, and boat transfers.

Given the number of people that can be accommodated by the resort and all of the other facilities that you can enjoy, the exclusive rental of this place is definitely affordable and is a great value. And yet, you will be able to privately enjoy the natural beauty and charm of this hidden paradise to get your much needed rest and relaxation. It is no doubt a great choice of destination as compared to other resorts that are flocked by lots of other visitors that it is impossible to truly relax.

What about the resort facilities? Let us start with the accommodation. The cottages at Leticia By The Sea are strategically built in a place at the island wherein you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sea from afar, which is breathtaking with its turquoise color. The cottages in itself are also quite a view, which features a mixture of Balinese and Filipino influence in its design and architecture, which offers that perfect tropical feel to your vacation.

When you step out of the cottage, there are more breathtaking views you can enjoy. The landscape of colorful garden and trees, as well as the crystal clear waters and well preserved marine life, all contribute to that relaxing atmosphere that visitors to Leticia By The Sea rave about. Some of the sports and water facilities that visitors can avail of are jet ski, snorkeling gear, kayaks, inflatable rides, and an aquatic trampoline. In fact, the sheer beauty of the underwater marine life makes it a perfect spot for scuba diving with the dock offering a perfect jumpoff point when you go diving. Unfortunately, the resort does not have its own diving gears, so you can arrange a diving appointment with a diving company to provide your gears for you.

The charm of this virgin island should be hard to resist for anyone who wants a relaxing vacation, or those who simply want to escape it all and be away from the buzz of the city. There are plenty of ways to travel to this resort for an escape. There are five public boats scheduled to travel from Davao to Talicud Island from the Sta. Ana Pier. Boat rides are scheduled in between 10AM to 3PM.

Another option for traveling to Leticia By The Sea is to take a barge from Sasa to Samal, then take a 30-minute ride heading to Kaputian. The final mode of transportation is a banca ride, which normally takes only 10 minutes so you can get to Talicud Island. You can pre-arrange boat charters with the resort officials at Leticia By The Sea to make your travel more convenient.

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Four of the Best Beach Resorts in Samal

Who can imagine that the ideal escapades of your lifetime are found in the north western part of Island Garden City of Samal? History tells us that the term Samal was first used in the earliest days and it referred to many tribal groups living on the island (Sama). Today, the entire Island Garden City has 46 barangays and becomes a part of Metro Davao.

It is also the home of over forty beach resorts with finest accommodations and amenities. Visit one of these beach resorts and you’ll surely forget all the stress and pressures an urban city has given you. The one question you might have now is: What’s the one best resort of all?

Luckily, there are more than two answers to that question. It’s good that you are reading this article and let me enumerate to you the four of the most excellent resorts in Samal.

• Blue Water Beach Resort. This fantastic Mediterranean beach resort offers you Apartels, clubhouse, pavilions and cottage units ideal for seminars and other occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoon. The royal sea shores also become its strongest attraction due to its pure white sand and incredible highlights.
  

• Bali-Bali Beach. This is a semi-private beach resort in which its name Bali-Bali originally derived from Pangasinan meaning “beautiful.” The accommodation, along with its various amenities, such as Clubhouses and Anahaw Pavilion offers exquisite services and it can certainly satisfy your innermost cravings.
  

• Pearl Farm Beach Resort. The Pearl Farm is considered as one of the first-rate beach resorts in the Island Garden City of Samal. There are a number of remarkable accommodations such as Cottages, Villas, Hilltop Rooms and Mandaya Rooms to lodge in. The infinity and swimming pools certainly look alluring, which can truly charm every man’s attention.
  

• Maxima Beach Resort. The Maxima Rest House is your perfect getaway from all the noises, which is situated at the center of an ocean. All what your heart’s desires such as swimming, snorkeling, fishing, rafting etc. are all here while you get all the support during your stay, just like you are resting inside your house.
  

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Hagimit Falls

As what other people believe, a waterfall is a symbol of rejuvenated cleansing. It’s hard to ignore its natural free flowing water no matter how big or small it is. Look beyond what you see and you seem to realize a waterfall is nature’s way of saying wash yourself and live the life you want to have.

Located in the Southern part of the Philippines (just two kilometers away from Penaplata), there stood the Hagimit Falls – the Garden City of Samal’s crowning glory due to its relaxing ambiance. The formation of the rocks where the water is flowing (about 6 feet high to 3 feet high) is in its finest. The numerous trees that surround the place are its mighty soldiers keeping the entire area clean and green. Dip your body on the flow of the current and you’ll instantly discover its invisible magic that soothes not only the exterior side of you but for the most part, it also heals the inner part of you.

Hagimit Falls is also an ideal camping site for a small group of friends or a family of five members who want to reboot themselves from all the types of stress by living in the city. Tents can be built on the side, cook some nutritious food, drink some wine while witnessing the real beauty what Mother Nature can bring. The Hagimit Falls certainly offers you the serenity you’ve been searching for in years that even the prominent writers such as John Grisham and JK Rowling might want to stay here to finish their next bestselling novel.

The entrance fee is cheap and affordable. Of all the negative feedback circulated around the Internet, seeing Hagimit Falls is not a disappointment. Getting here is worth all your effort and worth all your money you need to spend.

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Zest up @ Bluejaz Resort & Waterpark

Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark is now considered a premier location for fun and adventure situated in the southern Philippine Islands. Anyone can visit this resort either by car or ferry or take a ride on a passenger ferry just a short distance away from Davao International Airport.

Endless Fun under the Sun

Bluejaz is proud of its various waterparks.

For adults, there are Big Pool at the Gigantic Waterslides and Bluejaz Infinity pool overlooking Davao Gulf. Young at hearts will enjoy the Children's swimming/paddling pool, Children's pool with waterfall and Toddlers Pool at the Childrens Waterslides

The Beach- water ski-ing, kayaking, wakeboarding and diving

Variety of Rooms & Suites

• Fiji Style Cottages (Php 3,500per night) - There are a total of four rooms in each cottage and that’s good for two to five persons.
• Jazmin Rooms (Php 2,500 per night) - Ten rooms are available for a maximum of two to four persons only.
• Backpackers Paradise Bunk Room (Php 550 per head) – Enjoy its co-ed dormlike European style bunk room. Furnished with common bathroom, shower facilities and double deck beds, the vacation is a breeze.
• Tropical Rooms (Php 1900 per night) – Enough for six persons and it comes with a queen size bed.
• The White House (Php 12,000 for the entire space) - It can house eight to twenty persons and an excess of Php 300 is asked for additional night of stay.
  

Special Packages

Day Tour Escapade is also available for Php 90 per head. Inclusive in this offer are entrance fee, open cottage, use of swimming pools and waterslides and boat transfer. Day Tour hours is only allowed from six in the morning to five in the afternoon.

Bluejaz also offers overnight services. For Php 250 per head, you can enjoy the boat transfer, the open cottage and the free-of-charge use of pools and slides.

Other Recreations

• Blue Bling Bar and Restaurant- Opens from six the morning until eleven in the evening, taste their international and oriental cuisines.
• The Bluejaz Pavilion – Their version of a meeting hall equipped with tables and chairs, mini sound system and white board. A stay of five hours will be billed Php 3,500 and is limited to fifty to one hundred guests.
  

Booking and Reservations

For any booking transactions, you can email Bluejaz Help Desk at info@bluejaz.net or fill out an inquiry form that can be found at this page https://www.bluejaz.net/Contact_us.html.

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Experience Serenity @ Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is a fourteen-hectare spread and was recognize as only a pearl farm. The resort is blessed with thousands of white-lipped oysters and cultivated pink, white and gold pearls. Today, Pearl farm Beach Resort promises a soothing and private retreat. Anything is you need is supervised by its congenial and charming staffs.

Accommodation

Deluxe Accommodation is available. The beach resort has seventy-three guestrooms as well as suites and cottages on elevated above the sea. Exclusive villas are inspired from the influences of Maranao and Samal ethnics, materials and form.

• Hilltop Room
• Samal House
• Mandaya House
• Samal Suite
  

Few hundred meters away from Samal Island is the seven exclusive villas. These villas offer you a golf playing field with three holes. At the remaining hours of the day, you can chill while walking on the unspoiled white sand beach.

Facilities

• Play like Roger Federer in their tennis courts.
• The resort also offers a wide array of water sports such as:
• Wind Surfing
• Water Polo
• Jet Skiing
• Water Skiing
• Banana Boat Rides
• Scuba Diving
• Sea Kayaks
• Hobie Cats
• Wave Runners
• Ylang Ylang Spa
• Three function rooms and boardrooms for power meetings and conferences
• The Gameroom offers you fun-filled and leisure activities.
  

Reservations and Packages

Reservations are done online. You can also avail of their various packages to make sure you experience the zest of your vacation escapade.

• Dream Holidays Package
• Family Package
• Bed and Breakfast Package
• Dream Honeymoon Package
  

Rates (in US Dollars) do vary and it might change without formal notice. If you like to know other important details about those deals or to make a direct negotiation, contact their 24-hour Help Desk at (632) 910-4203 up to 05.

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