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    from: www.inquirer.net

    Palawan island No. 1 getaway spot in the world

    By: Jocelyn R. Uy
    Philippine Daily Inquirer
    3:25 am | Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

    The fun in the Philippines is definitely starting to pick up with a private getaway island in Palawan province taking the top spot in the British edition of Vogue Magazine’s 100 best holiday destinations in the world.

    The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday announced that the magazine, which named Ariara Island—a 103-hectare “private paradise” snuggled among the untouched Calamian Islands—as the world’s No. 1 getaway spot, will hit the stands in August.

    In a statement, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said Philippine tourism would surely benefit from the worldwide recognition.

    “What is remarkable is that the entire resort is a testament to the unique artistry and skills of Filipino designers and artisans,” Jimenez said.

    “The use of local materials and traditional techniques serves as good advertising for Filipino craftsmanship and world-class products,” he added.

    “Tourism is not just about counting tourist arrivals … more importantly, it is about building opportunities on the ground and improving lives, in communities, in very real places.”

    The resort is owned by British property developer Charles McCulloch and his wife, Carrie.

    The United Kingdom remains to be one of the Philippines’ biggest tourism markets, registering over 104,400 tourist arrivals last year, which the DOT noted was a record.

    Ultimate destination

    Ariara Island’s eco-friendly structures, its luxurious and spacious villas and cottages, were designed by renowned Filipino architect Jorge Yulo.

    Every piece of furniture that adorns these structures was handcrafted and upholstered by local carpenters. Some had also been outsourced to Filipino artisans.

    The DOT said the resort’s wooden baths employed traditional boat-building techniques, while marble baths were hand-carved from single blocks of Romblon marble.

    Cushions were crafted from Mindanao’s vivid tribal fabrics and its wall accents featured heliographs and ceramics created by Filipino artist Ugu Bigyan.

    The tropical island resort has been described as “the ultimate off-the-beaten-track destination,” which offers guests—a group of up to 18 people—an all-inclusive package of exclusivity, relaxation, 24-hour service, excellent cuisine and a wide array of amenities.

    For $295 (P12,000) a night per person, guests can relax in its posh villas and cottages and enjoy an unbroken view of the neighboring islands and the clear blue waters of Palawan.

    Guests will be made to feel like royalty even in the bedroom, which is adorned with a private terrace and a garden, hanging chairs and hammocks, a four-poster bed, a walk-in closet, a large bathroom and an open-air shower.

    Out in the sea, they can enjoy jet-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling or scuba diving to discover Calamian Islands’ rich diversity of marine life.

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    Lucky visitors may even spot some of the world’s endangered species of sea turtles such as Hawksbill, leatherback, Olive Ridley and green turtles crawling along Ariara’s main beach to lay eggs.

    Guests who are avid bird watchers may turn to the island’s unspoiled forest for relaxation. It is home to eagles, owls, kingfishers, woodpeckers, egrets and flower peckers, among other bird species.

    “The resort’s properly planned development and low density show the owners’ respect for the environment,” Jimenez noted.

    “We want to see more of this type of investment which supports the principles of responsible, ethical and sustainable tourism,” he added.

    From January to May this year alone, British tourist arrivals continued to grow, yielding 50,347 arrivals. This was “one notch higher” from its previous 10th place, according to the DOT.

    It also said that British tourist arrivals were expected to improve with the ongoing promotional efforts in the United Kingdom via London cabs, double-decker buses and posters mounted in strategic places in time for the Queen’s recent diamond jubilee and the 2012 Olympics.

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    This is near Coron but is ultra-exclusive, the funny part is they only book by group. A friend of mine went to this place via sea-plane but he says a helicopter option is available. Yes, you can also travel by boat from Coron island.







    It is a lot cheaper than Amanpulo or even Shang Boracay. Cost is roughly the same as Pearl Farm or Misibis Bay.

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    Wala bang special airlift o boatride si bro.Ry_Tower from Puerto Princesa?....

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    So... 5-6k per night range? (Sorry, not in the know). How much is travel from Puerto?

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    ^ Niky its better if you go to Coron (via Busuanga airport) na lang and then take the boat ride from there. Cheaper and much faster.

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    Wala bang special airlift o boatride si bro.Ry_Tower from Puerto Princesa?....

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    Puwede airlift pero kelangan parachute na kayo pababa. No landing for landbased planes. hehe

    Kung boat ride, nakuw 'wag na, ang laki ng alon papunta dyan Coron from El Nido.
    Last edited by Ry_Tower; July 17th, 2012 at 09:15 AM.

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    Ganda naman dyan. Parang di ko kakayanin yung 295$ a night/person. Haha! I have only been to Coron. Ganda talaga!


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    Well... $295 a night... That's down to around Php 12k nalang with the exchange rate... considering some of the boutique hotels in Tagaytay charge that much, I think it's pretty fair for something so exclusive.

    The only problem is, once you add air fare and transfer... eep!

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    WOW! Now that's a beach!

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    maganda talaga jan kahit sa picture ko lang nakikita hehehe
    sa gilid ng palawan soon madaming papatayong oil rigg dun wag lang sana magka oil leak...
    at sana matapos agad yun P62.7-million San Vicente Airport development project...

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    ganda nga... saka mukhang worth it naman yung $295...

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