Sumilon Island Bluewaters Resort

Awesome place! The plus plus points are:

1. When we docked, they greeted us with leis of shells.. and superb welcome drinks :D
2. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous with incredible bathrooms!
3. Great staff -- will always provide what you need -- even batteries for your cam!
4. Free snorkeling gear
4. Free kayak (unlimited hours of use!)
5. Since sumilon is a marine sanctuary, the corals are oh so AMAZING! You get to see all the nemos, dorys, gills... oh my.. as in super dami fish even little sword fish... super nice as in! Theres lotsa lotsa fish EVERYWHERE!
6. The resort offers great massages.
7. Day Use is ONLY P1000/head which includes use of all the ammenities:pool, snorkel equipment, kayak, boat ride to and from the island, glass bottom boat ride and BIG LUNCH!

Super wonderful, super sulit! :D Enjoyed best when with fabulous company :D

contact info:
http://www.bluewater.com.ph/dining.htm
63(32)-4810801

The author Ruanne is a pure pinay now living in Towson MD, who loves spring and missed steam rice so much.

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