Destination Badian!

Badian is a secluded town in the southernmost portion of Cebu where you can find pristine and white sand beaches. Few exclusive resort are mushrooming the area including Badian Island Resort and Cebu International Golf and Resort. Anyways I am not recommending those resorts unless you extend the credit limit of your visa card.

There are lots of ways you can groove your way down there, either thru a bus or a 15-seater van. A van will cost you $2.50 for a 2 hour ride from Cebu City to the town proper. Private villas and beach houses abounds the area ranging from $45 to $95 per night. The one we had rented has a patio/balcony, private loft, 3 bedroom, 1T/B and a shower room good for 6-8 people.

Restaurants are 5 mintes ride to town center since these houses are secluded. But food is not a problem, you might bring some canned goods or you can ask the house caretaker to buy you some fresh stuff and have them cook it for you, serve hot, how bout that?

Nostalgic sunset, calm seabreeze, comfy beachhouse, and good food is somethin Im looking forward the next time I will visit Badian. Ooh, I just cant wait for it.

For reservations: contack erick at this no. 09273157259

My Top Island Destination!

1. Boracay - an island located 315km(200mi) south of manila and just a few miles to the main island of Panay in the Western Visayas(Philippines). It comprises the 3 major Barangay; Manoc2x, Balabag and Yapak. Its powdery white sand and crystal clear water makes it one of the finest beaches in the world

2. Cebu – the queen city of the south is the haven of Philippine mardi gras. Cebu is not only known for its festive Sinulog and sweet Mangoes but with its history and century old landmarks. The UK-based Condenast(travel glossy) named Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007.

3. Panglao - an hour travel from Cebu thru fast craft is one of the finest island destination in the country. Located in Central Visayas and Famous for its narrow coastline and scattered islet. The island has an interesting geographical feature found in Hinagdanan cave which has an underground water source.

4. Puerto Galera – is a coastal town in Oriental Mindoro known for its numerous pocket beaches and snorkeling and diving spots. The area has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia.

5. Palawan - the only Philippine island cited, is rated by National Geographic TravelerEast and Southeast Asia region in 2007, and the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes. One of the most biodiverse (terrestrial and marine) islands in the Philippines...The island has had a Biosphere Reserve status since early 1990s, showing local interest for conservation and sustainable development".(WikiPedia key word: Palawan)