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Celebrate inauguration of President Noynoy Aquino and Vice President Jojo Binay
at Enchanted Kingdom for only P350 per person.(Read more:)
The "My City My SM" event at SM City mall showed us the
historical and cultural side of Santa Rosa. (Read more:)
 
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) has announced that
the Philippine-made 2010 Vios is now available.
(Read more:)
There's a breath of fresh air in Santa Rosa education. (Read more:)
"This is so cool!" was the verdict of Miss Philippines Earth 2010 delegates.(Read more:)
Domestic Travel
2009's MOST DEPENDABLE CARS
A recent survey of nearly 50,000 American buyers to find the most reliable cars
of 2009 produced a surprising Top 10. Click above photo for more details.
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FLOWER ISLAND BEACH RESORT
You already know about Palawan's Underground River near Puerto Princesa, which is one of 28 finalists for the world's official new New Seven Wonders of Nature to be declared in 2011, so if you haven't yet voted for it go to ... and vote now!
Main house on the seafront - your point of arrival.
FLY from Manila to Iloilo City after arranging to be picked up by boat, and then savour the turquoise sea and bracing air to wind yourself down in preparation for what is to come. An hour or so later you are landing at Baras Beach Resort on Guimaras Island.
This is when your lifestyle changes. In a cottage overlooking the bay you can enjoy a simpler, more natural, way of living - as relaxed or as active as you choose.
The clifftop cottages overlook the bay.
Cottages are kubo style within a reinforced concrete structure, raised above the rocky ground and approached along picturesquely landscaped footpaths. Each has a modern tiled ensuite bathroom and is cooled by ample through-ventilation augmented with fans. There's no air conditioning, but you'll discover that you never miss it. The cool sea breeze feels so good, and you know that real fresh air is healthier anyway.
Cottages have everything you need, but you'll spend most of your time in the open air.
Talking of freshness and health, let's not forget food. 5-star city hotels may employ top gourmet chefs, but ingredients have to be either bought in local markets or transported from wherever they are grown or caught. Of necessity in the Philippine climate many of them must be frozen and microwaved.
Not so at Baras Beach Resort. Here their guarantee is: "All our food is fresh, most of it grown or caught by ourselves. Absolutely nothing is frozen or microwaved."
Family-style dinner.
To taste is to believe. When fish, pork, vegetables and fruits are so fresh and delicious in themselves, who needs to tinker with them by following a complicated "celebrity TV chef" recipe that requires a studio kitchen fitted out with the world's most expensive professional stoves and gadgets?
Simple home cooking brings out the best of nature's own flavors, and BBR's chefs are especially accomplished in producing native filipino and malaysian dishes that will get your taste buds dancing with joy.
Food and drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Daily activities are as exciting and varied as you could ever wish for. Canoeing, power boating, sailing, rowing, swimming, snorkeling, billiards, table tennis, pool, darts, basketball, volleyball, visits to nearby places of interest, or just chilling out under shade on the beach in peaceful relaxation with a cold drink and a good book.
"Orion", one of the resort's boats, is a sturdy wooden outrigger.
There are 10 cottages ranging from 800 pesos to 1500 pesos per night. All meals are extra, for example a light breakfast is 125 pesos and a buffet lunch is 250 pesos. Local and imported drinks are reasonably priced and the beer is always cold.
But what makes Baras Beach Resort something really special to relish and remember is that Baby Nones-Araneta and his relatives run it in such a welcoming and friendly way that you feel you are one of the family. This has created a uniquely Filipino retreat, yet whatever your nationality, it's like a home from home.
The best way to contact the resort is to call Baby Nones-Araneta on his cell phone: +63 927 480 1027 or call the Baras Beach Resort landline: +63 33 338 2249.
The resort's friendly "home from home" ambience is something you'll always remember.
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BARAS BEACH RESORT
If you would like a Philippine vacation somewhere quieter and less crowded than Boracay, there are many great resorts to choose from in every price range. Al Collins reviews a small and affordable resort on Guimaras Island, Iloilo.
Main house on the seafront - your point of arrival.
FLY from Manila to Iloilo City after arranging to be picked up by boat, and then savour the turquoise sea and bracing air to wind yourself down in preparation for what is to come. An hour or so later you are landing at Baras Beach Resort on Guimaras Island.
This is when your lifestyle changes. In a cottage overlooking the bay you can enjoy a simpler, more natural, way of living - as relaxed or as active as you choose.
The clifftop cottages overlook the bay.
Cottages are kubo style within a reinforced concrete structure, raised above the rocky ground and approached along picturesquely landscaped footpaths. Each has a modern tiled ensuite bathroom and is cooled by ample through-ventilation augmented with fans. There's no air conditioning, but you'll discover that you never miss it. The cool sea breeze feels so good, and you know that real fresh air is healthier anyway.
Cottages have everything you need, but you'll spend most of your time in the open air.
Talking of freshness and health, let's not forget food. 5-star city hotels may employ top gourmet chefs, but ingredients have to be either bought in local markets or transported from wherever they are grown or caught. Of necessity in the Philippine climate many of them must be frozen and microwaved.
Not so at Baras Beach Resort. Here their guarantee is: "All our food is fresh, most of it grown or caught by ourselves. Absolutely nothing is frozen or microwaved."
Family-style dinner.
To taste is to believe. When fish, pork, vegetables and fruits are so fresh and delicious in themselves, who needs to tinker with them by following a complicated "celebrity TV chef" recipe that requires a studio kitchen fitted out with the world's most expensive professional stoves and gadgets?
Simple home cooking brings out the best of nature's own flavors, and BBR's chefs are especially accomplished in producing native filipino and malaysian dishes that will get your taste buds dancing with joy.
Food and drinks are available 24 hours a day.
Daily activities are as exciting and varied as you could ever wish for. Canoeing, power boating, sailing, rowing, swimming, snorkeling, billiards, table tennis, pool, darts, basketball, volleyball, visits to nearby places of interest, or just chilling out under shade on the beach in peaceful relaxation with a cold drink and a good book.
"Orion", one of the resort's boats, is a sturdy wooden outrigger.
There are 10 cottages ranging from 800 pesos to 1500 pesos per night. All meals are extra, for example a light breakfast is 125 pesos and a buffet lunch is 250 pesos. Local and imported drinks are reasonably priced and the beer is always cold.
But what makes Baras Beach Resort something really special to relish and remember is that Baby Nones-Araneta and his relatives run it in such a welcoming and friendly way that you feel you are one of the family. This has created a uniquely Filipino retreat, yet whatever your nationality, it's like a home from home.
The best way to contact the resort is to call Baby Nones-Araneta on his cell phone: +63 927 480 1027 or call the Baras Beach Resort landline: +63 33 338 2249.
The resort's friendly "home from home" ambience is something you'll always remember.
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