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Thursday, 11 June 2009 |
SAMAL ISLAND: Davao | 
| Samal Island offers unending fascination with its white-sand beaches, thick mangroves, coral reefs, rolling hills and rock formations. It is an archipelago of nine islands located in the Davao Gulf about 700 meters south of Davao City. An ideal model for resort and development, Samal Island provides a fabulous site for sunrise and sunset. |
 | Samal Island, like the rest of Mindanao, is outside of the typhoon belt, and enjoys relatively calm weather. Its coastline is characterized by tall, swaying coconut trees, white sand beaches, rock formations, mangroves, coral reefs, and small fishing villages, all suggestive of a tropical island paradise.
| Almost all of the beach areas have white sand, with widths varying from only a few meters to more than 10 meters. It provides ample space for picnic huts, reclining chairs for sun bathing, or for simply relaxing and enjoying the tropical scenery.
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| The water is crystal clear throughout the coastline, which varies in terrain from gently sloping sand beaches to steep cliffs and rock formations. The colors of the coastline at the beach areas transforms itself from the green lush vegetation of coconut trees, to the white sandy beaches, to the dark blue color of the sea, with its deep waters and coral reefs. | | |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 June 2009 )
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CAMIGUIN, The Garden of Eden |
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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CAMIGUIN, The Garden of Eden
Camiguin, which rhymes with “come again,” has been regarded as the most beautiful island in the country. As such, it is also referred to as the Philippines’ “Garden of Eden.” The presence of a number of majestic waterfalls that create both hot and cold springs is only one of the many attractions of this island-paradise. The topography is unmistakably tropical but the ambience is uniquely occidental. A study in contrast, Camiguin is sure to mesmerize anyone who visits with the itch to be back again soon. Old Ancestral Homes | Camiguin Island is famous for its ancestral homes gracefully dotting the streets all over the island.
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Sunken Cemetery | A large cross marks a cemetery swept to the sea by old Mt. Vulcan Daan’s eruption in 1871.
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White Island | A white sandbar just across Paras Beach Resort in Barangay Yumbing, ideal for sunbathing and snorkeling. This uninhabited sandbar changes its shape according to tide.
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Old Historical Churches | Century-old churches are found in various parts of the island and one of the famous churches is the old Sto. Rosario Church in Sagay municipality, built in 1882, and the church ruins of San Roque in Barangay Bonbon.
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PANAAD | Held annually in observance of the Lenten Season. People flock to the island and walk around a 64 km. circumferential road as their “vow” to Christian faith.
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Turrones de Mani (La Salud) / Pastel | One the island’s traditional delicacies, with the main establishment owned by the Bollozos family. The method of making the delectable delicacy has not changed despite of the advancement technology.
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Waterfalls | The island has numerous waterfalls, one of the most famous and accessible being Katibawasan Falls, with 160 meters drop of a slender stream of water. A shallow basin with its icy cold water is surrounded by wild ferns, trees, and boulders.
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Hot Spring | Located in Barangay Esperanza, this famous hot spring is very much favored by tourists especially during night time because of its therapeutic effects.
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Lanzones Fruit and Festival | A two-day grand display of agri-industry products, culminating with a grand parade of these golden fruits, usually with a tableau presentation depicting the local culture.
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Walkway / Station of the Cross | A must-see destination for religious tours because this is where the station of the cross is located. One of the best areas from which to have the full view of the island.
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Camiguin Beaches / Agohay Beach | Camiguin owes its monicker, “Garden of Eden,” to the presence of beautiful beaches and majestic waterfalls in this island-paradise. One of the favorite sandy beaches in the island is Agohay Beach, located 7 kilometers from Brgy. Agoho in Mambajao. Native cottages, a multipurpose building, and motorized pumpboats are available accomodations for visitors. Likewise, Agohay has a good camping area for Mt. Hibok Hibok mountaineers.
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Mt. Hibok Hibok / 7 Volcanoes | Entry is through the base of Barangay Esperanza in Mambajao. It is the only active volcano among the SEVEN others in island; the 1,250 meters slope is a challenge even to the season climbers as the trek entails skillful maneuvers in loose rocks and boulders. A crater lake and stream serve as outlets in many places at the peak and a clear view of the entire island and Bohol beyond can be seen on clear days. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 June 2009 )
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Friday, 29 May 2009 |
| Hundred Islands National Park | | 
| It is the foremost tourist destination in the Province Of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is a five-hour drive north of Manila passing through Pampanga, Tarlac, and finally to Alaminos. | | The jump-off point is the town of Lucap. From the wharf, it is just a short 20-minute boat ride to the islands.With over a hundred little islets sprinkling a vast area of some 1,844 hectares of calm and clear blue waters. |  |  | One can practically have an island all to oneself! But not all islands in the park are ideal for swimming and picnics. Only a few have white sandy beaches. Most are rock-solid but with lush green plants and vegetation, some trees, some even have caves! | | Three of the most popular islands are the Quezon Island, Governor's Island and the Children's Island. Aside from the islands themselves, caves abound at the Hundred Islands. | | 
| | Today, up to ten caves have been identified and some were named based on some myths, legends and the stone formation. One would be enthralled at the giant clams locally called "taklobo" which is being considered to be the biggest bivalve mollusks in the world. | | The waters of the Hundred Islands is home to coral reefs which shelter, feed and protect sea creatures in the park. They also aid the islets in protecting the city's coast from the impact of waves. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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Thursday, 21 May 2009 |
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KAOGMA FESTIVAL 2009 Camarines Sur A week-long pageant of colorful activities. Kaogma Festival on May 23rd to May 31st is indeed worth addition to your summer vacation list this year. The Kaogma Festival, local dialect term denoting happiness, a traditional Bikolano thanksgiving feast of the summer harvest, has been institutionalized into the week-long festival. Enjoy your vacation with a lot of exciting activities during the festival: · Indulge in Cam Sur’s gastronomical treats and experience the unique and authentic flavor of Cam Sur’s delicacies. · Enjoy the latest additions to CWC’s action packed activities: ride the aquaglider and other inflatables! · Motorcycle daredevils showcase their command over open fields and dangerous slopes in this exhilarating event. · Experience the thrilling and mentally stimulating game of tactical airsoft! · A night of wit and beauty, grace and glamour that only the finest women of Bikolandia can deliver. There’s a lot more of thrilling activities that awaits you. For further information visit this website: |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 May 2009 )
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Monday, 27 April 2009 |
ANILAO, BATANGAS is a VERY popular spot for diving and snorkeling. It is known worldwide. The waters are teeming with marine life, plenty of corals and amazing diversity of fishes. It is hard to imagine that this beautiful place is just about 3 to 4 hours from Manila
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Visit the superb diving spots, coves, and islands like the Sombrero and Maricaban islands in the northwest shore of the Calumpang Peninsula.
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The Calumpang Peninsula is rocky headland all throughout and there are very few good beach spots. The beauty that this place is known for lies not above the water, but underwater. When you visit this place for the first time and plan to go swimming, at least bring a dive mask or rent one. You would be glad you did. |  | 
UrbanMala takes you to Vacation Paradise this Summer Season
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 April 2009 )
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2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships |
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Sunday, 15 February 2009 |
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2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships at CamSur Watersports Complex |
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