List of Davao Hotels and Inns

Waterfront Insular Hotel
Marco Polo Hotel
Hotel Elena
Casa Leticia
My Hotel Davao
Crown Regency Hotel and Resorts
Microtel Inn and Suites
Park Inn Hotel
GV Hotels
Grand Regal Hotel
Apo View Hotel
Anisabel Suites
Hotel Vicente
OrangeGrove Hotel
Seda Abreeza
The Manor Hotel
Orchard Hotel
Hotel Esse
Grand Menseng Hotel
White Mansion
Linmarr Davao Hotel and Apartelles
Quoyas Inn
Alu Hotel Davao
Tower Inn Business Hotel

Del Monte Pineapple Plantation at Camp Philips Bukidnon

Del Monte Plantation in Bukidnon is one of the biggest producers of the sweetest and finest pineapple not only here but also in abroad.  Due to high demands of pineapple in global markets, they export fruits to different countries which makes the company more stable and stay in business for many years.  They also provide lots of job to Bukidnon people where in one of the employees is my brother.

Almost every year, to spare my vacation, I went to Camp Philips Bukidnon - the focal point of  del Monte Plantation. It has lush and wide field of pineapples covering around 5,000 hectares. Like almost Baguio, Camp Philips has a very cool climate throughout the year. You can rarely see houses with air-conditioned installed.  That's why almost every summer season, I opted to come here to relax and savor the good climate. 

Eden Garden and Nature Park 2013

Due to our tedious work and busy life, my husband and I thought of a cozy vacation to treat ourselves once in a while and to dedicate our time exclusively with our daughter, Chesska. Why not we'll spare our vacation at Eden,  we thought.  Also, our 3rd wedding anniversary was approaching so it was a double-fun celebration - family vacation and wed anniversary.  One month before November 15 (our wedding anniversary), I went to MTS,  where the Eden office was located,  to book a room good for 4 persons.(my husband and I, my daughter Chesska, and my mother). Great! Eden had offered as much as 50% off on rooms, so I had no second thoughts of availing it. I chose Aster room good for 2 persons plus you can add one more extra bed. My 2-year-old baby is free.  Here's the price.

Aster Room:
Weekday Rates - 1, 620   extra bed - 825
Weekend Rates - 1, 700   extra bed  - 825

Inclusions: dinner, breakfast, complimentary entry to the swimming pool and fishing village.

Apo Island in Dumaguete

Speaking of diving spots and marine habitats,  nothing can beat "Apo Island",  located at southeastern tip of Negros Island,  and 25 kilometers south of the  Dumaguete City.

From Mike's Dauin Beach Resort where I stayed, I headed to Apo Island (see pic below), approximately, 30 minutes trip getting there.  It so happened that the town was celebrating Fiesta every month of April, so my adventure was timely.

Forest Hill Davao City

 

One of the must-visited inland resorts here in Davao is Forest Hill Resort, located at Matina Pangi Diversion Road, La Vista Monte Village.  I preferred celebrating my 31st B-Day at Forest Hill because it is near to our house in Bago Gallera, and there's no other cozy resort near us like Forest Hill.  Also, It's been 3 years since I have not visited this place, and I am curious how it looks now. The resort is still nice with new pools for adults and kids.  It has also a mini-forest park where you can take a nice picture with your family. It is also surrounded by many trees which provide a cool breeze on the ambiance of the resort.  However, my birthday falls on Saturday so it is too crowded.  I advised your getaway on weekdays if you want a little privacy.

Paradise Island Beach Resort in Samal

Want to escape from a "hustle and bustle of city life" for a while? If yes, Paradise Beach Resort is a perfect place for outing and family gathering.  It was actually the fourth time that my family and I went to Paradise Island,  simply, for its very relaxing atmosphere - clear blue water, fine white sand, and cool breeze.  But if you want adventure, Paradise has exciting sports activities too such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, island hopping, and many other activities to enjoy. The resort is also safe. They have lifeguards watching over you and your children while swimming on the beach. When you swim beyond the restricted area, the lifeguard will not hesitate to whistle and remind you not to go far beyond that danger zone. The resort has also a lot of staff, designated in a different area to attend to you if ever you need anything.

Camp Holiday Beach Resort in Samal

Are you planning for a classy getaway, and at the same time suits to your budget? If your answer is yes, Camp Holiday  is a perfect venue for any occasion without spending much. It is far different than the other resort,  simply for its mesmerizing ambiance which makes you forget the hustle and bustle of a city life.  It was not crowded, knowing that it was summer time the last we visited.  I loved their wide and greenish landscape, suitable for  a  nature-lover person like me. I highly recommend  Camp Holiday for your "rest and recreation".

Bohol - A Trip to Remember!

Last year, my husband and I, had finally set foot in Bohol to celebrate fiesta with my husband's relatives in Balilihan. The fiesta is held every 16th of July in honor of their patron, Virgin of Carmel. Three months prior to the fiesta, I was able to get a roundtrip promo airfare via Air Philippines that cost 1700 pesos, from Davao to Cebu and vice-versa, and we decided to travel by boat via Light Shipping (click ferry schedule) from Cebu City pier to Tagbiliran Bohol.