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CLUB PARADISE Club Paradise is a beautiful
island-resort in Northern Palawan blessed with powdery-white sandy beaches,
crystal torquoise waters teeming with marine life of every shape and color,
abundant coral reef cover and picture-perfect land and seascapes. Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
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NIDO RESORTSEl Nido, a marine
sanctuary in northern Palawan, Philippines, is only one hour and thirty
minutes away from Manila by plane, Ten Knots Development Corporation owns
and operates the two resorts in El Nido: Miniloc Island and Pangulosian
Island Resorts. El Nido, Northern Palawan |
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Palawan
is paradise, sanctuary to an amazing variety of fauna and flora found
nowhere else in the world. It is blessed with incredibly awesome landscapes
that astound even the most indifferent of visitors. Palawan is the country’s biggest province and is composed of 1,768 islands and islets surrounded by a coral shelf with an exceptionally rich marine life. Its steeply sloped mountains are canopied by broad virgin forests. An anchor tourist destination, Palawan is one of the 7,000 times more islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. It is the perfect playground for the adventurous. The Last Frontier Unique to Palawan is its megadiversity. For a long time, Palawan’s bountiful resources, abundant wildlife and extraordinary natural beauty are known only to the many ethnic communities that thrive in these islands and a few other daring settlers who wanted to live in unpolluted surroundings. The island-province first attracted foreign attention in the 1970’s when it became a United Nations Vietnamese Refugee Center. At this time, a disturbance in Kenya also saw the transport of endangered animals from its savannas to the plains of Calauit Island. However, it was only a sea accident in 1979 that eventually led to the opening of Palawan into tourism big time. As the story goes, a tuna line disabled a dive boat’s propeller in the middle of the night forcing it to drop anchor in an inlet. The following morning, the divers woke up to an amazing scenery of skyscraping dark cliffs, thick green forest, white-sand beach, sparkling water and, rising above it, a series of magnificently sculpted jade islands. And thus was how El Nido was discovered. Ecology awareness is at a high level throughout the province. Puerto Princesa prides itself as the cleanest city in the Philippines. To protect its megadiversity, only eco-friendly programs are adhered to by tourist establishments. And there are strict ordinances against dynamite fishing, with only net and line fishing allowed. Palawan may have opened itself to tourism but it has also taken serious efforts to preserve this last frontier. A Haven
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Magical Trip to the Underworld
Palawan presents a visual feast not only above the ground but also below it. St. Paul National Park is Palawan’s most popular attraction and covers 5,349 hectares of lush forest, dark mountains, caves and white beaches. In the deep recesses of the marble and limestone peaks of Mt. St. Paul flow the Underground River, said to be the longest in the world. It is easily navigable for at least four kilometers. The caves are filled with filigree-like sculptures formed by stalagmites and stalactites. Near its mouth is a beautiful lagoon with crystal-clear water that teems with fish. Also within the park is the Monkey Trail, a series of wooden paths that winds into the forest where monkeys, squirrels, lizards and some 60 species of birds are found. The Park is inscribed in the World Heritage List. Tabon Caves are the oldest known habitation site in Southeast Asia. It is a complex of 200 caves scattered on a 138-hectare museum site reserve, of which 33 have thus far been excavated. Seven of these caves are open to the public as a prehistoric museum where excavations have been left as they are. The caves provide Paleolithic evidence that this is where life in Palawan actually began and have yielded a woman’s skull, fossilized bones and earthenware dating to as far back as 890-710 B.C. The main entrance to the caves offers a panoramic view of a white-sand fringed bay. The caves lie in the mountains of Pipuon Point in the town of Quezon. Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park is the country’s largest marine habitat. It hosts giant manta rays, sea turtles and hundreds of reef fish species. Located at the heart of the Sulu Sea, the marine park is 33,200 hectares of coral atoll, barely emergent islets and open water, and constitutes a unique complete open ocean ecosystem. It is inscribed in the World Heritage List as "rare and superlative phenomena as well as formations, features and areas of exceptional beauty." It is located some 98 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa and is a premier diving destination. Out of Africa The drought and civil strife that struck Kenya in 1977 brought some 108 African wild animals to Calauit Island. The Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 3,700 hectares and is home to both endemic and African animals. The imported giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and gazelles, among others, have successfully bred and graze the preserve undisturbed. They share the land with endangered endemic animals like the Calamian deer, Palawan mouse deer, bear cat, leopard cat, tarsier, Palawan peacock pheasant, scaly anteater, porcupine and monitor lizard. The mangroves are home to the man-eating Philippine crocodile while offshore sea grass beds are the habitat of the rare dugong. Many endemic and migrant birds flock to the area. Safaris can be arranged with the park rangers. Modest accommodations are available for overnight stay. Island Flavors Although it is part of Luzon, Palawan borrows many dishes from the Visayas and Mindanao. A distinct characteristic of the island cuisine, however, is the use of green mangoes as souring agent in many dishes. International cookery is also widely available to serve the continuous influx of tourists. There are many restaurants on the main and side streets of Puerto Princesa offering varied international and native cuisines. Check out the restaurant row along Rizal Avenue. The capital city is also known for its Vietnamese eateries, Palawan being once a refugee center. Anywhere, rice and fresh seafood are staple fares. Outside of Puerto Princesa, moderate priced resorts have their own dining outlets but may require advance orders for meals. When going on expeditions, it is advised to get your food provisions and bottled water from Puerto Princesa as supplies are oftentimes limited in outlying towns and practically nil in some islands. First class hotels and resorts have fine dining and theme restaurants, which offer catering services. Article by: http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/palawan.htm |
A five star resort
hotel located right at the heart of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. This
elegant four-storey structure boasts of a wide range of facilities and
amenities all designed to cater to your every need. Imposingly sprawled on a
six-hectare prime lot. Asiaworld serves as a host to a number of exciting
experiences and adventures Palawan has to offer. Known as the Island's
premier resort and finest hotel, Asiaworld Resort Hotel Palawan complements
your stay with world-class comfort and luxury amidst a quiet, idyllic
setting. Exploring the mystic and magic of Palawan begins, here at Asiaworld
Resort Hotel Palawan.
