Thursday, August 26, 2010

El Rio y Mar

el rio y mar resort

El Rio y Mar Resort, located in San Jose, Coron, Palawan offers charming accommodations and resort facilities nestled in a beautiful bay with a breathtaking view of calm waters and rolling hills. The resort is an intimate and tranquil setting. All rooms are on the beach offering the best view of the sunset right from your own verandah.

Choose from 3 types of accommodation – Casa, Cedar Cabana and Native Cabana.

native cabana
casa

After taking a dip in the infinity pool, explore the resort’s other facilities such as the Sports House, Gift Shop, the Dugong Dive Center, library and video room or just surf the internet through WIFI. Feeling a little bit under the weather? Visit the in-house resort doctor in the resort’s clinic.

infinity pool



pool
spa


If you want to unwind, have something to eat or drink, head on over to Port Caltom’s Reef Bar or enjoy the cool ocean breeze in the al fresco restaurant.

reef bar


resto


You will definitely not get bored in El Rio Y Mar. They offer Coron Island Tours, Island Hopping, Island Escapades, Bottom Fishing, Water Sports, Hiking and Snorkelling.

For divers, you can visit a number of sites such as the Ship Wreck “Kyokuzan Maru” which is a Japanese freighter that measures about 152m long and lies almost upright. The main structures remain intact. It carries in one of its holds a car and truck. This wreck provides shelter to batfishes and substrate for the ubiquitous bivalves. Fusiliers, trevallies, barracudas and rays are occasionally seen.

You can also just relax and watch the 20 resident dugongs. For more adventurous types, visit the Apo Reef Natural Park which drops down to about 400m. The steep walls are well covered with corals, sponges, tunicates, nudibranchs and slugs. The coral formation at the plateau is magnificent. Green and hawksbill turtles, and a multitude of fish including damselfish, butterflyfish, batfish, surgeonfish, snappers, fusiliers and trevallies are common.

Another site worth visiting is Tara Island with its 7 new dive sites that are great spots for micro life and soft corals.

Finally, there’s Club Paradise House Reef with a depth of 3-17m. This meandering reef features different species of tunicates, sponges, sea stars and sea cucumbers. An aggregation of giant clams (Tridacna spp., mostly endangered) is located at 12 m.

Email us at reservations@tuggystravel.com for the best rates.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort & Spa

The peacock is a symbol of love, royalty, kindness, prosperity, elegance and compassion. That's exactly what you'll get from The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort & Spa in Bohol and more.



The Peacock Garden is a blending of cultures. You get the best of both East and West, old and new.








Here's a glimpse of the rooms:









You can choose from Superior, Deluxe, Premier and The Peacock Suite. All rooms are air conditioned and feature either a King Bed or Twin Beds, a cable TV with DVD player, a mini-bar and Wifi. The Peacock Suite has an indoor lounge area, spacious bathroom, a magnificent view of the sea, a living room and a dining table for 4 making your stay in The Peacock Suite a very luxurious one.

There are a lot of things to do in The Peacock Garden. For starters, you can relax in the infinity pool:





If food is your passion, dine in style at The Old Heidelberg Restaurant where a gustatory delight of Eastern and Western Cuisine await you. Experience a dose of history in this restaurant inspired by the Philippines's National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Old fencing memorabilia adorn the walls while the original living room set where Dr. Rizal once sat are displayed.


The Hemingway Lounge is a tribute to famous cigar-loving personalities throughout history and is named after one of the most famous poets of all time, Ernest Hemingway. Here, you can enjoy a fine selection of international and local cigars and liquor.




Wine aficionados must visit The Bacchus Wine Cellar where the finest selection of wines from all over the world are offered. The warmth of the old-world inspired cellar is complemented with live performances and dishes to bring the best out of your favorite wines. 




Party on the dance floor or belt out your favorite Karaoke tunes at Pim's Pub. Start the night right with a glass of the famous house drink, Pim's Number One then follow up with a couple of delicious German beers then party the night away.




After a night of partying and recreation, wind down at the Fontana Aurelia Spa. Fontana Aurelia is Latin for "golden fountain"




Feel like a god or goddess with their full body massages, body treatments and masks; and spa facials aptly named Helen, Zeus, Hera, Venus, Apollo and Eirene. The spa only uses all-natural Pevonia Botanica luxury products. Clients may also choose to upgrade to the Spa Suite, which has a private Jacuzzi tub that overlooks both the forest and the ocean.

The province of Bohol is known worldwide for its famous Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier which is the world's  smallest primate. Want more? Cruise down the Loboc River while enjoying a leisurely lunch. See the beaches of Panglao, go island hopping and marvel at snorkel and dive sites teeming with marine life. 

Can't wait to go there? Send an email to reservations@gmail.com to book your holiday.