Experience Wellness in the Philippines
“Mabuhay” one gets to hear from everyone as a greeting to mean good health, peace, harmony and life… a practice that is part of a bigger tradition, a way of life of people who are innately warm, friendly, hospitable, and nurturing. This tradition has lived through generations and is now unveiled as a new genre of wellness in our modern times.
The Philippines boasts of its rich healing practices that are deeply rooted in the people’s long tradition of wellness. Famous among these is “Hilot”, a highly intuitive touch therapy customized to the needs of each client in order to remove energy imbalance and thereby achieve a renewed state of wellness. What makes it more unique are the use of coconut oil, particularly the virgin coconut oil (VCO) and warm strips of banana leaves before and after treatment.
Dagdagay is a traditional foot massage using two bamboo sticks introduced by the tribal people from the Highland Cordillera Region. It comes with an herbal foot bath as a pre-treatment ritual. Other authentic Filipino spa treatments are Banos, Ventosa, Su-ob, etc. These services are being offered in the following spas accredited by the Department of Tourism all over the country today. (From Islands of Wellness Philippines)
Wellness and Spa - Travel Packages
Bohol Packages (Three days, Two Nights)
Another gem of the Visayas, Bohol’s historical significance extends way back to the blood compact between Boholano Chieftain Sikatuna and the Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, in 1565. One of the rare faunas found in the Philippine archipelago, the Tarsier is the smallest primate in the world. It is a nocturnal primate measuring from four to five inches, with a tail that is longer than its body. Those interested in tarsier watching are always welcomed by the Boholanos to see the famous primate in its natural abode up the hills in the town of Corella. A tropical haven of natural beauty, the coastline of the province is skimmed by gentle coves and white sand beaches. You can find some of the country’s great dive sights here. Balicasag in Bohol is one of the very best and most popular dives in the Visayas. A black coral forest is among its main attractions but virtually anywhere you drop in is sure to be rewarding. Another major attraction, Cabilao is renowned for the hammerhead sharks that shoal around the clear waters. Large pelagics are very common here, and if you are really lucky, you can find yourself swimming with a passing school of dolphins. The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women's breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child's drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.
| Bohol Hotel Properties |
Based on Double Occupancy Per Person |
| Metrocenter Hotel |
$ 98.10 |
| Alona Tropical |
$ 117.00 |
| Bohol Tropics |
$ 125.10 |
| Alona Kew Resort |
$ 139.50 |
| Bohol Divers Resort |
$ 159.30 |
| Flushing Meadows Resort |
$ 188.10 |
| Amarela Resort |
$ 206.10 |
| Bohol Beach Club |
$ 206.10 |
| Amorita Resort |
$ 224.10 |
| Panglao Island Nature Resort |
$ 252.00 |
| Alona Palm Resort |
$ 301.50 |
| Eskaya Beach Resort |
$ 733.50 |
Price: $100-750 • Travel Agency: 888myTravel.com
Palawan Packages (Three Days, Two Nights)
The island province of Palawan has been declared as a natural sanctuary of the world, and for good reason. It is wrapped in a mantel of rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and pristine beaches. It is surrounded by a coral shelf that abounds with varied and colorful marine life. It boasts of exotic flora and fauna, like the mousedeer and the scaly anteater, that are found nowhere else. Palawan waters are among the best in the world, not only for diving but also for fishing. A diver’s paradise, it has miles of sub- surface coral and rainbow reef walls which surround the coasts and coves teeming with rich marine life.
| Palawan Hotel Properties |
Based on Double Occupancy Per Person |
| Asturias Hotel |
$ 76.50 |
| Legend Hotel |
$ 85.50 |
| Hotel Fleuris |
$ 81.00 |
| Princessa Holiday |
$ 135.90 |
Price: $75-140 • Travel Agency: 888myTravel.com
Boracay Packages (Three Days, Two Nights)
Boracay has charmed vacationers with its powder white sand, crystal blue waters and purposely laid-back pace. Located at the northern tip of Panay province, Boracay is about 45 minutes flight away from Manila. Sun worshippers from all over the world visit Boracay yearly and some have even made it their second home. It is no wonder therefore, that French, German, Spanish and English can be heard spoken in the Island. The culinary fare is equally exciting featuring a wide range from Thai and Austrian to Belgian and Filipino. Numerous water sport facilities, including dive shops are on hand as well as a sprinkling of bars and discos. Most visitors however prefer to sit back and enjoy the sun. The most famous part of Boracay is its 4 kilometer stretch of the finest, most pristine beaches known as “White Sand Beach”, where the color of the sea blends with that of the sky during the day and the white sands glimmer at night. So awesome is the Island that the best descriptions cannot give justice to Boracay's natural beauty. Boracay's attractions do not stop at its natural beauty. A wide range of accommodation serving every visitor's lifestyles is available on the Island. To satisfy every palate and for night-lovers, Boracay's beachfront is lined with varied international restaurants, open-air bars, karaoke’s bars and discos. In addition to relaxing and lazing by the beach, Boracay also offers countless activities for water sport lovers, e.g. scuba diving (diving lessons taught in German, French and other languages), snorkeling, wind surfing, sailing, parasailing, water skiing, banana riding, and many others. For golf-lovers, Boracay also offers an 18-hole golf course. 888myTravel.com offers over 40 hotel properties ranging from budget accommodation to five stars resorts. Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa is the newest resort we will be offering due to open in December of 2008. Boracay Hotel Properties Based on Double Occupancy Per Person  Casa Pilar  $49.50 Fat Jimmy's Resort  $50.40 Queen's Beach Resort  $64.80 Boracay Breeze  $71.10 Nigi Nigi Nu Noos  $80.10 Escondido Resort  $81.00 Cocomangas Resort  $81.00 Oro Beach Resort  $85.50 Boracay Peninsula  $85.50 Jony's Beach Resort  $85.50 Hey Jude Resort  $89.10 Las Brisas De Boracay  $90.00 Tonglen Beach Resort  $90.90 Red Coconut  $94.50 Strand Boracay  $94.50 Surfside Resort  $95.40 Club Manila East  $98.10 Nigi Nigi Too  $98.10 True Homes Resort  $98.10 Willys Beach  Club Resort  $99.00 Royal Park  $103.50 Club Ten Resort  $107.10 Alta Vista De Boracay  $109.80 Crystal Sand  $116.10 Grand Boracay  $116.10 357 Bocaray  $116.10 One MGM resort  $126.90 Boracay Tropics  $131.40 Le Soleil De Boracay  $134.10 Pearl of the Pacific  $136.80 Seawind Resort  $140.40 Microtel Inn Suites-Boracay  $143.10 Boracay Regency  $144.00 Sand Castles  $144.00 Boracay Terraces  $145.80 Lorenzo Resorts  $152.10 Patio Pacific Resort  $154.80 Asya Boracay  $161.10 Hotel Seraph  $162.90 Club Panoly Resort  $170.10 Tides Boracay  $171.00 Boracay Mandarin  $188.10 Fridays' Resort  $288.00 Discovery Shores  $342.00
Price: $50-350 • Travel Agency: 888myTravel.com