Wednesday, February 15, 2017

CocoLoco Named ‘Best Beach Resort in Boracay’, Wins Business Excellence Award & More

CocoLoco Beach Resort Boracay was recently awarded the Golden Globe Annual Award for Business Excellence 2017 and was also named ‘Best Beach Resort in Boracay’ in the recently concluded Aklan Awards. Check out the full details below: 

Our accommodation in Boracay is also the recipient of the Philippine Top Choice Awards for Excellence & Outstanding Achiever 2017. CocoLoco was also given the distinction of being the Top Choice for Eco-Friendly Beach Resort and Restaurant in Aklan. 

One of Cocoloco’s newest innovation is its new and improved website that now offers direct bookings. Guests can now easily browse rooms, check prices, and reserve nights straight from their smartphone or computer. All transactions and personal information are guaranteed safe and secure. The website and booking engine are powered by DirectWithHotels. 

Another big news this year is the additional 14 rooms that will be added to Cocoloco’s roster of accommodations. This means more people can enjoy the hotel’s array of exciting activities, such as mountain hiking, cold spring trips, river excursion, paddle boards, kayaks activities, and spa and massage. 

We’re also offering a special promo called “Best Rates online + Free Airport Transfer”. Just book a minimum of 2 nights stay 3 days before your arrival and you get the best rates direct from our website plus a one-way transfer, all-inclusive environmental and terminal fees, daily breakfast, beachfront access, and swimming pool access at Tonglen Resort, all-day happy hour, free Wi-Fi at the front office and restaurant and a lot more. The complete details can be seen here: www.cocolocoboracay.com/promo 

About the hotel 

This charming beachfront property offers everything a traveler could ever ask for — peaceful and well-appointed accommodations with sea and forest views, facilities for fun and relaxation, plus reliable services to ensure constant convenience throughout. 

To top it all off, the resort also offers visitors the chance to enjoy a worry- and stress-free vacation courtesy of Boracay Island’s world famous sunshine, sands, saltwater, and sunsets. Tourists can also take part in various thrilling beach activities, exciting water sports, and amazing island hopping trips. Also, D’Mall Boracay is about 1.6 km from the resort. 

Cocoloco Boracay is just an 8-minute drive from Cagban Port and less than 30 minutes from Caticlan Jetty. If coming from Kalibo International Airport, Caticlan Jetty is approximately a 2-hour drive away. 

But don’t just take our word for it, check out these guest reviews/testimonials: For more information on Cocoloco Boracay Beach Resort, interested parties can check out its website at www.cocolocoboracay.com or follow the updates on its social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Best Landmarks to Check Out in Da Nang, Vietnam

The port city of Da Nang in one of the most beautiful places in Central Vietnam. This coastal area is filled with sights and sounds that travelers will surely enjoy. Get a hotel in Da Nang and check out 7 notable and modern attractions that you and your friends can visit during your stay. 

Cham Sculpture Museum - Learn about Cham culture and architecture while enjoying art work from ages ago at this museum. The building first opened in 1919 but two new galleries were added in the 1920s and 1930s, respectively. Today, there are over a thousan relics and art work reflecting the life and times of Champa people from past to present. 

Myson Sanctuary - A large complex of religious monuments originally consisting of more than 70 structures; the vestiges of 25 of which remain today. The builders of Myson were the nobility of the Champa Kingdom who derived their cultural and spiritual influences almost exclusively from India. 

Son Tra Peninsula - A scenic escape from the rapidly growing urban area of Da Nang city. The area was gained worldwide exposure in the summer of 2010 with the completion of Son Tra Quan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, which looks similar to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Strike a pose and get those likes from your friends on social media. 

Linh Ung Pagoda - Believe it or not, there are 3 pagodas with the same name in Vietnam. Good thing each one is far from the other. The one in Bana Hills has a giant statue of Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. The Lin Ung in Son Tra Peninsula has the Goddess of Mercy, while the final one in Non Nuoc features a 30-meter Buddha Tower with 200 statues and stone pictures. 

Ba Na Hills Cable Car - the world's longest cable car. It measures more than 5 km long. The cable connects Ba Na Mountain with the summit of Vong Nguyet. It holds the record for the largest gondola station, plus serves a museum about the history of the locale. 

Bana Fantasy Park - Satisfies the entertainment demands of all ages, featuring amusing games for children to X-games for adults. This international-standard theme park also provides three main food courts serving Western and Asian food alongside souvenir shops offering various various gift and merchandise to choose from. 

Rong Cao Bridge - A 666-meter-long (2,185 feet) dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire and spouts plumes of water. Stay at an accommodation in Danang like Grand Tourane Hotel so you'd be just a few minutes drive from this famous landmark.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Lingganay Hotel & Resort Promises A Different Vacation Experience in Boracay Island

Boracay is one of the most beautiful summer destinations ever, but some travelers will eventually get tired of it if given the same old experience every time they visit. Fortunately, Lingganay Boracay Hotel & Resort offers a private setting, luxurious Boracay Island hotel, and a fresh perspective on the island we all know and love.

Accommodations

Our suites and rooms showcase rustic charm and contemporary convenience — all without losing the touch of luxury that characterizes every stay at Lingganay Boracay Hotel & Resort.

Our Superior Room, Deluxe One Bed Room, and Deluxe Two Bed Room emulate the resort’s tropical location with the use of light wooden furniture and neutral colors. Our Diamond Designer Studio and Penthouse Suite provide stark contrast to the first set of accommodations with the use of classic dark hues, playful textures, and stone accents. Choose to stay at any of these elegant lodgings and expect the following services and amenities: Wi-Fi Internet connection, mini-bar with coffee and tea, hot and cold shower, safety deposit box, and air-conditioning.

Facilities

At our 4-hectare property, you’ll easily find feasts for the senses, sweet escapes, and a restful haven. Aside from panoramic views and lush vistas, guests also have easy access to these conveniences on their holiday:

- Restaurant that serves Continental to German, Asian, and native Philippine dishes
- Falsenkeller bars
- 2 infinity pools
- Spa, gym, and game room
- Function rooms and business center
- Island tour assistance
- 24/7 shuttle service

Helicopter Tour and Transfer

- Available for tours and transfers from Kalibo/Caticlan Airport
- Must be booked 1- to 2-hours before pick up or departure
- Payment first before transfer

Boracay Wedding Package

- Licensed officiating pastor
- Wedding coordinator
- Beach wedding permit
- Beach, outdoor, or indoor ceremony set-up
- Couple’s veil, wedding tokens, unity candles, bible, ring pillow
- Reception (ask for the menu)
- Champagne for couple’s toast
- Wedding cake for 20 to 50 guests
- Music and a pair of doves
- Transportation for bride and groom, as well as the guests
- Photo booth with props for more that 20 guests
- Free 1 hour whole body massage for groom and bride
- Free translation for Russian speaking couples
- Extra freebies for big groups

Location

Our secluded Boracay Island resort is set in a private beach on the eastern section of the island, letting our guests enjoy the iconic white sand experience sans the crowd.

Despite our exclusive location, Lingganay Boracay Hotel & Resort offers easy — and, at times, thrilling — ways to get around the island. You can choose to arrive in style from Kalibo or Caticlan airport through our helicopter transfer, or start your relaxing holiday with a quiet ride using our shuttle service. Helicopter tours can also be easily be arranged by our staff. But if you’d rather stay close to the sea and shore, you can visit these popular spots on foot or by car:

- White Beach
- Puka Beach
- Bat Cave
- Baling Hai Beach
- Mount Luho
- Boracay Butterfly Gardens

This Boracay Island resort is also offering various hotel deals and promotions that can save you loads of cash and get you more fun on your holiday.

Lingganay Boracay Hotel & Resort
Tulubhan Beach, Boracay Island,
Malay, Aklan, 5608, Philippines

Contact Numbers: +63 36 288 5734
Email: lingganay@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

5 Things to Bring When You Go Island Hopping in Boracay Island

You could stay at one of the best accommodations in Boracay, but your trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t go on an island hopping tour during your visit. An island hopping tour is easily one of the most memorable activities you can do on the island. The scenic views, refreshing breeze, and the bounty of the sea makes island hopping special and interesting.

But before you hop on a boat and put a life vest on, you need to prepare a few essential items to make the experience convenient and enjoyable.

1. Camera

It’s difficult to imagine anybody forgetting their camera when they go on trips like these. After all, it is one of the most basic travelers’ necessities. But sometimes when the excitement and anticipation kicks in, people tend to forget basic things. Its not often that you will get the chance to go island hopping, that’s why you need to capture every moment. If you have one of those fancy waterproof ones, it will come in handy when you go snorkeling in Crocodile Island.

2. Drinking water

Another essential item that many seem to forget during trips like these is drinking water. You will spend a few hours on a boat, surrounded by undrinkable sea water. Tours are usually held in the morning when the sun is out, with the many activities that you will engage in, it’s nice to have plenty of drinking water by your side to avoid dehydration. Bring a gallon or two, depending on how many are there in your party.

3. A loaf of bread

Yes, bread that you can throw out in to the water to attract fish. Your tour guides will take you to a place where you can actually swim with schools of fishes, and since they are afraid of people, you need to lure them with bread. Throw a few strips on the water and you will see these little creatures swarm over them. As for the snorkeling gear, these will be included in the tour, so all you need to do is enjoy the amazing moment with your friends or loved ones.

4. Hand sanitizer

The last stop of the tour before heading back to your accommodation in Boracay is at Puka Beach. There is a small restaurant here that serves simple but delicious Filipino dishes. To really experience the island way of life, you have to try eating without the use of utensils. And since fresh water is very limited, it is important to have a hand sanitizer to use after eating.

5. Money

There are vendors at Puka Beach offering various handmade accessories like necklaces and bracelets made from shells and wood. It would be very wise if you have some cash on you, so you can buy souvenirs for classmates and co-workers back home before heading back to your Boracay accommodation. Remember, you should haggle for the best deals so you can get the most out of your money. In case you actually forgot to bring money during the tour, don’t worry because the best resorts in Boracay have retail or gift shops inside their premises.

For a more fun and easy time, stay at Asya Premier Suites Boracay they offer various activities as well as island tours to guests. Check their website and Facebook page for more information.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Bakgatla Resort in Pilanesberg Introduces Laps Health & Beauty Spa

Bakgatla Resort in Pilanesberg, South Africa invites you to step outside of your comfort zone and step out into a great world of adventure. This haven of an accommodation embraces you in a world of essential comforts that serves to highlight the raw beauty of your great escape. These include a signature spa that is always available anytime you decide to get some well-deserved pampering. 

Laps Health & Beauty Spa was established in 2009 in Manyane and Bakgatla Resorts; which are found along the foothills of the majestic Pilanesburg Mountains. Using African practices blended with Western massage techniques, the spa is the ideal oasis for a holistic healing and rejuvenating experience to the body and soul. 

Laps Health % Beauty Spa offers an endless supply of packages where guests can choose their preferred massage treatment or beauty service. Our body-care treatment range from healing properties of wild-grown marula and aromatherapy oils, organic nourishing creams, and superior quality natural products that soothe, enrich, and pamper. 

We combine the natural tranquility of nature with the comfort of luxury and offer the best treatments that caters to the guest's every whim and brings their bodies and spirits back into harmony. Choice include hands-on treatments from a number of cultural traditions that have survived the test of time. Our expansive array of traditional approaches allows each therapist to address the every guest's needs. Communication with the therapist about pressure, temperature and specific concerns as they arise will allow them to customize the guest's preferred treatment. 

Here are the treatments and services offered by our Laps Health & Beauty Spa: 

FROM CAMP TO COMFORT 

To suit the tastes and budgets of different travellers, a wide range of accommodations is available at Bakgatla Resort. Here, you can choose between a homey cottage or a stay that's closer to nature, as the resort offers fully furnished chalets and safari tents with electricity. For those who are more adventurous, Caravan Sites and Campsites with electricity are also available. Regardless of your choice, all accommodations offer access to centrally-located ablution facilities. 

NOT JUST THE WILDERNESS 

The resort's biggest attraction is its easy access to Pilanesberg National Park, one of the best places to go on a safari in South Africa. Various species of flora and fauna reside here, from lions and leopards to the interesting Kiwano fruit. But it doesn't stop there. A number of facilities and services here—such as pool and playgrounds—prove that there's so much more to Bakgatla Resort than just seeing the Big 5. 

CONVENIENT SAFARI EXPERIENCE 

Pilanesberg National Park is right next to the resort, which means easy access to the exotic sights and sounds that the park has to offer. No need to travel far from the comforts of your Chalet, Tent, or Caravan to experience the exciting adventures of the safari. 

If you want to explore sights beyond the national park, you can easily head to the nearest tourist hotpots in the area. Go for an exciting night out at Sun City or a day trip to Rustenberg's historic churches and museum. 

Booking accommodations is fast and safe. Just visit their websites, www.manyaneresort-pilanesberg.com/ and www.bakgatlaresort-pilanesberg.com for reservations and inquiries.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

The Kana Kuta Hotel's New Promos Offer Up to 53 Percent Discount!

Summer is here at last and so are The Kana Kuta Hotel in Bali, Indonesia’s discount promos. Both the Room Only Promo and the Best Available Rate offer up to 53% on savings as well as various freebies this season. 

Here are the complete details: 

ROOM ONLY - UP TO 53% OFF! 

Get 53% discount from regular rates! Instant confirmation when you book online. 

Inclusions: 

- Free Wi-Fi Internet 
- Welcome drinks 
- Complimentary bottled water 

BEST AVAILABLE RATE - UP TO 53% OFF! 

Enjoy 53% discount from our regular rates! Get instant confirmation when you book online. 

Inclusions: 

- Free Wi-Fi Internet 
- American buffet breakfast 
- Welcome drinks 
- Complimentary bottled water 

Applicable to the following room types: Family Deluxe Triple with Buffet Breakfast, Family Duplex with Buffet Breakfast, Deluxe Balcony with Buffet Breakfast, The Kana Suite, Family Deluxe with Buffet Breakfast, and Deluxe Room with Buffet Breakfast 

Book the deals via http://www.thekanakuta.com. Simply click ‘Check availability and prices’ to launch the booking engine powered by DirectWithHotels. Instant confirmation is guaranteed. The transactions made in the booking engine are protected by DigiCert, Trustwave, and Global Connect. Promo details may change without prior notice. 

Here are some of the highlights of this hotel in Bali, Indonesia: 

Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and has a capacity for 80 guests. It is conveniently located on the ground floor, close to the lobby and overlooking the swimming pool. 

The enticing menu offers sumptuous Asian flavours and Western delights, including pasta dishes and vegetarian options, as well as snacks and sandwiches, desserts plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. 

Local specialities include the popular sop buntut, chicken & fish satay, and the signature nasi campur with a selection of traditional Indonesian dishes. 

Western favourites like grilled seafood barbecue, beef tenderloin, vegetarian pasta primavera, panna cotta, and creme brulee are also available. 

This Indonesian restaurant offers a wonderful selection of authentic home-cooked dishes from around the archipelago. Here, you can guarantee that only the premium ingredients are utilised and sauces and spices are freshly made by hand. 

Our resident chef has designed a delicious and clever a la carte menu, the three-course Nasi Tumpleng and the Grand Rijstaffel banquet created from traditional recipes and filled with variety to suit all tastes. 

Open daily for lunch and dinner, and adjoined by a pretty garden, the 160-seat Star Anise Restaurant is conveniently located in front of the hotel. Its substantial size makes it ideal for large groups and parties. 

Lastly, dinner is complemented by a Balinese dance performance thrice a week in our hotel in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. 

At The Kana, we offer facilities and high-tech amenities for conferences, meetings, and seminars. Guests have the choice of three versatile, multi-function rooms that can be connected to form one expansive room, if required. 

The rooms can be set up in a number of different ways including classroom, theater or U-shape boardroom style. A full range of audio-visual and PA equipment is readily available. 

The open-air pool terrace offers a nice spot for an alfresco coffee break between those all-important business negotiations. In addition, our meeting rooms can be combined and transformed into a large function room, which, adjoining our open-air pool terrace, is the perfect venue for parties, dinners, reunions, weddings, receptions, and sit-down events for up to 250 guests. 

We have facilities for live bands, DJs, classical entertainment, traditional rendik music, and Balinese dance performances. All these will be organized by our expert team of professional event planners who possess the ability and enthusiasm to create an unforgettable occasion. 

A compact air-conditioned gym that is equipped with a treadmill, bench, weights, exercise ball, and other similar equipment. Kids’ Corner 

Located next to the lobby, the Kid’s Corner at our family friendly hotel is a glass-fronted, air-conditioned room equipped with a colourful padded play-mat, tables, chairs, books, toys, and games. 

Our swimming pool is situated within the central courtyard, adjacent to Seleriana Restaurant. The pool is surrounded by a broad and spacious stone deck furnished with sunbeds and umbrellas and shaded by fragrant frangipani trees. 

Find out more about these deals by visiting The Kana Kuta Hotel’s website. 

The Kana Kuta Hotel 
Jl. Setiabudi No. 8 
Kuta, Bali 
Indonesia 

Phone number/s: +62 361 8496 100, +6281 138 6900 
Email: info@thekana.com

Winter Brings Special Treats at Ivory Tree Game Lodge in Pilanesberg

Summer is over at Ivory Tree Game Lodge in Pilanesberg, South Africa. And with the cold weather comes a special promo called Winter Warmer Special. This website-exclusive deal offers discounts, meals, plus other hotel privileges that guests will truly love. See full details below to know more. 

Winter Warmer Special 

15% discount if guest books for a minimum of 2 nights until September 30, 2016. 
Starts at ZAR 5,592.11 incl. of taxes & fees on weekdays 

Inclusions: 

- Full board meals 

Book direct at the website through its online reservation system that is powered by DirectWithHotels. Visit http://ivorytreegamelodge.info and click on the ‘Check Availability and Prices’ button to catch this deal. Instant confirmation is guaranteed and all transactions are secured by Trustwave and Digicert. Cancellation and modification is allowed within a set period. Promo details may change but successful bookings made prior to any adjustment will still be honored. 

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In an exclusive zone within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve lies a five-star property that provides excellent accommodations and activities for adventure enthusiasts. Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge boasts a magnificent environment that complements the grandeur of the game reserve’s malaria-free surroundings. 

Conference 

Laid-back sophistication is very much evident in the lodge’s architecture and interior design. The rooms are built in a way that guests can enjoy the unrestricted vistas of the wilderness. We guarantee absolute privacy for each of our rooms, a must for guests who need complete rest before and after a day’s exhilarating adventures. 

Reception 

Our lavish attention to detail doesn’t stop at our rooms. Our top-notch facilities and services reflect our commitment to providing a luxury safari experience worthy of our North West Parks and Tourism Board award. We offer one of the best Big 5 game viewings in South Africa, courtesy of our professional game rangers and viewing vehicles. 

Restaurant 

For more information on our Pilanesberg accommodation, visit Ivory Tree Game Lodge's website at http://ivorytreegamelodge.info. 

Pilanesberg National Park, Pilanesberg, 0316, South Africa | Phone Number: (014) 556 8100