El Nido Palawan's Islands, Beaches, Lagoons, and Fun Activities

El Nido in Palawan boasts of more than 45 islands, that's why it brings a lot of excitement, adventure and fun to travelers and visitors to the place. It has a lot of picturesque limestone cliffs and formations, beaches, lagoons, and islands to discover. We went and explored some of the islands, lagoons, beaches and caves, when we were there a few weeks ago.



After breakfast at Miniloc Island Resort, our group proceeded to our itinerary. First up was the Small Lagoon and Big Lagoon, where we kayaked and enjoyed the scenery and its majestic allure. The photo below is courtesy of El Nido Resorts.

Miniloc Island Resort of El Nido Resorts Philippines

We stayed at Lagen Island for two nights. During the first night, we went on a sunset cruise, but the sun did not really show itself, so we were a bit disappointed with that. Although, having a cruise boat all to ourselves was quite of really awesome, which made up for the lack of a beautiful sunset :) We sailed back, had dinner, and slept soundly in our comfy beds.



The next day we were jam-packed with exciting and fun adventures, starting off with a breakfast at another El Nido Resorts property, Miniloc Island Resort, just 30 to 40 minutes boat ride away from Lagen Island. They say it is the introductory resort of El Nido because it costs cheaper but still gives the picturesque and jaw-dropping view and facilities for vacationers.

Lagen Island Resort of El Nido Resorts Palawan

From Apulit Island of El Nido Resorts in Taytay, Palawan, we rode an outrigger boat across Taytay Bay to the town proper, rode 2 hours in a van to El Nido Town, then we finally transferred to a boat which brought us to another haven of tranquility, Lagen Island of El Nido Resorts (as well). It is located in El Nido, in the northwestern part of Palawan, a breath-taking location known for its high biodiversity, lush forested limestone cliffs, and lagoons.



Like Apulit Island, Lagen Island is accessible by a daily 75-minute direct flight on a 19-seater Dornier aircraft from the Island Transvoyager Inc. (ITI) to the El Nido Airport in El Nido, Palawan, then a 40-minute boat ride to the island paradise itself. But for us, we came from Taytay, thus the route stated above.

Apulit Island Resort of El Nido Resorts

Apulit Island Resort, formerly known as Club Noah Isabelle, is the newest property of El Nido Resorts group of eco-island resorts in Taytay, northeastern part of Palawan, an unspoiled location that shows a wealth of wildlife and scenic landscapes. It is nestled within a pristine cove and a backdrop of limestone cliffs.



To go to Apulit Island, it only takes a 75-minute direct flight from Manila via the Island Transvoyager Inc. (ITI) 19-seater Dornier aircraft, which flies daily to Cesar Lim Rodriguez (CLR) Airport in Taytay, Palawan. After reaching the airport you have to take a boat ride from Tamisan Jetty, 10 minute or less ride away from the airport, to Apulit, which takes around an hour or less. Once you arrive at the resort, there will be a welcoming committee who will greet you with a familiar tune, if you’ve been to the other El Nido Resorts properties, the Palawan march and a Cuyonin medley, a lei and refreshments.

Travelling to Paradise in the Philippines this Summer

As we say in the Department of Tourism, "It's More Fun in the Philippines!" And this is so true, I believe, because of the unparalleled beauty the Philippines offers to both local and foreign tourists - destinations with picturesque coastlines, scenic natural landscapes, clear blue waters, and warm hospitable people. In fact, there are a lot of beaches, 7,107 islands, to choose from.

And since it is summer time once again, I am sure you're wondering where's the next beach destination you should go to. In my travels around the Philippines, I have been to a lot of beaches and destinations, but one has stood out for me - Palawan.

GoHotels expands in Palawan, Dumaguete, Bacolod and Tacloban

GoHotels will soon launch during the 1st Quarter of 2012 four more budget hotels in addition to the growing GoHotels chain of budget accommodations in the Philippines. Opening early next year are: GoHotels Puerto Princesa Palawan; GoHotels Dumaguete; GoHotels Tacloban; and GoHotels Bacolod.

The new GoHotels in these locations will still retain the concept of if you book early, you will get lower rates. Rooms will be standard, pretty much the same as the flagship branch in Robinsons Pioneer. All GoHotels will be located beside a Robinsons Mall for convenience.

These exciting expansions for GoHotels PH, which first opened its doors to the public last May 2010, will certainly be anticipated, welcomed and appreciated by the Tourism Industry. These developments will certainly boost domestic tourism, as more and more hotels and accommodations, especially those who offer lowest rates, open up in these Philippine tourist destinations for budget travelers, barkadas, and tourists in general.