Plantation Beach

If and when you want to take a respite to a place of provincial charm and serenity yet don't want to miss an exciting beach experience then you should consider going to this plantation beach. Relax in an impeccable hacienda atmosphere or enjoy great watersports, either way, you can get it here.

Tucked within Maayong Tubig, Dauin, Negros Oriental is a 5 hectare beachside coconut plantation known as Bahura Resort and Spa. It boasts of well- appointed hacienda type villas with superb facilities and services in a surrounding of lush tropical garden, spring water pools and tall swaying palms. Just the right elements to invigorate the senses of meditative souls.


But if you choose to recharge the thrill seeker way, you don't have to pack your bags to go elsewhere. Try their water sports center for scuba diving packages and cool watersports like kayak, banana boat, jet-ski and hobie cat. They also offer land tours to explore the natural wonders of the province like lakes, falls, caves, hot springs and dolphin watching too, for the more adventurous souls.


So whether it is relax or romp for you, here is a vacation option that offers the best of both worlds.

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Crescent Beach

Just as the pale new moon

glows against the deep dark sky,

the Crescent Beach

casts its shimmering white splendor

across the deep blue sea.

The crescent moon seems to have descended from the heavens to rest during the day on the azure waters off the coast of Mactan Island. This is the beach of Pandanan Island, one of the small islands to the south and east of Mactan. This coterie of islands is best for island hopping trips because of the islands' closeness to and uniqueness from each other.

Panoramic view of the docks from the hotel room window of the Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa. Maribago wharf in Mactan is the jump-off point to the islands.

A motorboat fitted with bamboo out-riggers will take you to this beach in a little over an hour's time. Bask under the sun, frolic on the white coral sand, dip in the warm turquoise water and rest your weary soul. Enjoy the company of the crescent moon.

"In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the earth. " -Rachel Carson-

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