If you’re looking for a quick, exclusive break, planning to escape from the metro’s daily traffic stress and wanting to avoid large and busy crowds, it’s probably time to reward yourself with a relaxing, quiet beach getaway. Check out the luxurious hotel resorts of Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts Corp in El Nido and Taytay, Palawan.
They have four island resorts that offer the best experiences for beach and nature lovers: Apulit; Miniloc; Pangulasian and Lagen.
The latter is my favorite among the four island resorts. Click the link below to check rates and availability:
The Island resort has a forest setting with a calm, shallow lagoon, where you can swim, play or just stare at the amazing flora and fauna in the island. Kayaks and paddleboards are also available if you want to explore the lagoon further. They also have speedboats if you wish to hop through the neighboring islands. Dibuluan Beach Club is an island close to Lagen which I will feature on my next blog entry.
To maximize your quiet time, you can simply watch and listen to a diverse variety of birds and mammals. They are everywhere within the resort. Just sit back and enjoy your favorite mix of cocktails or fruit shakes.
They also have a large pool right across the spacious restaurant.
Book the water cottage to get a better view of the lagoon and ocean. Other room options are available on their site depending on your needs.
To get there:
The fastest way is via AirSwift. Although others may take the PPS route, the 8-hr land travel from Puerto Princesa airport is not ideal for a quick getaway.
AirSwift is located at Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4. They offer daily flights from Manila to El Nido, Palawan. Travel time is approximately 55 minutes using ATR aircraft and will land straight to LIO airport.
There’s a 10 to 15-minute club car ride to the El Nido Resorts Jetty Lounge followed by a 40 to 50-minute boat ride to Lagen Island depending on tide and weather conditions.
Below is the island map that I grabbed from the resort’s website:
If you’re up for adventure and has more time to explore the beauty of El Nido, check out their island tours. You may check my other blog entries for that, but for a quick, relaxing, private “beach and forest” getaway, this is a must-try.
Until our next trip. 😎
