I love nature… I love beach… I love the feeling of sand on my feet, walking and smell the sea breeze. Whew! Its summer again in the Philippines, school vacation and most family will take their vacation. I’ve been to Club Paradise in Coron, Palawan last year. Too bad that I’m active to moblog and not to “real” blogging. It didn’t cross my mind that someday, I’ll be needing more pictures to show the world the beauty of Palawan.

A mere 60 minutes by plane southwest from Manila, and another 60 minutes ride by land and by sea is the 19-hectare island of Dimakya, home to Club Paradise. This island resort, blessed with 700 meters stretch of sun kissed talcum soft white beach and turqoise waters, serves as a sanctuary to a wide array of unique flora and fauna. - taken from Club Paradise website

We took the Asian Spirit flight, from Manila to Busuanga (Coron). Their price are much better compared to other airlines and they have once a day, 5 days a week Manila - Busuanga -Manila flight. There is also a Php 200.00 terminal fee to pay in Manila, a Php 10.00 terminal fee at Busuanga, and a Php 150.00 charge for ground transportation, via jeepney, from the Busuanga airport into Coron town. This was the picture I’ve taken when we were on the ferry before we land at Dimakya Island. Its really a paradise even looking from afar, no wonder they named it “Club Paradise”. My sister in law invited us there, actually, she wanted to visit Amanpulo, the most expensive resort in the Philippines. Food and accomodation at Club Paradise is not cheap and in dollar rates but its really worth the single centavo. My youngest son even told me that he wants to live there and don’t want to go home. The Club Paradise Restaurant offers sumptous Filipino, Asian and International Cuisine usually served buffet style.

If you’ve been to Boracay, the first thing you will notice is the sand. They’re almost the same, fine and white sand. The only difference is… you can’t walk barefooted on Palawan sand at noon when the sun is high. Sand in Boracay is always cold.

See the evidence? They never get tired. We’ve just finished swimming, dressed already and waiting for dinner at 7pm but insisted on playing on the sand. LOL

We’ve stayed at Seaview Deluxe Cottage fronting the Sunrise beach and you can see “Islang Walang Lang-Aw”, a small beautiful island and a romantic getaway. The water current of the beach in our place is not ideal for swimming but a good place to explore. From the cottage via wooden bridge is the best place to snorkle, delight your eyes with beautiful underwater sea creatures, see Nemo in action. After seeing the map, I just learned now that the area is prohibited from swimming and snorkling, it is the protected area for dugong.

Click here to view Dimakya Island’s map. Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a boat away from the island. How come I didn’t know that? There are many activities you can explore at Club Paradise… billiards, table tennis and dart boards are available at the club house at noon time. I got excited when I saw James Patterson’s picture at the club house’ bulletin board, he’s my favorite author. He was there few years ago. Sayang!

If you don’t want to miss any news back home or office, make sure that you are using smart sim. My cellphone is useless with globe simcard in the island. You can buy a smart sim at Aqua Sports Center for php 300.

I’m hoping someday that I could come back and explore more places in Palawan. I don’t want to be a tourist in my own country.

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