Shangrila in Boracay

Shangrila Boracay Resort soft opening on March 02, 2009 with special walk-in rate but resort is not fully operational. Official Opening with Resort at full Operation is scheduled for April 2, 2009. Currently TravelOnline is offering bookings after this date.

Shangrila Boracay Resort and Spa will be attempting to pre-open in November, many speculate early 2009. TravelOnline has be working closely with Shangrila Boracay Sales trying to gather insight on when the official opening date will be or will it be pushed up the calendar due to construction delays.

As we have been briefed on preliminary specs of this boracay resort as follows:

Location

The Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa is located in a secure, beachfront position overlooking two breathtaking white sandy bays on the picturesque island of Boracay. The resort is just one hour's flight south of Manila, with a transfer time between the airport and resort of approximately 30 minutes.

Accommodation

The resort offers 217 rooms, including 43 villas and suites, of which 31 have a private plunge pool or Jacuzzi. All guest rooms offer spacious floor plans and ocean views from a private balcony or terrace. Villas also include a pergola for alfresco dining and a day bed for relaxation or massage. boracay news shangrila resort

Guestroom Facilities

Broadband Internet access
24-hour room service

Electronic safe
Satellite / cable TV
Movie channels
Voice mail
Computer data port
Mini-bar Tea / coffee making facilities
Pillow menu for suites and villas (feather, anti-snore, buckwheat, foam, bolster type)

Restaurants and Bars

Lobby Lounge
Coffee Shop
Sunset Bar
Poolside Restaurant and Bar
Hill Top Restaurant
Diver's Bar
Beach Bar

Meeting and Banquet

Ballroom and function rooms with latest facilities to accommodate large and small scale conference, meetings, seminars and functions.

Recreation Facilities and Entertainment

Health Club
CHI Spa village with 9 treatment villas
Swimming Pool
Game room / kids camp
Marine centre and dive shop
Water sports pavilion
Indoor recreation area (Internet lounge, pool table)
350 meters beach front
Entertainment zone including cinema and karaoke rooms

Available Activities

Hiking
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Golf course (nearby)

Other Services and Facilities

Arrival and departure lounge at Caticlan
Departure lounge at the resort
Resort centre Retail shops
Hair salon
Business centre





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Shangrila in Boracay is one of the most famous resort and spa in the Philippines. It's a first class resort where you can definitely have privacy. Many Local and foreign artist are going here because of the privacy and first-class service they provide. Shangrila Boracay is very pricey but you it's really worth the price.

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Things to do in Boracay

Things to do

- Shop at D'Mall
- Visit AQUATIC FLOATING LOUNGE, free shuttle in front of Pier 1 9am to sunset
- Massage by the beach P300 � P350
- Golf at Fairways and Blue Waters
- Aqua Sports (jet ski, banana boat, wake boarding, parasailing, snorkeling, etc.)
- Diving through Lapu-lapu Dive Resort
- Treat yourself to a luxurious day at Mandala Spa
- Sunset Sail Boating
- Island Hopping (Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, Laurel Island etc.)
- Get a Henna Tattoo
- Have your hair braided (corn rows, etc.)
- Make your own bracelet, anklet or necklace with various kinds of beads

Things to try, places to eat at Boracay

- Choose from a wide variety of Jonah's shakes
- Have a Chorizo burger at Cocomangas
- For a taste of Indian, eat at True Foods
- For Italian, try Aria Caf� by D'Mall
- For scrumptious crepes, try Caf� Breizh
- Eat at Travesia at Asya for Spanish cuisine
- For the infamous 15 shots and Still Standing, go to Moondogs Bar
- For great tasting pizza and melts, go to Moondogs at Cocomangas
- Try the yummy margaritas and Mexican food at Ma�ana
- Try the fish tacos at Jony's
- For great tasting steaks, eat at Steak House
- Banza for their bacalao and seafood rice
- Chocolate cake and Chinese food at Bamboo in Bolabog
- Don't miss the Ribs at Hawaiian Bar-B-Q
- If you want to be adventurous, eat giant crabs with your hands at Jimsters by the beach of DIniwid going to NAMI
- For true Bacolod Inasal flavor, try Island Chicken Inasal at D'Mall

For juicy all Australian burgers go to Jammers or Bite Club at D'Mall

- For budget 24 hour meals try Andok's
- Try Cyma at D'Mall for their Greek cuisine or Gio's personal favorite, Cafe Mediterranean for similar fare
- Enjoy the scrumptious meals and yummy desserts Lemon Caf�
- Upper crust's breakfast and banana flamb�
- For a healthy snack-Don't panic its organics whole wheat banana pancakes
- Real Coffe at Station 1
- For diving at Lapu-Lapu





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There are lots of things you can do in Boracay. When I got there I didn't try parasailing, 'twas raining that time but I enjoyed the beach, maybe next time I visit I'll definitely try it. Their food is the best and Jonah's mango shake is so delicious you should try it.
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Valentines Day Romantic Dinner Getaway

There are different restaurants in the Philippines where you can have romantic dinner date with your loved ones.  One of my personal choice would be Seven Suites Hotel in Antipolo City. It's very nice because you can have a candle lit dinner with bottle of wine, bouquet of flowers, souvenirs and star gazing. That would be so romantic. You should bring your loved one there and spend the night in their beautiful hotel rooms and sumptuous dinner they serve.

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Puraran Beach, Catanduanes Island Philippines

This is where you can find Puraran beach -- it’s listed as one of the top surfing locations in the

world. Like most beaches here, it isn’t been developed so it’s basically small makeshift huts, sand and amazing waves. Puraran beach is the surfing capital of Catanduanes, it has clean white beach it is also internationally known as Majestic. Barras beaches on the other hand, is not as white as the other beaches but it boasts of clean and clear waters. Puraran Beach, Baras, Catanduanes Province -- One of my five office secretaries Mela said that her home province is one of the best kept secrets of Philippine tourism due to its world-class surfing sites and awesome white-sand beaches. March to August are the best times to visit.

The general landscape of the Catanduanes island is hilly to mountainous, becoming more pronounced towards the central portion. Less than 10 percent of the land area has slope gradient under 8 percent, mostly fractured and narrow strips of plains dispersed near the coastal areas where most of the inhabitants are settled. Once in Tabaco Point you have three ferries to choose from to get yourself to Catanduanes. From San Andres to Virac you can either jump on a Jeepney or take a trike, whatever your fancy. The perfect time to visit Catanduanes is from the months of March to August when the weather turns dry. It is coolest and rainiest from October to the early part of January, hottest from March to May.
Puraran

The waves could be heard crashing, the crickets singing, a blanket of stars laid above, and bright lights of the fireflies surrounded us. What other word for that is there, other than magical? Siargao Island presents interesting contrasts; its huge and powerful waves, brought about by being near the Philippine Deep, are a surfer’s dream. If you visit the island you will no doubt see some of the world’s best surfers riding the breathtaking waves. The country’s top spots for waves have already been discovered by the international surfing community.
puraran

This beautiful island-nation features lofty mountains to climb and attractive beaches to adopt water-sport activities. However, to know the deep details of Philippines Adventure Tours , follow some of the important information given below. Philippines, this beautiful Southeast Asian country is an archipelago of more than 7100 islands. It is that hot and humid Asian country which is surrounded by lush tropical jungles and pristine beaches.
Beachball (Catanduanes)

Bicol Region has six provinces namely Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate and theres a lot of scenic and beautiful places that is waiting for you to be explored. So here are the top places that you can start with. Once in Tabaco Point you have two ferries to choose from to get yourself to Catanduanes. The voyage takes around two and half hours. Puraran Bay in Baras, Catanduanes is home to the famous mighty Majestics reef break that produces awesome long-barrel waves. The waves are at their finest in August and September.






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I guess it's fun surfing the waves, if given the chance maybe I would try surfing especially if the beach and waves are beautiful as Puraran Beach. You should visit this place.

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