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Memorable moments are in store for guests at Discovery Shores in Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines. Not only do they have the luxury of staying in plush suites with the sun, sand, and sea as their backdrop; they are also afforded an array of palatable pleasures with its food and beverage promotions for this merry month of December: the December Fêtes and Feasts and All That Glitters.

December Fêtes and Feasts is one reason why guests should have a pre-Christmas vacation at this resort in Boracay. Kicking off this food festival is the Ceviche Latino & Caipirinhas, which runs from December 1 to 31, 2010. For just PHP550++ per person, guests can indulge in the freshest seafood and bold yet refreshing Caipirinha cocktails.

Guests will surely exclaim, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Be Home!” as they are treated to a delicious Asian buffet on December 3, 11, 17, and 21, 2010. The Island BBQ on December 4, 10, and 14, 2010 welcomes guests with freshly roasted fare. And Flavors From Around the World on December 7 and 18, 2010 offers guests a wide selection of delectable international cuisine. For each of the above promos, guests of this Boracay resort only have to pay PHP988++ to enjoy a lip-smacking dinner buffet.

From December 15 to 30, 2010, Discovery Shores Boracay lets guests feel the warmth of Christmas. A day before the traditional Dawn Mass, hotel guests can already avail of the Filipino Christmas Sampler, wherein they can have their serving of jamon, queso de bola, ensaymada, and bibingka for just PHP450++ per person. Also on these dates, from 4 to 8 pm, the “Pasko Na Naman!” promotion allows guests to savor a serving of bibingka topped with queso de bola and salted egg for only PHP198++ (or PHP298++ with a cup of hot chocolate).

Guests staying at this resort in Boracay on Christmas Eve onwards are also served All that Glitters, a lineup of mouth-watering promotions that will make the Holidays even more special. The Filipino Noche Buena happening on December 24, 2010 starts off this Yuletide food fiesta wherein guests can delight in a lavish dinner spread of local holiday favorites for just PHP1,250++ per head. And on December 25, 2010, The Christmas Day Buffet offers a smorgasbord of choice entrées guaranteed to satisfy every guest’s appetite, also for PHP1,250++ per guest.

On December 26, 2010, Discovery Shores brings you Hot Off The Grill. For only PHP988++ per person, guests can feast on grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. December 27, 2010 marks the return of Flavors From Around the World, while Island BBQ makes a comeback on December 28, 2010. Both promos are still priced at PHP988++ per head.

The Fiesta Filipino Buffet on December 29, 2010 puts the spotlight on scrumptious local dishes, which guests can enjoy for only PHP1,250++per person. Those craving for wonderful Spanish fare are in for a treat with “España… me gusta!” Go on a gastronomic journey to Spain for just PHP1,250++ each.

Discovery Shores Boracay’s dinner buffet is available from 7 to 10 pm. For table reservations, you can call (63 2) 720-8888. Avail of these superb promotions by logging on to http://www.discovery-shores-boracay.com/ppc/.

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As one of the world’s famous beaches, Boracay is a great place to soothe the kindred spirits of all kinds of travelers.

La Reserve Boracay prides itself on providing privacy and relaxation for its guests. It has 16 chalets that are reasonably-priced, fully-equipped with toilet bath and shower, living room, lounge area, refrigerator, and a mini-bar. Also, they have a DVD player, room safe, luggage rack, telephone, sofa bed, writing desk, chair, and hair dryer to complete the modern amenities that one needs for a comfortable stay.

The rooms at La Reserve Boracay are classified into four types: Standard Bungalow, Deluxe with Bath Tub, Deluxe with Attic, and Family Suite Bungalow. All room rates are inclusive of 5% service charge, and 12% VAT of the total value of the reservation.

Not only will guests get the relaxing getaway they deserve, they will also satisfy their adventurous taste buds, La Reserve Boracay has a restaurant that serves French cuisine, over 3,000 bottles of French wine and Cuban cigars. Beach beds and beach chairs, round-the-clock security, wireless internet connectivity, and 24-hour standby generator are also provided for guests’ comfort.

Change the order of the sentence to: La Reserve Boracay is located in Balabag, Boracay Island, Aklan. The resort is just 200 meters away from D’Mall, a famous establishment in the island that houses restaurants, affordable shops and other establishments. Places of interest include Diamond Sea Sports, Club Paraw, Willy’s Rock, Boracay Scuba, and Jonah’s Fruit Shake & Snack Bar.

For more information about La Reserve Boracay and its promos, visit http://www.lareserve-boracay.com/.

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Boracay is a premier resort island in the Philippines where there is good swimming, bright tropical weather, and fine stretches of white sand beaches. On average 90 percent of the time spent in Boracay will likely be used to enjoy the beach and the temperate water. If not, you’re probably doing something wrong. Or dirty.

That is, dirty in an outdoorsy kind of way. The resort island of Boracay is not just about the beach, as Philippine Tour is reminded once again during our last visit to the Mulligan Golf Hotel in Boracay. Island charms of Boracay includes the so-called “bug cars,” Mt. Luho, golf hotel, cocktails by the beach, floating spa, underground caves, the list goes on, really.

And why take the trouble discovering it all in Boracay? Just because.

Trek—See Boracay in a new light, high up in the island’s highest peak called Mt. Luho, with the surf crashing in the shores not far away, and with the crisp sea air refreshingly cool.

Mt. Luho gives a view of Boracay that not many tourists have seen (Read: The path that leads up to the peak is not exactly for the vacation set, as it consists foot-high steps hacked out from the mountain wall). To put an adrenalin fix when scaling Boracay, rent an all-terrain motor bike portentously called “bug cars.”

Golf—There is something nice in an island when a really neat golf course is available, like the golf hotel in Boracay of Mulligan’s Fairways and Bluewater. If the sport can get close to you even in Boracay Island, there must be few things else that are not available in Boracay.

Shop—Boracay is bazaar haven and its most colorful part is that side of the island where trinket sellers, henna tattoo artists, zipline dancers, and shop owners do business. They can be found in the public beaches across the island. Since the Mulligan Hotel in Boracay sits on an exclusive beach, frequent trips to the local markets can be a problem.

Watersport—Walk on the ocean floor, some 20 feet underwater, and swim with the fishes. Or go parasailing, jet skiing, or spelunking through the underground caves of New Coast Beach where the Mulligan Golf Hotel in Boracay is located.

Pamper—Get a taste of the island at the Pirate Den and Lookout Point of the hotel in Boracay of Mulligan Golf. Feast on bounties from the sea, chori burgers, hotdogs, baked oysters, beef kebabs, all with the dramatic seascape of Boracay in the backdrop. Also, massage from the resident masseuse, cocktails from the poolside bar, or simply lounging in the hotel’s Paradise Cove complete the island pampering available here at the resort in Boracay of Mulligan Golf Hotel.

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