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Pearl Farm Resort Davao Revealed

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With nine islands that stretch over 28,000 hectares, the Samal group of Islands is located in the gulf of Davao. Samal is an exotic and beautiful island with a coastline blessed with white sand beaches, rich marine life, amazing rock formations, mangroves and landscape elements with touches of coconut trees, fruit bearing trees and flowering plants all over the island. Amidst an exotic environment is the Pearl Farm Resort Davao located on the quiet west side of the Samal Island. It is a 40-minute boat ride away from the city and is located by a hillside cliff with lush vegetation as the resort’s ultimate backdrop.

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Pearl Farm Resort Davao

In December 1992, the Pearl Farm was born with 19 Samal houses designed after the stilt houses of the seafaring Samal Tribe. These …

Discovering the GAP Farm

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The GAP Farming Orchard Resort, simply regarded as the GAP Farm, was one of the most famous tourist attractions of Davao City during the 1980s and 1990s. Before the Philippine Eagle Park, Crocodile Park, People’s Park, beach resorts, and inland and mountain resorts, there was the Gap Resort already. You can imagine how thousands of people flocked to the park on any given day during that era. Luckily, management has well-maintained the farm so that the generations of today will be able to appreciate the beauty and mystery the famous farm provides.

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GAP Farm in Davao

The Gap Orchard Resort has topped in excursions, family outings and school field trips during the previous years. It seemed like no …

Attractions at the Eden Mountain Resort

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Located about 3,000 feet above sea level, the Eden Mountain Resort is 95% human-made. It is a great example of how humans can re-create nature and rebuild a lost and serene environment.

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See the beauty of nature in Eden Mountain Resort

The resort was originally a logged-over area that was covered by a blanket of trees and wild grass. In 1971, owners saw the place as a potential property due to the spectacular overlooking view of Davao City and the Gulf of Davao. At Eden Nature Resort, there is definitely something to do for everybody. Find out the dozens of activities visitors can enjoy! …

Visiting the Davao Memorial Park

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The Davao Memorial Park is a result of the expansion of the original Manila Memorial Park located at Luzon Metro Manila. Built in the year 2000, the Manila Memorial Park has become a pioneer in the memorial park industry of the Philippines with branches in Bulacan, Novaliches and Cavite. Located in Magtuod, Davao City, the Davao Park boasts of grand vistas and rolling terrain throughout the location. Cool breezes and a vast green surrounding soothe the senses of visitors through the park grounds.

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Davao Memorial Park

A memorial park is a modern day cemetery that is a far cry from the traditional cemeteries that we have today. The most noticeable difference between them is that traditional cemeteries seem to have headstones competing wildly for real estate, even to the point that …

What to Expect at the Davao Wildwater Adventure

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One of the most thrilling activities in Davao city is the Davao Wildwater Adventure. Experience a 13 kilometer fun-filled water adventure along the Davao River by use of an inflatable raft that navigates through the thrills of a river.

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Go water rafting in Davao

The team at the Davao Wildwater Adventure creates lifelong memories by offering a unique rafting vacation experience. Participants will be able to discover an exceptional escape from civilization by absorbing amazing scenery as they float through each set of rapids amidst the rushing whitewater. Discover how to paddle together as a team to form tighter bonds with your family and friends. The …

List of Hospitals and Some Reminders for Keeping Your Health in Palawan

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The last thing you want to think about when you’re in a beautiful island spending a much-needed vacation is medical emergency. But being responsible means thinking about your health in Palawan even when you’re having the time of your life. You needn’t worry, though: there are health care facilities and hospitals in Palawan equipped with all the facilities needed for the usual medical crises.

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Brooke’s Point District Hospital

A word of advice, though. While leading private medical facilities in large urban cities may have all you expect in a hospital, provincial hospitals are generally lacking in modern equipment and are void of medical advances and recent technologies. It’s best to transfer a …