Philippines - Amanpulo

amanpulo was created for travelers seeking the idyllic beauty of an exclusive tropical island. Situated on the private island of Pamalican, 200 km east of Palawan in the Philippines, the 220 acre isle is surrounded by white sand, crystal clear sea and well preserved coral reefs (50-300 m. offshore). Guests arrive from Manila by chartered plane which lands directly on Pamalican.

The surrounding waters yield a wide variety of marine life and dive sites. The average temperature is 26 deg. C with underwater visibility ranging between 15-30 m., superb for all water activities: swimming, sailing (hobiecats, lasers and windsurfers), rowing, fishing, boat trips, snorkeling and scuba diving, ranging fro introductory to advanced, are also available (some with certification).

In addition to watersports, Amanpulo offers guided eco-walks, cycling, tennis, picnicing, and massage in the privacy of one's casita.
The resort's main building, The Clubhouse, contains The Restaurant and its terrace, The Lobby and Bar, The Library, Art Gallery and Boutique. The Beach Club is a short walk away. All watersport facilities, except scuba diving, are available from the Beach Club. The Dive Shop is a five-minute golf cart ride from The clubhouse.

40 airconditioned casitas are set amongst beachfront or hillside vegetation. Designed as a Filipino bahay kubo, all casitas feature polished timber floors, kingsize beds, window divans, CD players, spacious bathroom and dressing areas, sunken baths, and private outdoor terraces for lounging and dining. Each casita comes with its own battery operated cart for traveling around the island.

Guest facilities include a restaurant; bar; lobby lounge with antique panolongs from Mindanao; library with a large selection of books, magazines, CD's and boardgames; boutique and art gallery featuring Filipino artifacts, antique jewelry and clothing; meeting room; picnic grove; beach club; swimming pool; day and night all-weather tennis courts; and 24-hour room service.
The island's weather is tropical, with a dry season from November to May and scattered rain showers from June to October. The mean annual temperature is 27.2oC (81oF). January is the coolest month, with an average temperature of 25.5oC (78oF) and May the hottest at 29oC (84oF).

Time Difference Pamalican Island is eight hours ahead of GMT and the same time zone as Manila. Language Filipino (Tagalog) is the official language. English is used for business and legal transactions and is spoken almost everywhere.

Guests are met at Manila's international airport and taken by complimentary cartransfer to Amanpulo's lounge. From there, they are flown by private charter directly to Pamalican Island. Visitors to the Philippines must have a valid passport. Most passport holders are allowed entry without a visa for up to 21 days provided they have valid return tickets.