Paradise AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The third-largest English-speaking country in the world, the Philippines is a cultural melting pot and the 'beach capital of Asia
PALAWAN PROVINCE AND EL NIDO RESORTS
Situated on the western border of the Philippines, Palawan is the largest province in the country. An archipelago of 1,700 islands with a coastline some 1.250 miles long, Palawan is characterized by secluded coves, bays and tropical islands blanketed with verdant forests.
A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1993, Palawan was named Destination of the Year by the prestigious Kalakbay Awards in 1995. As Joel T. Reyes, the Govemor of Palawan, explains, "If you want peace and quiet, come to Palawan. You will find paradise here - every island is an adventure in itself. Unlike many other tourist destinations, we have a wealth of options to offer."
Tapping in to this rich vein of tourism gold are EI Nido Resorts. EI Nido, 270 miles southwest of Manila, is one of the most important and biologically diverse areas in the Philippines, and a governmentally decreed protected area. The region comprises a group of 45 islands and islets nestled on the northern edge of Palawan. EI Nido Resorts seized upon the unique location and outstanding natural richness of the area to create two resorts of unparalleled beauty, the EI Nido Lagen Island Resort and the EI Nido Miniloc Island Resort. Both uninhabited, the two islands provide visitors with the seclusion and comfort that epitomize Palawan. Attention to detail is the ethos of EI Nido Resorts, as highlighted by the level of service offered. On arrival, visitors are taken to the resorts via a scenic 50-minute boat ride that offers a first taste of this unique setting.