Palawan an archipelago of over 1,700 tropical islands, is a pristine region with only a few exclusive luxury resorts. Its class diving opportunities are attracting increasing numbers of tourists each year and is fast becoming an eco-tourism hotspot. With the Busuanga airport being upgraded to cater for international flights, the northern region of Palawan is starting to grab the attention of major hotel chains such as Banyan Tree Holdings who are set to invest an estimated $70 million in a range of hotels in the region – the first of which is due to open in 2011. The Cacao Pearl is a 47 hectare private tropical island that is home to coconut palms, papaya trees, tropical rainforest and 3 km of dramatic coastline and coral that will be sensitively developed into a boutique eco-resort of 100 villas. With a pristine archipelago of 1,780 islands, Palawan is home to 2000km of coastline, two World Heritage sites and four marine reserves offering some of the finest diving protected from extreme weather in a region free of earthquakes and away from the typhoon belt.
The National Geographic Traveller magazine rated Palawan as the best island destination in South-East Asia for 2007 and 13th in the world. Each villa will be set in a plot of 800-1400 sqm ensuring guests the upmost privacy in each of the 5
distinct island locations whether you choose to be right on the beachfront or in the rainforest gardens. There are 2 villas design to choose from – Vega Residences & Sinan Residences – both of which are available with one or two bedrooms, all of which are delivered with the latest technology.
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