Go on holiday at Banwa Private Island
BANWA Private Island is an all-villa destination in north-eastern Palawan set within a marine preserve. The island’s lush landscaping provides a perfect environment for nature to thrive. Guests can be accommodated in one of six beachfront villas or charter the whole island exclusively for family and friends’ reunions, social celebrations, corporate planning sessions, or select incentives. The island has private chefs and unscripted menus made of freshly grown ingredients from the organic farm. The island’s Coconut Grove can be the setting for cocktails or intimate wedding receptions. Then there are the Compass Room and the Latitude Terrace as venues for birthdays or anniversaries. Guests can swim, dive, snorkel, go fishing or take a sunset cruise. For inquiries and charter bookings, contact the Reservations team through mobile/WhatsApp: 0917-888-2864, send an e-mail to reservations@banwaprivateisland.com or visit the www.banwaprivateisland.com.
Cebu Pacific launches direct Manila-Camiguin flights
CEBU Pacific has announced that its newest direct connection, between Manila and Camiguin, will start on Nov. 15. Meanwhile, direct flights from Cebu to Camiguin will resume on Nov. 9. Both routes will be operated by Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo using its fleet of ATR aircraft. To mark the launch of these routes, seats on both flights are on sale for a P88 base fare from Oct. 27 until Nov. 10. Travel period is from its respective launch dates, until Dec. 31. Passengers may use their existing travel funds to pay for their bookings, or CEB’s newest e-wallet options — GCash, GrabPay, and PayMaya. Camiguin is known for its sandbar at White Island, the sunken cemetery, marine sanctuary, as well as its Lanzones Festival celebrated every October, among others. Camiguin Island requires arriving tourists to create an account on cleancamiguinqr.com and upload necessary documents such as a filled-out health declaration form, along with a proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination. Apart from this, travelers must also present a negative RT-PCR (swab) test result — taken at least 72 hours before departure if from Luzon; taken at least 48 hours before departure if from Visayas and Mindanao. Tourists will also need to upload proof of confirmed booking from an LGU-accredited establishment or a clearance from the Municipal Health Officer of the municipality if staying in a private home. Once complete, tourists need to download their ID with QR code and save a copy for presentation prior flight. All tourists will also need to take an antigen test on their fifth day at the island. CEB will begin operating twice weekly between Cebu and Camiguin on Nov. 9 (every Tuesday and Saturday); and twice-a-week every Monday and Friday, beginning Nov. 15, between Manila and Camiguin.
Conde Nast recognizes Shangri-La Boracay
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Shangri-La Boracay recognized as No. 11 in the category for Best Resorts in Asia. More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot about the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized in this prestigious list, we’re extremely grateful to all who took the time to vote for Shangri-La Boracay,” said Udo Wittich, Hotel Manager of Shangri-La Boracay. “We’re happy that our resort is providing travel inspiration to many, and we certainly look forward to welcoming more guests when the pandemic eases and traveling becomes the norm again.” The 12-hectare Shangri-La Boracay encompasses 219 rooms and suites including 36 villas, comprehensive leisure facilities, 350 meters of secluded beach front, and a thriving ecosystem of diverse flora and fauna. It has two beach coves and an infinity pool, and CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La. A variety of dining options of different cuisines can be found within the resort. The 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.
