Own a resort for a day at Leticia by the Sea Resort!

Fun, sun and sand in a very exclusive and private resort is just an hour away.

Leticia by the Sea Resort, is an exclusive resort just a few hours by boat from Davao City situated in Talikud Island, southwest of Samal Island. Upon arrival you can see the calm clear waters and will be accommodated with their nice and friendly staff and walk your way to the resort. The cottages lies mostly on top and there is one open air cottage by the sea.

If you want you can own the beautiful resort for a day and enjoy the facilities and service that ensure exclusivity and privacy. You wont regret it for sure. The place is just like a paradise with a charm of a virgin island, very peaceful paradise where you can enjoy the beach, snorkel all day long and you need not go into the deep water to see the wonders of what the under sea has to offer. The water is so clear away from all the hassle an bustle of any Samal Island resorts where there are a lot of people and noise is a norm. Here you can relax your mind, body and soul or just have fun with your friends and family.

There are lots of things to do while staying at the resort. You can snorkel along the beach which is very convenient , you need not go to the deeper water to enjoy what nature has to offer. You can catch a glimpse of lots of colorful fishes, corals, star fishes in different varieties and lots more. Use of two kayaks for free, Jet ski with free use of tow ables like: GT3 ride, wake board and paparazzi, water trampoline, and the best part is the sunset cruise.

For inquiries about their package, booking and reservation just visit Leticia by the Sea Resort.
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Awesome Monfort Bat Cave experience!

I heard a lot about Monfort Bat Colony at the Monfort Bat Cave is a Guinness Book of World Record holder of the largest colony of fruit eating bats (Geoffrey’s Rousette Fruit Bat) in the world!

I live just a few kilometers away and this is the first time that I have ever seen a colony of bats that numbered up to 1.8 million in just one colony. There are a lot of caves in and around the Island of Samal. But only this cave is inhabited by bats as what the local people said.

The cave is inside a private lot owned by Iñigo-Monfort family and was named after the owner Norma Monfort. The cave was once used by Filipinos during the World War 2 as a hiding place and protection of against aerial bombing. No one knows why bats now inhabits the cave.

The place is open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily!

You can now view the bat cave from the outside. No one is allowed to enter the cave because the bats are nocturnal in nature and they sleep in the morning and thus will be bothered by the noise that they will make when they are allowed inside the cave. Once they are startled by the noise they will fly and some bats are carrying their babies in their armpits. Once they fly their babies will fall and their population will decrease.

From the entrance of the caves as there are around three entrances, we can see the bats by the hundreds of thousands and just by seeing them is an experience in itself. It ‘s a must see Samal Island tour experience you shouldn’t miss.

Getting there is easy, you can take a bus going to Samal Island from Sta. Ana Port area and upon arriving on the island you can take a ‘Habal-habal’(motorbike) going there.

Thanks to Olan Fernadez Ombruscado of The Travel Teller for organizing the tour.

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A day at Marex Beach Resort, Samal Island!

Marex Beach Resort is located at Camudmud, Babak Samal, it is just a boat ride away and you are already in the famous Vanishing Island and a few meters from the famous Monfort Bat Cave!

If you don’t have anything to do this summer or just want to have a simple get away from the city, this is the place to be. A day would suffice, but if you want to unwind and relax than they also have a cozy room for an overnight stay and it is not very expensive at all with a bath and air conditioned rooms available. They also have dorm type accommodation that can cater to a group with separate rooms for males and females and function room for seminars, events and weddings.

In the middle of the resort lies a small lagoon, and if you want you can go fishing. If you want to relax just go to the beach and if that is not enough. You can proceed to the island just off the coast of the resort. The famous Vanishing Island, the name speaks for itself as the island vanishes when the tide i high and can be seen again when the tide is low.

Nothing to do this weekend? How about going to Marex Beach Resort and spend a day with nature and just relax.

Thanks to OlanFernandez Embuscado of The Travel Teller, if not for him I would never know a cool and affordable place to stay in the Island Garden of Samal.

For more information CLICK HERE for rooms and rates.

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