Davao is popularly known as the ‘City of Davaoehuwi.’ The capital city of Mindanao and Southern Philippines, Davao City is the main city of the Davao region in the Sulu Archipelago. Its location on the northwestern coast of Negros Island and its unique cultural heritage has made it one of the popular tourist destinations in the world.
Aside from being the place for its abundant tourist attractions, Davao City is also popular for its casinos and resorts. These have helped in building up a hotel and resort industry in the area. Although its inhabitants are usually the richest, its economy is usually the poorest in the country. This is because of the high levels of crime and corruption.
Some of the highest levels of corruption you will ever experience are at the Davao Grand Hotel and Resorts in Davao City. This is the place where you will find lots of Davao City’s government officials and the rich and famous stay. This is also one of the hotels in Davao City where you will find the hotel’s staff often referred to as “salambras.”
This is the local term for the staff of Davao hotels and resorts. Their salaries are paid mostly by the rooms they occupy and some of the services they provide are but are not limited to, helping the guests by providing information of tourist destinations and attractions nearby and catering to their requests. They also charge for making reservations, check-in and check-out, maid service, parking, and room service.
Another area is famous for its resorts and hotels in the Davao Gulf Islands. A beach resort in Davao is the Coral Sun Cove Beach Resort. This is also an area where you will find lots of corruption, and you will definitely feel like living in a bad neighborhood.
If you are into gambling, then staying in any of the resorts in Davao Gulf Islands will definitely be a good one. Most of the resorts in Davao Gulf Islands are mainly used by the hotel and resort staff to make extra money. They are normally required to do many manuevers in their daily duties and tasks and many times, they lack training. One can find some of the hotels in Davao Gulf Islands also contain gambling dens.
In Bohol, it is found that most resorts and hotels are found in areas where there are beaches and thus, beachside resorts and hotels are almost always available. There are also resorts and hotels located in the southern part of Bohol. Here, most of the resorts and hotels can be found in their natural environment. In areas like Taguig, Pagudpud, Tagbilaran, Sian, and Rizal, there are lots of tourist attractions that tourists can visit. These areas have a lot of beaches that are suitable for swimming and sunbathing.
In Isabela, you will find lots of resorts and hotels located in their natural environment. There is also an area called the Rizal Park which is located on a hillside. Tourists can spend their vacation here soaking in the sun and enjoying the fresh air. In Tawi-Tawi, most of the resorts and hotels are found in the Tawi-Tawi beach area. This area is very much secluded and most tourists are taken by surprise as there is no hotel and resort here. All these resorts and hotels serve as homestays and are located on a beach. Tourists who are looking for a seaside resort can choose from the selection of resorts and hotels in Tawi-Tawi.
The most famous resort that is found in Tawi-Tawi is the Hotel and Resort Alona. This resort is the only one of its kind in Tawi-Tawi, where tourists can take the opportunity to enjoy a beach holiday in a resort. This is an ideal place to spend a beach holiday as this resort offers a unique atmosphere. Tourists who are interested in shopping can visit the nearby shopping centers and local markets.
Riza Llaguno offers a peaceful retreat and a private space. There is also a beautiful spa and sauna that is perfect for relaxation. Here, tourists will have an opportunity to enjoy the views of the sea as they will be given access to the beach.
The other places to visit in Tawi-Tawi are the Bali Kiwayan waterfall, the Alona Falls, and the Bali Kiwayan falls. These places will allow tourists to experience a nature escape. Besides, there are other waterfalls such as Pura Linggi, and Pura Tungku. These falls are located at a distance of 9 kilometers and 4 kilometers from Tawi-Tawi.
In terms of shopping, you can find shops, galleries, and bars at Tawi-Tawi. There are two markets, namely, the Bali Kiwayan Market and the Alona Market. Tourists who are interested in shopping can take the opportunity to visit the marketplaces and get their shopping needs. The shopping arcades offer an unforgettable experience. Here, tourists will be allowed to enjoy exotic items from all over the world.