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MayaMaya
Reef Club
Located on
the northwest coast of Batangas province north of the town of
Nasugbu, MayaMaya Reef Club is Manila's closest clear water resort
(about a 90 min drive or bus ride) with snorkeling and scuba diving,
hobbie cats, yacht charters, paddle boards, wind surfing, speed
boats and other aquatic amusements. A beautifully set swimming
pool is a focal point in the resort which is a favorite destination
for many of the rich and famous in Manila and from abroad.
In its modern
diving classroom facilities are the latest audiovisual aids, a
resuscitation dummy and a sea water training tank. In addition
to basic diving courses they have deep, night, and wreck diving
as well as search and salvage training. ProSub and Mares equipment
are available for rent or purchase at reasonable prices.
There are
22 nipa styled bungalows as well as eight other rooms, all with
hot water, to accommodate guests. Both Western and Filipino cuisines
are served but of course the specialty is local, fresh seafood.
Regular coastal and sunset cruises are made and overnight and
daytrips to nearby islands are available.
Reservations
can be made at the MayaMaya Reef Club office, 2nd Fl, Pioneer
Stationers Bldg, Urban Ave, Makati, Tel 8106865, 8108118, 8159289,
8154842 or 8161065.
White
Sands Beach Resort Nasugbu
Mla Off: 12 Telemart Bldg, Magallanes
Commercial Center, Makati, Tel 871920
Punta
Baluarte
Another fine
resort close to the capital, in Calatagan, Batangas, is only a
2 1/2hour ride away. Its nipa bungalows and cabanas are spread
over hillsides overlooking the sea, linked together by winding
stone paths. A championship golf course, tennis, horseback riding,
fresh and seawater pools, and a variety of watersports ensure
you a pleasurable stay. There is a shuttle service from the Intercontinental
Hotel, Makati, Manila. Tel 8517911
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