Safe Snorkeling, Everyone!

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned snorkeler or diver, there are still a lot of tips that you need to keep in mind when going underwater. They are not necessarily technical stuff that you need to study or memorize. Instead, these are general safety tips to enjoy and make the most out of your snorkeling sessions!

Be confident in the water - confidence is the key! Believe in yourself and you can actually do it. For open water snorkeling, you can carry a highly visible swim buoy so you are easily noticeable for the people around you

Buy good quality snorkeling equipment - good investment really pays off. Do not ever compromise the quality of your gears just because you found a cheaper option. Remember good quality requires money. Buying from untrusted manufacturers might risk your safety out there.

Find a snorkel buddy - do not be too complacent and find someone you can bring along with you when you snorkel. Unexpected emergency situations can happen so it’s better if you can help each other out.

Stay hydrated but no alcohol - if you just had one heck of a party last night then it’s better to postpone your snorkeling plans. Swimming under the impact of alcohol could lead to dangerous situations.

Take a rest after eating - Do not go snorkeling when your tummy is full. The waves and accidentally drinking saltwater might mix up your stomach resulting in discomfort and feel of sickness. Eat light but nutritive food like fruits, vegetables, salads with chicken, wholemeal pasta which will give you energy for swimming.

These are just some tips that you need to remember in order to make sure that your snorkeling session is enjoyable and 100% safe. These tips will help minimize the chances of discomfort and/ or accidents.

If you’re from Davao and you want to experience the best of snorkeling, then just type “Where is Camp Bernardino” on Google and you’ll find it to be the best snorkeling spot in Davao Oriental. Camp Bernardino de Lavigan’s water activities include not just snorkeling but also diving, boating, and fishing. What to do in Camp Bernardino? Go snorkeling now! Check them out now on their website at www.campbernardino.com

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Midori Farm Resort Davao

Midori Farm Resort

Looking for a place to be refreshed from a stressful life of the city? Midori Farm Resort is the answer for your problem.

Midori Farm Resort is located at Inawayan, Santa Cruz Davao del Sur. 1 Hour away from Davao City and 20 Minutes away from Toril Davao City.

This Inland resort is famous to its cooled water coming from a spring and its 100% chloren free. They are also in the middle of the forest so the air your breath is very fresh.

You may contact the Midori Farm Resort:

 * Contact No.: (082-295-3020) (0922-857-1527)

 * Address: Inawayan, Municipality of Santa Cruz: Davao del Sur

 * Email : midorifarmresort@gmail.com

Walk-in Day Tour rates:

Adult Entrance-50/ head (with pool use)

Child Entrance-30/ head (with pool use)

Cofta Set-up-150 (good for 10 persons)

Bamboo Cottage-200 (good for 15 persons)

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Davao City- Guay Inland Resort

Guay Inland Resort

Inland Resort is really clicking now a day’s because of the global warming effect. Yes “Global warming” and when it comes to global warming it means HOT.  Together with that we need to be near a cool fresh environment sample of this cool fresh environment is bodies of water. J Ohhh yeah bodies of water. J A refreshing feeling when you’re way of relaxing is to swim in a fresh water because it’s cold. A perfect match for a hot weather.

I found this new Inland Resort almost 30 minutes away from the Davao City named Guay Inland Resort.

Guay Inland Resort is located at Kilometer 23 Quitolao Bunawan, Davao city. A 30-45 minutes away from Downtown of Davao City. The Resort is in the middle of a mango farm and 25 meters away from the highway.

Below is the Guay Inland Resort Information:

Guay Inland Resort

Entrance Fee:

Adult - Php 30

Kids  - Php 20

Overnight Fee - Php 80

Note Day Tour Until 10pm Only

Cottages

Table -Php 50

Table w/ Umbrella- Php 100

Mini Cottage - Php 150 (5 to 8 person)

Small Cottage - Php 200 (10 to 15 Person)

Family - php 300 (15- 20 Person)

Reception Area

Package: Php 5,000

Inclusion : 100 person

                Pool

                Table Clothing

                Table and Chair

Additional: 500 for Videokey Machine

Corkages

Softdrinks:

Small - Php 2/bottle

Big- Php 5/bottle

Hard/RH/SMB

Small- Php 5

Big - Php 10

Long Neck - 15

Food

Lechon- php 150

Contact Guay Inland Resort

Arden Guay- 09309408715

                  -0917762523

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Top 5 Inland Resorts in Davao City

It’s the time of the year again when malls and parks are out and beaches and pools are in. That’s right, it’s summer time! There is no better way to spend the summer but with the refreshing immersion in the cool waters. Now, if you are someone who finds it complicated to cross the sea to another island just to be able to enjoy the summer, you don’t have to worry. There are resorts within the city that gives you the same experience. They are called inland resorts as they are located in the middle of a land. I couldn’t put it any better than that.

To help you decide where to spend the summer time, here’s the Top 5 Inland Resorts in Davao City:

5 – Feliz Resort

Feliz Beach Resort

Located in the heart of the city at Matina Aplaya, Davao City, Feliz Resort gives a simple but unforgettable summer experience. I had been to the resort for the first time recently. During that time, I had no plans of going in the water because I was just going to attend to my godson’s birthday party. But yes, I regretted not bringing clothes. There were a few other people in the pool area that seemed to be really enjoying the swim. I wanted to jump in the pool right then. The pool is quite large and clean. There are also grilling areas around that let you grill meat. The entrance is less than a hundred pesos. It’s really cheap. Contrary to belief, Feliz Resort is actually a peaceful place and you will be able to enjoy the summer without too much noise.

Forest Hill Resort

4 – Forest Hill

Like Feliz Resort, I have been to Forest Hill only once but it was a nice experience. It is located in Bangkal area. The entrance is a hundred pesos but they only charge small corkage for food and drinks you bring. In fact, I think we weren’t charged at all when we were there. As far as I could remember, there are 3 pools. Two pools are for kids and one pool that is deeper for adults. There are cottages surrounding the pool so you are free to choose where to stay. It’s perfect for people who don’t mind a large crowd and would just want to quench the heat brought by the summer sun.

3 – Jones Beach Resort

Jones Beach Resort is located in Talomo area. The entrance to the pool area is a hundred pesos. This comes with a free cottage use. The pool area is also large. It houses two pools; one for kids and one for adults. The good thing about Jones Beach Resort is that if you paid for an entrance fee in the pool area, you are free to use the grilling stations in the beach area and even bathe in the beach. It’s a little crowded here but who cares? We are all for fun and socialization this summer!

2 – Mergrande Beach Resort

Located in Dumoy, Mergrande Beach Resort offers an experience. The whole resort is very large. The entrance is only PHP25 though you have to pay for the cottage separately. But, the cottages aren’t that expensive so you don’t have to worry about spending too much. There is also a separate fee for the pool use. Though the paying scheme might overwhelm you, you will actually get your money’s worth. There are many areas in the resort where you can peacefully bathe in the sun and get a tan. They have a playground, a mini-golf course and a fish pond as well. The pool has also slides so you can have fun.

1 – Eden Nature Park

At the top of the list is Eden Nature Park. This one isn’t like a resort really but more of a nature park with a resort in it. It’s a little expensive but the place is huge. Really huge that you need to ride a cart to be able to see the whole place. The pool area is located at a far end of the place. Here, you can swim all you want. Here’s a plus. Because it is located in an elevated place, the temperature here is slightly cooler even at summer time. It’s a nice break from the uncomfortable heat. There are also activities like zipline, Indiana Jones, hiking and a lot more. You can think of it as an all-in-one package. It’s worth it, right?

So, there. The Top 5 Inland Resorts in Davao City. There are many other inland resorts in the city but I think that these five are actually the best of them. 

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