Marooned in an Island in Davao

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January 14th 2010

Published: January 18th 2010

Isla Malipano is an island among several Samal islands, just a 5 minute speedboat ride from the more famous Pearl Farm Resort. But first, you must take the 90 minute flight from Manila to Davao, then the 1 hour boat ride to Samal Island's Pearl Farm. ;-) Morning flights to Davao went as early as 6am, but we opted to take the 10am flight. We landed half an hour before noon and the shuttle too... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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The Lovely Way to our Villa

... a piece of art, really.

The Next-Door Villa

There were only 7 villas in Isla Malipano.......but at the time we were there, only 3 were occupied.

The Verandah

Viewed from the 2nd level of the villa. Nice appointments.

i want one of these

This Speedboat is faster!

Instead of 1 hour, you can get to Samal Island in half the time.

Another Poolside View

Buying pearls........

Shelly can never resist this........and this was just an hour from our arrival.

Ready for a Lazy Day

That's Shelly , just off the small speedboat she used from Isla Malipano to Pearl Farm. Just a 5 minute ride.

Island with Slides?

The boatman said the island used to be "managed" by nuns. We wondered aloud if those nuns have ever tried sliding straight down to the cold waters...........hmmm

19th January 2010

BigManWalking
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21st January 2010

EuroTraveler
Jeff Titelius

Sounds luxuriously relaxing!
What an island paradise! This place sounds extraordinary! Thanks for sharing your experience and warning us about the prices. I am curious though. How was was the villa for one night? The other villas at $110 sound pretty cheap. Stunning photography my friend!

1st March 2010

babywish
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i just visited pearl farm last feb22,2010. we stayed overnight at samal house :) it was the most practical of all the accommodations yet with a lovely set-up, so i am quite contented with it. pearl farm was really a great place. and malipano island is perfect for unwinding :) happy and privileged to have visited this place :)

23rd March 2010

mike
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any contact number???
good am!!!! pictures look good..if you can give any contact number that would be great...Thanks a lot.... Mike

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