A wealth of leisure experiences
MANILA, Philippines - “Amorita†may be the diminutive for the word “love†but there is certainly nothing small or lacking in the memorable leisure experience offered by the namesake luxury resort in Bohol. If at all, it means a pleasure so intimate and personal that one can keep close to the heart and cherish forever.
A pioneer development along the precious beachfront of Alona in Panglao, Amorita endures as a favorite of vacationers seeking a private and exclusive respite—a byword among those who keep a pulse on destinations that are out of the ordinary or away from the madding crowd.
Years after its launch, despite the growing popularity of the locale and other establishments in the area that have followed suit, Amorita has managed to maintain its mystery and allure mostly due to the distinctive experience it offers — amiable and personalized service, satisfying flavors, spacious accommodations and an overall air of gentility befitting the culture of the Boholanos.
Amorita recently embarked on an expansion in keeping with the pioneering and innovative spirit under which it was conceived, which is keeping a few steps ahead in the tourism and hospitality game.
Amorita has been revitalized with two new F&B outlets, as well as a new wing of brand-new rooms and suites to accommodate the growing demand among regulars and first-timers alike. These new structures feature a Filipino-inspired design that suits the local environment perfectly, also striving to use indigenous or upcycled materials that are aesthetically pleasing and functional at the same time.
Proof of the success of Amorita is not just the growth and expansion within the resort, but outside as well — in other new offerings of the One-Of Collection.
The purveyors of Amorita resort have come up with a portfolio of distinctive and meticulously planned leisure establishments to offer local and international tourists the best of the Philippines.
Right within Panglao island, a few minutes from Amorita is one of the collection’s newest and most novel offerings dubbed Momo Beach House — probably the coziest and most intimate resort in Bohol. What immediately strikes guests and visitors to this beach house is its warm, cozy and charming design that is perfect for families and groups of friends.
Ingeniously utilizing found and upcycled materials, and splashing vibrant summer colors on its walls, Momo Beach House encourages a happy but relaxed and refined beach party atmosphere. Its swimming pool fronting the beach house serves as a convenient convergence point where everyone can enjoy hearty meals or refreshing drinks from the Beach Tree Café’s sensational menu of classic and modern Boholano and Visayan favorites, courtesy of chef Raphael Ongchiong.
Aside from the pool and the nearby beach, part of the active lifestyle at Momo Beach House are activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding.
However, for a more heightened active leisure experience, there’s the Sta. Monica Beach Club in Dumaguete City. Accessible through a 90-minute boat ride from Panglao, it is for sheer adventure seekers and genuine nature-lovers.
Sta. Monica Beach Club is slowly building its reputation as a leisure destination in Dumaguete with its one-of-a-kind environment — an endearing blend of plantations and fishing villages. Sta. Monica’s wide open spaces offer a calming view of the greens and the sea, which serves as the perfect backdrop while enjoying traditional local and international fare at its signature F&B outlet Lanai Restaurant.
Sta. Monica Beach Club can arrange exclusive and convenient local trips to sites such as the Pulang Bato hot springs and wateralls, as well as Dumaguete city’s popular food joints like the Sans Rival Shop, Panda’s Fried Ice Cream, Hayahay Restaurant, and the local marketplace for popular breakfast fare.
Dumaguete’s next-door neighbor, Cebu, is another location that Sta. Monica Beach Club guests can enjoy: whaleshark-watching in Oslob or taking a dip in the famed Tumalog Falls.
The One-Of Collection has indeed come a long way from the quaint beachfront of Alona to more and more exceptional locations and tourist spots all across the Philippines.
