MANILA, Philippines – When we attended the groundbreaking of Fairways & Blue-water in Newcoast, Boracay many years ago, we knew that the property held so much promise. It had all the potential to become a truly world-class resort community. We were already loo-king forward to the amenities and offerings that it promised to deliver.
Fast-forward to 2009. The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater has evolved into a Boracay byword. There is no getting around the island without hearing about the resort. In this age of crowded beaches and rowdy beachgoers, enjoying your own moment at your own pace — yes, the way we like it — is our idea of rest and recreation.
And so it is at The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater where living up and living out one’s Boracay dreams are realized. Now a full-fledged resort, The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater has something for every type of guest to enjoy.
Its size alone — one-tenth of Boracay’s land area, making it the biggest resort on the island — gives away the endless possibilities on offer. It has two beaches, the East and the West. Each beach has its own personality, with the East Beach known for its fantastic sunrise and the West Beach for its sublime sunset. Even the activities are distinct for each: the East invites quiet solitude while the West comes alive come nighttime.
It has private beach coves where guests can swim and sunbathe privately without the noise and disturbance of the typical Boracay crowd. Guests who want to do more than just laze under the sun can have it all. The resort has jet skiing, scuba diving, water skiing, snorkeling, parasailing, mini-cruising, fishing, island cruising, and windsurfing facilities.
Guests who have a more laidback approach to their holiday can dive in the grand swimming pool, which boasts of its own waterfalls. They can also go horseback riding. Soon, The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater will open what is touted to be the biggest pool in Boracay.
Just last March, The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater launched the new Maris Spa with its president and owner Adrian Yun. An amphitheater that caters to social and private functions opened in May.
“We want to make sure that our guests are satisfied with our services,” says Joey Bernardino, vice president for operations of Quantum Hotels & Resorts, which oversees the sales and marketing of The Residences. “We continue to provide first-class amenities and international-standard guest services through The Residences.”
A closer look at The Residences reveals distinct accommodations for its guests. For starters, the Mulligan Golf Hotel provides a more tranquil atmosphere with complete amenities.
“Apart from the spacious and elegant accommodations, it also facilitates a Welcome Center in Caticlan, where guests waiting to be ferried to the resort can relax in style, complete with an ice-cold drink at the lounge and bar,” Bernardino shares.
On the other hand, the Balaihara and Ysabel by Villas on the 9th feature stylish villas with well-appointed guestrooms ideal for rest and recreation. Yes, both have decks overlooking the expansive greens of the resort. There are shuttle services that transport guests in and out of the property.
“They are conveniently situated close to tee-off points and the world-famous white sands of Boracay,” Bernardino points out. “The completion of modern, elegant villas in Maria also sets The Residences apart from the others.”
Of course, one more reason why The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater has become a landmark in Boracay: the golf course.
“The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater is the only full-fledged destination property that boasts of an 18-hole Par 72 world-class championship golf course. It is here where the Johnny Walker Cup was held and the recent Goma Cup,” he notes.
The world-renowned Graham Marsh designed the golf course. It stretches 6,000 yards, and has earned a reputation for testing golfers with its difficult greens and tricky hazard placements.
Whether it is the blue sea or the green course, The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater promises to redefine one’s idea of a perfect Boracay experience.
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The Residences at Fairways & Bluewater is located in Newcoast, Boracay. For more information, contact its Manila Sales & Reservation Office at 706-0055, e-mail at boracaysales@quantumsuites.com or log on to http://theresidences-fairwaysandbluewater.com/