Is paradise just a state of mind?
People have varied ideas of what paradise is. Some think of a heaven-like place while others imagine white sand beaches, island trees swinging in the gentle breeze, and crystal-clear water.
Believe it or not, there is a piece of paradise in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS)? And it’s not just a name of a place.
Last month, I was privileged to experience what I’ve been longing for, an island paradise, at The Island Buenavista Davao.
The Island Buenavista certainly met all of your expectations and truly describes what paradise is.
The Davao media and influencers (DDI) together with Department of Tourism 11 director Tanya Rabat-Tan, Pia Partoza Montano of the Davao Tour Operators, and Cherry Faye Al-ag of the Davao Tourism Association were treated with a summery getaway at The Island Buenavista Davao.
You’ve probably already checked off-island getaways like the popular Indonesian island of Bali and El Nido in Palawan when it comes to tropical vacations, this time turn your gaze at The Island Buenavista Davao.
The Island Buenavista of the Ayala family that owns Eden Nature Park Resort and Matina Town Square (MTS) allows you, together with nine of family members and friends, to own an island for a day or two at P149,000 a night inclusive of full board meals plus boat transfer for P12,000 from Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao to the island and back.
Situated in an exclusive location in Barangay Balet, IGaCoS, it’s a four-hectare island resort abundant with trees, white sand, and turquoise water. Several meters from the beach is a sanctuary of corals and marine life.
We frolicked at the stunning backdrop of the sun, sea, and sand at the private beachfront and enjoyed our slice of paradise unwinding, enjoying the food, sightseeing, and swimming.
What’s at The Island Buenavista Davao? A cozy stay as it has a family villa, executive suite, island suites, beach huts, a gazebo surrounded by aquamarine sea, and a very inviting swimming pool if having the beach of your own is too much for you.
While on the island, don’t just get mesmerized by its beauty, go snorkeling, kayaking, laze, or roam around and appreciate nature.
We had so much fun on the island that we didn’t realize it was time to go back to Davao City. Hopefully, next time we can stay overnight to fully experience the feeling of owning not just an island, but a piece of paradise, even just for a day.
