Top Five Travel Destinations in Davao - You Need to See This

Are you in search for some time for yourself where you can relax and unwind? Do you feel that you need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Well, all you need is a vacation where you can forget all your troubles and the stress from your work away. With the busy lifestyle people have today, people deserve time for themselves alone or with their family to enjoy a stress-free vacation. When people are asked to where they are having a vacation, you will always hear Boracay, Baguio and even Palawan. Well, there is another travel destination that people will surely love, enjoy and make them come back again – Davao.

Davao City is in the southern part of the Philippines. It is an hour and forty five minutes flight if you are from the capital city, Manila. Davao City is known for their honest cab drivers and very friendly people. What’s more, even though Davao is a city where business is in bloom, people are still laid-back and enjoying the rural lifestyle. Here are five places in Davao City that you surely should not miss.

Samal Island

If you are beach bum, then Samal Island is perfect for you. Samal Island is just fifteen to an hour boat ride away from the ports depending on the resort you are heading to. Samal Island prides itself with its pure white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and healthy marine life perfect for diving and snorkeling. Different resorts have different packages from reasonable to pretty pricey. Enjoy the sun, and get that perfect tan in beaches in Samal.

Crocodile Park

The Crocodile Park is another destination that you should not miss. It is located in Diversion Road Maa, about fifteen to twenty minutes from the city center. The Crocodile Park is happy showcase their zoo animals and their pride crocodiles. They also have animals show on the weekends and have people watch their zookeepers feed the crocodiles in the afternoon. Pretty cool, right?

Philippine Eagle Center

One travel spot one should visit is the Philippine Eagle Center. Located at Malagos, the Philippine Eagle Center houses different Philippine Eagles which are endangered. In addition, there are other animals like macaques and Philippine deer in the center. They also provide a short film showing about the Philippine Eagle and how people can help save these endangered species. Enjoy the cool breeze and the fresh fruits in the park like durian, mangoes, mangosteen and even marang.

Malagos Graden Resort 

Just a few meters away from the Philippine Eagle Center, the Malagos Garden Resort offers a place of peace and tranquility to its visitors. Visitors can take a dip into their pool or enjoy the butterfly sanctuary and feel like a kid with colorful butterflies fling around. Furthermore, visitors can satisfy their palates as they enjoy fresh and delectable dishes serve in its restaurant. Furthermore, cheese and chocolate lovers find happiness in Malagos Garden Resort for they make their own cheeses and chocolates which are of great quality and exquisite taste.

Eden Garden Resort 

Finally, explore the wilderness and view the city scape from Eden Garden Resort. The resort is a good place to relax as the wind is so cool and their pool uses natural spring water. It is like a cold spring actually – really refreshing. What’s more is that the vegetables they serve, in buffet style, in their restaurant are all from their organic garden – fresh and healthy. Eden has also activities like horse riding, zipline for some adrenaline rush, and they provide tours for their visitors where visitors can see some animals and some parts of the resort that are good for hiking and camping. Indeed, Eden is the best way for nature lovers to commune with Mother Nature.

Davao City is indeed one of the best places to go. Whether you are a beach bum or a nature lover, Davao has something for you. Visit Davao and discover the wonders of this city today.