Life’s Lessons

Officially, summer is here and I can’t wait to go to the beach! We’re supposed to go on a week-long vacation but we might be pushing it to a later date. However, knowing that everybody loves the beach, we will definitely spend a day or two in a resort in Samal or in Talicud. Holy week is not a good time for it because beaches are packed with people during those days. We might be going there  before or after the holy week.

Anyway, here’s where we have been for the past years….

Isla Reta Beach Resort in Talicud Island. We love this resort because whether it’s high tide or low tide, there’s water in the beach unlike the beaches in Samal Island especially the part of the island facing Davao City.

Isla Reta II in Talicud Island. The place is underdeveloped but this is heaven! The waves, the sand, the cool water. Not much people are going in here because it’s not that accessible to public transportation.

Canibad Beach cove in Samal Island. I love the long stretch of pebbles in this beach. Also, this is underdeveloped that you cannot find a decent cottage to rent in. If you want to spend overnight, bring your tent or just sleep in the sand.

Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort in Samal Island. We’ve been here many times and we spent New Year here. This resort is overrated (to some) but we love the food, services and facilities.

Chema’s by the Sea. Still in Samal Island. This is perfect for weekend getaway if you want to just relax because this is not a crowded beach resort unlike Paradise and other neighboring resorts. It’s a bit pricey though but it’s worth every penny.

Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark. We’re just curious about their gigantic slide that’s why we tried it. The park is spacious but the beach isn’t.

We’ve been to other beaches also like Blue Waters and Costa Marina but we don’t have a camera that time. This summer, we’re undecided yet. I wanted to try other resorts but half of me is saying “no” because we might be disappointed. There’s a lot more resorts in Samal and Talicud but we are so comfortable in Paradise and Isla Reta. If budget will allow, it’s nice to be back in Chema’s and rent a cottage overlooking the beach. It would be great if there’s Outer Banks rentals in the islands of Samal or Talicud so we could just rent one and go beach hopping for days. I’m sure that would be a LOT of fun!