Badian Island resort, on a small island off Cebu, is one of those places that you want to keep a secret. You will not want to share it with others as it is just too perfect. It is perhaps the perfect place in which to start your married life together on a romantic and memorable honeymoon. The rooms and suites are large, ranging from deluxe suites through to the 42 Thalasso pool villas. Private sun decks and open air bath tubs, glass ceilings and fabulous views overlooking the bay, this is some serious luxury. The resort also offers a ceremonial coconut tree planting service for honeymooners to mark their union in the most natural of ways. Imagine coming back here on a notable anniversary to see your tree!
Spa and Wellness
Badian boasts one of the finest spas in the region, comparable to anything else you will find in the world. Treatments range from the traditional Filipino Hilot massage to Swedish and Thai. Skin can be rejuvenated and relaxed with seaweed gels and wraps, or a coffee scrub. The Cleopatra bath in milk will be a huge draw for those who want softer and shinier skin. With yoga and meditation on the beach, you will return from your break, feeling so good and refreshed. This is not just a holiday, more a complete re-tune and makeover.
Activities
This is an Island in the Philippines, so not only is there diving, there is fantastic diving. “Crystal clear” or Crystal blue” are hugely overused terms when it comes to describing these seas, but what other terms can we use? It is almost impossible to describe in words, and pictures and photos rarely do these islands justice. You will just have to come and experience it for yourself. For under the sea, the Badian Dive Centre offers courses for beginners through to experienced divers, and while there may not be any wrecks to explore, the marine life will take your breath away. On the sea, you have boats and catamarans, kayaks and aqua cycles.
Great food, super cocktails, and most of important of all, that fabulous Filipino welcome, this really is a little slice of paradise. But sshhhh! Don’t tell anyone!