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| Dedon Island Resort in Siargao Island, Philippines (www.dedonisland.com) |
I have
been traveling around the Philippines since mid-1990s but I fell in love with
Siargao Island, the moment I step on it --- the smiles and warmth of the local
people and the beautiful scenery (sun, sand, sea and surf). My love for
surfing, outdoor activities and Siargao Island, got me involved in several
tourism activities, programs and projects in the Island. It gave me the
opportunity to visit the Island more often in a year and I felt like I'm a
local resident there.
Since
mid-90's, together with the local government and tourism stakeholders in
Siargao, we worked together to promote the Island's tourism assets. The
concerted efforts of the different sectors in the Island has been paid off, as
the Island received several accolades from the international tourism
publications.
This year
(2014), My Science Academy published a list of 21 Amazing Hotels You Need to
Visit Before You Die and Siargao's
Dedon Island Resort ranks number 16 among
the 21 amazing hotels in the world. (http://myscienceacademy.org/2014/02/11/21-amazing-hotels-you-need-to-visit-before-you-die/).
1.
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| Ascher Cliff Hotel in Switzerland (www.myswitzerland.com) |
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| Hotel Kakslauttanen in Finland (www.kakslauttanen.fi) |
3.
Ladera Resort, St. Lucia (Website: ladera.com)
4.
The Manta Resort, Zanzibar
5.
Rayavadee Krabi, Thailand (Website: rayavadee.com)
6.
Shangri La, Paris (Website: shangri-la.com)
7.
Hotel Ristorante Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare, Italy
(Website: grottapalazzese.it)
8.
Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island (Website:
conradhotels3.hilton.com)
9.
Panchoran Retreat, Bali (Website: panchoran-retreat.com)
10. Hotel Ubud Hanging
Gardens, Indonesia (Website: hanginggardensubud.com)
11. Attrap Reves Hotel, France
(Website: attrap-reves.com)
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| Attrap Reves Hotel in France (www.attrap-reves.com) |
12. Katikies
Hotel-Oia, Greece (website: katikies.com)
13. Hotel Le
Sirenuse, Amalfi Coast, Italy (Website: sirenuse.it)
14. Ice Hotel
in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden (Website: icehotel.com)
15. The
Cambrian Hotel, Adelboden, Switzerland (Website: thecambrianadelboden.com)
16. Dedon
Island Resort, Philippines (Website:
dedonisland.com)
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| Dedon Island Resort in Siargao Island, Philippines (www.dedonisland.com) |
17. Home
Stead Resort (Website:
homesteadresort.com)
18. Villa Escudero,
Philippines (Website: villaescudero.com)
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| Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Resort in the Philippines (www.villaescudero.com) |
19. Hotel-Restaurant
Öschinensee, Switzerland (Website: oeschinensee.ch)
20. Astarte Suits Hotel,
Greece (Website: astartesuites.gr)
21. Montana Magica Lodge,
Chile (Website: huilohuilo.com)
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| Montana Magica Lodge in Chile (www.huilohuilo.com) |
The Dedon Island Resort in Siargao Island earlier received a prestigious recognition from an International Traveller, a widely read international magazine, as No. 37 among the 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the world.
Siargao’s popularity can be traced back in early 1990s when a famous surf photographer and writer, John Callahan, discovered Cloud 9 surf break (named after the local no-melt chocolate bars) and published an article about his surf expedition in the island. It was also recognized by CNN.Go as world’s ten best surf spot for two consecutive years (2012-2013).
The discovery of Cloud 9 as a world-class surfing destination stimulated tourist arrivals and tourism investors, making it the number one source of international visitor arrivals in Caraga Region. (By Zeny C. Pallugna)
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