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Discovering luxury
Source: Manila Bulletin
Author: -
Date: 2007-07-04
 
Hidden high in the steep mountains, with a panoramic view to sigh for, cradled by the waters of one of the best beaches in the world. Discovery Shores Boracay redefines luxury accommodations.


This recently opened resort-spa is so cocooning you won’t want to leave. The welcome is five-star, the 88 guest rooms creamily decorated, the views mesmerizing that I had to stop, take a moment, and just take all the beauty in.

"Its design is a product of creative minds," said general manager Jose Parreño, Jr. "The development of the whole project is directed by one concept, which is a modern tropical resort. Its architecture, interiors and landscape are all intended to fit the environment’s culture, time and topography," he added.


SUITE SENSATION

The resort’s spacious suites range from 41 to 122 square meters. The amenities in the guest rooms exemplify the lavish Discovery Shores experience -- large, comfortable floating beds; plasma TVs; shower rooms that overlook mini gardens; an outdoor jacuzzi in the one– or two–bedroom units; and private decks with a breathtaking view of the impressive 14–meter high waterfall and the resort’s landscape.

Interior designers Budji Layug and Royal Pineda used simple elemental materials for the rooms such as wood, stone, glass and cement. The approach to each unit is open and floating, keeping the space simple and open, peaceful and uncluttered.

It is this attention to detail that sets the place apart.


ISLAND RETREAT

The main facilities of the resort-spa include the Sands Restaurant, the Sandbar beach bar, a sunken pool bar, Sandbox kiddie lounge, an infinity pool, swimming pool, clubhouse and recreation room.

Sands Restaurant combines luxury dining with the uninhibited sense of the idyllic beach life. The cuisine is fresh, with lots of fruit-based concoctions. The Sandbar beach bar is the resort’s main attraction, now Boracay’s hippest bar.

Complementing the resort is the world-class Mandala Spa which offers mostly after-sun treatments, active exfoliation with treatments using sea water, sea weed wraps and other marine products. Programs also include yoga and eco tours.

For the lean season, Discovery Shores offers Great Luxurious Getaways Package until Nov. 15. The three-day, two-night package is inclusive of accommodation, airfare, land and boat transfers, daily breakfast, WiFi internet access and use of facilities.

Owned and developed by The Discovery Leisure Company and managed by HSAI-Raintree, Discovery Shores Boracay is the third in a collection of properties.

The resort’s membership in the discriminating Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) commits it to a stringent standard of excellence.

"We are the first hotel in the Philippines to be a member of SLH, a very select collection of prime hotels," said Parreño. SLH is a collection of almost 400 independently-owned exclusive hotels in 64 countries. Carefully selected for their style and sophistication, SLH feature award–winning properties including spas, country houses, golf resorts, island retreats and lodges.
 

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