Unusual – Banana Beach Resort Lies Within a Banana Plantation

It's More Fun in the Philippines, No.1 for Fun!

Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

BANANA BEACH RESORT

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I’m talking about Tagum in Davao del Norte, in which lies Banana Beach in Hijo Estate Resorts—a 760-hectare expanse of leisure space, rivers, forests, and plantations. Imagine everything you could possibly want in a getaway all together in one place: beach, sea, river, forest, comfortable lodging, activities, food, and many more! It’s a dream come true for any traveler seeking the perfect hideaway.

Just an hour and a half drive from Davao City, Banana Beach is situated at the heart of Davao gulf in Madaum, Tagum City, a little—no, enormous—piece of paradise that instantly throws away all the stresses related to city living, a respite from all things toxic. The resort caters to both peace lovers and adventure seekers—how they have managed to combine two opposing worlds, I have no idea. All I know is that I am a bit of both, and I had an amazing time at Banana Beach. Read More: http://www.pepesamson.com/2015/08/banana-beach-davao-things-to-do.html

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Banana Beach Resort is touted as the world’s only beach resort within a banana plantation, and it is located in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines. The resort is nestled within a sprawling 760-hectare banana plantation owned by Hijo Resources Corporation. Its coastline beach spans 4.5 kilometers of a flat and even seabed, which provides guests with popular water activities such as kayaking, skimboarding, banana boat riding, beach volleyball, water trampoline, Frisbee throwing, or simply building sand castles.

Hailed as the most child-friendly resort in Tagum City, swimmers are always in the constant watchful eyes of the Resort’s lifeguards who are strategically situated in the beach area. It also has a 60-hectare forest, a playground for children, and a “Spot” where guests can do fishing, and a trail for biking and horseback riding. Read More: http://boyetstour.blogspot.com/2012/11/banana-beach-resort.html#.WaT64NGQxaQ

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Tagum City is one of the best city in Mindanao, it is clean and peaceful. The government of Tagum also active in promoting their own tourism spot. One of this new beach resorts that Tagum city have is the 5 star resorts in Madaum Tagum city. It is not white beach but definitely the quality of fun and activity that you can get in this resort is comparable to any best beach destination in the Philippines. This beach resort is called Banana Beach Resort.

Banana Beach Resort Activities:

River Tour: Take a cruise on the Madaum River and get a glimpse of the different tribes in Davao del Norte, as birds serenade you through a stretch of rich mangroves surrounding the river. Enjoy a unique Davao vacation!

Forest Tour: Nature trips are best enjoyed at the Banana Beach. Bask in the beauty of Hijo’s private Forest as you take a leisurely walk on the hanging bridges and observe packs of Philippine macaques (monkeys) roaming the area.

Orchard Tour: Pick a variety of in season fruits at the Orchard like Durian, Mangosteen, Lanzones, Pomelo, and Rambutan. A unique escape that can only be found in Banana Beach, a unique Davao Resort.

Plantation Tour: Enrich your mind as you learn the artistry of growing bananas and harvesting coconuts at the plantation. Learn and understand the research and meticulous process behind each Hijo’s Twin Rivers product.

Twilight Safari Tour: Excite your senses as you explore Hijo’s forest at twilight, in search for wild boars at their natural habitat. A tour that is only available in an exciting Davao Beach Resort, the Banana Beach. Read More: http://localvacationplaces.blogspot.com/2012/10/banana-beach-resort-tagum-city.html#.WaT8ytGQxaQ

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