A 3 hours travel from the capital city of Negros Occidental, Bacolod City lies a beautiful white sand beach resort in a beautiful island of Sipaway,the whispering Palms Island Resort. The relaxing ambiance of the resort attract more tourist to visit this place, and hearing this from my friends i did try to visit this place together with my two friends.
Its a long travel from Bacolod City, approximately 3 hours on a bus trip, bus fare is ₱144.00 from Ceres Bacolod South terminal to San Carlos Terminal, from San Carlos Terminal we did ride a Pedicab or we called trisikad in a local term, going to Pantalan or Port its worth ₱8.00,and then we transfer to a pumpBoat going to the island, the pumpboat is worth  ₱15.00 upon arriving on the island we need to transfer to a motorcycle which they called Habal-habal going to the whispering Palms resort and its another  ₱25.00.
Arriving in Whispering Palms resort is all worth the effort, its a nice place,a good place to relax and having fun, entering the resort will cost you  ₱200.00 for Dayguest from 8am to 5pm,in this entrance fee include entrance fee for the whispering Palms resort,entrance to Sipaway Native Park,entrance to their Minizoo, free beach cottage,free picnic cottage,free grill facility,free sea cottage and include corkage fee all for only  ₱200.00,if you want to have a meal you can add  ₱150.00 to the entrance fee to have a free meal on their canteen. Overnight stay are available also,the rate ranges from  ₱1,200.00 to  ₱1,500.00 for 2 person.
This is the beautiful pool located outside the main entrance of the resort and you can take a dip here for  ₱50.00.
One of the attraction you can find inside the Resort.
An entrance on the way to the resort jungle Trail.
The way to the resort's Minizoo.
A refreshing view of the sea behind me is so relaxing.
Enjoying the beach under the sun with friends.
A crystal clear water and a beautiful footwalk design going to center of the sea adds up to the beauty of the resort.
From the far end of the footwalk you can see how beautiful the resort are from afar.
And what makes more exciting reason to be here in this place is their watersport.Banana boat,snorkeling,kayaking is some of the watersport you can try in this resort that you will surely love,unfortunately me and my friends haven't try this watersports activity due to lack of time but we are still planning to enjoy this activity when we will get back to the resort.
The 3 hour travel is really worth it if you saw how heavenly the place is and its cheaper thinking that can enjoy the ammenities and the whole resort for only  ₱200.00.

To have a convenient and affordable booking on the island please visit https://www.travelbook.ph/?affid=2021

MAYANA'S PEAK

If you are a nature lover and a trek and hiking enthusiast you will surely love the famous Peak in Negros Occidental the Mayana's Peak located in Sitio Punod, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.

HOW TO GET THERE:

When you are from Bacolod you have to ride a Ceres bus going to San Carlos City. Tell the driver that you will be dropped on Sitio Punod, the bus fare is ₱120.00 from Bacolod to Sitio Punod, San Carlos City, when you arrive in Sitio Punod a motorist will ask you if you are going to mayana's peak,there you have to ride on single motorcycle which they called Habal-Habal.
The habal-habal fare is ₱100.00 depending on the weather. If the weather is bad they will collect  ₱150.00 to  ₱200.00.

HABAL-HABAL RIDES

Before you can go to the mountain you have to log your name and signed a waiver that are available in the tourist desk near the mountain. There they will provide you a tour guide that will accompany you going on the top of the mountain.

WITH OUR TOUR GUIDE

Going to the top you must be physically ready and had lots of water with you, its a tough climb that some people almost lost their breath, if you get tired dont hesitate to tell to your tour guide and friends to rest to gather more energy to climb.

IN OUR WAY TO THE TOP

At the time we reach the top, the mountain was covered with a thick fog that make us wait for about half an hour to let the fog disappear, when the fog was disappeared there you can see the breathtaking view of the entire City of San Carlos.

BREATHTAKING VIEW

A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF MAYANA'S PEAK

Don Salvador Benedicto Jeepney Terminal was found in Lopez Jaena, Libertad Sts. Bacolod City, Beside Cokin Bldg. Jeepney Fare is only ₱50.00. Traveling to Don Salvador Benedicto approximately 2 Hours from Bacolod.



While going to the Bunga Organic Farm Resort you will pass this Landmark of the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto.

A NICE ROAD ON THE WAY TO BUNGA ORGANIC FARM RESORT

Entering the resort will make you feel excited because of the beautiful sculpture scattered around the place, its a funny scupture of human from different tribes and the big sculpture of animals are the main attraction of the resort, mostly it attracts people in different ages. For only ₱50.00 entrance fee for adult and ₱30.00 for kids, you can enjoy the whole resort for a day including the swimming Pool.



This cottage are available for only ₱250.00, its good for the daytime small group visitors that wants to unwind.


The bigger umbrella cottage is available for ₱500.00 that suited to the bigger group that will stay during the day.




Above this room is an eagle cottage that are available for ₱1,000.00, below the eagle cottage is a room that are available for visitors that want to stay overnight, the room is good for 10 person with the price of ₱2,500.00. This room is near the entrance and pool.


This is a cottage near the Farm and located at the back of the restaurant, it is a nice room to stay for a small group of 5. with a big room, a bathroom and kitchen inside. Near the cottage was full of orchids and other flowering plants.

A CANOPY NEAR THE KIDDIE POOL

THE SWEET PINEAPPLE AVAILABLE IN BUNGA ORGANIC FARM RESORT

AVAILABLE IN BUNGA ORGANIC FARM RESORT

ORCHIDS FROM BUNGA ORGANIC FARM RESORT

 BUNGA ORGANIC FARM RESORT also known as TORENO RESORT

For Reservation and Inquiries please Call: 0918 992 9447 

Looking for a great and budget friendly  place to unwind? why don't you try Campuestohan highland Resort?!. this is a new attraction in the City of Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, a resort and amusement park that caters guest from all ages, a good place for the adventurous person, for only P150.00 you can enjoy the scenery and stay in the resort. It is located in Sitio Cabatangan Brgy. Campuestohan Talisay City Negros Occidental. There are option on how you can get there, Private or Car Rentals, Resort Shuttle ( a 30 Seater Air conditioned Sarao) that are available at ₱100/person, Shuttle service loading area is located on Villa Angela Arcade (In-front of Lopue's East Center) or you can ride a jeepney from Burgos Terminal going to Alangilan Jeepney terminal, from Barangay Alangilan Terminal you can rent a tricycle there to take you to the Resort. I always planned to be there last year because of what i hear on my friends how nice is this place is. Fortunately at the beginning of the year 2017 I had time to visit this place and its really breathtaking. It is very fresh here and its close to nature. they have lots of outdoor adventure rides for those who are seeking adventure.