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— P h i l i p p i n e s — – 151 – www.paradises.com in picnics and sumptuous dinners by the beach. Guests can swim and snorkel at the resort's house reef that teems with marine life, or enjoy a dip in the newly built swimming pool. Apulit Island has 50 water cottages, 30 Water Cottages and 20 Loft Water Cottages. Each cottage showcases traditional architecture with contemporary design. They are built on stilts perched above the sea with unobstructed views of the bay and surrounding islands. The resort also has a Clubhouse Restaurant, a beach bar, massage cabana, private gardens and marine sports centre. The resort is remote and activity-filled, catering to the sporty and adventurous. Pangulasian Island Pangulasian Island (main and top right) provides the ultimate eco-luxury experience, coupled with exclusivity and pampering for the discerning traveller. The resort is set fronting a pristine beach against a backdrop of tropical forest with a marine sanctuary right at its doorstep. Also known as the "Island of the Sun", Pangulasian has breathtaking views of both the sunrise and sunset. Blending contemporary Filipino and cutting-edge 'green' design with luxurious amenities and impeccable service, Pangulasian Island has a total of 42 deluxe villas. These include Canopy Villas perched above the forest offering magnificent ocean views, Beach Villas close to the water, and Pool Villas tucked in a secluded cove for more privacy. Resort facilities include a library, restaurant at the Clubhouse, an infinity pool, gym, spa, and marine sports centre. Sustainable Tourism El Nido Resorts has received a number of international awards that are testament to its green practices and commitment to sustainable tourism including the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award in 2009, the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Standard and Sustainable Hotel Awards— Sustainable Destination Category in 2010 and the PATA Gold Award— Environmental Education Program. Most recently, El Nido Resorts was the winner of the 2013 World Travel and Tourism Council's Community Benefit in Tourism for Tomorrow award, and in 2014 the Sustainable Hotel Award in the Sustainable Communities category at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) as well as the distinction of being in the Top 9 Romantic Getaways in ASEAN by GOASEAN. Makati Reservations Office, 18/F 8747 Paseo de Roxas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, 1226 PHILIPPINES Tel: +63 2 813 0000 Fax: +63 2 750 3957 Email: holiday@elnidoresorts.com www.elnidoresorts.com