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PHILIPPINES El Nido Resorts El Nido Resorts is situated in the northern part of the Palawan province, renowned for scenic landscapes, ancient limestone cliffs, crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and marine sanctuaries teeming with innumerable species of tropical fish and coral. Miniloc Island Relax in cottages and rooms (middle left) built in traditional Filipino design over the water, beside the beach, or surrounded by garden and limestone cliffs. Miniloc Island has 50 charming rooms that include five Water Cottages, two Waterside Cottages and 15 Seaview Rooms built on stilts, 12 Beachside Rooms and 13 Garden Cottages surrounded by tropical plants, and three Cliff Cottages nestled on the hillside. Cottages are built with thatched roofs and furnished with Filipino crafts and materials. At the resort's house reef, a few steps from your room, you can snorkel alongside 1.5 metre jacks and hundreds of sergeant majors, damsel fish and other colourful tropical fish. Miniloc Island is the perfect destination for those in search of fun and action in a spectacular natural environment. Snorkel, dive, kayak, sail, visit the beach clubs, go island hopping, and much more. Other facilities include the Clubhouse 154 www.paradisesonline.com Restaurant which serves buffet meals, a marine sports centre, massage cabana, kid's activity centre and meeting room for up to 25 people. Lagen Island Nestled between a lush four-hectare forest and a calm lagoon (above and bottom right), Lagen Island, is sophisticated and private destination. It attracts corporate and individual travellers who seek great service and modern facilities. The resort offers a magnificent view of Bacuit Bay and the El Nido sunset. The surrounding forest and the breathtaking limestone cliffs are natural attractions that also serve as a sanctuary for a diverse variety of birds and mammals. Lagen Resort has a total of 50 rooms comprising 20 Forest Rooms and three Forest Suites built on the fringe of a forest, 18 Water Cottages built on stilts around the cove, and nine Beachfront Cottages with panoramic cove views. The resort features a swimming pool, library, kid's activity centre, marine sports centre, gym, spa, and garden chapel. Apulit Island Apulit Island (right top and middle) is nestled within a pristine cove with a backdrop of sheer limestone cliffs. The resort offers a wide expanse of white-sand beach lined with coconut trees. Apulit Island offers