HOW TO GET HERE

The province of is 110 kilometers south of . It is accessible by land transportation from Manila. Commercial buses of BLTB, JAM, Tritan, Batangas Express Liner,Triffman Liner, Biñan Transportation, ALPS and CJC Transit serve the riding public. Batangas is accessible from neighboring provinces such as , and by land via public buses and jeepneys. Ferryboats and other watercrafts connect the province to and other nearby islands. Most of the destinations in the province are accessible by public buses stationed on E. Delos Santos Avenues (EDSA), Pasay City and are about 1 1/2 hours ride away from Manila. Source of Information: Department of Tourism,

Getting around the place One can ride jeepneys to move one town to another and tricycles are a major means of transport in getting around towns and barangays. Jeepneys and tricycles can be rented to reach specific tourist destinations and bancas when going resort - or island-hopping. Location Of Batangas Batangas

Blue Dolphin Bed & Breakfast The concept of the Blue Dolphin is to provide our guests with the comforts of a hotel but with the intimacy of a home. With that in mind we designed a three-bedroom guesthouse overlooking the pool and . Since the Balayan area is still relatively undeveloped we decided we would offer our guests a home cooked BBQ meal in the evening and a full breakfast in the morning - Carenhan, Balayan, Batangas.

Bauan Divers Sanctuary Resort The waters of Balayan Bay offer some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. The abundance of marine life and the renowned hospitality of makes this a perfect dive destination. The resort located on most beautiful picturesque hill overlooking the crystal blue waters of Balayan Bay, stunning view of , Sombrero and Ligpo Island. Resting in the midst of stunning mountain and secluded coves of clear crystal water in Divers Sanctuary ensure a magical tranquillity. Ideally situated adjacent to a dive site perfect for shore diving! http://www.diverssanctuary.com

Dive and Trek Resort A PADI accredited  beach resort that offers a natural thrill of being close to a marine sanctuary and all the local wonders within it - , Batangas with an office in Paranaque. http://www.diveandtrek.com

Lago de Oro Amenities include 24 room units with aircon, patio and hot and cold water; restaurant & bar where you can find some of the best seafoods and authentic North Italian Cuisine plus  a variety of Filipino dishes; swimming pool with spa; air-conditioned conference facilities for up to 50 persons - Calatagan, Batangas. http://www.lago-de-oro.com

Ronco Beach Resort Website Ronco Beach Resort features room, cottages, boat rentals at affordable rates! We also offer packages and large discounts for group events.

Verde Island Resort Resort is an island resort located at Sitio Subukin, San Antonio, Isla Verde, , Philippines. This is adjacent to a fifty hectare bamboo plantation endowed with a very rich and well - preserved natural environment and wealth. Verde Island Resort has been designed to blend-in the natural environment of the island. An artistic tapestry of indigenous material has been used to depict a rustic ambiance, reminiscent days of the 19th century Batangas.

Leonor Beach Resort Date: 10/9/106 Time: Leonor Beach Resort is noted for its black sand beach, comfortable and affordable accommodations and amenities comparable to that of other establishments found elsewhere in the country - Lemery, Batangas. http://www.leonorbeach.com Hacienda Resort Club Guests staying at Hacienda Resort Club enjoy the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate this summer. Hacienda Resort Club offers a wide range of amenities. from the in-room casual comfort of the native d?©cor to the practical inclusion of small fridges, coffeemakers and hairdryers, a visit to hacienda offers guests the ideal city getaway - Lian, Batangas. http://www.hacienda.ph

Matabungkay Beach - Cordu Beach House The beach of in Lian, Batangas has been a tourist destination since the 1960s. with its striking sunset and two-kilometer stretch of creamy fine sand facing the South China Sea, visitors have made it a popular summer vacation spot, one of the more accessible venues from Metro Manila

Matabungkay Beach Resort & Hotel Information on accommodation, corporate venues, restaurant and entertainment, facilities, activities, recreation and other services - near Lian, Batangas. http://www.matabungkay.net

Villa Alexandra Beach Hotel and Restaurant The hotel is located on the beach of Matabungkay and just a few steps from the waves of the sea. It has 14 fully airconditioned rooms, private parking lots, a reception room, a lounge with 29-inch Cable TV and Karaoke with VCD, and a bar. It also has an open shed where you can dine or just sit down and enjoy the sea and the breeze. It has a very beautiful view of the sunset everyday which boasts of different styles and colors and lights of the sky. You can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, Jet ski, or just relax on the "balsa" (rattan raft) or watch the waves and the sea in the privacy of the Hotel. It is where you meet the sun, the sea and the sand - Lian, Batangas. http://www.villaalexandra.com

Bluroze Farms Parks & Wildlife From its humble beginnings as a poultry and piggery farm, Bluroze Farms Parks & Wildlife has become a a place located at the heart of Lipa City that recognizes the power of nature to heal, nourish and revive the mind, body and spirit from the rigors of everyday life. http://www.blurozefarms.com

El Madero Farm and Resort El Madero is a 100 hectar Theme Farm Village, which offers a breath taking garden landscape, fresh mountain air, and a wide array of vegetation and plants. This green paradise also provides an overlooking view of Mt. Makulot and Taal which makes it a perfect gateaway for families and friends who wish to have fun and healthy experience away from the hustle city life - Lipa City and Mataas Na Kahoy, Batangas. http://www.el-madero.com

La Corona Group of Hotels Hotel la Corona (Manila), La Corona de Lipa and La Corona de Pagsanjan - If you are in Batangas to invest in a business, or to visit your business partners, Hotel La Corona will be your best meeting place...

PepperCreek Farm Estate The PepperCreek Farm was developed with the hard working urban dweller in mind as a place for them to relax and unwind. Located approximately an hour and a half away from Metro Manila and about 45 minutes from , this is a perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a nice place to spend a weekend away from the fast paced city life - Lipa City. http://www.thepeppercreek.com Batangas, Mabini

Aquaventure Reef Club Aquaventure Reef Club is located in the Anilao area of Batangas, ’s premier dive destination. The resplendent colors of corals found in Anilao’s waters make the place ideal for underwater photography. Need to take a break from diving (although we can’t imagine why you’d want to)? Our location is also perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Or get out of the water and have a beach picnic. Better still, explore the many neighboring islands on our outrigger boats. http://www.aquareefclub.com/main_page.htm

Balai Resort Vast open spaces. Sweeping views of the sea. The perfect place to enjoy the outdoors or just relax and do nothing. Two exotic settings await you along the lush breezy coast of Batangas (Anilao area). Both locations are fitted with features that make for an extremely pleasant escape. http://www.balai-resort.com

Dakieda Bay Beach Resort Dakieda is a secluded hideaway where beauty and scenery collide with the fun filled activities of the four ‘D’s - diving, dining, drinking and dancing. http://www.dakieda.com

Dive 7000 Resort Dive7000 located near the town of Anilao, in Batangas Province, Philippines looks over the beautiful Balayan Bay. Nestled under coconut trees, Dive7000 was one of the first resorts in Anilao. We have an international clientele, including guests from Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, Australia, and the . We are a small family dive resort commited to providing our guests with the best diving Anilao has to offer. http://www.dive7000.com

Dive and Trek A PADI accredited beach resort that offers a natural thrill of being close to a marine sanctuary and all the local wonders within it - Bauan, Batangas with an office in Paranaque. http://www.diveandtrek.com

Dive Solana Premier diving resort in Anilao, Batangas ... wish you were here. http://www.divesolana.com

Eagle Point Resort A little over 2 hours drive from Manila, on the tip of the Calumpang Peninsula and on the southern mouth of beautiful Balayan Bay, majestically sits a luxurious haven, Eagle Point Resort. http://www.eaglepoint.com.ph

El Pinoy Resort Scuba diving, eco diving, tech diving, boards etc. Not sure of exact place but their map shows Anilao area - in Korean. http://elpinoy.com

Philpan Diving Resort Located in Ligaya-Mabini, Batangas (Anilao), a little over three hours drive from Manila, on the tip of Calumpang Peninsula and on the southern mouth of beautiful Balayan Bay. http://www.divephilpan.com Planet Dive Planet Dive is a divers' place that provides a standard of care to enjoy Balayan Bay's marine life and celebrate diving, a sanctuary for friends, families, and others who love the sea and all of Mother Earth, a nurturer of artistry and reflection, an embodiment of the commitment to heal and enhance Balayan Bay's ecology. A salute to Filipino and other indigenous cultures. Supports the community's initiatives for self-development as a good corporate citizen of Mabini, Batangas. http://www.planetdive.net

Vistamar Beach Resort Vistamar is a 2 hectare resort complex situated in Anilao, Mabini Batangas. It is the biggest resort facility in the area and can accommodate up to 3,000 guests. It offers a wide range of services and facilities aimed at providing guests with a quality service and convenience - Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. http://www.vistamaronline.com

Chateau Royale Sports & Country Club Experience unforgettable world-class Batangas accommodations. Stay at the most wonderfully tranquil and serene Batangas resort, the Chateau Royale. http://www.chateauroyaleresort.com/

Jo & Johnny's Beach and Dive Inn For the past twelve years, Jo & Johnny have been entertaining their close friends and family at their home at Tali Beach in Batangas. The beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the area, not to mention the excellent diving in the offshore waters, provides an ideal weekend – or midweek - escape from the bustle of Manila. Now you too can enjoy the tranquility of a "home away from home" at Jo and Johnny's Beach and Dive Inn - Nasugbu, Batangas. http://www.tali-beach.com

Jools Luxurious Beach House Breath taking view, luxurious gardens... This fully furnished 6 bedrooms, 5 bath rooms, den and sumptuous swimming pool sits on a sprawling 3,500 sqm lot is available for lease. It is suitable for holidays, weekends, workshops, conferences or off-site meetings for corporate groups. http://www.jools.ph/maya%20maya.htm

Kawayan Cove You are cordially invited to come and visit the best kept secret in Nasugbu. Kawayan Cove is a private enclave offering a limited number of prime lots on lush property completely surrounding the beach. Spellbinding ocean views make you long for more hours of daylight - from Edge Properties Development Corporation - Makati City. http://www.kawayancove.com

Villa Rebekah Resort and Restaurant At Villa Rebekah Resort, you will enjoy the place itself. It is packed with trees and gardens. Birds presence are there to remind you of a life in a barrio. Parking is fenced and wide so you don't have to worry on your vehicles. Since our Resort is not a beach front, but you can be there all day, swim or simply watch the natural beauty of the scenery (access to the beach is right infront of our resort - Nasugbu, Batangas. http://www.villarebekah.com Maya-Maya Reef Club If it is peace and quiet away from the hurly-burly of city life or just to commute with nature and new or old friends Maya-Maya is the place for you! Ever popular with influential Filipinos; the expatriate community of Manila and the movers and shakers of Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Maya- Maya loves visitors from near and far! - Natipuan, Batangas. http://www.mayamaya.com

La Luz Beach Resort The resort prides itself in having a very relaxed and natural atmosphere. The founders have made sure that the natural habitat is maintained, and have chosen native materials that are usually available in the area. Guests can enjoy the pure water that comes from a natural spring located in a nearby forest, which is funneled by sheer gravity - San Juan, Batangas. http://www.laluzresort.com

Laiya Coco Grove Resort Located in the municipality of San Juan, Batangas province, on Sigayan Bay, which is the northern coastline of the . Sigayan Bay has six kilometers of beach and water frontage with preserved mangrove areas. The terrain is a level to gently rolling coastal plain surrounded by high ground and mountains of up to 705 meters above sea level (Mt. Daguldol) - Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. http://www.laiyacocogrove.com

Triple G Beach Resort Restaurant, cottages, castering, picnic area. It's great to have fun in Triple G - Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. http://www.triple-g-resort.com

Virgin Beach Resort Have you ever wondered if there is a beach that is beautiful and picturesque, clean and quiet, yet not too far from Metro Manila? There is such a place. You can find it in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. It's called Virgin Beach Resort. Virgin Beach Resort sits by the shores of Laiya, facing east, adjacent to Sigayan Bay, one of the cleanest bays in the Philippines. The resort has more than a kilometer of pristine white sand beach. Its waters are pure, serene and crystal-clear. The majestic Mount Lobo serves as a tranquil backdrop to its beautiful beachfront area. If you are appreciative of such a place, then come and experience Virgin Beach Resort. http://www.virginbeachresort.com

Rockport Diving and Beach Resort Welcome to a whole new world, a rare opportunity to experience the dynamic art of diving in one of the world's magical and colorful aquatic wonders in this side of Asia - San Luis, Batangas. http://www.rockportdiving.8m.com

Dona Rosario Condominium Complex Dona Rosario Condominium Complex is a resort oriented 24-unit complex located in San Miguel, Sto. Tomas, Batangas. It is the perfect haven to enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Makiling and Tagaytay Ridge, and is only a 1 hour drive to Metro Manila. The easy to own condominium units offer convenience and peace of mind for all the unit owners. http://www.donarosarioresorts.com

Microtel Inn Batangas Official Web site of Microtel Inn Batangas. Book direct and get our best rates and instant confirmation online. http://www.microtel-batangas.com Crater Lake Resort Crater Lake Resort offers a host of activities that will surely give you an unforgettable experience. The island is the perfect place to commune with nature and to unwind. It is far from the noise and pollution of densely populated areas and traffic jams but is very accessible, being only a boat ride away from the nearby towns of Batangas - on island in Talisay, Batangas. http://www.taalvolcano.net

S.M. Scuba Resort Total water leisure sports - in Korean and English - Anilao, Batangas. http://www.smscuba.com An EZ way to find your way around this area famous for its pristine dive sites and rich pre- and post-Spanish history.

Discover man-made wonders like the Taal Heritage Village and the Romanesque Lipa Cathedral, or view the natural wonders of , Calijon Falls, and Taal Volcano – the world’s smallest active volcano.

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