We have just returned from a 1 1/2 week vacation at Pura Vida Resort in Dauin and Coco Grove resort in Siquijor. Diving was first done a Dauin for 4 days, with the Ducom pier one of the first dive sites. Unfortunantly, we had some of the most prolonged winds the area had seen for sometime, thus making the vizability at many sites less than desirable, including the pier. Theres only one person that has control over that aspect of diving. Apo Island was done next day with much better results on the more protected southern side. The sites there were fantastic and we were thankful we were able to get there with the winds of late. What really made our trip in the Dauin area for diving AND land based experience was the excellenct service provided by Mike Feeney and staff at Adventure Dive shop in Dumaguete. Mike went out of his way to make every part of our trip great. We felt like family. We can't wait till Mike get's his resort in Dauin completed so we can visit again.
Next we were off to Siquijor. Thankfully the ferry's were running again and the weather was clearing. We stayed at Coco Grove Beach resort that was absolutely beautiful; Lovely rooms and staff. We dove with Tata Relacion with Siquijor Dive Safari. Once again Tata and staff were the key in making this a perfect dive vacation. Tata took care of EVERYTHING for us and was one of the most gracious hosts we have had; a true warm Filipino. Tata is building a dive business and facilities as well, and we can't wait to return to go on a safari with him, as we were told we are now family, (uncertain if this was before or after the southern comfort night
).
The Philippines is truely a divers paradise and we hope to return soon to dive more with our new adopted families. Thanks also to the advice we received from all the PPD members.
Next we were off to Siquijor. Thankfully the ferry's were running again and the weather was clearing. We stayed at Coco Grove Beach resort that was absolutely beautiful; Lovely rooms and staff. We dove with Tata Relacion with Siquijor Dive Safari. Once again Tata and staff were the key in making this a perfect dive vacation. Tata took care of EVERYTHING for us and was one of the most gracious hosts we have had; a true warm Filipino. Tata is building a dive business and facilities as well, and we can't wait to return to go on a safari with him, as we were told we are now family, (uncertain if this was before or after the southern comfort night
).The Philippines is truely a divers paradise and we hope to return soon to dive more with our new adopted families. Thanks also to the advice we received from all the PPD members.
