For the past few months, we’ve been part of a really special and rare opportunity to experience the grandeur of the magnificent creatures, Whale Sharks (Butanding in filipino).

The whale shark watching experience feels surreal and beautiful. They’re so large but so graceful as they swim alongside you. Getting up close and personal with these friendly giants really makes you feel close to nature and reconnect with the world around you. (more…)

Jens Peters’ 4th Edition of his Philippines Travel Guide and features Salamandas Restaurant on the front cover. His book is out now and is a wonderful guide to he Philippines.

Be sure to purchase a copy of the book from Jens Peters Publications the next time you travel to the Philippines

We just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you who have contributed towards Coco Grove Beach Resort on Trip Advisor. With almost 200 reviews, you have helped us reach 4½ stars! We appreciate your time contributing and sharing your experiences with us. If you haven’t yet shared your experience, please feel free to visit Trip Advisor and write your review. Also a big thank you to Trip Advisor for helping us share our little piece of Paradise.

We look forward to seeing you all again and improving our services each time you visit.

We have been receiving a number of messages on our Facebook page regarding tropical storm Sendong. Apart from debris on our 800m beach, brown sea water, a few fallen coconut and banana trees, we are thankful that little structural damage was caused at the resort.

The next day after the storm, apart from light storm, it returned to a regular summer day. Our Beach Patrol has cleaned up debris from the beach so that diving and water sports can continue as normal.

We extend our deepest sympathy for those who have lost belongings, homes and family/relatives because of this unforeseen storm.

Here’s another article that we dug up to share with you. This article was written by Gary Evans for The Australian newspaper. Here’s a snippet from his License to chill article.

“WHEN you see two men in blue T-shirts stamped Beach Patrol sweeping 300m of white coral beach at low tide with brooms made from coconut fronds you realise you are in a place where perfection is demanded.”

Read more of Gary Evan – License to chill article.

Just a quick update to let you know that we have just uploaded some scans of resort’s guestbook. You can read it on our Real Moments page. You can also read what our guests have said about their stay on our website.

If you haven’t done so yet, why not share your experience on our Share My Moment page.

If you haven’t noticed there has been a slight change to the website. We hope these changes allow you to find important information quicker. (more…)

If you can find it make sure you have a read of the asianTraveler Magazine in 2010. You’ll find a nice write up on Dumaguete and the ‘Addicted to the Island of Fire’ write-up by Yvette Tan and her experience of Siquijor Island and Coco Grove Beach Resort. (more…)

Make sure you get a copy of Susan Calo-Mendina’s Travel Time magazine, July – September 2011. You’ll find the ‘Siquijor, Under a Sheltering Sky’ (Detour) write-up by Floy Quintos and his three day experience of Siquijor Island and Coco Grove Beach Resort. (more…)

Make sure you get a copy of the Lifestyle Asia Travel magazine Volume 2 April 2011 Summer issue. You’ll find the Summer Island Specials featuring diving in Siquijor at Coco Grove Beach Resort. (more…)