Isn't This A Wonderful Place?

Rhio at Coral Reef - Here's one image from our celebration where my sister Rhio visited us here in Cebu.
@neildc (17239)
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
June 22, 2010 10:24pm CST
To make the end of my sister and her family's visit in the place, we brought them to this place of the island on Sunday. Everyone enjoyed the beach, specially the kids that spent almost the day diving from this part of the resort. Now, how do you see this part of the land? Does it really look like a turtle? Do you want to experience a hot summer on this island to cool you down? Enjoy...
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
23 Jun 10
I would just love to experience a summer on that island. It looks freaking awesome, sweetie. Make space, i am on my way. TATA.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
you are always welcome to the place saph. just tell me when it will be. Neil
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
great. it will probable one of your greatest experiences in you life, promise.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
23 Jun 10
Thanx sweetie. I just love the islands. I will let you know, okay. TATA.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
28 Jun 10
sounds good to me - is there snorkeling there? :D
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
29 Jun 10
I can handle that!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
29 Jun 10
that's good. and with your wet suit?
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
29 Jun 10
you just have to bring your own snorkels.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
23 Jun 10
Look beautiful wouldnt mind visiting and swimming here
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
23 Jun 10
I know it would be I would have to save up money to take that kind of vacation
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i will let you use the resort for free and you only need to save some money for the plane tickets.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
why not you are always welcome to come and see the place. it will be a great experience for you.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Jun 10
I need to go somewhere where it is cooler. It has been so hot here it's just miserable unusal for june, i dread to see july & august come if it stays this way. Guess i'll just stay home w/the a/c where it is cool. Glad u got to do that for your sister & her family,
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i don't have much money to bring them to some other places where you have to pay much. good thing we have friends who were able to let us use the place for free.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
well, it's actually a great night here, Jo.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
23 Jun 10
U are very fortunate to have friends like that, Have a great day.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
27 Jun 10
hi neil! that was very beautiful! nice shot actually, looks very refreshing. even if i am just here in Cebu, i haven't been in that place but i wish i could visit there one day. its amazing seeing things like this and it really looks like a giant turtle! its like paradise. by the way, isn't it expensive there? and im glad that your sister and her family was able to visit you here, its sure a happy moment for all of you.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
28 Jun 10
we'll not talk about the expenses if you wish to visit us and use the resort. since you are already here and near the place, we can ask a friend to let us enter the resort and you only need to have foods and drinks for us.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
29 Jun 10
on the last time we been there with my sister, we only brought our fresh seefoods and grilled on site. there would be no problem since we are going to be alone in the resort. we are going to be the only tourists to enjoy the whole place.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
hmm, really? but how about the food? isn't it in dollar? lol! no problem with the food. hmm will it be okay if i just bring "puso" and "bulad'? actually when on beach, i like the boiled banana (saba) with 'ginamos'! hmmm yummy! do you like them?
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
24 Jun 10
Yep, it certainly does look like a turtles head to me. You can even see an eye. It looks like a really nice place to visit. There are so many awesome and beautiful places in the world that it is impossible to visit them all. Where in the world is this place Cebu?
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
25 Jun 10
Philippines, RawBill. hope you will include us in your next travel abroad.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
28 Jun 10
thanks and i hope to hear from you again soon.
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
27 Jun 10
Ahh, OK. We are planning on going to Bali on our next trip. I would like to see more of Your part of the world, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand too.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Jun 10
hi neildc that looks like a lovely island and its in the Philippines too? sort of a tropical paradise. i would love to visit there one day. Yes I would love to be able to visit this island and the Phillipines some day. It really looks like a fabulous place to take a lovely relaxing vacation.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24 Jun 10
i love to hear that and i can't wait to see you coming.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
29 Jun 10
Hi, neildc. This island does look like a turtle. It is amazing to look at! I think that this area is a great place for your sister to spend the end of her family's visit at. It looks so lovely on this island. I am sure that you all had a lot of fun!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
30 Jun 10
we all really had a great fun cream. not just the kids but even the adults had jumped on the waters all throughout our stay there.
23 Jun 10
Hi Neil, You have a little piece of Heaven there, it seems so peaceful and beautiful, that is the place that I would love to be at, and that clear blue see looks so inviting fro a good swim, hugs. Tamara
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
the place is much peaceful and beautiful when seen personally. so why not spent a little time to be here, tamara? i would also love to see you here.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
if only i can bring you here in a snap. well i guess by this time, i have to call it a day for me and start dreaming with you in that island.
23 Jun 10
Hi Neil, If I could, I'll be there in a heartbeat, but I can only dream, lol! hugs. Tamatra
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
26 Jun 10
I like the photo very much it looks picturesque to me. The sea looks inviting and to me it is crystal clear. I like the tropical atmosphere too. The one thing about the beach is that you can do so many activities including swimming and snorkeling which is one of my favorite. Much better if it also has many beautiful corals deep down in the bottom of the ocean. Your family is lucky to have visited this wonderful gift of nature. I pretty much miss the sandy shoreline where little tiny waves comes crashing down on your toes. Sometimes I like to collect sea shells and keep it as a souvenir as well. The photo is beautful.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
28 Jun 10
the place is also a great place for diving.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
23 Jun 10
This place looks fantastic! I can feel the sun’s warm rays just looking at the picture and it’s winter here and it is cold! The rock formation is a really obvious shape of a turtle’s head, quite amazing! Yes this is a place I definitely would like to visit!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
does it mean you will include this place in your next trip abroad?
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24 Jun 10
i hope that time will come.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
24 Jun 10
If I can ever afford to go abroad again!
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
2 Jul 10
if only to cool me down i prefer to be alone. but when i feel happy i would like to go anywhere.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
2 Jul 10
i guess it's better to have a companion when cooling down. you know, i noticed one notice from the last time we had a get to together in a resort, actually a swimming pool, etc. it says, "no one is allowed to swim alone"
@hexeduser22 (7253)
• Philippines
23 Jun 10
Where can I find such a beautiful place? It's not that romantic though but I would want my love ones to see such a wonderful place. I see a turtle's head looking up to the heavens.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i know there are lots of wonderful places in the world like this. but you can see this one in the islands of mactan. hope to see you here one of these days.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i like to see people coming here from other places. and i like it better when one of my friends here on mylot take some time out from their busy work and experience what we have here. i really hope by the time you come here, we can spend some time together. isn't wonderful?
• Philippines
23 Jun 10
I will that's for sure but its not gonna be one of these days because I still have many things in my hands to settle before I can do some relaxation and stuff
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
24 Jun 10
Honestly it is. A great place to be. Love it!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
25 Jun 10
thanks tomi...
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
25 Jun 10
Honestly I love pictures like this which helps me maintain a cool head. A picture like this translates into serenity, calm, peace... Lovely! Keep them coming. Thanks too neil.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
23 Jun 10
Hi Nieldc! Good to see your post after my long absence! Well I would say that is a very nice shot. I really love it. You were asking if it does look like a turtle. Well my answer is no because to me it looks like more of a tiger. Look at the head! But anyway, the place is awesome and looks really worth experiencing. Have a nice day!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i can't see clearly the head of the tiger. lol but anyway, hope you'll include us in your next vacation. i would be glad to be the host in your cebu trip to see you personally.
@piya84 (2581)
• India
23 Jun 10
Hello neildc Why not.That picture look wonderful.who wont like to on suhc a wonderful island with family or partner to enjoy,chilax for few days and then come back.that must be very very refreshing experience.Isnt it?I am myself nature lover and i like green and cool calm places more than discotheque.So yes sure i am going to visit tha island for few days.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
the place is really cool and very nice for relaxation. i hope to see you here some day.
@peace001 (726)
• China
23 Jun 10
nice picture and place,it is a good place,specially in summer
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
thanks... so will you say that you will also include this place in your next summer vacation?
@de_toya (2429)
• Indonesia
23 Jun 10
The sea looks very beautiful. We can see sea bottom and enjoy the panorama. I think it's good for dive there. Unfortunately, I don't like coral reef beach. I prefer to spent my holidays in sandy beach. I like both white and black sand beach. I love to walk along the beach. I like to hoard away in the sand in the afternoon and enjoy warm sand temperature.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
well actually, coral reef is the name of the resort and not because there are lots of corals there. the beach's sand is almost white and it so happened that i only shared here that part of the resort. if you are one of my friends on facebook, you can see more of the images there and a video where kids jump on the waters.
@rastogisw (445)
• India
23 Jun 10
This place is looking awesome , where is this place ?, I wanna know as we love the beaches but not been to many beaches .My husband , me and my daughter she just love this place as my daughter wanna do lots of things there and as this place is looking so beautiful our enjoyment will be get doubled.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
the place is located in the islands of mactan in cebu. you gotta see the place and hope you will enjoy.
• Indonesia
23 Jun 10
watching the pics and reading the article makes me want to visit that island soon. unfortunately my work is very tight-scheduled, and it's until the end of the year! oh god, at least please allow me to have a dream on visiting that island...
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
welcome to mylot. i know there are also lots of beautiful places in indonesia and i also want to see them. but i am also proud of this place and so i am inviting you to come over when you have time.