Jaunts and Joints: Bellaroca is Philippines' Santorini

It is Marinduque's pride to have an island destination inspired by Greece's Santorini. Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa is the Philippines 2nd world-class resort having Amanpulo as the 1st.

Tip1: For reservations and more informations please refer to http://www.bellaroccaresorts.com/?file=kop1.php
Tip2: It's more convenient to travel by air to Marinduque, you can try the budget airlines for cheaper airtickets.

The resort also have their own helipad for VIP guests.

Upon reaching Marinduque airport, Bellaroca staffs are waiting to welcome their guests.

Tip3: Marinduque airport is not very techie compared to others. My first impression of the place is that it is still very rural. I find the people very polite.
Tip4: Please look after your belongings and negotiate with Bellaroca staffs only. The staffs are wearing Bellaroca's uniform.
Tip5: Service vans for the guests are waiting at the airport offering some bottles of water and cold towels.

Tip6: Need to travel by land for an hour to reach the port to Bellaroca Island.

Tip7: At the port, motorboats are waiting for the guests.

Tip8: Don't forget to wear safety jackets and cover yourself from water splashes with the provided towels.

Tip9: Bellaroca staffs are waiting at the resort's port singing and welcoming the guests with garlands.

Tip10: To reach the main lobby, golf cars are available. Staffs are available to drive the guests whenever requested.

Tip11: Welcome drinks are provided, take time to complete registration forms at the lobby.

Tip12: Rooms are clean and complete with toiletries. Also, we found some complimentary chocolate crisps.

Tip13: Don't forget to secure the doors before leaving to avoid any hassles.

Tip14: Attached to every room is a balcony having the green mountain of Marinduque as the view.

Tip15: Buffet breakfast and dinner are available at the resort's restaurant near the main lobby.

You can choose to have an outdoor breakfast as well.

Tip16: There are a lot of activities in the resort, from watersports to badminton to indoor games like billiards and chess. They have infinity pools near the beach and near the main lobby.

Near the main lobby infinity pool is very cozy at night. This pool is also near the rooms and it's perfect for night swimming.

The infinity pool near the port fits well for morning acitivties.

Tip17: From the restaurant, the sight of the nearby villas are very appealing plus the lobby's design is Santorini-inspired.

Tip18: The guests can also enjoy good movies at the theater room, play billiards and read books at the leisure room.

Tip19: The resort is also nice for jogging and morning walks.

Tip20: They also have a sanctuary and a spa, these places are usually peaceful and good for meditations.

Tip21: Kayaking, windsurfing and snorkeling are offered for free for the guests. The staffs at the watersports station are very accomodating and assure the guests' safety. First come first serve rule for all water activities.