Jollibee on Parts Unknown.

Anthony Bourdain is one of my travel inspirations. I watch all his shows over at TLC. I love Anthony's wit, sarcasm, and humor. I love the format of his shows. And when he moved to CNN, I followed.

His new show, Parts Unknown, has the same Bourdain signature -- witty, insightful, interesting. I always learn something fresh, novel, different. His shows never fail to spark anew my love for travel. Each episode encourages me to always try things I haven't tried before.

I love the show's tagline -- Get Hungry, Get Curious, Get Lost -- a mantra that sums up what every traveler must do. I'd carry these words with me whenever I travel.

And because I am currently craving for some ChickenJoy, here's a video of Anthony in Parts Unknown trying out Jollibee.


Video credit: CNN via CVS' YouTube Channel.

Ten Must-Do in Dakak Park and Beach Resort.

1. Enjoy Dakak's white-sand beach.
The resort has a beautiful white-sand beach with clear blue waters. Go swimming, banana-boating, or just sit by the shore and enjoy the view. Relax, read a book, or just listen to the waves while waiting for the sunset.

2. Go on an adventure.
Risk life and limb by visiting Dakak's Adventure Zone. Go ziplining, rappelling, mountain-climbing, scuba diving, horseback riding, or drive around on an ATV.

3. Go Cove-Hopping.
Visit a bat cave, a fisherman's village, and neighboring beaches.

4. Go on a River-Cruise and Fish Pond Tour.
This tour will end at the Kinilaw ug Inihaw sa Fishpond Restaurant. They serve crabs, oysters, milkfish, prawns, and other favorite filipino dishes. I had my first meal there when I arrived. And I totally loved the food! The river cruise was quite relaxing, too.

5. Visit Aliguay Island.
The island has white sand (with lots of corals) and deep blue waters. Just perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and diving.  The island has rooms if you want to stay overnight. Or, you can set up your own tent.  It is about 45 minutes from Dakak by fast craft.

Rates:

Fare (roundtrip) via M/Y Serpentina from pier 1:
Php 275/person

Overnight stay at Family Pavilion:
Php 5,000.00 minimum of 10pax/room
(in excess of 10 persons, an additional Php 500.00/pax)

6. Have a romantic dinner by the beach.
If you are going there with someone you love, nothing could be more perfect than having dinner by the beach with the amazing Dakak sunset on the background.

7. Dine at Il Patio.
I totally love Dakak's italian restaurant Il Patio. They serve delightful italian food there with the freshest and authentic italian ingredients. My favorite? The four-cheese with tomato and basil pizza!

Also, do not miss the resort's breakfast and dinner buffets!

8. Be a kid again at Fantasyland.
Watch their spectacular show, enjoy the rides, and yes, just be a kid again! Start (or end) your Fantasyland visit with a sumptuous dinner at Fresh Harvest (located at Gloria de Dapitan). Good food!

9. Get pampered.
Have some me-time at the jacuzzi, relax in the sauna, or get a delicious massage at the VIP Spa or at *Hilot.

*Hilot is at Gloria de Dapitan.

10. Try and bring home some banana chips.
The best banana chips on the planet. No kidding! : ) For orders, call the Local Council of Women Project, 0910 6141177.

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How to Get There

From Manila or Cebu or some other major cities,
take a flight to Dipolog City.
Cebu Pacific, PAL Express, and Philippine Airlines fly to Dipolog daily.

Dakak has a kiosk at the Dipolog airport.
Just approach any of their staff.
They have a van that will take you to the resort.

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Dakak Park and Beach Resort

Barangay Taguilon, Dapitan City

Phone: (065) 2136813
Telefax: (065) 2136647
Mobile: (+63) 918 8038403
Mobile: (+63) 946 6431814
Mobile: (+63) 915 3185238

Manila Office
701 State Financing Center Building
Ortigas Avenue,
Mandaluyong City
(Near POEA Building)

Phone: (02) 6969726 | (02) 5842998 | (02) 6959975
Telefax: (02) 6959871
Mobile: (+63) 918 9480514
Mobile: (+63) 915 3185238

Email: reservation@dakakresort.com