If you are aiming for a perfect holiday vacation, you should head to Palawan in the Philippines and check in at Amanpulo Resort. The beach resort is set in its own private island, a place where you could observe the unique and breathtaking union of the sky and the sea. The setting is a site where the velvet white sand is artfully caressed by crystal water; the tropical-kissed vegetation is framed by palms that bow to beautiful vermillion bougainvillea and luxury sets the tone for earth-given beauty.

The exquisite resort is a haven for the most discerning beach lover. It has been constantly hailed as among the best island resorts and beach vacation destinations in the world. No one can really resist being awed by Amanpulo's white-sand beach, turquoise water and scenic underwater coral reefs. The place is an ideal venue for romance, being a splendid and peaceful island.

Accommodation is enough to provide a worthwhile and once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience to guests. All in all, there are 40 resort villas strategically called 'casitas' to give out further appeal and arouse more interest. Each cottage is made of native materials and are designed very much similar to the local bahay kubo. Out of those cottages, 29 are called beach casitas and are featuring private paths leading through bush directly into the white-sand beach. These beachfront cottages are very much sought-after.

Treetop casitas make up four cottages that are built above small hill. Five Hillside casitas offer unmatched panoramic view of the sea and the horizon. There are two deluxe casitas in the hillside that offer magnificent view of the nearby Sulu Sea and the small neighboring islands. Lastly, there are two private beachfront villas that are offered to vacationers who aim to enjoy seclusion and privacy.

The amenities make Amanpulo Resort further stand out. A beach club lies within a garden leading down to the beach from the pool. The Amanpulo Beach Club has an open-air pavilion that facilitates tranquility. The adjacent Beach Hut houses several watersports equipment, like snorkeling and scuba diving gears and tools. A 30-meter swimming pool is ideal for night swimming and even daytime skinny-dipping.

What's more? Amanpulo Palawan Resort has its own library, which is stocked with hundreds of novels, coffee-table books, magazines and newspapers in several languages. The library also facilitates educational film viewing. The nearby boutiques and galleries sell specialty and novelty baskets, woven rugs, pottery, jewelry and other native crafts. After strolling the beach, you can proceed to Lagoon Retreat and take a shower. The area also has a hammock, beach umbrellas and reclining lounge chairs. To cap your ultimate vacation experience, you should also try out the resort's massage and beauty center and the spa.