In Eden Island Resort and Spa, time is slow. Old world charm is combined with modern facilities that suggest playfulness and tranquility as a way of life. The island is a whole new world unto itself as lovers’ commune with the best of tropical lushness and the privileges of modern amenities. Guests are treated to their own villas designed in harmony with the island’s beauty. Pets are welcome guests in the island. Air conditioned rooms are decked with large window panels for a view of the island ’s hills and surrounding waters. A Jacuzzi is a welcome sight for the weary and cocktails are always on hand. Locker rooms are provided equipped with two teams to accommodate your every need. The best in Filipino architectural design and furniture complements your room’s luxurious accommodations. And one need not worry about prying eyes as the island’s exclusivity makes it your very own private Idaho.

The resort itself sits on top of a hill overlooking Hinobaan’s coastal shores. Island hopping is a must. To get to Hinobaan’s surrounding beaches charming bangkas or fishing boats abound and will take you to whatever sights that tingles your curiosity. You can even reach nearby coastal towns on foot during low-tides. A swim in the cool, clear turquoise waters should prime you up for the day’s latest catch.

Eden Island’s cosmopolitan cuisine represents a fusion of European and East Asian flavors ranging from pastas, seafood and abundant Mediterranean palettes reminiscent of New York’s Upper East Side. Roast chickens, barbecues, pizzas and blue marlins are served in open air fireplaces Kasbah style.

For the weekend warrior Eden Island plays host to a gamut of sports and recreational endeavors like table tennis, billiards, extensive land and water sports activities such as jet skiing, diving and water skiing. Trainers are on hand to assist water skiers and the occasional surfers. The island is known to be a water sports haven because of its calm waters and sandy beaches for safe landings. Even first-time divers are amazed at how easy it is to don their diving gear and explore Hinobaan’s underwater faunas.

The highlight of the Eden Island experience is of course the therapeutic massage offered by its spas to its clientele. Guests are treated to the ultimate in relaxation experience with the resort’s well-trained and friendly masseuse. Swedish and Thai massages as well as a combination of both should sooth not only weary bodies but the mind and spirit as well. Its therapeutic effect lasts for days and readies the mind and body for another day in paradise.

For a spiritual experience a visit to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary of the World is a must. Located in an isolated spot in the island the chapel provides guests with the necessary serenity for a more communal interaction with nature. While at the chapel, be amazed to see a diorama of art featuring the Mother of Christ from the time of birth to the Virgin Mary’s coronation in stained glass artworks by the country’s best artists. The message is simply universal and a trip to the chapel not only renews one’s faith but infuses a sense of obligation to Christian congregation.

By far the only exclusive couple’s resort in the country, Eden Island Resort and Spa indeed is a world unto itself. On weekdays such is the privacy that one could walk for miles alone and undisturbed. Eden Island Resort and Spa, it’s like living in your own island paradise. Experience it to believe.