Pengguna Tetamu
8 Mac 2024
Background information: Our local SCUBA shop (Madison WI's Breezeway Bubbles) organized a trip to the Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumagete on the island of *****s Oriental in the Philippines. My husband and I were a part of a group of about 25 people. We left LAX on January 8th (2024) and returned to LAX on January 20th, staying at the resort X nights. Also, for context, we travel internalionally one to thrree times a year (though I've been remiss in writing reviews) and we have stayed at some incredibly swanky places, including The Fairmont - Nile City (link) in Cairo, Egypt, and The Grand Luxxe (link) in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. With regards to diving operations, we have also experienced some first rate diving -- including Pro Dive at the International Occidental Cozumel (link), Reef Divers at Little Cayman Beach Resort (link) and The Res Sea Aggressor IV liveaboard. Again, this information is meant to contextualize my definition high class resorts, hotels, and diving operations (not brag!). Review: Combining luxury and SCUBA diving is a complex and difficult goal. In my experience, most SCUBA divers travel with as little as possible -- unless it is dive/camera gear. By the end of our trips, most of us look rather ragged because we only brought 4 changes of clothes and have been hand washing things in our showers. Generally, we are not carrying Birken bags or wearing the latest Hermés summer fashions (but, oh! Is that the newest Shearwater dive computer?). Further, while we do make exceptions, we generally follow a fairly consistent pattern when on a dive vacation: sleep, eat, dive (repeat!). We also tend to prefer smaller resorts, as they provide more tailored offerings, especially regarding the diving. Taking these things into consideration, our definition of luxury is typically more focused on comfort and quality and, well, diving setups. Atlantis Dumagete provided one of the best on-land experiences I have ever enjoyed abroad. Once you add in the fact that they also have a quality in-house diving operation, it is my view that they have perfected something very few achieve: an unparalleled diving resort! We got first rate diving, first rate staff, first rate dining, first rate spa offerings, first rate accomodations, and first rate commi**ent to their guests. Their motto, "come as a guest, leave as a friend" (CHECK) is clearly something they mean and drives everything they do. The resort itself is a beautiful site tucked away and on the beach. It is a quiet and beautiful slice of paradise. The gardens are phenomenal and the layout takes into consideration privacy, while also keeping the walking distance to the main buildings short and sweet. Everything is impeccable and well cared for. The pool is a great place to relax, but the spa is to die for (and affordable)! The staff are all incredibly welcoming and extremely competent. Like, I've never had such amazing massages before! They are very professional and really good at their jobs! Fur
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