Amanpulo, Palawan

Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...

Amanpulo, Palawan

I had the incredible opportunity to visit a private beach called Amanpulo, a place usually reserved for the rich and famous. My sister and her two kids were visiting the Philippines, and one of her clients gave us this once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the luxury of it all. I'm not wealthy or anything like that, but when life offers you such a rare opportunity, you just have to say yes. To get to Amanpulo in Palawan, you need to take a private jet.

Golf Cart

Upon our arrival at Amanpulo, we used golf carts as our primary mode of transportation to explore the area.

Our first meal was lunch at Windhill Hut, which offers delicious Italian cuisine.

Our room was ready to check in at Amanpulo

We just hung out in the swimming pool area

Day 2

We spent the day riding the Hobie, snorkeling, and swimming at the beach.

Day 3

Our final day in Amanpulo has arrived.

We had the opportunity to see where the king and queen stay, complete with a butler during their visit. This is also where celebrities stay, tucked away from the main rooms.