LOCATION: Amanpulo was created for travelers seeking the idyllic beauty of an exclusive tropical island. Situated on the private island of Pamalican, 200 km east of Palawan in the Philippines, the 220 acre isle is surrounded by white sand, crystal clear sea and well preserved coral reefs (50-300 m. offshore). Guests arrive from Manila by chartered plane which lands directly on Pamalican.

Amanpulo is surrounded by white sand beaches, turquoise water and a coral reef three hundred metres from the shore, the resort provides a variety of watersports and beach activities.

From the Amanpulo swimming pool, guests enjoy views of the surrounding islands. The surrounding waters yield a wide variety of marine life and dive sites. The average temperature is 26 deg. C with underwater visibility ranging between 15-30 m.

More than just a beach resort, Amanpulo (peaceful island) is set on a coralline island all its own. Pamalican floats in the brilliant-blue waters of the Sulu Sea. Seven square kilometers of reef rim the island. Beyond are sandbanks and a channel, where whales, dolphins and sea cows have been known to stray. At its widest point, the 5.5-kilometer island of Pamalican is only 500 meters across. Located among the Quiniluban group of the Cuyo Islands, Pamalican is one of nearly 1,800 islands in the province of Palawan. The largest province in the Philippines, Palawan is about 600 kilometers south and southwest of Manila.

ACCOMMODATION: Amanpulo's 40 casitas, spacious 65 sqm (77.7 sq. yards) cottages in hillside and beachfront settings, are modeled after the Philippine bahay kubo (native dwelling). Inside, decorative details reflect the islands; pebble-washed walls, coconut-shell tables, rustic Palawan rice and knife baskets, a king-size bed with a rattan headboard, sliding-glass doors that reveal outdoor decks and his-and-her divans. Nearly half the space in a casita is given over to a Cebu marble bathroom, with twin vanities, separate changing areas, a shower and an elegant bathtub lit by twin wood shutters.

Amanpulo's 29 Beach Casitas come with a private path that leads through a tangle of bush directly onto a white-sand beach, set with two personal sub beds and a beach umbrella. 4 Treetop Casitas on stilts climb with the palm trees high above the island while the 5 Hillside Casitas offer spectacular views. The resort's two Deluxe Hillside Casitas (30 and 40) feature the most panoramic views of the Sulu Sea and surrounding islands.

RESTAURANT & BAR: The Clubhouse: Amanpulo's central building is the light-filled Clubhouse, where guests are received. The resort lounge and most of its public facilities are located here. The Restaurant, located in a wing at one end of the Clubhouse, spreads outside onto a terrace, with views to Manamoc Island across the channel. There's also a regular lecbon (roasted pig) barbecue -built barbecue pit and tandoori oven. The Beach Pavilion offers light meals and refreshments. Enjoy the views from the Clubhouse Bar or take your drinks outside onto the terrace. Private dining is available day and night.

MEETING ROOM: Small meetings can be arranged in one of the Clubhouse room. Wood is the finish of choice in the Clubhouse lounge. Its rafters and columns are done in lawan wood from the Philippines, the floors laid in Brazilian narra wood. The sliding glass doors of the Clubhouse lead to the adjacent terrace. From there, it's just a few steps down to the swimming pool.

MASSAGE: The resort's resident masseuses combine Swedish reflexology with shiatsu massage and offer a range of aromatherapy treatments in the privacy of guests' casitas or in the open-air massage sala. Manicures, pedicures and Thalgo facials and body treatments are also available.