Several entrepreneurs, sensing a gap in the backpacker market, have established boutique backpacker hostels in Singapore. One of these is the whimsically-named “A Beary Good Hostel.” The hostel’s subdued shophouse facade conceals its true character, which only adds to the hostel’s charm. The interiors aptly fits the hostel’s name, with its walls painted in warm primary colors and accessorized with stuffed bears. Stepping outside, you are in the middle of Chinatown, where there are an abundance of trendy shops and great Chinese food. Overall, the hostel is a destination in itself with its uniqueness and character. It’s location is also a plus, being in Chinatown.

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Over at Northern Bicol in the province of Albay, is a resort called Misibis Bay. It is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, together with Eskaya in Bohol and Discovery Shores in Boracay. Services in the hotel is top-notch, your usual clean rooms, a heartwarming welcome party, a complimentary foot bath, excellent buffet food and an activity planning service that allows you to hike, ride an ATV, snorkel, watch the first sunrise of the day in the Philippines, zipline and among others.

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Essentially a pension house, you will love the owner’s cooking. Meals are available for breakfast lunch and dinner. Rooms are comfortable.

Simple rooms with views of Mount Guiting Guiting. A common room has cable television. Meals can be prepared on request.

This lodge may have the cheapest rates in town. Rooms are very comfortable and clean.

Very spartan accomodations.

Telephone: 333 2180

Rooms with harbour views in Masbate. A bar is open right next door.

Telephone:

A beachfront resort with several types of accommodations: cottages, duplexes and large rooms. A restaurant is also located in the property.

Telephone: 3332242

A resort that sits in a beautiful beach cove.

Telephone: 0917 844 7023

Comfortable accommodations in nipa huts. A restaurant is located in the premises.

Telephone: 0918 338 8756