The Provincial Life &Then Some: Amorita: The Little Love That Is My Current BIG Love

It was the time of the year to give in to the yearning of another solitary travel moment. I chose: Amorita Resort in Alona Beach- Panglao, Bohol. What caught my eye were the words RELAXING ESCAPE PACKAGE- SOLD! Just what I needed. Booked myself for 3-days, it was inclusive of a 1-hour massage and an awesome breakfast buffet. In reality, the thought of just being in Amorita for 3-days was already exciting me. The day that I was leaving Manila my fervent prayer to God was to make Him prove Accu Weather wrong since the forecast for Tagbilaran was pretty wet. I might sound selfish, but I seriously was due for a tan. It's been ages! I'm a summer baby, and I've been craving for some sun! Sorry Mr. Tarsier I just probably have to come back and see you again. At least the airplane I came in flew somewhat near the Chocolate Hills- got that covered.

Sun Lounge area by the infinity pool

It was a 30-40 minute car ride from the Tagbilaran Airport to Amorita. I was already impressed when the Amorita personnel picked me up from the airport. I'm just really bad with names, but he was very gracious and so was the driver. On the way to the resort, he actually gave me feedback on Bohol. For one, it rains mostly in the evenings there. Secondly, There are only 2 malls in Tagbilaran (which is the Capital of Bohol) and guess what- it's not SM nor Ayala nor Robinsons at that. I was actually amazed by his second statement! Moving along, I was so happy the sun was shining and the gorgeous bright blue waters of Bohol welcomed me whilst I was enjoying my ride to Amorita.

Lunch: Yummy Amorita Club Sandwich on Focaccia Bread. By the way, they bake their own breads fresh- daily. YUMMY :)

As soon as we entered the gates, I felt warm and fuzzy...just like home. Reaching the reception area, I was greeted warmly. Not the pilit nor plastic kind with other resorts. Their smiles were genuine and when they found out I was alone- they had mixed reactions. I assured them it's something I choose to do on a yearly basis, and no I'm not weird. I just like traveling alone for my own break from my usual routine. An honest to goodness break from everybody and everything. The more I felt special when the staff of Amorita ( I felt) took extra care of me. Other guests had it in their rooms too, but maybe I felt more kilig since I was traveling alone. I had a bowl of awesome chocolate cookies all to myself! I tried one, and God knows how hard I really had to control myself to not eat ALL OF IT IN ONE SITTING!

The mahiwagang Chocolate Cookies

After getting introduced to the areas of the resort, I got dressed for the pool and my date with Mr. Sun. Note to self, if you want to travel alone to the beach make sure your arms are long enough to reach your back when you put your sun tan or sunblock in your body. Fine, there were a couple of nice people that wanted to help me. But sorry- if you ain't Xian Lim don't bother me. Somehow, I thank yoga for my back arm moves that got to cover my back with proper amounts of sun tan lotion.

2 beds for me :) love it!

When night greeted me, after the day working on my tan and going down the cliff to walk on the beach, I was excited for my massage treatment. I go to Nuat Thai here in Manila and I remembered most of their therapists are from Bohol. So I silently thought, maybe Boholanos do have the miracle hands that work wonders on tired and stressed bodies like mine. The first night massage I had was what I needed! and the next night, I didn't even want to have dinner out of my room so after my second night massage I was so contented and didn't want to get out of my PJ's anymore so I ordered room service. And yes, Boholanos have the Midas Touch. Both therapists had the same quality and strength that I exactly wanted. Happy me :)

Love the bathroom

Love the shower

Ahhh my personal travel essentials when alone, mga pang aliw: TV, an iPod dock, and Internet :)

I loved how the staff gave me complementary dessert on my first night. I'm not sure why, maybe because they found out it was just my birthday? But what ever the reason was, I felt the love from the little love of the central Visayas region. For the three days that I was there, I had wonderful moments to myself. Pondering, sound tripping, taking a nap under the sun with an awesome view and awesome people. my parents were calling like as if I wasn't going to come home after 3-days (that's still feeling the love- thanks Mom and Dad) I honestly can't wait to go back. And I will be back in Amorita, by my lonesome or maybe with my family or maybe even with the special some one. Thank you again, for the big love you gave me :)