Te - Balikbayan Magazine

flowers, and glasses of refreshing pandan juice.
The Santorini-inspired architecture greets one with
alluring white structures that depict simplicity. Decorated
only with select neutral hues and bare, rock-solid spaces, the
colored chairs and light fixtures were tastefully chosen to
create a sense of a clear-headed recluse.
After the welcoming remarks by the General Manager
Rudolf Studer, the guests were ushered to their rooms and
villas to freshen up before their respective private dinners held
at various resort locations such as the Hotel Al Fresco Bar.
Situated off the south west coast of Marinduque, this
seemingly mystical island is easily identifiable from afar with
of its white-washed structures that resemble the great Minoan
architecture of the world’s glorious past. Its grandiosity shines
in the lapis lazuli sea and bright sky. The island that used to
be a ‘fantasy haven’ is now home for the beautiful recluse.
RIGHT IN THE “HEART OF THE PHILIPPINES”
“The resort promotes luxurious amenities, ultimate
privacy, and pampering as only the Filipinos can deliver in
the most unique resort setting in Asia,” said John Tanjangco,
Bellarocca’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “The resort
style and setting break free from the usual thatch-roof, native
designed resorts that can be found anywhere in Asia.
“Why in the Philippines? Well, the country is known globally
for the Filipino’s exceptional service and innate gracious hospitality
that remain unmatched anywhere in the world. These, together
with the unique resort and its facilities, all in a private island
setting, assure one of a truly amazing and unforgettable holiday.
Moreover, its location in Marinduque offers something new, fresh,
and intriguing. The location also adds mystery to the resort and
the province.”
BELLAROCCA: “BEAUTIFUL ROCK”
Human culture associates the color white with purity,
innocence, and cleanliness. It is often in this knowledge that
guests see the luxury resort of Bellarocca as a secluded refuge
where one can escape the hassles and stress of city living.
In architecture, the use of this particular color leans toward
its “cool” quality. And by that we mean its ability to retain
a slightly cold temperature even in the blistering heat of the
midday sun. Considering the fact (albeit ironic) that the “safe
haven” lay bare amidst the waters of Marinduque, it could get
searing hot during the summer, transforming the lush, green
leaves of the trees to earthy brown. But still, the grand, white
halls of Bellarocca remain cool to the touch. After all, white is
balik!"#"$ February – March 2012 "1#"