Exotic Island Dive Resort, Kerikite, Almagro, Samar
That’s the full resort name and address! Surprised? Me too! You and I thought this fine resort is only at Malapascua Island , right?! Known for the many thresher shark dives, right?! Well, I just discovered, they’re already on Kerikite Island – though actually, still in the making! But I had the opportunity to visit it anyway, thanks to the jolly Barangay Captain of Kerikite and the few Exotic Resort staff who are already there. The grounds are still mostly in a state of being ‘landscaped’ and there is just one real cottage nestled on a hill overlooking the beach. Fantastic views from up there! Other structures are also in the making, though there seemed to be no activity when we visited. I saw some other structures big and small also under construction. Same with what will become the resort's water system, and so on. A promising new haunt for the itchy feet soon, I suppose! But let's see what I got... Kerikite is covered by the red dot while Malapascua Island is at