Club Balai Isabel

Nestled on the calm shores of the world-famous Taal Lake, the resort boasts a view of the famed Taal Volcano. Originally a century-old coconut and mango plantation, the resort grows six varieties of mangoes, over a dozen varieties of bamboo, hardwood trees, oranges, banana and papaya. Relaxing lake activities include fishing, kayaking and boating. Play a few rounds of tennis, take a refreshing dip in your choice of two outdoor pools, or pamper yourself with a spa massage. When you've worked up an appetite, enjoy your choice of two onsite restaurants.

Choose from a variety of accommodations from Hotel Rooms that sleep up to four, to cottages, one-bedroom suites and three- and four-bedroom villas that can fit up to six. All guestrooms feature kitchens with refrigerators and shared bathrooms with in-room sinks. In addition, all balconies have lake views.

Address: Barangay - Banga Talisay, Batangas PHILIPPINES 1700 Philippines 

The area surrounding Lake Taal is cited as one of the '1000 Places to See before You Die.'Known for its unique volcanic ecosystem, it is surrounded by a lake teeming with unique varieties of fish and is home to the smallest volcano in the world. The healing and rejuvenating properties of the atmosphere are legendary, and local citizens will say that just breathing the lake air can be invigorating. This is also a region of exciting adventure, with plenty of water sports available including wakeboarding, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. Take an eco-tour of the area, or get an up-close look at the volcano.