MORE BREAKING NEWS: Leonardo DiCaprio is coming for a visit early next month. This piece of good news was confirmed by DiCaprio himself through his Hollywood agents and publicists.

According to earlier reports, DiCaprio was arriving in early 2011.

“It turned out that he’s arriving earlier than expected,” said Joyce Ramirez, director for International Publicity at PR Asis Worldwide, who invited DiCaprio not to promote his new movie, Inception, but to spearhead an environmental-awareness project in cooperation with a huge conglomerate in Albay. “DiCaprio will be here for one week. He has chosen to stay at the Cagraray Island  in Misibis Bay, an ultra-luxurious resort. It’s not yet sure if he will make a stopover in Manila or fly straight to Legazpi City on a private jet.”

It’s Joyce’s brainchild to bring DiCaprio to the Philippines to help boost our tourism industry especially in Albay, with Legazpi City as a world-class eco-tourism destination.

Mayon Volcano is the symbol most associated with the province. This nearly perfectly-shaped active volcano forms a scenic backdrop to the capital city of Legazpi 15 kilometers to the south.

Bacacay is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 58,357 people in 11,154 households.

Lagonoy Gulf is a large gulf in the southeastern part of Luzon island, Philippines, at 13.5833333° N 123.75° E. It is separated from the Philippine Sea by Caramoan Peninsula in the north.

There are two Batan in the Philippines. The first Batan island is the main island of the Batanes Province, in the Philippines. It is where the capital, Basco, is located. It is known chiefly for Mount Iraya.

Batan is part of the Batanes Islands.

The other Batan Island, is in the Bicol region, in the municipality of Rapu-rapu, in the province of Albay, Philippines.


Rapu Rapu and Sorsogon communities recently wrapped up with a massive eight-day Kampong Bayan in front of the Albay Capitol in Legaspi to call for Lafayette's closure. This is the second Kampong Bayan and fourth massive protest rally to be held by Rapu-Rapu residents after a fish kill hit at least five barangays after heavy rains on October 28, 2007.

Rapu Rapu Island
After months of being in the red, Lafayette Mining Limited, the Australian owner of Lafayette Philippines Inc. which operates the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Mining Project in Albay, today declared in a press release that they will be undergoing 'voluntary administration', allowing it to seek recapitalization or to sell off its mining operations in the Philippines. Lafayette's Board of Directors today transferred control of the company's business, property, and affairs to Australia-based administrator Ferrier Hodgson under Rod Sutton and Peter McCluskey.

Raintree Misibis Bay’s one-bedroom Luxury room has panoramic picture windows overlooking the ocean and the peach-colored sandy beach.
 Built on a private, pristine stretch along the southern tip of Cagraray Island in Albay is the Raintree Misibis Bay, a luxury island playground opening in May.
One discovers a tropical sanctuary this side of the Bicol peninsula where indulgence in a private address is desired by many discerning and affluent travelers. Seamlessly merging land with sea, the alluring resort masterfully blends contemporary architecture with its historic and stunning surroundings. Though worlds away from the bustling metropolis, the secluded resort is just a distance away from the world-famous Mayon Volcano.
Raintree Misibis Bay’s beautiful guestrooms are a quintessence of style that allows one to completely luxuriate. Each structure is perfectly designed with high airy ceilings, large terraces and sun decks and has direct access to the beach or the pool, thus lavishing guests with elegance and space. The large glass windows create a subtle transition from indoor living space to a spectacular outdoor environment. Imagine waking up to an unhindered view of the ocean from a picture window of the beachfront villa — an absolute sight to behold!
And everywhere you go there is a touch of luxe LCD television, DVD/CD player, a luxurious bathroom, even a private outdoor Jacuzzi for some rooms, 300 thread count pillow sheets and duvets, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access, and 24-hour butler service. It’s no surprise that it is only one of three hotels in the country accredited by the Small Luxury Hotels in the World — an unsurpassed collection of over 480 hotels in more than 70 countries, which together offer an infinite variety of experiences tailored especially to the luxury market. Stay long enough and you’ll inevitably consider living here.
As proud as it is of its beautiful rooms, Raintree Misibis Bay encourages guests to spend time outdoors. Have a barefoot stroll on the exclusive one-kilometer beach made more unique with exotic shells and volcanic rocks. Lull into soothing relaxation, as you swim in one of the resort’s pools or its lagoon-shaped pool recreating the natural current of the river. As evening draws in, wherever you find yourself around Raintree Misibis Bay, a view of the sunset is almost guaranteed.
One can also go for excursions using jet skis, kayaks, and banana boats while learning more about the environment. Also, discover unique dive attractions to complete one’s great escape.
To complement one’s stay at Raintree Misibis Bay, indulge in culinary delights at The Spice Market, with a gastronomic spread of Southeast Asian cuisines prepared by Corporate Chef David Pardo de Ayala and fused with the some of the world’s exotic spices. Take pleasure, too, in buying freshly caught seafood that will be cooked to perfection at the De La Playa Restaurant.
So have the ultimate escape in paradise and book your great eco-adventure now. For inquiries or reservations, call (0920) WOW BORA

Raintree Misibis Bay and Hotel Venezia are owned and developed by Misibis Hotel and Resort Management Inc. and managed by the Raintree Hospitality Group.