Thanks Mike. I bought a 1-way plane ticket to Makati; arriving in 2 weeks on Feb 21st. Plan was to hit Cebu then Boracay after, but I'll prob cut those and focus more on the provinces instead. Your videos have been instrumental in planning my trip.
This resort is nice. Super cozy cozy! It feels spacious and homey. This is the kind of resort that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. It's not cold luxurious nor exclusive. Just a nice tree-shaded spot for you to while away the airy sunny summer Iloilo day while the rest of the world is occupied at work. Carles, Iloilo, here they come!
What a fantastic resort! You really go all out to show the different type of rooms and amenities. This place is a must stay when I'm in the area. Can't wait to see what the rest of your stay here
you release vlogs more than any other you tuber awesome i see more of philippines i hope you go to mindanao some stage. some vlogers are boring show just one place angeles city walking street .....yawn
Gigantes was and still my favorite spot so far, even better than Boracay. Less crowded, better beaches and just picturesque all over the little islands. Can't wait to go back again and actually stay the night at Antonias beach! Enjoy it Mike! You'll love it!
Carles in the northernmost part of Iloilo. Neighboring Estancia. Always remember Mike, Panay Island only has 4 provinces: Iloilo, Antique, Capiz, Aklan 😅😊 Carles is also Scallops capital of Iloilo
I stayed at Solina in 2019 for 2 nights in a pod, it was much less than what you quoted, it’s a wonderful place especially for families. You’re going to find out that you wasted your money on those scallops because when you go island hopping your lunch includes all the scallops you can eat lol. It’s the best jumping point for Cabagao Gamay. You brought back a lot of memories.
I was thrilled to see this video as my wife and I have a small home just up the road from Solina Resort in one of the many barrio's .. The market area by the city park was under renovation when we were there in 2020 building our home .. we were chased out by Covid and the shutdown. We're planning on a return later this year and a possible stay at that resort for a day or two and were so glad to see such a great video about it. Thanks and come see Carles again ..
We stayed there 1 year ago. But we rented the huts to the far right from your room. We had a beutifull big bathroom with a bubblebath. Weather was not great when we visit but it was a nice place with good service. We lived in Iloilo 3yrs. You already met some of our friends there like Chris Bøhn, littleperson. Understood you had dinner in the german resturant, Bavarian.
Bavarian (& their delicious beer in huge beer mugs) was featured several times in Michael’s original channel. Videos still may be viewed on that channel, I’m sure. Bianca & he love the food (such as the variety of sausages!) & the ambiance. (& the family /owners). 🍻🍺🇩🇪🇵🇭
The owner of that resort is a cousin of mine. That very place is where my father grew up. They are also developing an in-land farm resort but it is not open to public for now. I have been to Solina multiple times even before they open to the public. Missing the place a lot. Thank you for featuring Solina and Carles.
Wow..wow...wow.This is a beautiful resort and more space for your own privacy and lots of amenities. There prices I think are very reasonable. This is a great advertisement for the resort and you featured it vey well. I hope the owner will give you a deal on your stay or even free. I would (wink!!). This will be on my bucket list.
It was calm and peaceful. No electricity. We used a generator only during the evenings. I had fun swimming in the beach. Look for the ancestral house of the Solis Family.
@@ThatPhilippinesLife a lot has changed. Before very few resorts. And roads are mostly rough. So travelling there from Iloilo City takes like up to 5 hours.
Living in Iloilo is advantageous because it is accessible to one of the most beautiful beaches, Boracay and Sicogon Island. On the east coast of Iloilo, where Solina Beach Resort is located in Carles, it takes approximately 3 hours to drive. Boracay is slightly 5 hours away.
Im from guinticgan.... just outside solina... try to visit greenland just ask the locals for the location just 100 meters from solina its a great place it is now dubbed as " Little Batanes of Carles".
Girls run the markets, Guys run the transportation bro, Go to a market and it 90% women doing the selling, nice So Hospitable to, They taking good care of you, 😁, You are a real asset, I found that to here, Where I built, The Hotel pampered wife and myself as Famiy. Still Close to them, Been in house over a year, God Bless
Well the derma shops are in ILOILO. I saw one at the Smallville area at Diversion Road, ILOILO CITY's new central business district. The name is SKINETICS, 5 storeys of a whole package of skin and body care pampering. At the ground floor is a Japanese restaurant. No need to go to Bangkok or Manila. Iloilo is a medical tourism destination. Aside from being the Philippines' UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF GASTRONOMY.
Wow. What a top notch resort. By any western standard. I'm positive this would be hundreds a night or more anywhere else. I Don't know how you finagle these deals but you are a lucky man.
Huni Sicogon is more Premium than Solina in my own opinion. Where most of the local celebrities stay. Anyways enjoy your stay and explore Gigantes island
I have heard from my friend who stayed there, it's about twice the price of here as well. But that's a almost all private island owned by Ayala corporation including the airport.
wish you would add more info,,,,what island you are on ! we dont all have time to watch every video ,,and follow your every move,, and its helpful if you put the names on the screen of the towns,,so we dont have guess the spelling for our notes !,,thx !
@@garydavis9887 Carles is a municipality in the Province of Iloilo it was named after Spanish Governor of Iloilo.They're known for Isla de Gigantes and Sicogon island.
For me I compare to the hotels in Iloilo in the city and it's way better priced here. Maybe when you see tomorrow upload showing the rest of my experience you'll see the value like I did
It is! We were there in 2017 & in the kitchen area they have this separate " brick oven pizza " spot & when we ordered they said it was " not available". Couple hours later from our porch we looked over there & there loading about 30 pizza boxes into a van. Wi-Fi wasn't good either & they acted little snarky about giving us a portable unit.
@@bonzotalonzo9072 much has improved since 2017 I think. Internet was great (did a live stream here last night) and the level of service is incredible. AA the Gm they hired to run this place clearly stepped up. Almost 7 years ago so maybe you should try it again
Thinking back, It was Christmas 2018. I've lived in Roxas City 6 yrs. & my asawa is from Pilar. What you say may be true but no thanks!! @@ThatPhilippinesLife
Apart from the decent pool, this resort has very little going for it. The beach is really a fishing beach and the whole place kinda resembles a farm. Pretty boring place. Just go Thailand for way better resort experience and better service
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Thanks Mike. I bought a 1-way plane ticket to Makati; arriving in 2 weeks on Feb 21st. Plan was to hit Cebu then Boracay after, but I'll prob cut those and focus more on the provinces instead. Your videos have been instrumental in planning my trip.
This resort is nice. Super cozy cozy! It feels spacious and homey. This is the kind of resort that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. It's not cold luxurious nor exclusive. Just a nice tree-shaded spot for you to while away the airy sunny summer Iloilo day while the rest of the world is occupied at work. Carles, Iloilo, here they come!
What a fantastic resort! You really go all out to show the different type of rooms and amenities. This place is a must stay when I'm in the area. Can't wait to see what the rest of your stay here
I went there with my girlfriend back in november And stayed in one of those" tents" and loved it, it's a nice resort
I must take my fiancée here next time I visit the Philippines in July. Thank you Michael for showing this
This is the type of pace and place I would enjoy to spend time. Small town feel with a quality resort. Thank you Michael Smith!
Looks fun;) ill add it to my own list and almost 20k! fast-growing, very happy for you:)
Outstanding find Michael
When i come to phlippines I must. Bring a young lady there what part phlippines os this resort its beatiful and service seems good
Nice find! I must now plan a trip.
Wow what a fantastic resort enjoyed the tour.
wow nice place....
you release vlogs more than any other you tuber awesome i see more of philippines i hope you go to mindanao some stage. some vlogers are boring show just one place angeles city walking street .....yawn
Thanks!
Very grateful for this, thank you so much
i missed my hometown more and more While watching this video ,thanks for visiting my hometown 😊
What a great place , Michael!
Gigantes was and still my favorite spot so far, even better than Boracay. Less crowded, better beaches and just picturesque all over the little islands. Can't wait to go back again and actually stay the night at Antonias beach! Enjoy it Mike! You'll love it!
Carles in the northernmost part of Iloilo. Neighboring Estancia. Always remember Mike, Panay Island only has 4 provinces: Iloilo, Antique, Capiz, Aklan 😅😊 Carles is also Scallops capital of Iloilo
I am also curious and hope to reach this beautiful Island.
I stayed at Solina in 2019 for 2 nights in a pod, it was much less than what you quoted, it’s a wonderful place especially for families. You’re going to find out that you wasted your money on those scallops because when you go island hopping your lunch includes all the scallops you can eat lol. It’s the best jumping point for Cabagao Gamay. You brought back a lot of memories.
Haha I heard they are 1 peso each although just like hotels and everything else much has changed since the pandemic on pricing so we will see
I was thrilled to see this video as my wife and I have a small home just up the road from Solina Resort in one of the many barrio's .. The market area by the city park was under renovation when we were there in 2020 building our home .. we were chased out by Covid and the shutdown. We're planning on a return later this year and a possible stay at that resort for a day or two and were so glad to see such a great video about it. Thanks and come see Carles again ..
Nice accomodations. pools like nice too! Top notch resort!
Can’t believe that’s in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing 😊
Wow so lovely place
This is sweet place thank you for video
Awesome place!!!!!
We stayed there 1 year ago. But we rented the huts to the far right from your room. We had a beutifull big bathroom with a bubblebath. Weather was not great when we visit but it was a nice place with good service. We lived in Iloilo 3yrs. You already met some of our friends there like Chris Bøhn, littleperson. Understood you had dinner in the german resturant, Bavarian.
Oh yes!!
Bavarian (& their delicious beer in huge beer mugs) was featured several times in Michael’s original channel. Videos still may be viewed on that channel, I’m sure. Bianca & he love the food (such as the variety of sausages!) & the ambiance. (& the family /owners). 🍻🍺🇩🇪🇵🇭
The owner of that resort is a cousin of mine. That very place is where my father grew up. They are also developing an in-land farm resort but it is not open to public for now. I have been to Solina multiple times even before they open to the public. Missing the place a lot. Thank you for featuring Solina and Carles.
Fabulous place!
Nice greeting at the resort!
Wow..wow...wow.This is a beautiful resort and more space for your own privacy and lots of amenities. There prices I think are very reasonable. This is a great advertisement for the resort and you featured it vey well. I hope the owner will give you a deal on your stay or even free. I would (wink!!). This will be on my bucket list.
I'm going to need you as my marketing person :)
Hello, i am new on your channel, i am from quebec. I love videos from philippines and the peoples who live there, there kind and friendly👍👍
Congrats on 19k.
Up and away! 20k is so close :)
Dude, take your time. You are running. Just take care of yourself.
Great vids
Great video Michael we finally made it home to California nice to have met you 😊
So glad I could meet you, glad your home safe
Nice place damn told you not to say nice so much lol, like your video's Bud.
Thank you for the video. Hope your toe is healed all up.
Carles, Iloilo is my family's hometown. I grew up in Carles back in the 80's. Damn! I miss that place.
Wow, I wonder what it looked like in the 80s???
It was calm and peaceful. No electricity. We used a generator only during the evenings. I had fun swimming in the beach. Look for the ancestral house of the Solis Family.
@@Cebucitysnaps23 wow so much has changed
@@ThatPhilippinesLife a lot has changed. Before very few resorts. And roads are mostly rough. So travelling there from Iloilo City takes like up to 5 hours.
Yeah it is part of iloilo starting from Estancia.
My home town! Oh how I miss it 😌
this place is half an hour from my place nice one brother
Living in Iloilo is advantageous because it is accessible to one of the most beautiful beaches, Boracay and Sicogon Island. On the east coast of Iloilo, where Solina Beach Resort is located in Carles, it takes approximately 3 hours to drive. Boracay is slightly 5 hours away.
My hometown
nice 👍
Im from guinticgan.... just outside solina... try to visit greenland just ask the locals for the location just 100 meters from solina its a great place it is now dubbed as " Little Batanes of Carles".
Girls run the markets, Guys run the transportation bro, Go to a market and it 90% women doing the selling, nice So Hospitable to, They taking good care of you, 😁, You are a real asset, I found that to here, Where I built, The Hotel pampered wife and myself as Famiy. Still Close to them, Been in house over a year, God Bless
Yes
Nice place love it❤
Definitely should try it
hope they have a good derma u can visit
Well the derma shops are in ILOILO. I saw one at the Smallville area at Diversion Road, ILOILO CITY's new central business district. The name is SKINETICS, 5 storeys of a whole package of skin and body care pampering. At the ground floor is a Japanese restaurant. No need to go to Bangkok or Manila. Iloilo is a medical tourism destination. Aside from being the Philippines' UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF GASTRONOMY.
really good resort, "Solina Beach and Nature Resort" , isn't right?
Correct
I want to go there
Wow you got the vip treatment in solina❤
That lei lady is beautiful. 😍😍😍
Wow. What a top notch resort. By any western standard. I'm positive this would be hundreds a night or more anywhere else. I Don't know how you finagle these deals but you are a lucky man.
Nice resort, thanks for sharing. Thought they would have goats for milk, not sheep! Looks really nice though...Jim
You know I haven't seen goats milk here, in Albania all the time
@@ThatPhilippinesLife And a lot of peeps like to eat goat too
I lived in Roxas City but I haven’t been over there in Carlez
It's so close too
carles was the last municipality of iloilo in 5th district enjoy and have fum micheal
That resort is massive. How big is the area of that resort?
Any surfing areas near there? For advanced surfers?
You need the wide open ocean I think like Siargao
Cold beer and them scallops with the beach would make a fine afternoon. Soccer? Aren't you Canadian? :)
You haven't said Hockey yet so I don't compute
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Hello from Montreal, is Kay your guide or companion ?
No companions in this video so it must be a guide
Nice area o my o my iloilo is growing more on me lol
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Mike try green land carles
Huni Sicogon is more Premium than Solina in my own opinion. Where most of the local celebrities stay. Anyways enjoy your stay and explore Gigantes island
I have heard from my friend who stayed there, it's about twice the price of here as well. But that's a almost all private island owned by Ayala corporation including the airport.
@@ThatPhilippinesLife Yeah Mike it is more private and have airport. Enjoy your stay and exploring in🇵🇭. Thanks for showcasing both iloilo and roxas.
It looks like a ghost town - where are all the people?
Thought the same thing, until nightfall then everyone appeared, I think they siesta or all at the island hopping
Nice adventure Sir
wish you would add more info,,,,what island you are on ! we dont all have time to watch every video ,,and follow your every move,, and its helpful if you put the names on the screen of the towns,,so we dont have guess the spelling for our notes !,,thx !
The title says Carles Philippines?
what island !
@@garydavis9887 Carles is a municipality in the Province of Iloilo it was named after Spanish Governor of Iloilo.They're known for Isla de Gigantes and Sicogon island.
MIchael, can you grab me some fridge magnets in your travels, please?
Thanks for reminding me
Luke 21,36 KJV ❤
"we should be closely watching current events so we know how close we are to Christ's return"
@@ThatPhilippinesLife 2nd Timothy 2:15 KJV ❤️
It is pronounced Car-less😁
I thought it was over priced to be truthful.
For me I compare to the hotels in Iloilo in the city and it's way better priced here. Maybe when you see tomorrow upload showing the rest of my experience you'll see the value like I did
It is! We were there in 2017 & in the kitchen area they have this separate " brick oven pizza " spot & when we ordered they said it was " not available". Couple hours later from our porch we looked over there & there loading about 30 pizza boxes into a van. Wi-Fi wasn't good either & they acted little snarky about giving us a portable unit.
@@bonzotalonzo9072 much has improved since 2017 I think. Internet was great (did a live stream here last night) and the level of service is incredible. AA the Gm they hired to run this place clearly stepped up. Almost 7 years ago so maybe you should try it again
Thinking back, It was Christmas 2018. I've lived in Roxas City 6 yrs. & my asawa is from Pilar. What you say may be true but no thanks!! @@ThatPhilippinesLife
Car lease 😏😏
✳️ contributing my 5 cents worth 💰
so your mike smith sounds made up. good vidio
Haha heard that my entire life!
This guy is really becoming like a tour guide. He needs to buy a bus and start a business.
Haha just take 60 of my closest friends place to place :)
It’s a good sign that you’re looking for women 😂😂😂
You emphasize shit to much wow good very nice wow wow wow
It's just me naturally, I get it my personality isn't for everyone
Apart from the decent pool, this resort has very little going for it. The beach is really a fishing beach and the whole place kinda resembles a farm. Pretty boring place. Just go Thailand for way better resort experience and better service
I can't say I have ever heard someone say don't go to specific resort go to an entirely different country instead. This is a first
Very pricey and not that good