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ADEX 2026: Lalaguna Villas Wins Dive Resort of the Year – Global

April 14, 2026

Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort & Spa has been awarded Dive Resort of the Year – Global at the Blue Legacy Awards during ADEX 2026, recognising our world-class diving, luxury…

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A Perfect Family Holiday at Lalaguna Villas: 10 Unforgettable Days With the Lingetoft & Modin Families

July 25, 2025

The Lingetoft and Modin families spent 10 unforgettable days at Lalaguna Villas Dive Resort & Spa — diving into Puerto Galera’s vibrant reefs, completing Open Water and DSD courses, and…

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Jamie at his most fabulous, in a photograph which defies any attempt to write a caption

Meet the team: PADI Staff Instructor Jamie Morton

July 15, 2024

We talked to LLV PADI Staff Instructor Jamie Morton – the fastest man on two fins and one propeller in Puerto Galera – to talk thresher sharks, exploding coconuts and…

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Choosing the Perfect Dive Resort: What to Look For

July 14, 2024

Diving is a thrilling adventure that offers unparalleled access to the wonders of the underwater world. But to make the most of your diving experience, selecting the right dive resort…

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IDC Staff Instructor Ja Atienza with student

Meet the team: Staff Instructor Ja Atienza

April 7, 2024

We sat down with the woman who has been at LLV Divers since it all began – IDC Staff Instructor Ja Atienza – to talk teaching, turtles, and triggerfish. “My favourite…

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Anto Steele, Luke Spence, Daniel Stracey, PADI Asia Pacific regional manager Lee Butler, Ja Atienza and Jamie Morton celebrating LaLaguna Villas winning the "Outstanding Achievement to the dive industry" award

We won AGAIN! LaLaguna Villas wins PADI “Outstanding Contribution to the dive industry” award for second consecutive year

May 31, 2023

We are delighted to announce we have won PADI’s coveted Outstanding Contribution to the Dive Industry for the second consecutive year. These sought-after accolades are reserved for the very best…

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LLV wins TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award 2023

We won! Lalaguna Villas wins TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award 2023

May 26, 2023

We won! LalagunaVillas is delighted to announce we’ve won the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award for 2023, a reflection of the consistently strong reviews from customers which put us among the…

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The route from Manila to Puerto Galera (c) Google Maps

How to get from Manila to Puerto Galera

April 30, 2023

Some dive sites in the Philippines take days to reach even after you’ve arrived in-country, with island-hopping flights and overnight stays necessary en-route. But if you come to Puerto Galera…

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Peter and Mina Kane outside La Laguna Villas

‘We’ve done 12 dives, and been taken to 12 different dive sites. It’s been excellent’ – Peter and Mina’s story

April 29, 2023

“We’ve been on 12 dives, we’ve been to 12 different dive sites. It’s been absolutely excellent. “It wasn’t like that when we stayed at – they took us to…

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Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa Puerto Galera 4 week PADI Divemaster Program - What’s involved?

What does it mean and what is involved in becoming a PADI Divemaster?

March 23, 2023

The life of a PADI divemaster is an exciting and rewarding one, filled with adventure and the opportunity to explore the world beneath the waves. Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort…

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