Set on a beautiful beach a 45-minute free boat ride from Davao, the upscale Pearl Farm Beach Resort caters to couples and families seeking a relaxed getaway. It offers 70 beautiful cottages and villas, some built on stilts over the water and some tucked away in nature. They’re all decorated in traditional southern Filipino style, and feature balconies, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Two beautiful pools -- including an infinity-edge one by the beach -- offer serene views and plenty of loungers under straw umbrellas, and there are three fine-sand beaches, one of which is on a private island a five-minute boat ride away. Rates are higher than at most other resorts in the area, but the property is still a good value. For something cheaper, consider the mid-range Chema’s by the Sea Resort.