I must admit that the only thing I know about Dedon is this:
The very cozy-looking Nestrest is one of Dedon’s signature pieces and has won Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Award in 2011. The furniture company specializes in outdoor and lounge furniture and has been in the business for twenty years! I know this because I see their campaign all the time on Dwell, my favorite design magazine.
Dedon’s creator, Bobby Dekeyser, is a lover of the outdoors. In an interview in Italian Vogue, he says it was love at first sight when he first set foot on the island (formerly Pansukian Tropical Resort) that was going to be the furniture company’s Outdoor Living Lab. It’s the ultimate in luxury, he says, set against the magnificent beauty of Siargao, Philippines.
“I had found paradise at an hour’s flight, “in the middle of nowhere”: a dream life that is priceless”, says Dekeyser. It is a place where to “appreciate a convivial environment and savor the pleasures of live, kindness is what is most needed.”
Dedon Island looks very luxe indeed! But Dekeyser didn’t just envision an island paradise. He also dreamed of helping the community around Siargao, so that Dedon can work with local farmers so they themselves can become self-sustainable. Perhaps this attempt at philanthropy (self-serving as it may sound) is what makes Dedon Island so appealing to me.
Incidentally, a night at Dedon Island costs between US$800-1,200! Clearly out of a poor Pinay traveller’s price range. But one can always dream, right?
See more of Dedon Island here.
*All photos courtesy of Dedon.
First time I heard/read about this island and all i can say is WOW!
Hi Missy! Wow talaga.:)
This place looks amazing! Didn’t even know it existed here in the Philippines. It could rival the luxurious resorts in Amanpulo, perhaps? But they have surfing to boot, which is awesome!
Great post! 🙂
Thanks, Daene! Yup, I think so. But the major selling point for me is the sustainable tourism part of it. At least the locals will not be exploited. (*crosses fingers)
Been seeing photos of these. Didn’t realize it’s in the PH! That looks so nice. Probably a resort I will check in at some point in the never.
Hahaha! nice one 🙂
Eye-popping prices for us regular folks, but happy to hear this is in Siargao now to attract more luxury travelers in this part of Asia.
I know! But malay mo?! 🙂
So expensive. Do they have rates for the locals?
Hi Lou. I don’t think so.:( It’s really a luxury hotel.
Just featured this amazing world class resort in Kris TV’s episode today. Simply breathtaking:):):)
Hi Carmen,
Really? Oh wow. No wonder there was a spike in this post’s traffic.:)
Pauline
Hi there
Love this post – I’m dreaming of going to Dedon island too! The photos look stunning.
Hey Andrew! Yes, let’s go there! 🙂
hi! pwedi ra day tour sa dedon island? how much? reply is much appreciated
Hi. I don’t really know. Please go to their website for details. Thanks!
Lovely photos!
Thank you so much! Happy travels!