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Showing posts with label Resort. Show all posts

4.30.2015

Pieces of Santorini in the Philippines

Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015by Julianne with No comments
Have you ever dreamt of spending a day/night in Santorini, Greece? The limited financial capacity, however, is a major obstruction. Worry no more because some resort owners/developers have brought Santorini in several places in the country. Of course, going there isn't cheap. Let's just say, these resorts just cost more than others. But way cheaper and more feasible than planning a vacation in Greece.

Camp Netanya

Photo Credit: facebook.com/eurekadive/photos
Location: Brgy. Ligaya, Anilao Mabini, Batangas
E-mail: emsanilao@aol.com

Thunderbird Resorts

Photo Credit:Thunderbird Resorts Asia FB Page
Location: Poro Point, Freeport Zone, San Fernando City, La Union
Makati Office: 10/F Solar Century Tower, 100 Tordesillas St., cor. H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
Contact Nos.: (072) 888 7777 (Landline); (072) 888 0288 (Telefax);

(0908) 815 8984 (Smart); (02) 886 5555 (Makati Office); (02) 812 4426 (Makati Fax)
Website: thunderbird-asia.com/poro-point/
FB: facebook.com/ThunderbirdResortsAsia
E-mail: info@thunderbird-asia.com; reservation-poro@thunderbird-asia.com
Rates:

Day Tour P1,500/adult (Inclusion: Use of swimming pool and beach if swimmable, P700 F&B consumable, use of obstacle course & wifi access);
P1,000/child (Inclusive of P500 F&V consumable. 3 yo and below are free provided that they are accompanied by a swimming adult.
* Swimming time is maximum of 5 hours anytime from 8am - 5pm
Room Rates: P8,900 - P30,000

 Balesin Island (A private paradise for members)

Photo Credit: balesin.com
Location: Southeast of Polillo, Quezon
Makati Office: 9/F Alphaland Southgate Tower, 2258 CHino Roces Avenue (Pasong Tamo) cor. EDSA, Makati City
Sales Inquiries.: (02) 846 6205 (Landline); (0999) 886 4422 (Mobile)
Member's Reservations: (02) 998 9521 (Landline); (0917) 882 5742 (Mobile)
Website: balesin.com
E-mail: reservations@balesin.com

 Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa

Photo Credit: bellaroccaresorts.com
Location: Brgy. Tungib, Lipata, Buenavista, Marinduque
Corporate Sales Office: U53, 5/F, ZETA II Bldg., 191 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Contact Nos.: (02) 310 9931 / 892 4102; (02) 403 2418 (Reservation); 
(02) 403 2418 (Fax)
Website: bellaroccaresorts.com
E-mail: info@bellaroccaresorts.com; rsvns@bellaroccaresorts.com
Published Rates as of 2013: Click here.


*For detailed rates, photos and other information, click the website/FB Page.
**Some details may change without prior notice.
***I was not commissioned to promote any resorts. The information listed is based on my own online research. Due diligence is necessary.

4.21.2015

Makipiyesta sa Pahiyas Festival

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015by Julianne with No comments

Almost three years ago, my friend and I had a short vacation in Quezon Province in anticipation of the Feast of San Isidro Labrador or more popularly known as the "Pahiyas Festival" (May 15). From Cubao we boarded Lucena Lines in the morning of May 13. For almost four hours straight, my friend and I were just talking non-stop making up for lost time. And why not? It was our first time to travel together outside Metro Manila. We arrived in Lucena City at exactly 11 am and went straight to the house of my cousin. After having a quick lunch, we were set to our first destination - Kamay ni Hesus, a very huge statue of Christ on top of a hill with His hands wide open. Though my third time to trail the sanctifying 300+ stairways, the experience has always been spectacular. After a literally breathtaking trek, we immersed ourselves in the cold fresh water of Batis Aramin Resort & Hotel, a resort located just across the street. With P120 entrance fee, we surely enjoyed the relaxing views, the fresh water as cold as ice and a number of photo session. We left the resort at five o’clock with a fairly smoother skin (I think). Then, we had a short visit to a few relatives in Lucena before returning home. Exhausted and starving, we had rice, fried chicken, barbeque and chami (similar to miki bihon) for dinner. And slept right after.
Kamay ni Hesus

Noah's Ark in Kamay ni Hesus 

A pool in Batis Aramin

 The next day, May 14, we went to Kamayan sa Palaisdaan where we were supposed to have a small meal but ended up just taking snapshots and nothing else. After the short tour, we took the jeepney going to the town proper of Lucban, the very reason why we were on vacation. As soon as we arrived, the majestic whiff of the Pahiyas Festival was already overwhelming. We were very sure that we were going to have a good time. Our first stop was San Luis Obispo Parish Church, it's an old Catholic Church where the statue of Lucban’s patron saint was decorated with various crops. Miniatures of the colorful houses were also displayed inside the church. Then my cousin brought us to Mustiola's (the best carinderia I’ve seen in my entire life) and had a sumptuous lunch at relatively affordable price.  Armed with full tummy, we were geared up for an arduous but extravagant walking experience.  Contrary to rumors, the facades of some houses were already creatively decorated with vegetables, fruits, kipings and various natural pieces. We were also lucky to have witnessed a short parade exhibiting their very colorful custom with some Higantes generously giving some entertainment. Of course, a feast wouldn’t be complete without food specially pansit habhab partnered with barbeque, a slice of puto and a cold bottle of Coca-Cola. We had yema cake in Rodillas, where we also bought Buding (cassava cake) and other foodstuff as pasalubong to our loved ones. To complete our Pop Talk experience, we went to Abcede to buy Lucban longganisa.  Unfortunately, we had to leave the same day. It was heartbreaking when the actual merriment was just starting to heat up. But it was a fun, fun, fun trip nonetheless. And definitely, I would love to experience it again full blast.

Photos during the Bisperas of the Pahiyas Festival  
The street to Tiyangge

Sample House

Getting Ready for tomorrow's event

Higantes @ the parade

Inside Mustiola's 

Food Trip in the street

SUMMARY:
Destination: Cubao, Lucena and Lucban
Places Visited:
Kamay ni Hesus
Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel
Kamayan sa Palaisdaan
San Luis Obispo Parish Church
Mustiola's 
Rodillas
Abcede
SM City Lucena
Various streets in Lucban town proper with decorated houses 
Travel Budget: P2,000 (I lost the detailed expenses during our trip but that amount would be more than enough for a 2D/1N tour if accommodation is free)

If you are planning to stay in Lucban during the Pahiyas Festival or simply want to have a short vacation with or without special event, here is a short list of hotel and resorts that are located within Tayabas and Lucban, Quezon. 

Batis Aramin Hotel and Resort
Photo Credit: aramin.ph
Address: Brgy. Malupak, Lucban (just right across Kamay ni Hesus) 
Contact Nos.: (42) 540 7320; (42) 540 4401 (Landline) 
0917 595 4145 (Globe); 0939 903 6935 (Smart)
Website: aramin.ph
FB: facebook.com/batisaramin
E-mail: info@aramin.ph
Rates: 
Day Tour P150 (Adult) / P120 (Children)
Overnight P200 (Adult) / P160 (Children)
Picnic Cottage: P250- P2,000
Overnight Tour: P250 (Adult) / P150 (Children)
Rooms: P1,800 – P15,000 (Check-in 3pm/Check-out 12pm)
Function Hall: P6,000 – P45,000
Detailed Room Rates: Click here.

Natagpuang Paraiso 
Address: Brgy. Malupak, Lucban
Contact Nos.: (42) 540 9877
FB: facebook.com/NatagpuangParaiso
Rates: N/A

Kamayan sa Palaisdaan Hotel & Resort
Address: Brgy. Dapdap, Tayabas
Contact Nos.: (42) 793 0088 (Landline) / 0917 680 1819 (Globe); 0920 978 6450 (Smart)
Website: kamayansapalaisdaan.com.ph
FB: facebook.com/kamayansapalaisdaanII
E-mail: kamayan_barhotelresort@yahoo.com.ph
Rates: 
Resthouse P7,000
Kubo (for Picnic) P300
Garden Hall P 7,000
Poolside Hall P 5,000
Room Rates N/A
Location map: Click here.

Nawawalang Paraiso Resort and Hotel
Address: Brgy. Camaysa, Tayabas, Quezon
Contact Nos.: (42) 793 3437; (42) 793 2050 (Landline) / (42) 793 3829 (Telefax)
Website: nawawalangparaiso.com
FB: facebook.com/NPRH.Tayabas
E-mail: nawawalangparaiso@ymail.com; nawawalangparaisohotel@yahoo.com
Rates:
Phase 1 
Day Tour P75
Night Tour P90
Full Rate P130
Table P350 – P1,800 (Day Tour) / P470 – 2,000 (Night Tour)

Phase 2
Day Tour P95
Night Tour P110
Full Rate P160
Table/Pavilion P450 – P1,500 (Day Tour) / P600 – 10,000 (Night Tour)

Phase 1 & 2 
Day Tour (6am – 6pm) P130
Night Swimming (6pm -6am) P160
Full Rate (24 hours) P270
Rooms: P1,800 –P4,900
Detailed Room Rates: Click here.
Location map: Click here.

For foodies: Read Must try in Lucban
How to go to Lucban town proper: At Kamuning-Kamias-EDSA Bus Terminal/Pasay Bus Terminal ride a bus (JAC/JAM/Lucena Lines/BLTBC) going to Lucena, Quezon. Tell the conductor to drop you off at Diversion Road going to Lucban. Ride a jeepney at the terminal just beside Jollibee. 

*Click the website/FB Page for detailed rates, photos and other information.
**Details may change without prior notice.
***I was not commissioned to promote any hotel & resorts. The information listed is based on my own online research. Due diligence is necessary.

4.03.2015

Resorts and Leisure Camps in Rizal

Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015by Julianne with 3 comments
Are you already feeling the massive effects of summer season? If you are looking for places near Metro Manila that can significantly provide relief to intense heat, here are some resorts and leisure camps that are mostly situated at top of the mountains of Rizal and has a magnificent view of Sierra Madre. Aside from the heavenly scenery, cooler breeze must also be abundant here.

ANGONO
VILLA JHOANA RESORT
Address: 1070 Ibanez St., Carebi Subd., Brgy. San Isidro, Angon Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 542 8975; 451 0325; 399 0975 (Landline) / 0917 453 5311 (Globe)
E-mail: villajhoanaresort@yahoo.com; info@villajhoanaresort-rizal.com 
Rates: Day Tour P125 (Adult) / P85 (Children) 
Night Tour P200 (Adult) / P100 (Children) 
Overnight Tour: P250 (Adult) / P150 (Children) 
Rooms: P1,800 - P5,000 (Check-in 2pm/Check-out 12pm) 
Venue (for large group): Cottage: P300 
Table & Chairs: P100 
Tent: P800 
Corkage: P30 (Softdrinks) 
Liquors: P50 
Detailed Room Rates: Click here. 
Operating Hours: Open Daily 
8am – 5pm (Day Tour) 
5pm – 3am (Night Time) 
8am - 12am 
Swimming Attire: White t-shirt is allowed; colored shirt and maong pants are prohibited.
Location map: Click here. 

ANTIPOLO
LORELAND FARM RESORT
Address: Sitio Loreland, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 696 0101-03 (Trunkline) / 696 0106 (Fax)
0917 835 2000 (Globe) / 0908 873 4220 (Smart) / 0932 885 7351 (Sun)
284 4740-41; 284 4754 (Landline) / 0286 6139 (Fax) 
Website: loreland.com.ph
E-mail: inquiry@loreland.com.ph; reservations@loreland.com.ph
Rates: 
Day Tour: P170 (Adult) / Free (Children 3ft - below) 
Night Tour: P190 (Adult) / Free (Children 3ft - below)
Rooms: P2,500 - P8,000 (Sun - Thu) / P3,000 - 9,600 (Fri - Sat) 
Detailed Rates: Click here. 
Swimming Attire: Proper swimming attire. Guests with modesty concerns may wear white T-shirts. Swimming attire should be colorfast and of lightweight material.
Operating Hours: Open Daily 8am – 5pm (Day Tour)/7pm – 6am (Night Tour)
How to get there: Click here.

BARAS
D'ONE RESORT & RESTAURANT
Address: Maharlika Road, Brgy. San Salvador, Baras, Rizal
Contact Nos.: 0922 807 1360 (Sun) / 0917 517 6510 (Globe) / 0917 516 1226 (Viber)
Rates: P100 (Day) / P150 (Night) / P200 (Overnight)
Swimming Attire: Bathing suits / Cycling shorts / Garterized shorts / White t-shirt
Operating Hours: 8am - 5pm (Day) / 6pm - 4am (Night)
8am - 4am/6pm - 5pm (Overnight)

BINANGONAN
THUNDERBIRD RESORT
Address: Eastridge Avenue, Binangonan, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 651 6888 (Landline) / 651 3893 (Fax) / 0908 815 9038 (Smart)
Website: thunderbird-asia.com/rizal-resort
FB: facebook.com/ThunderbirdResortsAsia
E-mail: info@thunderbird-asia.com; rizalreservations@thunderbird-asia.com
Rates: Adult P900 with P400 F&B consumable / Children FREE (3 years and below)
Deluxe P7,000 / P12,000 (Rizal Suite)
Operating Hours: 9am - 5pm
Photos: Click here.

MONTALBAN
TRES MARINAS RESORT
Photo Credit: Tres Marinas FB Page
Address: Dau Street, San Jose, Montalban, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 579 6382 ; 463 5609 (Landline) / 0932 793 6090 (Sun)
FB: facebook.com/villariverawaveresort
Rates: Day Tour P50 (Adult) / P30 (Children below 3ft)
Night Tour P75 (Adult) / P50 (Children below 3ft)
Overnight P 100 (Adult) / P75 (Children below 3ft)
Cottage - Cubicle w/ Room: P150 - P500
Rooms: P800 - P1,500
Operating Hours: 8am - 5pm (Day Tour) / 7pm - 12am (Night Tour) / 7pm - 5am (Overnight)

RODRIGUEZ
VILLA RIVERA WAVE RESORT
Address: Libis Street, San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 463 8348 ; 477 7563 (Landline)
0925 365 3264 (Sun) / 0949 634 3949 (Smart)
FB: facebook.com/villariverawaveresort
Rates: Day Tour P150 (Adult) / P100 (Children 4 ft and below)
Night Tour P180 (Adult) / P150 (Children 4 ft and below)
Overnight P 200 (Adult) / P180 (Children 4 ft and below)
Cottage and Table: P250 - P1,000
Rooms: P1,200 (Day & Night Tour) / P1,500 (Overnight)
Operating Hours: 8am - 5pm (Day Tour) / 7pm - 12am (Night Tour) / 7pm - 6am (Overnight)


SAN MATEO
CIUDAD CHRISTIA RESORT
Address: Carrieland Country Homes II, Ampid San Mateo, Rizal
Contact Nos.: 997 9999; 997 5946; 997 6009 (Landline) / 997 5945 (Fax)
Website: 9wavesphilippines.com
E-mail: inquiries.9waves@gmail.com; sales.9waves@gmail.com; pergolahall@yahoo.com
Rates: Adult P360 / Child P330 (Day Time)
Adult P280 / Child P255 (Night Time)
*Night time applicable only during Sunday to Thursday except the day before the holiday and the holiday.Adult P390 / Child P360 (Overnight - Fri Sun & Holiday)
Adult P480 / Child P430 (Day & Night)
Adult P580 / Child P525 (Day & Overnight)
Adult P300 / Child P280 (Late Afternoon Pass)
Adult P330 / Child P300 (Late Overnight Pass)
Rooms: P3,650 - P6,850
Detailed Rates: Click here.
Accommodation: Click here.
Swimming Attire: Female: Cycling shorts with spaghetti strap shirts
Male: Cycling shorts for male
* Modest swimwear or garterized. Shorts must be four (4) inches above the knee. Swimmers wearing jean shorts or cut-off, and immodest apparel will not be allowed.
Operating Hours:
Day Time 8am - 5pm
Night Time 6pm - 11pm (Sun - Thurs only)
Overnight (Fri - Sun & Holiday)
Day & Night 8am - 11pm
Day & Overnight 8am - 4am
Late Afternoon Pass 2pm - 5pm
Late Overnight Pass 1am - 4am
How to get there: Click here.

TANAY
BAKASYUNAN RESORT
Address: Sitio Balimbing Plaza Aldea, Tanay
Contact Nos.: (02) 881 4515 (Reception) / (02) 579 5818 (Sales)
0998 994 2514 (Smart) / 0917 575 5120 (Globe)
(02) 440 8802 ; 706 4509 ; 440 1230 (Head Office)
0917 575 5109 ; 0917 575 5120 ; 0917 830 3438 ; 0917 585 3293 (Globe)
Website: bakasyunanresorttanay.com
FB: facebook.com/BakasyunanResortTanay
E-mail: fjmacalino@bakasunanresort.com / lalin.bakasyunanresort@gmail.com / arnold.bakasyunanresort@gmail.com
Rates: Adult P250/person (Day Tour) / Children P150 (Day Tour)
Adult P300 / Children P200 (Night Tour) 
Cottage: P500 - P1,200
Rooms: P2,500 - P 9,000
Dormitory: P11,000 - P19,500
Food Corkage: P200/head (applicable for day tour/overnight)
Location map: Click here.

MOMARCO RESORT
Photo Credit: Momarco Resort FB Page
Address: Sitio Bathala, Brgy. Plaza Aldea, Tanay
Contact Nos.: Tanay Ofc: 0927 8229865 (Globe) / 0918 9429873 (Smart)
Q.C. Ofc: 0917 8513623 (Globe) / 0928 5595306 (Smart)
Website: momarcoresort.com
FB: facebook.com/momarcoresortandhotel?fref=ts
E-mail: momarcoresort@yahoo.com
Rates: Adult: P250/person (3 years old and up)
Food Corkage: P50/person
Drinks Corkage: P150/case
Hard Drinks: P50/bottle
Poolside Huts: P800 – P2,500
Hotel: P4,000 – P5,925 (2-3 pax)
P1,700 – 12,000 (large group)
Detailed Rates: Click here.
Swimming Attire: Female: Swim Suit, Board Shorts with Tank Top, White Shirt
Male: Swimming Trunks, Cycling Shorts, Board Shorts
Operating Hours: Open Daily 8am – 5pm (Day Tour) / 12pm – 10am (Overnight)
*This season: 7am – 5pm (Day Tour) / 12pm – 10am (Overnight)
How to get there: Click here.

 SACRAMENTO VALLEY RESORT
Address: Sitio Lanai, Brgy. Plaza Aldea, Tanay
Contact Nos.: (02) 622 0438 ; 583 1135 (Landline) / 0917 8945335 ; 0907 8556016 (Globe)
Website: sacramentovalleyresort.com
FB: facebook.com/sacramentovalleyresort
E-mail: sacramento_valley_resort@yahoo.com
Rates: Adult: P120 (8am – 5pm); P150 (6pm – 1am)
Children (4ft. & below): P100 (8am – 5pm); P130 (6pm – 1am)
Open Cottages: P500 – P750 (Day Rate); P600 – P850 (Night Rate)
Non-airconditioned Rms.: P1,000 - 6,650 (Rate/Day); P 1,200 – P6,950 (Rate/Night)
Airconditioned Rms.: P1,550 – 1,800 (Rate/Day); P 1,800 – P2,200 (Rate/Night)
Detailed Rates: Click here.
Swimming Attire: Female: Bathing suits, sando (spandex material), white t-shirts, cycling shorts or gartered shorts (above the knee)
Male: Trunks, cycling shorts or gartered shorts (above the knee). No shirts (esp. cotton materials)
*Maong shorts/cargo shorts are not allowed
Operating Hours: Open Daily 8am – 6pm (Mon - Sat)/8am – 5pm (Sun)

SIERRA MADRE HOTEL AND RESORT
Address: Km.58 Marcos Highway, Brgy. Mayagay, Tanay, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 475 7320 ; 475 7321 (Landline) / 0908 720 8234 (Smart) 
Website: thesierramadre.webs.com
FB: facebook.com/thesierramadrehotelandresort
E-mail: thesierramadrecc@yahoo.com 
Rates: P100 (Entrance) / Swimming: P150 (Adult) ; P100 (Children 12y.o. & below)
P100 (Camping); P350 (Camping overnight / P200/hour (Videoke)  
P400 (Mahjong) / P200/hour (Firing range)
Rooms: P1,500 - P5,000
Function Halls: P2,000 - P35,000
*Rates unverified

TEN CENTS TO HEAVEN
Address: Sitio Mayagay II Cuyambay, Marcos Highway, Tanay, Rizal
Manila Sales Office: RUS888 Bldg., 170 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, Q.C.
Contact Nos.: 0999 977 0026 (Smart - Site)
Manila Office: 437 1421; 655 0560; 502 5702; 506 3687-88 (Landline)
0917 714 6227-28 (Globe) / 0939 920 4608 (Smart) / 0922 835 6750 (Sun)
Website: tencentstoheaven.com
FB: facebook.com/TenCentsToHeavenTanay
E-mail: tencentstoheaven@gmail.com
Rates: 
General Admission Fee + Day Swimming + Hanging Bridge: P300
Day Tour Group Package (min of 10 pax) use of table, lunch, snack, use of teambuilding facilities: P900/person
Overnight Group Package (min of 30 pax) use of family rm, 2set of snack, 1dinner, 1breakfast and 1lunch, use of tb facilities: P1,850/person
Rooms: P1,600 - P18,000 (promo/peak season/tariff rate) / P1,350 -P9,000 (off-peak)
Dorm: P12,250 - P19,600 (promo/peak season/tariff rate) / P9,800 (off-peak)
Full house: P40,000 - P45,000 (promo/peak season/tariff rate) / P35,000 (off-peak)Operating Hours: Open Daily 8am – 6pm (Mon - Sat)/8am – 5pm (Sun)
Location Map: Click here.

TAYTAY
CLUB MANILA EAST
Photo Credit: Club Manila East Website
Address: Km. 24 Manila East Road Taytay, Rizal
Contact Nos.: (02) 660 2801-02; 689 7004-05; 658 0458-59; 284 4740-41;
284 4754 (Landline) / 0286 6139 (Fax)
Website: clubmanilaeast.com
FB: facebook.com/clubmanilaeast
E-mail: info@clubmanilaeast.com; reservations@clubmanilaeast.com
Rates: Adult: P375 / Children (below): Free
Cabana: P1,500
Huts & Beach View Cabins: P700
Picnic Area: Free
Dona Luz Villas-2-4pax: P3,300 (Overnight)
Don Renatos Villas-2pax: P3,050 (Overnight)
Detailed Rates: Click here.
Swimming Attire: Proper swimming attire
Operating Hours: Open Daily 7am – 9pm (Weekdays)/7am – 9:30pm (Weekends & Holidays)/
Overnight Accommodation: 2pm (Check-in); 11:30am (Check-out)
Location map: click here.

*Click the website/FB Page for detailed rates, photos and other information.
**Details may change without prior notice.
***I was not commissioned to promote these resorts or leisure camps. The information listed is based on my own online research. Due diligence is necessary.
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