Showing posts with label family travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family travel. Show all posts

Friday, June 6, 2014

Inexpensive Accommodation at Boracay, Station 1 : La Bella Casa de Boracay

Okay, so this post is a bit late since we went to Boracay about 2 months ago.  Since our internet connection is so slooooow and my mind is a bit disorganized these past days, I have not written any new posts here.

We again decided to have a vacation in Boracay as a birthday gift for our little one.   I tried searching online for a new and affordable accommodation near Station 1.   The first one who replied to our inquiries is the La Bella Casa de Boracay.  I also found out that La Bella has a number of good reviews from their previous guests.   I made transactions with one of their staff through their Facebook account and I was so delighted that they gave immediate attention on my inquiries.  What gave me another happiness is that it has affordable rooms.   We availed of the standard room worth PhP1,800.00 per night for 4 days and 3 nights, isn't it so affordable?   We really did not chose an expensive room since we will be staying on the beach or exploring the island most of the time.

For our reservation, I was required to pay 50% of the total amount through online bank payment.   On that same day, I was given a voucher through my email to be presented on our arrival.
The famous Willy's Rock, minutes walk away from La Bella.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Summer 2014 : The Baby's Journey

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Hello, pretties!

I know, rain has started to pour out for the last three days (especially during the afternoon).    But this Baby's Journey of her summer 2014 vacation is worth the share.

We went to the famous Boracay Island last April 3 - 6, 2014.   We will make this as our yearly birthday treat for our little girl (of course, as long as she likes it) since she really loves Boracay.   We stayed at La Bella Casa de Boracay (I will write a separate review on this on my next blog) since we preferred to be staying near the Station 1.   We already had experiences staying near Station 3 and 2 of the famous white beach.   
Enjoying the beach.. Inside the plastic bag is her castle-making tools.  
Our first night has been so tiring.  First is because of the very long travel, second is because our little girl had a fever

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Henna Tattoo in Boracay

Who would not miss a chance to have a henna tattoo while having a vacation in the island of Boracay.  I'm not a fan of tattoo.  Don't get me wrong, I also appreciate tattoo as another form of art expression.   But putting the tattoo (permanent) on my own skin?  I really have to say NO!

However, during our vacation in Boracay, I opted to chose a design and put a henna tattoo on my skin.  I find a hard time choosing a design since most of them are nice.  

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Gastronomic Adventures in Boracay

When you are in a vacation, food pops out of our mind.  Have a Boracay vacation blast by not only enjoying the beach, sand and water activities but also the foods Boracay offers to its guests.

Refreshed from the summer heat with this Halo Halo from Pancake House (D' Mall).


Kaizle enjoying her Gurts at the Pancake House (D' Mall).

White Sand, Sun, Beach = BORACAY SUMMER FUN!!!

My husband and I decided to have a Boracay vacation as a gift to our little Kaizle on her 2nd birthday.   This wass not our first time in Boracay.  Actually, we've been here for a couple of times already.  But what's special about this vacation is that this was the first Boracay experience of our little daughter.

We had our vacation on April 7 - 9, 2013.  I was very much pleased that Kaizle enjoyed our treat for her.  As expected, she loved to play with the sand with her pail set.  She woke us up as early as 6 AM and would insist on going to the beach front for a swim.  


Here are the photos of our little Kaizle enjoying the sands and beach of Boracay :

First Day ...

Monday, April 15, 2013

ATV Rides & Buggy Carts : A Boracay Experience

Okay, I have to admit that I don't have a driver's license and I don't know how to drive.  Or better yet, the proper words to use are, "I don't have the guts to drive!"

Well, I love adventure.  I already tried life-risking adventures like wall-climbing (without the harness and other sfaety devices attached to my body), rappelling from a high mountain, zipline and other forms of adventure.  But really, I am too scared to drive a vehicle.


With the famous ATV and buggy cart rides in the island of Boracay, who would not miss this kind of fun.  Credits to my husband who was around that we rented a buggy cart.  Me as the passenger and husband as my driver.  (Sorry, I am really scared of driving even a buggy cart.)

Friday, April 12, 2013

Boracay's Happy Dreamland Trick Museum

One of the attractions in the Happy Dreamland Amusement Park is its Art Museum featuring 3D portraits.  You get to feel like its real when looking at the pictures.

Sharing to you some of the pictures taken inside the Art Museum :

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Happy Dreamland

Welcome to Boracay's newest amusement park!  Entering to Happy Dreamland feels like entering to a mini-Enchanted Kingdom.  But before going inside the dreamland, I have to tell you that the Happy Dreamland has shuttle vans roaming around Stations 1 - 3 where you can ride going to and from the amusement park - for FREE. We never knew about this until we end our tour.
(photo credits from http://yesfm911boracay.blogspot.com)

From our place in Station 1, we rode on an E-trike going to Happy Dreamland for PhP75.00.  As per conversation with the driver, the E-trike is a project of the local government unit there but still on a trial period.  As of date, there are only 10 units of E-trikes functioning around the island.

Inexpensive Accommodations Near Station 1, Boracay

For the nth time, we went to the island of Boracay to spend a 3-day vacation.   This time, we chose an inexpensive place because we will be only using our room to rest or sleep and to take a bath or change clothes.  Most of the time, we will be out of our room doing beach activities, eating, touring around the island or swimming.

For this vacation, we chose the Casamso Boracay Resort.  Casamso is the sister hostel next door to Frendz Resort Boracay.  We booked at Casamso through their Frendz' Facebook account.  The transaction went smoothly where they required us for a 50% deposit through online banking.  You can also try to connect with them through this number 0939 3242789.

Friday, March 15, 2013

A Breath of Fresh Air : The Bukidnon Tour

One good thing about staying in Bukidnon is its cold air even during noon time.   We happened to visit and tour around the Bukidnon Forests, Inc. located at Sayre Highway, Malabay City, Bukidnon.

Bukidnon Forests, Inc. (BFI) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) under the National Resources Development Corporation.  It was funded by the national government of New Zealand until it was terminated as a foreign-assisted project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in 1998.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

10 Things You Should Not Miss in Boracay

Summer is finally coming!  With the temperature rising, the beach always comes first in my mind.  And with the beach in mind, BORACAY is the coolest summer vacation one has to try.

I have been in this beautiful island for so many times already, yet, I am still considering this place to spend a summer getaway every year.

Seasons on this island are classified into three :
                         LOW SEASON : June 1 - November 30
                         HIGH SEASON : December 1 - May 31
                         PEAK SEASON : December 21 - January 10, Chinese New Year, Holy Week


Each season has its good and not-so-good points, yet, irrespective of the seasons, Boracay has so many thing to offer to its tourists.

Here's my list of 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN BORACAY :

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Rejuvenate : SIRA-AN HOT SPRING & HEALTH RESORT

This is considered as one of our spur-of-a-moment trips.  My husband and I have been talking about out of town yet inexpensive trips.  We already went to this place sometime in 2010 yet I wasn't able to enjoy the whole time we were there since I was still pregnant.  However, I thought of this one when asked by my husband where to spend our weekend since Kaizle, our daughter, was having cough at that time and a bathe on the sulfuric water of the spring can help ease if not cure her cough.  I remember during our 2010 trip there that my nephew was suffering from bronchial asthma however, after a day's bathing and swimming on the hot spring, his asthma was gone immediately that night.

Sira-an Hot Spring is situated in Anini-y, the southernmost part of the province of Antique, Western Visayas.  It is 43 kilometers from the capital town of Antique and two hours travel from Iloilo City.
Didn't miss the chance to have a pic on its welcome sign. Everybody did this.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

HOME... is where Christmas is...


We, Filipinos, celebrated Christmas season the longest.  This season started on September and ends on January 6, during the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany or mostly called it the Three Kings.

Actually, this was posted so very late because of a very busy schedule.  I have a handful of tasks lately being a working mother and a wife that I tend to set aside one, among the many, favorite hobbies.

I would like to share to you our very own Christmas celebration which was held last December 25, 2012.

We started the celebration with a lunch.  Each family brought foods to share and everyone enjoyed it!   Of course, Pinoy celebrations will not be complete without the presence of the videoke.. Anyone who wants to showcase their singing talents (even those who have not any of that talent) took a chance to got hold of the ever reliable Magic Sing microphone.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Baby's Journey : First Beach Swimming Experience


Date : April 30, 2012

We already had several trips to beaches with the little girl but this was her first experience swimming (or bathing) on the beach.  Our little girl seemed anxious at first, but her Papa was very supportive of her and motivated her through encouraging words. After a few moments of playing with water, the little girl learned to love the beach.  She played with the water (while her Papa was holding her other hand) and the sand.  
We decided to go home after almost an hour of bathing, however, we had a hard time convincing the little girl to change her wet swimsuit to a new set of dry clothes since she has been so busy playing with the water. 
Good job Papa & our little girl!  Until our next beach bonding!
So excited... Keep blabbering "beach.. beach"

Monday, June 4, 2012

Sunset at Lake Apo : The Bukidnon Tour

 Located in Brgy. Guinoyoran, Valencia City, Bukidnon is a circular rift lake called Lake Apo.  It has an estimated area of 24 hectares and a depth of 85 feet.  Lake Apo has been dubbed as the cleanest and greenest inland body of water in Northern Mindanao.

Sign at the Entrance of the Lake


There are floating huts which can be rented for PhP200 per day.  The raft cottages are secured by a rope and can be made to float to the middle of the lake or even to the other end of the lake.


We enjoyed the serenity of the place since there are only few guests coming in.

 


Sunsets are best viewed here in Lake Apo. 


Have you also explore the beauty of Bukidnon?  Share it with us.





Heating Up In The Cold Spring : The Bukidnon Tour


 

One of the most developed spring resort in Maramag, Bukidnon is the Waig Crystal Spring Resort located at Purok 8-A, Spring Site, North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon.  This 3.6 hectare resort provides its customers with a very nice landscape with its swimming pools sparkling with crystal clear cold spring waters.

My husband and I got the opportunity to visit and spend relaxation time in this place sometime in August 2009.

Upon entering Waig, not far from the entrance gate is this structure with their busy employees assisting visitors who wanted to enjoy the zipline adventure.




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