Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Biyaheng Pagbilao With CBP pips!

Disclaimer:  This blog post is really a super late post, taken last April or May of 2015, but I still want to post this, as a reference for those who are interested to visit this side of the Philippines.  Here's chapter of my life as I explore Pagbilao, Quezon featuring Silangang Nayon Resort, Borawan Island, Kwebang Lampas, Puting Buhangin Sandbar (sand bridge) with my Altegra Health CBP Family.

Sunrise at Silangang Nayon


             


wishing well

entrance to Silangang Nayon Resort

resort fountain behind me

their shell collection

with the CBP pretty girls



kwebang lampas from afar, nilampasan lang namin, kasi mas excited kami
sa puting buhangin sand bar

the shoreline of kwebang lampas

still part of kwebang lampas

girls just wanna have fun in the middle of the sea under the scorching heat of the sun..
Actually that's puting buhangin sand bar, it just so happen that it was high tide
when we reach the sand bar.  We are actually sitting in the sand in this picture.


Borawan Island during non-crowded days... its beauty is simply amazing.
Bluish from afar but crystal clear water with white to beige powder like sand
on its shoreline would make you forget for awhile all your stresses in your city life.

we don't care about the heat of the sun, what we care is to put our memories into photographs
that will be bringing home as proof that we were once here rather to collect something from
here that might ruin the beauty of this island

rock baby rock... 

spot the difference!!!
they are all wearing sun-glasses, that's why i took the camera for a better angle 

while at puting buhangin sandbar... we spent most of our time here, waiting for the tide
to get low so we can take photos of the white sand of this sand bridge but was not so
lucky that day, but we still had fun playing games in the almost knee length salt water of
pagbilao quezon beach

thanks to the one who capture this, i tried my best to jump as high as I can
to give justice to this jump shot!

the moment we step out of the boat

group pic with the rock-ers....




still at puting buhangin sandbar but the water is starting to be a little high

lunch in the middle of the sea... This is the most exciting part of the journey...
We ask had our lunch in the middle of the sea actually in the sandbar,
and the wave is quite playful that we tend to move and looked like jumping
every movement of the water, same goes with our food and drinks.

hiding from the sun


night at silangang nayon...





A night and a Morning at Luna La Union


#TeamVillanueva as we call ourselves starts travelling during end of November since rainy/typhoon season in the Philippines is nearing to its end and cold season starts.  Aside from that, November 28 is the natal day of our "MaN" daddy Clyde.  
We were supposed to go to Vigan, Ilocos Sur but the road is in bad condition due to repairs, so we ended up in Luna, La Union.  
We were looking for a good beach but it so happen that the 1st resort we went in was full already and the other resorts within the area are renovating, but this resort that we checked-in did not disappoint as, though their beach front is not conducive for swimming due to rough waves and rocky shore, but the resort itself will compensate the swimming part.  The resort is called Morning Seven... Check out my snap shots for glimpse of this very relaxing resort.

we checked-in with a 2 bedded queen sized room, but we put them together as we
want to snuggle each other before sleeping

The Room is Air-Conditioned with LED TV, toilet and bath, a coffee table (sorry not on pic)...
by the way, behind the curtain is a small veranda (again my apology, I forgot to capture it on my cam)
 to see the view of the ocean and the resort.

The beach view and part of the resort... This was taken in the veranda that I was telling
in the previous photo.

the walk way to their "7" pool

overview of the resort... looks like we privately own this when
we visited this one since its not yet peak season.

this is their "7" pool... i think they are trying to make it like
an infinity pool type in a shape of number 7... it looked small
in this photo but the pool is just enough for the resort size

benches to rest and sun-bathe on

the beach front shoreline
It is mixed with small pebbles and small rocks..
the waves are a bit rough and it seemed as if there was a break-water type
collection of rocks and pebbles near the waves you see in this picture which
made it not conducive for swimming

another view of the resort

Luna, La Union's share nature and God's wonder

sunset by the beach

my kiddos enjoying the pool


goofing with hubby on his birthday

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Cool Party Spot for Summer Parties

   
It 's the time of the year again when everybody is sweating like your bathing.

MARCH is fire prevention month in the Philippines but aside from that, this also start the summer season in the archipelago. And speaking of summer, everyone would like to be cooled down by the heat, and the place to be is either the beach or by the pool side.

For people who would be having or planning to have party during the summer months who would want to have pool by their side, here are some of private / public pools for rent that are easily accessible within metro manila. (Disclaimer: mostly are from my area Cainta-Taytay-Antipolo only as I personally experience having party or attended party in the venue)

CyMyr Private Pool (contact # +632-6581047)

Located at Bayabas Street St. Anthony Subdivision, Cainta Rizal, this is a two-storey private pool.  It has one round kiddie pool and a large adult pool that is best for family gathering, barkada swimming party, company outing or event/s venue as it has a spacious second floor where you can set up your catering service.  It also has two big air conditioned rooms with 2 queen sized bed, separate shower rooms and toilet and baths. Aside from that, they also have grilling area and small kitchen for barkada who wants to prepare their food on the venue itself. Price range for rental around 8k to 15 depending on the number of hours and time of day.

Park Place Cainta Swimming Pool (contact # +632125769)

Area to set up your food/ catering

round front pool is for small kids who wants to waddle


Located at Boardwalk Street, Park Place Executive Village in Cainta is a well-maintained clubhouse/home owner association swimming pool.  It has a separate area where you can set up your food or if in case you want to hold a party, a place to set up your catering.  You can rent the whole place, but of course you must reserve it ahead of time.  The rental price ranges from 5k to 8k for 6 hours for non-home owners or depending on the time and day. I think their party area can hold around 50-80 people.

3B Resort (contact # +632-6972793 / +639185011152 )






Located in Taktak Road in Antipolo, along the street where you can find quite a number of public resort is this private resort that can host events/party.  It also offers an overlooking view of the Metro as well.  The area can hold around 50-100 person and the ambiance is just like home, as it has a sala, bedroom, kitchen, and of course toilet and bath.  

Lloyd's Garden Resort (contact #02-6560076 / 02-4772210 / 02-5338671)

The Pool Area

The Party Area

Nestled inside Greenland Subdivision in Cainta, along Buenmar Avenue is another event place.  It is set up like a garden with a pool on the side, a small bar type counter and a covered hall as the party area.  You can rent the pool area only or the whole resort.  They also have air conditioned rooms for short stay accommodation.  Prices for rent ranges from 3,500 to 12,000 pesos depending on the area and the time of day.

Louisse Private Resort (contact #02-6224343 / 0917-8087888)

front view of the garden party area

front view of the rest house

the pool area
This private pool that can be found inside Melendres Subdivion in Taytay Rizal is best for family reunions but of course it can host whatever occasion you would like to have.  The rest house have big area for sleeping, the second storey can hold up to 20 person to sleep as it has like a dormitory type area and they also have regular rooms if you don't need that much sleeping area. It has billiards, videoke, basketball court, cable TV and complete amenities like a home has.  Rental fees ranges from 8,000 to 21,000 pesos.