reunion - plantation bay mactan resort cebu

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After 5 years, my elder brother Jude flew back in Cebu with his family for a month stay vacation. I envy that long rest days. Me...I only had an approved 5 days leave! We thought of it as a first reunion after our Mom's death. It was memorable especially when you see your nephews and nieces grown so big and starting to converse with you. Actually, our last meeting happened after my marriage with Ana. We spent our vacation in Bohol somewhere in Panglao Island (oh, nice place).

Thanks to Jude and wife Tes for being the sponsor of our stay in the Plantation Bay Resort Mactan Cebu. The place is awesome! Nothing in Manila can beat this hotel resort. I guess, they have the biggest pool in Philippines. We stayed in a room in a compound with its own small island pool. Sorry, I have not taken any picture of it. Breakfast was great! I love filipino treats. Fresh fruits, mangoes...oh no place like home!

My favorite part was the kiddy pool. It has a bubble massage as you settle yourself along the side. You won't be missing it, there are carved seats for comfort. I was having fun then seeing my son Kim, so happy playing with his cousins...which I believe he doesn't know any about blood relative at his age. We spent time also in the lagoon...very nice.

I should say, in one simple word...it was fun. However, we missed Ana. She was not able to come with us to Cebu due to work commitment. Thanks to Agnes and husband Bong for the logistics.

If you have budget, try this resort. High five!

Check their website, http://plantationbay.com

maya-maya resort outing

The Maya-Maya resort is one of Manila's closest Clearwater Resort Spa located in Nasugbu, Batangas and offering total relaxation in clean, green and spacious surroundings.)

Thanks to Feria's (Randy and Love), who arranged everything with the mmyc's management for some discounts. We stayed overnight. We love the place. In was indeed a refreshing resort. We have travelled almost 2 hours (so many stop-overs)

In August, 2003, good friends from our former prayer community invited us to spend a weekend in Punta Fuego Beach Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas. But since the resort was fully booked, one of our friends suggested that we try another resort which was Maya-Maya Beach and Yacht Club. We were disappointed at first because Punta Fuego that time was newly opened and it was popular among the rich and famous (huh, feeling r and f), but when we arrived in Maya-Maya, we felt at home right away. It’s also in front of the beach and there were boats and yachts which guests could rent. We checked in and we rented three nice and comfortable nipa huts (airconditioned huts with toilet and bath). Accommodations may not be as luxurious as the Punta Fuego but the place was exclusively for members(fortunately the uncle of one of our friends is a member of the club). It was not crowded (there were only two other small groups of guests) unlike other beaches in Batangas. The ambiance was peaceful and relaxing.

Maya-Maya resort has a restaurant/bar and recreation area with billiards, darts and videoke units. Even though it’s in front of the beach, it has a nice and clean swimming pool. We swam at the pool, our son enjoyed swimming, he was only 2 years old then.

Then, we went boating and jet skiing at El Terrazas Punta Fuego Beach Resort. It was a first time for my wife and I to ride a jet ski. Our friends also enjoyed the afternoon of water sports.

Our good friends (right to left) - Goods, Riza, Mini, Lucky, my wife Ana, Vanessa, Randy and Love.

The next day, we woke up early, my son (kim) was so excited to swim again in the pool. He enjoyed riding on his inflated duck shaped balloon. He was laughing loudly while we alternately played with him.
After that, we went boating again to view the islands around. We saw nicely built private beach houses along the shore. The waves were quite strong but our guide assured us that it’s still safe. We were able to drop by at the Punta Fuego Main Club House, at least we spent some time in our original choice. The infinity pool tempted us to take a dip. The view from the infinity pool was breathtaking.

Well, sometimes we should take time to relax and unwind. Our minds and bodies must take a break from daily stressful activities and pollution. Spending an out of town but affordable weekend with family and friends is a good alternative of breaking our daily routine.

If you have a nice long weekend schedule and want to try a good resort...consider Maya-Maya.

You may contact them at:

Sanctuary Spa at Maya-Maya (MMYC)

Bo.Natipuan, Nasugbu4231 Batangas Philippines

Tel. No.: 0918-9097170/0918-9097167

Fax No.: 0918-9320483

For Inquiries: Email Us at inquiry@mayamaya.com

Enjoy!

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dioko resort and butterfly farm

Located in San Pablo, Laguna, it features outdoor pool for your swimming pleasure, pool slides to complement your swimming pleasure, meeting rooms for your group functions, KTV area where you can sing your heart out, a souvenir shop for your pasalubong and keepsakes, free parking area, 24-hour security to assist and guard you within the property. They also have their own paintball wargame field. You just have to rent gears, gun, and ammo.

This is Nina. Guess what she was holding...yup, it is an ostrich egg. Fresh from the zoo! We actually saw it being laid. The zookeeper gave us a chance to hold-on to it. Well, the resort is amusing. As you nearing the place, you don't actually expect something spectacular but when you checked in and roam the site...you will be surprised. They have this mini zoo with a family of ostrich, an eagle, falcon, heron, a dear, a kangaroo called "kangaroo tree", at a lot more. I have not visited the butterfly farm but I have heard from my wife that it was nice! If you are looking for a five star accommodation, this is not the resort you are looking for but I tell you, just get a good cottage...man, you don't really need one luxurious room. It just fit right! They have these 3 different pool sizes...and I was in kiddy sized pool because of Zev. Pools are clean!

It took us 1 hour ride from Binan, Laguna. The travel was fine and smooth with minimal traffic but do drive cautiously. Drive slow and enjoy the greenery both sides of the road.

We may have to visit the resort again.

Dioko Resort and Butterfly Farm

Brgy. San Joaquin, San Pablo, Laguna

Tel: (049) 800-4542 / 247-5691 / 534-1274