Showing posts with label Beaches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beaches. Show all posts
Friday, April 28, 2017
Nagsasa Cove, San Antonio, Zambales
We've been going to Anawangin Cove since 2012 but it is only now that we are about to experience Nagsasa. I've been hesistant to get here before because it is an hour boat ride from Pundaquit, unlike in Anawangin where you can be at the cove in just 20 minutes.
Arriving in Nagsasa...
I have to be honest... Nagsasa is more beautiful than Anawangin but Anawangin will always be my favorite beach getaway. Nagsasa has wider shoreline, more space for tourists, more views, more cottages (and cheaper, haha!). I would love to get back here right away!
Views to capture....
So many areas for picture taking...
Pwede ka rin mag selfie <3
Or take a picture with you amazing family <3
Pwedeng mag moment ...
Or take great photo with your friends <3
Masaya rin kung kasama ang dyowa <3
How to get to Nagsasa Cove?
Via public transport:
There
are 5am Iba-bound buses in Victory Liner Cubao, Pasay and Caloocan. It
is a 4-hour bus ride from Manila. Tell the conductor to drop you at
San Antonio. From there flag a trike going to Pundaquit. After arriving at Pundaquit, rent a boat going to Nagsasa.
Via private vehicle:
From
Manila, drive along NLEX until Dau. Enter SCTEX and make an exit to
Subic. At the end of the Subic exit is the Olongapo Public Cemetery,
turn left.
You
will pass towns of Subic, Castillejos and San Marcelino. When you reach
the intersection, there's a sign there that continuing straight is
going to Iba and turning left will get you to San Antonio.
From San Antonio town, turn left going to Pundaquit. There are arrow signs going to the jump-off.
Before
going to Anawangin contact first Vic Perges, the boatman, at
0929-7170739 especially during rainy season so he can warn you whether
it is safe to go to the cove or not. Rates for smaller boat is Php 2,500
and for the bigger boat is Php 4,000 since it is an hour boat ride from Pundaquit it is more expensive than going to Anawangin.
By Trekking:
Anawangin
Cove can be hiked from 4 to 5 hours starting at the Pundaquit jump-off
while Nagsasa Cove can also be hiked from 5-6 hours starting at Sitio
San Martin in Subic.
Nagsasa Cove has an area almost twice as that of Anawangin. There are more campsites too.
There is no mobile signal or electricity in Nagsasa except for those installed by the campsite owners. Your kids' attention are fully yours without their cellphones. You can take them with you in swimming, walking or hiking. And that's what keeps us coming back to places like these...
We did a little hiking with an entrance fee of 10pesos, kids are free, hehe... There's an easy trail and there are hikers too so you won't get lost. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the whole Nagsasa Cove from atop.
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| with the tropa |
Things to do in Nagsasa:
Hiking
Cliff Diving
Swimming
Volleyball (volleyball and net for rent at Php100/hour)
Camping
Grilling
Bonfire in an open area (not in cottages)
skim boarding (bring your own)
Things to bring:
tent
flashlight/head lamp - there's no electricity in the cove, you will use this at night washing your dishes or going to restrooms.
sleeping bag or blanket - it can be extremely cold at night especially from November to February
hammock - can be installed easily with just two trees and a rope
sunblock and lotion
camera
goggles
swim gear/swim suits
portable gas stove, cooking utensils
raw foods to be cooked at the cove
canned goods and can opener
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo
chicheria
There are sari sari stores in the cove but are pricey. They have everything you need including the drinking water, noodles, halo halo, coffee, chicheria and a lot more...
There are cleaner comfort rooms in Nagsasa and lavatories to clean your utensils.
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| souvenir store at the cove |
Travel as much as you can and travel with the ones that you love....
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing... - Hellen Keller
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Anawangin Cove
Anawangin has become our favorite getaway since 2012. It is our fifth time in the cove despite not having electricity and cellphone signal in the place. I also love going to places away from WiFi and televisions so I can get my children's attention all by myself.
How to get to Pundaquit?
Pundaquit is the jump-off point of Anawangin and Nagsasa Cove.
Victory Liner in Cubao has Iba, Zambales bound buses. Tell the conductor to drop you at San Antonio. Travel time is 4 hours. And from there, flag a trike going to Pundaquit. Trike rate is around Php100 per trip.
Via private vehicle:
From Manila, drive along NLEX until Dau. Enter SCTEX and make an exit to Subic. At the end of the Subic exit is the Olongapo Public Cemetery, turn left.
You will pass towns of Subic, Castillejos and San Marcelino. When you reach the intersection, there's a sign there that continuing straight is going to Iba and turning left will get you to San Antonio.
From San Antonio town, turn left going to Pundaquit. There are arrow signs going to the jump-off.
Before going to Anawangin contact first Vic Perges, the boatman, at 0929-7170739 especially during rainy seasons so he can warn you whether it is safe to go to the cove or not. Rates for smaller boat is Php 1,500 and for the bigger boat is Php 2,500.
Parking of your private vehicles is near the jump-off. There's a parking fee of Php150 for overnight and Php100 for daytour.
From Pundaquit is a 20 to 30-minute boat ride going to Anawangin.
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| Welcome to Anawangin! |
The entrance fee to the cove is Php 100 for overnight and Php50 for daytour.
The first thing we did is to pitch our tents at our chosen area. It is near the beach and the river. Fresh air everywhere!!!
And then we stroll around the place...
You can kayak by a group or all by yourself.... That is free! The mini boat (and the only one) is just parked at the river...
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| Bantog Family plus Echo, the pug |
After having lunch and napping in the afternoon, I invited them to go a little uphill the cove. It will only take you 10 to 15 minutes to get uphill. Breathtaking views await you.
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| Lagman Family, Bigornia couple, Mark, Divine, Tina and the Bantog Family |
After going uphill, it's time to swim....
And wait for the sun to set...
Good morning Anawangin!
Don't just stay in your tents, roam around the cove... At the farthest left of the cove are the rocky parts going to the other beach... Do some exercise and enjoy the scenery...
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| Janelle with ate Divine and Ate Tina |
You can bring your volleyball here and meet new friends =)
Things to bring:
tent - but there are also nipa huts in the cove for rent at Php 2,500. Tent areas free
flashlight/head lamp - there's no electricity in the cove, you will use this at night washing your dishes or going to restrooms.
sleeping bag or blanket - it can be extremely cold at night especially from November to February
hammock - can be installed easily with just two trees and a rope
sunblock and lotion
camera
goggles
swim gear/swim suits
portable gas stove, cooking utensils
raw foods to be cooked at the cove
canned goods and can opener
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo
chicheria
There are sari sari stores in the cove but are pricey. They have everything you need including the drinking water, noodles, halo halo, coffee, chicheria and a lot more...
There are comfort rooms in Anawangin and the water is supplied by a motorized pump. They fill the drums every now and then.
There are comfort rooms in Anawangin and the water is supplied by a motorized pump. They fill the drums every now and then.
Anawangin is also pet-friendly. Your pets will surely enjoy the cove.
Happy summer!
Happy summer!
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Bellevue Hotel and Resort in Panglao, Bohol
It is my third time in Bohol... and everytime we go here, it is always a tipid trip...
Our first time in Panglao was with peers and we only spent Php1,000/room/night good already for the 10 of us. It is in Alona beach where we stayed.
Panglao is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines and is 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Tagbilaran. The island has an area of 80.5 square kilometers. Panglao is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu.
The primary tourist attraction of Panglao are its white sandy beaches, of which Alona Beach is the most famous and most developed. However, Alona Beach, just like Boracay, is now getting overcrowded because of the mushroomed shops, bars and restaurants.
Other beaches in Panglao includes Doljo, Danao, Bolod, Bagobo and Momo Beaches.
If you are looking for some peace and quiet vacation amid white sand beaches and clear water, go to Doljo Beach. It is where Bellevue Hotel is located.
Bellevue means "beautiful view" in French and it proves so true when you get to experience the resort...
Bellevue means "beautiful view" in French and it proves so true when you get to experience the resort...
The Bellevue's promise... The Luxury of Sanctuary...
The resort takes you away from the busy lifestyle of the city to give you a most desired break from reality. The greatest part of it is that, all of the lavish experiences you can get at The Bellevue in Bohol go beyond the value of what you are paying for...
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| Yey! I'm at Bellevue! |
Bellevue Resort is situated in Brgy. Doljo, Panglao Island. It is the leading 5-star hotel in Bohol with 159 rooms. The hotel has its reputation of being on top Best Spa Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel and Best Beach in Panglao Island.
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| reception area |
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| Kayaks at Bellevue |
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| Bellevue Resort boasts its 250 meters of white sugary beach... |
Being an Environmental Engineer by profession, I was amazed by the hotel's advocacy to greenery. The Bellevue Bohol takes pride in being a resort so environment-friendly. The resort won the ASEAN Green Hotel Award. The remarkable and amazing staff of The Bellevue Bohol practices environmental-friendly principles and adopts energy conservation measures to achieve sustainable tourism. The criteria of being awarded as an ASEAN Green Hotel include energy efficiency, water efficiency, air quaity management indoor and outdoor, and other hotel facilities that preserve the beauty of Mother Earth.
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| Bellevue's ceiling |
Bellevue Bohol has 136 De Luxe Rooms (41-45 sq.m), 11 Junior Suite Rooms (71-75 sq.m), 2 Premiere Suite Rooms (112 sq.m), 5 Bellevue Suite Rooms (100 to 110 sq. m) and 1 Presidential Suite Room (222 sq.m).
Room rates ranges from Php7,500 to Php12,500 per night (based on average rates for a standard room).
Room rates ranges from Php7,500 to Php12,500 per night (based on average rates for a standard room).
Each AC Non-smoking Room has a LAN/Wifi access, Satellite/cable TV, LED Television, iPod deck speaker, mini bar, private T & B, Shower, In Room safe.
Bellevue... always at home with world class hospitality...
Other services includes dry cleaning, meeting rooms, shuttle service fee, room service, airport transportation, laundry service, concierge, banquet room, multilingual staff, free parking, business center with internet access, conference facilities, babysitting.
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| photo extracted from http://www.thebellevuebohol.com/rooms/ |
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| Goodnight! |
I enjoyed my daily breakfast and dinner at the Lamian. Filipino and International cuisines are served here. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10 am, Lunch from 11am to 1pm and dinner from 6 to 10pm.
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| my favorite in Lamian, the bread station... |
Bellevue's Amenities:
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| free biking for 30 minutes |
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| Souvenir Shop |
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| The Honesty Souvenir Shop in Bellevue |
Gym
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| photo owned by "Tales from the Tummy" |
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| photo owned by www.janego.net with blog title "The GOppets in Bellevue Resort Bohol" |
Infinity Pool
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| Ms. Irene, my mowdel for 3 days =) |
Beach Area
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| Rose and Marivic <3 |
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| kuya Rey =) |
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| Irene =) |
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| Me =) |
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| Mavic and the sea... |
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| hahaha! |
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| plenty of starfishes in the beach area |
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| umuulan kaya nasolo ko ang beach =) |
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| Bellevue prepared our dinner by the sea... |
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| my co-Safety Engineers |
The Pavillion
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| unlimited brewed coffee at the conference hall <3 |
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| with my Safety Family |
An island hopping to Virgin Island and Balicasag Island can be arranged by Bellevue Resort...
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| Virgin Island's sandbar |
Our detailed island hopping here
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| fish sanctuary at Balicasag Island |
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| Ms. Grazie and Ms. Vilma with starfishes |
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| different kinds of star fishes that we returned right away to the sea |
A close encounter with whales before we go back to the hotel....
If I will be coming back to Bohol, I really wish to come back here in The Bellevue Resort with my hubby and 4 kids. Money spent is worth every penny.
Thank you to the very accommodating and helpful staff. Hospitality at its finest!
Contact details:
The Bellevue Bohol
Brgy. Doljo, Panglao Island,
Bohol 6340, Philippines.
Phone number : +63 038-422-2222
http://www.thebellevuebohol.com/contact-us/
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