Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort(May 2, 2015)

Located between the boundary of San Pablo City and Tiaong Quezon, there
lies the scenic countryside resort - Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort.

I know that this is a super late post due to all The Family's pics were in
my stolen laptop, still can't miss posting this family's  quick getaway
to one great rural scenery.  I will just share with you the pics I uploaded
in FB.   

We availed the Day Tour which costs 1,400PHP/person (Fri-Sun & Holiday)
and includes welcome drink, carabao ride from the resort to the
registration area, buffet lunch in the waterfalls and outdoor recreational
facilities.  There is also a cultural show after lunch.

The Family enjoyed the buffet lunch with the water falls as the backdrop
and a cold spring water that flows in our feet.  However, it was a little
slippery because of the moss on the stones. So be extra careful or better
yet, walk barefooted.

We watched the cultural show after lunch, my son tried fishing and
what he enjoyed the most was the paddling a bamboo raft on lake
Labasin with his father.  Had a quick swimming in the pool, biking
and enjoyed the other free recreational facilities.
  
Super love the halo-halo also.

Aside from what we experienced, there is a lot of other attractions and
amenities like rural village tour, bird watching, museum and other
sports like basketball, tennis, billiards, etc.  It offers overnight accommodation
also.

Chinese New Year Baguio Weekend: Le Monet Hotel(Feb. 6-8, 2016)

The Family's stay on this chic and posh hotel - Le Monet Hotel was
simply awesome.

Located in the pine tree-filled Camp John Hay, it is where you will
feel rejuvenated and be communed with the nature.

I love our room with 2 queen beds and a veranda. Food choices for the
buffet breakfast was the usual and just enough.

Hotel is just a walking distance to a lot of shops in the camp and
to Forest Lodge where we had a late night coffee.

Will surely love to stay on this hotel again when we come back.

Chinese New Year Baguio Weekend: Breakfast at the Manor(Feb.6-8, 2016)

When in Baguio, The Family loves to eat breakfast at the Manor Hotel
in Camp John Hay.

Aside its top notch buffet breakfast and cabin ambiance, its a great
place for photo op. Every time I am in this place, I feel like I am not in the
Philippines.

Sharing these pix during the Chinese New Year 2016.

Our Puerto Princesa's Great Food Experience(Nov. 28-30, 2015)

The Family's experience in the famous KaLui resto and Kinabuch
for the sea food, crocodile sisig and tamilok experience.

For KaLui resto, better to have a reservation to get sure seats. :)

Puerto Princesa, Palawan - Underground River (Nov. 29, 2015)

I reserved our second day for  our Underground River tour which
I also got  through our hotel's tour partner. Had reserved long
before our trip to ensure that all required permits are ready for
this big day.

Got it for 1,200PHP per pax. A van took us to Sabang Wharf after which
we had a buffet lunch before we took our tour.

From the Sabang Wharf, it was a 20 minute boat ride to the Underground
River jump-off.  The boat ride was not smooth sailing as it was too wavy
that time.  Nonetheless, my son enjoyed it.

The Underground River 45-minute paddled boat round trip tour
was just amazing with our witty and funny guide.

Inside were a lot of rock formations: belen, garlic cloves, angels,
cathedral dome, lion king, crocodile, t-rex, giant bell pepper, and
many more...

What I saw justified how it deserved to be one of the nature wonders
of the world.  

Puerto Princesa City Tour (Nov. 28, 2015)

Here was our Puerto Princesa City Tour.  We just got it through our
hotel, 600PHP per pax for a 4-hour city tour and took it in the
afternoon of our arrival day.

We went to Palawan Rescue and Wildlife Centre (formerly
known as the Crocodile Farm) where we saw a lot of crocodiles
in various sizes and ages.

The couple at the Baker's Hill - a lovely place to just relax while
treating your self with the sweets and baked goodies. This is the home
of the famous hopia from Palawan. It has garden and nice photo op
places. 

At Mitra's Ranch - a log cabin with a veranda giving you a view of the
Honda Bay.

We also had a quick tour at the Catheral, Plaza Cuartel and Bay walk to
end the city tour.