Friday, February 16, 2018

Mt. Pinatubo, Tarlac Zambales

Mt. Pinatubo



Mt. Pinatubo is regarded as one of the most popular destinations in the country.
Long after its historic 1991 eruption, Mt. Pinatubo has become a place worth traveling to, most especially for people yearning for adventure.

Located between Pampanga, Zambales and Tarlac, Mount Pinatubo lies 87 km (54 mi) northwest of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The most common jump-off point is in Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac. Mt. Pinatubo boasts of a landscape covered in lahar and boulders, with valleys that serve as home to Aeta Tribesmen. The gem of Mt. Pinatubo, however, is its crater lake, which lies at the end of a 2.5-hour trek.

Board a old 4×4 Filipino Jeep and enjoy a thrilling drive across Crow Valley, a moon-like terrain, with vast ash fields and rocky rivers.

 

Hike up towards the summit passing through sandy cliffs and up a single trail mountain path.
The hike is beginner-friendly for families with children.

 
 
 





The landscape of lahar-filled boulders, towering valleys of stone and river streams offers a memorable trip.

 


The views of the Crater Lake are breathtaking and worth every minute of the trek.
The color of the water changes from blue green to deep blue depending on the season.


 
 

Indeed, Mt. Pinatubo is a beautiful destination carved from nature’s fury and destruction worth visiting.

 



Caliraya, Lumban Laguna

 Caliraya Resort Club


 
Get high on adventure at Caliraya Resort Club! Caliraya Resort Club, a 7.6-hectare of lush greenery, is a haven of adventure and heart-pumping activities nestled atop mountains of Caliraya in Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna, With its new and thrilling attractions such as the Wave Pool and Sky Bicycle, Caliraya Resort Club is the perfect resort for all adrenaline junkies and anyone of any age!


Caliraya Resort Club houses extreme team-building amenities with the Slide & Fly - a long slide that ends on a ramp boosting riders for a big splash at the pool, Super Slide - a 550-feet long gigantic slide,

 


Sky Bicycle - bike on a cable suspended 80 feet above ground

 
 
 


and Wavepool - a swimming pool with huge waves like the ocean’s, being the newest addition along with other outdoor activities such as the wall climbing, rappelling, Zipline, Slide Pinoy, mud slide, zorb ball, water sports such as kayak, canoe, and a lot more! Enjoy the adrenaline as you anticipate an exhilarating quest at the resort with other waterfront, indoor and outdoor activities.

Caliraya Resort Club is an expansive resort with complete teambuilding amenities for your corporate events, seminars and a retreat venue for churches. A Team Building Venue is also available that can cater for up to 1,500 people. It provides a well-equipped space suitable for a wide range of activities such as seminars, conferences, receptions, etc.








Indulge your senses with relaxation with the comfortable hotel rooms, lake-side dorm-type duplexes and camp cottages, villa units complete with cable TV, hot and cold showers, single to quintuple sharing, comfy beds, work desks, lounge chairs, closets and luggage racks.


History
In 1993, Caliraya was exclusive to a certain assembly under the regulation of Word of Life but it became a center for missionaries, and accepted missionary clients only to avoid commercializing the place. The resort only had five rooms which could accommodate two or three people. The place then was sold to Tiffany Tower Realty Corp. which Tiffany developed and continued the unfinished projects of the Word of Life. In February 1995, Caliraya held its grand opening to the public with three conditions: no smoking, no drinking and a compulsory Bible study. Currently it is operated by Caliraya Resort Club, Inc. Now, it can accomodate up to 1500 people for overnight stay and day tours.










Thursday, March 31, 2016

Azure Paris Beach Club, Paranaque M.M.




 

THE MASTERPLAN
The Azure is expected to have 9 buildings that seek to set a new benchmark for 21st century tropical living.
Designed by the award-winning masterplanning and architectural firm Broadway Malyan, each tower is set in a breathtaking tropical modern aesthetic that provides optimal natural ventilation, light, and shade.

 

AZURE ROOFDECKS
Capture some fantastic Instagram-moments on the Azure roofdecks. Wooden seats and leafy gardens make for a unique and charming spot to enjoy the expansive views.


 
 


A kidney bean-shaped clubhouse complements an organically formed lustrous landscape that capitalizes on the uniqueness of an artificial beach. This in turn asserts a sense of identity and legibility to the different character areas within the 6-hectare site.

Other amenities like an open park, zen garden, multiple playgrounds, lap pool with cascading waterfalls, kiddie water slide, poolside bar, beach volleyball area and a basketball court have been incorporated into the master plan, adding rich diversity to a natural environment that supports recreation, health and well being.

THE PARIS BEACH CLUB
 

The Paris Beach Club is a one-of-a-kind beach club amenity which integrates world class dining, relaxation, and entertainment facilities into one seamless, tropical-inspired experience. This vibrant amenity is all the more special as it was designed by style-icon and world traveler Paris Hilton. Paris carefully planned the look, feel, and exotic vibe of the building, inspired by her experiences at many of the world’s best beach getaways. The result is a stunning, highly personal blend of color, décor, and activity that reflect the fun nature of Paris Hilton as well as the modern tastes of today’s sun-loving residents.

THE AZURE BEACH
 

The true centerpiece of the Azure Urban Resort Residences is the Azure Beach – an iconic man-made beach facility with fine white sand, undulating waves and waterfalls.

THE BEACH BAR

The Azure Beach Bar is a dynamic hangout in the middle of the Azure beach. Breezy and well-stocked with light snacks and an assortment of beverages, it also houses a DJ deck for day jams and night parties.

THE AZURE CHILDREN’S BEACH PLAYGROUND
 

The beach playground features an engaging water play area with fun kiddie slides and large buckets that fill and empty themselves every few minutes, as well as valves designed for releasing spurts of water.

LAP POOL
 

The 25-meter lap pool features floating sunbathing-beds and is also an infinity pool that overflows into the wave pool below.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT

A special section of sand and netting is dedicated to the great summer pastime of beach volleyball.

International style icon and celebrity Paris Hilton flew to the Philippines to lead the grand opening of her first real estate project and design collaboration with innovative property developer Century Properties Group—the Paris Beach Club in Azure Urban Resort Residences in Parañaque City.

Paris arrived in a stylish black and white dress at the press conference held prior to the inauguration and changed into a chic little black dress for the ribbon-cutting held afterwards. An amazing beach party then ensued, with house music wafting throughout the entire venue. Party guests that included current and future Azure residents as well as Manila’s elite set were treated to sumptuous food and free-flowing drinks as they enjoyed music from top DJs.

Those were not the only treats they got; Paris surprised everyone when she stepped into the DJ booth to spin!

“You are all so lucky to be living here,” Paris addressed them in an exclusive gathering the night before, adding: “If I live in Manila I would definitely live in Azure.”


Thursday, March 17, 2016

Balete Batangas, Cintai Corito's Garden



Cintai Corito's Garden 

Cintai (pronounced “Chin-tai”) is Indonesian for the word LOVE.

The Garden started out as an ordinary private family rest house that the family visited every weekend. In 2005 however, their mother Corito was diagnosed with a terminal disease. To help her recuperate from treatment, the family oftenbrought her to the garden because the place made her relax and temporarily forget her sickness. Two years later, Corito finally succumbed to her illness.Her husband together with his 4 childrenthen decided to focus all their efforts into making the garden a paradise since she loved the place so much. They wanted the beautiful memories they shared there to live on thus the creation of Cintai… love for their mother and love for his wife.

 
 
 
 

Cintai Corito’s Garden is an hour drive away from the bustling city. It is a perfect place to unwind, relax and meditate. It offers 2 pavilions that cater to special events such as weddings, debuts, birthdays or corporate parties. The Garden also has 18 villas, each uniquely designed, available for rent. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 swimming pools of different sizes during their stay. There is also a special playground for children too. Lastly, Cintai is a beautiful sanctuary to unique animals such as alpacas, spotted deer, mini horses, peacocks and a whole lot more.



A Balinese - inspired garden
Amenities;

Swimming pool
 
 
 
 


Shower Area

Spa
 
 

Abadi Restaurant
 



Pavilions
 
 



Villas
 



Free Roaming Animals