$2-M Dino Theme Park, Mall of Asia, January 2009

$2-M Dino theme park at Mall of Asia last January 2009

AFTER the successful tours of Max Entertainment’s Dinos Alive in Thailand and Indonesia, it brought its $2-million theme park to the Philippines, last November until January 2009 at the Block 5 of SM Mall of Asia (MOA). The 12,000-sq-m venue housed the largest known collection of over 31 robotic (interactive) dinosaurs set up in Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods, a 3,000-sq-m food-court area, small train and simulator rides, photo and souvenir shops, sand-box fossil hunt and other fun activities. At the park entrance, visitors saw bone-like relics of different dinosaurs on the wall made of resin, while dinosaur figures, some as high as a 2-story building inside, were made of latex, resin and silicon to give visitors same feel and resemblance of the genuine ones. Some featured dinosaurs intended for educational trips and excursions include tyrannosaurus, triceratops, velociraptor, brachiosaurus, stegosaurus and megalosaurus. The company was confident to recoup its investment in the country after gaining positive results in two previous tours in Asia and welcomed more than 360,000 visitors. “In Bangkok we extended for a week to accept more visitors. In the Philippines, we can do the same if we see numbers of park-goers,” explained White. “Dinos Alive will tour next in China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and Singapore,” said White.

Pook ni Mariang Makiling, Mount Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna

Mount Makiling, Los Baños

The mystical Mt. Makiling is an inactive volcano, rising to about 1,109 meter above sea level. The vegetation consists of approximately 2,048 different species of plants. The lower slope is a tall dipterocarp forest while the summit is a dwarf mossy forest. According to legends, the slopes of Mt. Makiling are shaped like that of a woman reclining down. Some say that it is the profile of the sleeping Mariang Makiling, a legendary goddess. Still others say that Mariang Makiling dwells in this mountain and protects it from harm. Mt. Makiling is ideal for all types of nature tripping –from trekking to bird and butterfly watching, and even camping.

The POOK NI MARIANG MAKILING Resort offers an olympic-sized pool,

cottages,

tree houses, hutsa viewing deck

and a panoramic view of the Laguna de Bay

 

and others

Built on the mountain sides of Mt. Makiling, the lush greenery makes for a cool and refreshing forest-getaway outside of Manila. Cottages, huts and an olympic-size swimming pool make it an ideal place for family picnics as well as honeymooners. Pook ni Mariang Makiling is from UP gate, up to end of Kanluran Drive, through the gate of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines' ground, then left; entrance gate is past the National Arts Center gate about 500m (1640ft) to the right. Pook ni Mariang Makiling was built in 1976, is owned by the Philippine government, and serves as an extension of the Recreational and Sports Complex of the National Arts Center. It is a commercial facility nestled in the tropical rain forest of Mount Makiling. The park largely attracts visitors on weekend trips from Manila.

Canyon Cove Beach Club, Batangas

Discover a tropical community cradled with lush forest landscaping. The synergy of a design evolution that blends the beauty of nature with five-star features of the world's best resort.

LIFE AT THE BEACH The beach has always been a sanctuary for most, but at Canyon Co it's a combination of relaxation and fun-filled activities. 

AT THE POOL

The Canyon Cove Residential Beach Resort is a joint venture development project of Tagaytay Grassland Company, Inc. (TGCI) United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB). The beach property is located at Nasugbu, Batangas which boasts of a white sand beach facing the South China Sea. It offers beach-view Condotels, Lots, Beach Club and Vacation Club shares with five-star services and world-class amenities for the members, homeowners, unit owners and guest. Condotels Mediterranean-inspired villa complex that houses condominium and provides a perfect view of the sea. The Condotels are located in the North and South wing of the Cove and are considered as a pleasurable investment such that it enables unit owners to make use of a 30 night complimentary stay while earning revenues for their units which are leased to the hotel operator. Residential Lots Canyon Cove also offer prime residential lots with vantage view of the South China Sea. The homeowners will enjoy their dream seaside home with Club membership privilege attached to it. Canyon Cove Beach Club The Canyon Cove Beach Club will be at par with the world's finest beach country club. Propriety shares will be offered to the market and members will enjoy a lifetime of exclusivity and a wonderful beach llifestyle. The Beach Club will also have its own facilities such as, Themed Restaurant and Coffee Shop, Spa and Wellness Center, Gym and Health Bar, Conventional Hall, Kid's Fun Center and Game Room and Sports Shop. Canyon Cove Vacation Club Canyon Cove will launch a timeshare project wherein Vacation Club members and their families will be entitled to a week's accomodation at the Resort every year for life. It will also be affliated with Interval International, a top quality vacation exchange network with over 2,000 resorts in 75 countries world wide. This program will allow its member to exchange their vacation in Canyon Cove for accomodation at top class resort, all over the world, including the magical Disney Hotels and the Marriott resort chain!

Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park, Cavite

Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park is ISO 9001:2000 certified and accredited by the Department of Tourism as AAA. Located in the historic town of Kawit, Cavite, this Mediterranean-inspired island is only 45 minutes away from Metro Manila. Island Cove has been known to be the pioneer in the tourism industry with respect to the introduction of a myriad of attractions that lure both local and foreign visitors. Among these are; the Oceana Water Park,

the Animal Island;

the Crocodile Farm;

the Fishing Village;

and other Adventure Activity Zone.

Island Cove is a relaxation sanctuary where one can discover Leisure, Intimacy, Fun and Entertainment. It boasts of 96 hotel rooms, 17 cottages with 34 bedrooms, diverse dining restaurants, sports and recreation facilities, and banquet and function rooms.

Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park's long-term vision is to become a self-sustaining natural environment, with regard to waste management and reductions in fuel emission. The Electric Tram - a zero emission vehicle is used to transport vacationers from one point of the 36-hectare land to another.

Under Island Coves Zero Waste Management campaign, waste generated on the island is reused and, to the extent that it can no longer be reused, is recycled. Island Cove caters to Family and Corporate needs.

Leo's Farm, Pampanga

Welcome to Leo's Leisure Park. Leo Caparas, best known as a multi-awarded furniture entrepreneur, humanitarian, and artist, did not really plan for a resort but he did have a vision. Leo's Leisure Park, is a tapestry of nature, art, comfort and peace. The park, is carefully set to be in harmony with its natural surroundings. It showcases Leo's vision of respect for life and Mother Nature.

Leo's Leisure Park is located in Calibutbut, Bacolor Pampanga Philippines (between San Fernando and Angeles City). It is just a little more than an hour away from Manila.

Imagine. Rowing a boat or having lunch on a bamboo raft on a cool lake.

Imagine. Swimming in a batis

Imagine. Swimming in a natural spring water pool.

Imagine. Camping out in an open field under a star filled night sky or horseback riding through a green forest.

  

Imagine No More. A nature resort in a fresh and rural setting located in the Heart of Pampanga. There is no other place like it in the Philippines. Be rejuvenated in its cool and tranquil setting. Go swimming, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and biking. Get a deep relaxing massage. Practice your golf putt! Or just stay overnight in many air-conditioned cottages and villas.