La Luz Beach Resort at Laiya, Batangas

Yes!  It’s summertime na (yehey!).  And, just a perfect time to think and dream beach.  Why dream if there are beaches not too far from Manila and some of those are found in Batangas.  So if you want to spend summer wisely or don’t have extra money to buy plane tickets going to Boracay with your friends and family of course, nearest beach resort is not a bad idea.  I have been to different beach resorts in Batangas and this La Luz Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan is worth the try.

Near the parking lot is the reception.  We were given refreshing welcome drinks there.



One of their staff assisted us to our room.  Even the other staff offered us to carry our bags.  From the reception going to their rooms/accommodations and vice versa were such an effort cause you really need to go down/climb a number of steps.





Our room was Premier Loft since we were group of 10 including 3 kids.  Premier Loft room is furnished with 6 beds: 1 double bed, 4 semi-double beds and 1 pull-out semi-double bed.  The other 3 semi-double beds are found in the attic.  Btw, room has its own veranda.



If you will notice, their rooms and furnishings are made of native materials even the entire resort.



   

Inside the room has aircon, open closet and 3 way comfort room with hot & cold shower.  Shower room is separate from toilet and sink with vanity mirror.

     

Towels are provided.  There are also hand wash, shampoo w/ conditioner and body wash placed in these containers made of bamboo which are more than enough for us for an overnight use.  I like the body wash more for its mint flavor, really refreshing.

   

I also noticed that there are no TV and ref inside the room.  The resort has answer/reason for that which I read from their website, “Management has opted not to place any TV sets or refrigerators in any of the rooms to maintain the natural ambiance.”  But no need to be sad cause they have Wi-fi for your gadgets.

Anyway, we have TV and ref in our own home.  The reason we travel for more than 2 or 3 hours is to relax; see, feel and enjoy the beach.  So here it is..presenting the beach of La Luz!











You will find lots of beach chairs and cabanas with cushions there.



Use of any of the cabanas there are included in your accommodation. You may opt to relax or even sleep there. Each cabanas has its own curtains, cushion, pillow and mini center table for your snacks and drinks.



They even have playground for kids there, another made of native materials.



Activities there are snorkeling, kayaking, diving, volleyball, hiking, etc.  You may ask one of the many staff there in La Luz about any of their activities.









La Luz beach is not as impressive as Boracay or any other popular beach in the country.  The rooms are not luxurious as well.  But when it comes to relaxation, I find their room and bed cozy and comfy.  Another thing, what I like about La Luz is the resort is clean even their public comfort rooms.  I noticed one of the staff raking the beachfront.  You may see staff everywhere who are actually friendly and courteous.  I want to share this thing, my son was playing with two other kids on the sand near the playground when my son lost one of his slippers.  I approached two of the staff and then helped us finding that slipper with the other staff using a shovel.  The end of the story was, the slipper was not found.  There’s a saying that if you left something esp. a shoe or a slipper in a place where you’ve never been to before means you will eventually return.  Let’s see.. hehe..

And there’s something in this resort that you will find interesting, the food.  Guests are required to avail the P1,200 food package per person for an overnight stay, which includes a lunch upon arrival, afternoon snack, dinner and breakfast the following day before checkout.  Take note, these are buffets.  I will make a separate blog for this, hope to visit my site again :–).



The resort has bonfire at night.  You may sit on one of the beach chairs at the beachfront and do stargazing.





Haaay!  How I love summer..

Till next time! 

La Luz Beach Resort

Laiya

San Juan

Batangas

+632 726-6687 / 726-4977 / 726-7445 / 727-7032

Fax:  +632 748-8196

Mobile:  +63 (927) 993-8417 / (916) 394-4367

Email:  info@laluzresort.com

Facebook:  facebook.com/laluzbeachresort

Website:  http://www.laluzresort.com/

Paradise Adventure Camp in SJDM, Bulacan

I have never heard of Paradise Adventure Camp resort until I had an opportunity when I accompanied or joined my grade school son in his educational fieldtrip.  It is located in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, just a few kilometers away from SM Fairview, Quezon City.

Paradise Adventure Camp provides outdoor adventure program to the students and parents/kids and adults and offers team building and adventure activities that will help them value Teamwork, Cooperation and Unity.

From the main entrance, you will climb a number of steps to reach the camp.

Main Entrance before climbing a number of steps

We (per group) were accompanied by camp’s well-trained and equipped facilitators and technical crews who manage the safety and learning program of each activity.

One of their function halls, the biggest

Also inside the camp, there are stone tables and chairs and even monoblock in case you will need/use those; canteen; restrooms; cottages and tree houses.

Stone tables and chairs

Restrooms

One of the tree houses

We had ten activities that day (for Level 1).  Some were posted here in this blog..enjoy!

The beautiful Ate Dhen, one of the staff/facilitators was demonstrating how their mini zipline for kiddos works.

It was my son’s turn..

Kuya, one of the technical crews was equipping my son for the mini zipline and for his safety too.

Btw aside from giving instruction, the facilitators also explained what lesson student will learn on each activity.  We never had a dull moment there.  The staff/facilitators are not only well-informed but also friendly and with good sense of humor.  I loved most of their punch lines (esp. Kuya Decson and Kuya Jhon Pogi).
 

One of the mini obstacle courses for kids and parents

Here is one of the adventure activities just for adults like me, rappelling.  This is actually a 45 ft. Tower.



That was easy, I said to myself when I saw the crews and other parents doing the rappelling.  I was equipped and even climbed a number of steps just to get to the top.  A co-parent lent his hand to hold my camera and made those shots below.







Co-parent mistakenly made this shot below thinking it was me.  Sorry but it wasn’t me cause I backed out (haha!).  I really couldn’t do it, my apologies..



I have fear of heights actually, but there’s only one adventure I think I have conquered this fear and that is zipline.  The 45 ft. tower, their main attraction offers not only rappelling but also zipline and wall climbing.  And so, I didn't fail my son riding the zipline.



Kid should be accompanied by his or her parent to be able to ride this zipline.



Another fun and educational activities..

Son doing the mini wall climbing (me as his guide)

More photos of the resort here..



There are swimming pools for water survival activities (other levels).

Gazebos

Wall Climbing

Other activity areas

Not only doing those adventure activities and climbing stairs inside the camp but also walking along the camp made my feet very tired.  I had this little pain in my legs after this fieldtrip which lasted for 2-3 days.  This might be due to sign of aging (haha) or for having no exercise the past few weeks.







These team building and adventure activities also help the students develop skills and talents, improve communication, gain self-confidence, overcome fear and increase physical and mental ability.  But one thing I’m very much sure was, my son had a great time with his friends and classmates; and with his mom of course.  It was tiring yet fun, enjoyable and educational.  Thanks to my son’s school for this opportunity.  It would have been more fun if both parents were required to join.  Also, thanks to all the staff/facilitators of Paradise Adventure Camp.  Good job mga Kuya and Ate!  I would definitely recommend this camp to family and friends; and to my readers hehe..

Till next time! 

Paradise Adventure Camp

Lagunita Road

Tungkong Mangga

San Jose Del Monte

Bulacan

(02)546 9504 / (02)666 5106 /
0917 630 3883 / 0922 830 2303

Website:  http://paradiseadventure.multiply.com/

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