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    Seair Flights, Excess Baggage Charges, Hotline, Accident Record et al

    Tutubi only flew with Seair twice on a round-trip ticket to Busuanga, the gateway to Coron, Northern Palawan and has these observations about the pros and cons of Seair:

    Seair flights are not for the faint-of-heart for you can feel the small plane's banking in your stomach.
    With the use of small aircraft, they're the only ones flying direct to Caticlan and Batanes airports but also the first ones to cancel flights during strong winds and typhoons
    Seair's free baggage allowance is limited and sometimes too much excess baggage charges and baggage allowance limitations
    At a flight altitude of about 10,000 feet, you can see much more magnificent views below than in a jumbo jet cruising at 33000 feet or higher.

    Negative comments and feedback on Seair Flights:
    Owen Ferrer
    Seair accident reported here

    Seair's aricraft fleet includes Dornier 328 from Germany turbo-prop 32 seater, LET 410, 19-seater and LET410 UVP-E by LET A.S.

    Destinations and routes served by Sea Air

    Manila to Baler, Aurora
    Manila to Batanes:
    Manila to Boracay:
    Manila to Busuanga:
    Manila to Cuyo, Palawan
    Manila to Daet, Camarines Norte
    Manila to El Nido, Palawan
    Manila to Tablas, Romblon
    Manila to Taytay
    Boracay to Cuyo
    Clark to Boracay
    Boracay to Busuanga:
    Clark to Cebu
    Busuanga to El Nido, Palawan
    Busuanga to Puerto Princesa
    El Nido to Puerto Princesa
    Puerto Princesa to Cuyo
    Puerto Princesa to Boracay
    Cebu to Boracay
    Cebu to Camiguin
    Cebu to Cotabato
    Cebu to Siargao
    Zamboanga to Cotabato
    Zamboanga to Jolo
    Zamboanga to Tawi-tawi

    Seaair Hotline Number (Customer Service/Call Center): +632.849.0100
    Manila: +63.2.849.0100
    Angeles City: +63.45.323.6713
    Boracay: +63.36.288.7272
    Cebu: +63.32.255.0801

    Official Website: www.flyseair.com
    email: tickets@flyseair.com

    Seaair Flight Schedules available here

    Other Seair Flight Information particularly Seair Excess Baggage Charges taken from Seair's official website

    Section 4 - Free Baggage Allowance

    1. Customers traveling on SEAIR are allowed one (1) piece of checked baggage plus one (1) carry-on bag free of charge provided they meet size and weight limitations. The maximum weight per checked bag is 10 kilos and the maximum size is 59 inches (length + width + height). Certain items, such as skis and golf bag, will be accepted as one item under the free baggage allowance.
    2. Military Personnel may check one (1) Duffle Bag or Sea Bag in place of a 59 inch bag.

    http://flyseair.com/terms/article03.php

    Seair Excess Baggage Charges and Limitations (Source: Seair Official Website)

    Section 5 - Excess Baggage
    Checked baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance will be charged at the rate of $50 per bag.

    Section 6 - Overweight Baggage
    Checked baggage weighing from 21 to 40 pounds will accepted as checked baggage subject to an excess weight charge of Php 500.00 per piece and baggage that weighs 41 to 50 kilos will be accepted subject to an excess weight charge of $1,000.00 per piece. Baggage in excess of 50 kilos will not be accepted.

    Section 7 - Oversize Baggage
    Checked baggage with overall dimensions from 60 inches to 80 inches will be assessed a per piece charge of Php 500.00. Baggage in excess of 80 inches will not be accepted.
    Section 8 - Special items such as bicycles, surfboards, and scuba equipment are not included in a passenger's free checked baggage allowance and are subject to a Php500.00 charge.

    Section 9 - Wheelchairs and assistive devices will be carried free of charge for qualified disabled passengers, and are not included in the free checked baggage allowance described above.

    Section 10 - Carry-On Baggage

    1. The suitability of carry-on baggage will be determined by SEAIR. Each passenger may carry on, without charge, one (1) bag totaling no more than 30 inches in overall dimensions. The bag must be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger or in an approved overhead bin. Garment bags are considered one of the allotted pieces.

    If you have positive or negative reviews of Sea air, please leave a comment/feedback.

    UPDATED: August 28, 2009


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    El Nido Beach Resorts (Palawan Accommodations)

    For people looking for a nice vacation in El Nido, Palawan, here's a list of recommended beach resorts in El Nido, palawan for you to consider and explore



    List of Beach Resorts in El Nido, Palawan:


    Dolarog Beach Resort
    http://www.dolarog.com

    El Nido Garden Resort
    http://www.elnidogardenresort.com

    El Nido Resorts
    El Nido Resort Lagen Island
    El Nido Resort Miniloc Island
    http://www.elnidoresorts.com

    Lally and Abet Beach resort
    http://www.lallyandabet.com

    Las Cabanas Resort
    http://www.lascabanasresort.com

    Marina Garden Beach Resort
    http://marinagardenelnido.multiply.com

    For El Nido Resorts room rates, promos, booking and reservations, please visit the el nido resort official website or call published contact numbers (telephone numbers listed on website or directories). Should you know of other El Nido Resorts not listed here, do leave a comment.

    you may be looking for:
    el nido island-hopping rates
    el nido resort reviews
    cheap palawan beach resort el nido
    cheap flights to el nido, palawan
    el nido resort photos beach front
    el nido spa, massage

    If you're looking for el nido sex on the beach, hookers and prostitutes, this is not the place to look for them :(

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    Toys "R" Us Philippines Locations

    Toys "R" Us in the Philippines are mostly located at Robinsons malls:


    Robinsons Galleria
    Robinsons Place Lipa (Lipa City, Batangas)
    Robinsons Place Metro East
    Robinsons Place Bacolod
    TriNoMa Mall Quezon City

    Soon to Open:

    Robinsons Ermita
    Robinsons Starmills
    Alabang Town Center

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    Quezon Beach Resorts

    The first beach that Tutubi visited was the beach of Sariaya, Quezon where he has fond memories of. Since he's just a child and never been to the beach except the "beach", called wawa, of Laguna de Bay.

    Herewith is a list of Beach Resorts in Quezon Province for your information gathered from official websites and various forums on the Internet. This list is by no means complete that's why there are spaces but the towns are listed for future "expansion."

    Beach Resorts Gen. Nakar, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Infanta, Quezon

    (the best route to take going to Infanta is though Rizal via Manila East Road up Laguna towns of Mabitac and Famy where the road to Infanta and Real can be found. It's about 30 minutes drive from famy/Mabitac junction. To commute to Infanta, there's Raymond Transportation bus on EDSA, Cubao and anoterh terminal on Sta. Teresita St. near Nagtahan in Sampaloc, Manila)

    Cote D' Azur
    Pacific Beach Resort, Infanta Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Real, Quezon
    (the best route to take going to Infanta is though Rizal via Manila East Road up to Laguna towns of Mabitac and Famy where the road to Infanta and Real can be found. It's less than 30 minutes drive from Famy/Mabitac junction. To commute to Real, there's Raymond Transportation bus on EDSA, Cubao and anoterh terminal on Sta. Teresita St. near Nagtahan in Sampaloc, Manila)

    Aranda Beach Resort
    Baluti Island, Real, Quezon

    Club Manila East, Real Quezon
    http://www.clubmanilaeast.com/club-manila-east-real-quezon.htm

    Ocean Blue Resort
    Tignoan, Real, Quezon
    Contact Number: +63.921.363.4337; +63.2.725.1783

    Juliana Beach Resort

    Real Star Beach Resort
    Email Address: manzanas_25@yahoo.com
    Contact number: +63.42.331.1026; +63.928.791.3431; +63.909.753.1194
    Address: Brgy. Capalong, Real, Quezon

    Beach Resorts on Polilio Island

    (Note: How to get to Polillo Island: get to the town of Real or Infanta plus a three hour boat ride to. Another is via Atimonan port. Public transportation is irregular in the very rural towns of Polilio though)

    Balesin Island Resort
    Lamon Bay, Pollilio, Quezon
    http://www.balesin.com
    How to get there: best via Atimonan port (a four hour drive from Manila) followed by a boat ride to the resort.

    Beach Resorts in Mauban, Quezon

    Beach Resorts on Cagbalete Island, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Atimonan, Quezon

    Beach Resorts on Alabat Island
    (Note: How to get to Alabat Island: get to the town of Atimonan plus a boat ride. Located on Alabat island are the municipalities of Alabat, Perez and Quezon)

    Beach Resorts in Sariaya, Quezon

    Baywatch Palm Beach Club Resort-Hotel
    Beachwood Resort
    Caroline Resort International
    Dalampasigan Beach Resort
    Tel. No.:+63.49.502.4871; +63.927.382.4639; +63.921.656.2433

    Marina Azul Beach Resort
    Bignay II, Sariaya, Quezon
    +63.2.687.6139; +63.2.687.6136
    Official Website: http://marinaazulbeachresort.com
    Email: marinaazulbeachresort@yahoo.com

    Montevista Beach Resort
    Bignay II, Sariaya

    Paraiso Beach Resort
    Guis-Guis, Sariaya, Quezon
    Contact Number: +63.2.851.6643; +63.2.889.2845; +63.920.901.1949

    Villa del Prado
    Bignay I, Sariaya

    Beach Resorts in Lucena City, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Pagbilao, Quezon
    (check out Pagbilao Grande Island, particularly the fine white sand beaches of Puting Buhangin Beach and Burawan Beach)

    Pueblo Por La Playa
    an upscale members-only resort
    Official Website: http://www.puebloporlaplaya.com/

    Beach Resorts in Padred Burgos, Quezon

    The Tamarind Tree Beach Resort
    Padre Burgos Quezon
    website http://www.thetamarindtree.com
    Tel No. +63.2.772.4731; +63.921.310.1793


    Beach Resorts in Plaridel, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Unisan, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Gumaca, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Pitogo, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Lopez, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Calauag, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Gen. Luna, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Catanauan, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Guinayangan, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Buenavista, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in Mulanay, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in San Narciso, Quezon

    Beach Resorts in San Andres, Quezon
    Alibijaban Island

    Beach Resorts in San Francisco Quezon

    For inquires and reservations at this family resort please contact the published telephone numebrs or visit official websites. No information on the cheapest rates available.

    Should you know of any beach resorts in Quezon Province or any update/corrections, do leave a comment for Tutubi to add to this list of Quezon Beach Resorts.

    LAST UPDATE: April 11, 2009

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    Kiping and Pahiyas Fiesta of Lucban, Quezon

    Lucban, a quiant agricultural town in Quezon Province, east of Manila, is famous for the Pahiyas Festival, in honor of San Isidro Labrador, where colorful kiping (rice flour concoction molded from leaves and colored with multiple hues for such perfect photography subjects) decorated houses are featured every year on May 15.

    these pictures, taken with Canon Ixus 30 highlights the festival as not only a harvest festival of the townspeople but also showcases art and culture.







    How Kiping is made:


    Kiping making starts by selecting leaves of trees (kabal, coffee or talisay) to serve as molds. Rice is then soaked for two hours before grounding into a paste and mixed with desired food colors and sprinkled with rock salt. The resulting rice paste (galapong) is spread on leaf molds, steamed for about 30 minutes, dried and peeled off.


    Other places to see in Lucban:

    Kamay ni Hesus
    Kainan sa Palaisdaan (Tayabas)
    Buddy's Restaurant
    San Isidro Labrador Church (Lucban Church)
    Church of Saint Louis of Toulouse
    Pancit Habhab, popularly known outside as pancit lucban
    Crystal spring waters of Ulbok
    Marcos Tigla Park
    Caprichosa Park
    Rizal Park (formerly Plaza dela Revolution
    scenic Mt. Banahaw

    Lucban Pasalubong: Abcede's Langgonisa (lucban longganisa), broas,

    Try also to visit neighboring town of Sariaya, Quezon for the Agawan Festival on the same date (May 15 annually)

    Where to Stay in Lucban (Hotels, Inns, accommodations, usually fully-booked during Pahiyas Fiesta on May 15):
    Patio Rizal (Tel. No: +63.42.540.2107)
    Batis Aramin Hotel Resort
    Palaisdaan Hotel (Tayabas)
    Gran Veranda


    How to get to Lucban:


    How to Commute to Lucban, Quezon: take buses going to Lucena City and connecting jeepneys to take you to Lucban.

    In Laguna, Sta. Cruz town or Pagsanjan town plaza, there are large jeeps going to Lucban.

    Driving directions to Lucban: from Quezon City it's easier and faster to go there via Rizal route going to Laguna town of Pagsanjan. In Pagsanjan, Lucban is about an hour away. You thus avoid the traffic of SLEX and long drive via Lucena.

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    How to Get to Anilao Beach Resorts, Mabini, Batangas: Map, Bus Commute, Directions

    Anilao is a world-famous diving destination in Mabini town of Batangas. (Yep, Anilao is not a town in Batangas, it was made synonymous to the dive sites due to it's being the only jump-off point to the dive sites then)

    Anilao Dive Sites:

    Arthur's Rock and Dead Point, Basura, Eagle Point, Mainit Point, Twin Rocks, Vistamar and Koala

    Anilao Dive Resorts

    Reviews, comments and pictures/photos to follow once available. Please contact respective resorts for room rates, equipment rentals and SCUBA Diving training and PADI certifications.


    Monte Carlo Resort
    (043) 410-0111 / (043) 410-0222 (043) 410-0333
    www.montecarlo.giveu.net
    1traveltour@globlines.com.ph

    Blue Ocean
    San Jose (043) 410-0454
    www.blueanilao.com
    dolphin3b@hanmail.net

    Carfel Vistamar Inc.
    San Jose
    0917-504-4831 (Resort)
    (02) 821-8332 / (02) 823-8265
    www.vistamaronline.com
    vistamar@pacific.net.ph

    Han Buk Resort
    Solo
    0916-751-4715

    S.M. Scuba Dive Resort Solo
    0916-339-1109
    www.smscuba.com
    smscuba@hanmail.net

    Anilao Outrigger Resort
    Solo
    0927-555-5862
    (02) 895-3551 / (02) 890-7807
    www.outrigger.com.ph
    info@outrigger.com.ph

    El Sombrero Beach Resort
    Solo 0916-251-4355 (Adelia)

    Animone Resort Solo
    0917-470-2555

    The Middle of Summer Scuba Diving
    Resort (former Dive Ocean Corp.) Solo

    Dive South Marina Resort Solo
    0910-219-7166

    The Mermaids Hideaway Solo
    0917-971-0809

    La Luz Del Mar Solo 0920-750-3900

    Club Ocellaris Solo
    0917-890-1073 (Boy)
    (02) 722-1938
    Fax: (02) 672-1415
    boyv@clubocellaris.com

    Aqua Tropical Sports Resort
    Ligaya 0919-424-2861
    0927-579-7237

    Brine Valley Resort
    Ligaya
    0919-255-5480

    Coral Bay former Villa Charade
    Ligaya 0921-284-3384
    (02) 934-1259

    Mariko Beach Resort
    Ligaya
    0918-292-3007; 0921-256-0011

    Phil Pan Diving Resort Ligaya
    0919-351-4695

    Dive J.E.C.E. Resort
    Ligaya
    0919-336-5132; 0919-327-1394

    Full House ( formerly Orange Diving Resort)
    Ligaya
    0916-303-8588; 0916-490-8167

    Pacifico Azul Beach Resort
    Ligaya
    0916-736-8666

    Villa Ligaya Beach Resort
    Ligaya
    0910-439-1073 (Resort)
    mnla booking: (02) 896-6016 / (02) 896-6391
    alex@philtech.net / mic@philtech.net
    www.philtech.net

    Aquaventure Reef Club
    Bagalangit
    +63 918-929-1667
    Telefax: (02) 895-7932
    jursar@aquareefclub.com
    www.aquareefclub.com

    Arthur's Place Dive Center
    Bagalangit
    0919-716-7973
    0919-312-3938
    fax: (043) 723-4773
    arthurs@batangas.net.ph

    Dive 7000 Resort
    Bagalangit
    0919-562-4268 (Dr. Tim)
    www.dive7000.com.ph
    tim@dive7000.com.ph

    Eagle Point Resort
    Bagalangit
    0917-811-7654 (Ton)
    0917-457-9672 (Rod)
    (043) 986-0177 / fax: 986-0187
    (02) 813-3553 / fax: 813-3560
    www.eaglepoint.com.ph
    rsvn@eaglepoint.com.ph

    Red Sun Resort
    SSI College (JN Center)
    Bagalangit
    Telephone Number: 0920-675-9633 (Mr. Kim)

    Sunbeam Marine Sport Ent
    Bagalangit
    0919-767-4816 (Ronnie)
    (043) 986-0190
    (02) 831-1328 / fax: 729-4900
    www.anilaodivers.com
    sunbeam@broline.com

    Bezo Resort (formerly Dive Solana)
    San Teodoro
    0917-300-1086
    aquaman@mozcom.com

    El Pinoy Dive Inn
    San Teodoro
    0919-708-2584 (Claire)

    Sunview Resort Club Narae Co. Inc.
    San Teodoro
    0920-854-2534 / 0919-369-9123

    Aquagarden Resort Genato Lim San Teodoro 0920-960-6993 / 0917-795-7151
    www.aquagarden.com.ph
    info@aquagarden.com.ph

    Balai Beach Resort Inc.
    San Teodoro
    0918-946-3483 (Boy)
    0920-920-8083 (Larry)
    0919-857-1005 (Resort)
    Telefax: (02) 943-2808 (Balai)
    Telefax: 997-1474 (Boy)
    balai_resort@hotmail.com

    Planet Dive Inc. San Teodoro
    0918-917-2630 (Joey)
    0920-610-1746 (Dennis)
    0918-929-9342 (Acid)
    (02) 410-6193
    Telefax: 926-0723
    jackhavoc@yahoo.com

    For those Underwater Photographer who wish to have the assistance of Dive Guide / Spotter you may contact the
    Mabini Tourism Center (043) (410-0607)

    Picnic Resorts in Anilao


    01. Lover's Island
    Anilao East
    0919-440-6911

    02. Goldmines Picnic View
    Anilao Proper
    0919-810-4980 (Marcial)
    0916-447-1615 (Lucena)

    03. Jay-Em-Es
    Majuben
    (043) 410-0837
    (043) 723-5532 (Jerlyn)
    0920-859-3501 (Eliza)

    04. Lazaro Beach Resort
    Majuben
    0927-435-6078

    05. Aqua World Beach Resort
    San Jose
    0927-232-3437 (Rhea)
    (043) 410-0351

    06. Basilio De Castro Beach Resort
    San Jose
    (043) 410-0833

    07. Camongol Beach Resort
    San Jose
    0916-523-8035

    08. Nel-Cris Beach Resort
    San Jose
    (043) 410-0529
    09. Sunshine Beach Resort
    San Jose

    10. Tonying Picnic Tables
    San Jose

    11. Binata Beach Resort
    San Jose

    12. Father's Pride Picnic Tables
    San Jose

    13. Angie's
    San Jose

    14. Sikap Mupai Beach Resort
    Solo
    0916-251-7131

    please get in the touch with the resort official website or call published contact numbers for room rates, promos, sample menu prices and other activities (snorkelling, diving, dive equipment rentals, PADI courses)


    How to get to Anilao, Batangas:

    Driving directions to Anilao, Mabini, Batangas (for those with pravate cars): From Makati City, take SLeX (Southern Luzon Express Way) and take Batangas/Lucena exit. Drive past Turbina (Shell station on your right), Lyceum University and Calamba boundary and turn right to enter Star Tollway (CALABARZON). Drive the entire length of Star toll and exit towards Batangas City then right turn going to Batangas City after the toll gate.

    Drive straight passing by Fernando Airbase until you reach a junction the leads to Cuenca. Head for Cuenca then Alitagtag then head towards Sta. Teresita. Turn left when you see the welcome arch of Sta Teresita going to San Luis (this is a shortcut road going to the national highway where you turn left to Bauan.

    At the junction that leads to Mabini, follow the road until you see another fork. Choose Anilao. This winding road will end at Anilao Propoer with its a market place and jeepney terminal. Near Anilao Proper is a road to the left that will take you to barangay Solo, Bagalangit and San Teodoro where the resorts are located.

    How to commute to Anilao, Batangas (Mabini):

    Board any bus to Batangas City on Taft Ave near corner Buendia (LRT Buendia station) (Travel time is around 3 hours. Request the conductor to drop you off at the jeepney terminal of Bauan/Mabini. Transfer to a Mabini-bound jeepney up to the docking area. At the docking area, board a jeepney to go to your resort in Mabini's barangay San Jose, Solo, Ligaya or Bagalangit.

    Cubao to Batangas City bus fare:
    Batangas to Mabini jeepney fare:
    Anilao Port to Anilao Beach Resort tricycle fare: varies depending on distance

    Related Posts:

    Calatagan Beach Resorts
    Laiya, San Juan Beach Resorts

    UPDATED: April 2013

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    Batangas: How to Get to Calatagan Beach Resorts, Map, Bus Fare, Commute, Directions

    List of Calatagan resorts for your reference


    Rosegold Resort
    Website: http://www.rosegoldbeachresort.com

    Golden Sunset (owned by Ricky Reyes)
    Lago de Oro, a cable park with wakeboarding facility


    Playa Calatagan


    Ronco Beach Resort
    Parola Road, Calatagan, Batangas.
    Mobile: +63.917.537.2061
    Telephone Number: +63.2.823.2633
    Email: roncoresort@yahoo.com

    Burot Beach
    (now owned by SM) with entrance fee for day tours and overnight camping


    How to get to Calatagan, Batangas:

    Planning to go to Calatagan by commute (public transport), take a bus to Calatagan in Pasay City near MRT EDSA Taft station (Crow Bus) or Erjohn/ Kirby bus at Liwasang Bonifacio (Lawton) in Manila (bus will pass by Tagaytay, bus trips at 4am to 11pm and takes about 2 hours) or at the Ali Mall bus terminal in Cubao, Quezon City and lastly in Alabang, Muntinlupa. In Calatagan, get a tricycle to take you the beach resorts in the Sta Ana area.

    Driving Directions by private car, take the south super highway (SLEX) exit at Sta. Rosa then turn right to Silang- Tagaytay. At the ridge turn right towards the rotonda. At Tagaytay rotonda (roundabout), look for 7-11 then drive straight ahead to Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway. At Palico intersection you may choose left turn to Balayan-Calatagan or right to Nasugbu, then turn towards Calatagan.

    Other interesting places to see in Calatagan, Batangas:
    Calatagan Lighthouse or Faro de Punta de Santiago (Santiago Point) or Cape Santiago
    Museum at Golden Sunset (where you can find artifacts, resort is owned by Ricky Reyes)

    UPDATED April 2013
    No reviews and recommendations on the best and cheapest yet. Pictures/photos to follow. You may call the resort contact number or visit their official website for updated room rates, promos, summer outing, sample menu prices and other inquiries

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    Puerto Galera Resorts and Budget Travel Tips

    After wakeboarding at Lago de Oro summer outing, a group of Tutubi's officemates decided on going to nearby Puerto Galera beaches. Since Tutubi loves spur-of-the-moment travels, the unplanned kind, he tagged along.

    Boarding a bus to Batangas Pier and a banca (boat) to Puerto Galera to take them to White Beach. The boat ride is a short one less than an hour.

    The group arrived there shortly before sunset but since the trip is unplanned, they needed to find a room to stay for the night. It's a peak season of summer so as expected, no rooms were available at the various resorts lined up on the popular beach front. They then looked for contacts and rooms in houses nearby and found one where the 8 of them can sleep for just P100 per person, not bad indeed since they're not finicky, just wanted a place to rest their weary bodies later.

    puerto galera white beachA long stretch of white sand beach aptly known as White Beach
    puerto galera snorkeing long beachSnorkeling in an area known as Long Beach


    Where to Eat in Puerto Galera:

    many bars and restaurants dot the area so dining and drinking is not hard.

    Where to Stay in Puerto Galera (Resorts and Hotels):

    Many hotels and resorts offer rooms and accommodations on the beach fronts, if your trip is unplanned or can't book your own rooms, you can look around for people offering rooms in their houses for cheap accommodations called homestay.

    Cheapest ones, during peak periods like Holy Week, are tents where you only need a campsite like HSL and access to toilets.

    What to do in Puerto Galera:

    Snorkeling, shopping for souvenirs, visit Tamaraw falls nearby, SCUBA Diving, Banana boat and other water sports and activities

    ATM Banking:

    No ATMs on White Beach so bring plenty of cash. On Sabang Beach, there's Rural Bank of Puerto Galera

    How to get to Puerto Galera:

    Commute to Puerto Galera: Board a bus of Alps (Kamias, EDSA) Batangas Express (Kamias, EDSA) or Tritran (Kamias, EDSA or Taft Ave near corner Buendia/Gil Puyat) bus bound for Batangas Pier. At Batangas Pier, board ferries or boats to Puerto Galera. Total travel time is around 4 hours.

    Driving Directions by private car, there's also secure parking at Batangas Pier (call them for parking rates) or you may take the Ro-Ro (Roll On Roll Off) facilities going to Mindoro.

    For Puerto Galera via RORO, drive to Batangas Pier Gate 2, pay for the fee P1400 then 160-200/passenger with 1 free going to Balatero. RORO Trip schedule is from 10am and 3pm. Roro to Calapan costs the same but open 24 hours.


    For those tourist in Manila, you can also board Sikat Bus to Puerto Galera with daily trips at 8am in front of City State Hotel on Mabini St Ermita, Manila. This way you just board the bus to take you directly either to White beach or Sabang Beach. Fare is PhP500 with travel time of 3 hours.



    Puerto Galera Beaches:


    Puerto Galera Beaches:


    White Beach (most popular), Tamaraw Beach (separated from White beach by a cliff), Sabang Beach (where the girlie bars, foreigners and sleazy joints with hookers converge), Talipanan Beach (near White Beach but secluded)



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    posted by GingGoy @ 4:48 PM, ,

    Cable Wakeboarding in Batangas (and CamSur/CWC, DECA (DWP) ad Clark (CWP))

    It's company summer outing time and after Tutubi, fresh from his Mumbai, India travel, now has time to relax and unwind at the beach of Calatagan, Batangas in a resort called Lago de Oro (Spanish for Lake of Gold)

    Photo of boats (banca) in Batangas Bay

    Lago de Oro is a resort located on the beach of Calatagan with a not-so-great beach, nice facilities, a small swimming pool, playground but what's really great about this one is the presence of the water-ski facility for cable wakeboarding or kneeboarding called cable park.

    wakeboarding batangas
    wakeboard

    Tutubi was able to try kneeboarding, and able to get past the first turn on his second try but not on the 2nd one. He was the only first timer there to get past it.

    It seems Lago de Oro's wakeboarding is already known to many people that Tutubi even saw Alaska's coach Tim Cone and his entire family wakeboarding as if they're doing it for so long.

    How to get to Lago de Oro, Calatagan Batangas

    Directions are posted on their official website as well as prices, room rates and sample pictures and video.

    Another nice to visit place in Calatagan is the old historic lighthouse, called Faro de Punta Santiago, on Cape Santiago. The outdoor museum at Golden Sunset also in the town is worth a visit for history buffs like Tutubi.

    Other wakeboard/cable park in the Philippines is the popular CamSur or CWC, DECA Wakeboard Park (DWP in Davao), Clark Wakeboard Park (CWP) in Angeles City and Republic Wakepark in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. For wakeboarding rates and other info please visit their official websites or call official contact numbers

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    Calatagan Beach Resorts

    Updated: June 2009

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    posted by GingGoy @ 9:21 PM, ,

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