Tagaytay Ridge Zipline

Tagaytay Ridge Zipline

June 18 ,  its actually a day after our 16th year wedding anniversary and we decided to visit Tagaytay for _nth time just to try the newly installed Zipline in Picnic grove

How to get there :
1) Manila or Baclaran  -  if you are in Manila area or in Baclaran ,  just take mini buses or bus going to Mendez / Tagaytay,   there are lots of buses going around the area  , Saulog , Kirby , Celyrosa Bus line, Erjohn and San Agustin - the bus will pass thru Coastal road, SM Bacoor , Imus  via Aguinaldo highway.   I am not sure if the amount is still the same ,  but the bus fare is about Php 120-130 ,  about 2-3 hours travel

2) Alight at the Tagaytay Rotonda, where Days Inn,  BPI bank, Chowking, Jollibee , 7-11 as landmark

3) Take the Jeep going to Picnic Grove ,  Php 8.00 per person or take a tricycle and they will ask you about Php 50.00 to Php 60.00 per ride

Picnic grove :
When we got there,  we were really hungry,  so we just grab a meal in front of the picnic grove,  the food is cheap and their Bulalo is great,  waiters are courteous and very accommodating.we ordered Bulalo, Calamares and Softdrinks.

 now we're now full and ready to explore the place

Picnic Grove Entrance fee : Php 25.00 per person ,  Table rentals 100 - 250 per table

Enjoy the sceneries , especially the overlooking   Taal Volcano

You can also enjoy a 15 mins - 30 mins body massage at the Picnic grove - fee is about Php 100-200 depending on your negotiation skills

after the long trail,  we saw the Tagaytay Zipline

Fee- we took the package - 2 way for 2 persons with 1 mug and  2 pictures Php1,000.00 and be ready to experience the exhilarating ride 150 feet off the ground , 250 meter long with 60 km/hr speed

                      

If you want to try the horseback riding in Picnic Grove,  you may,   just pay an additional Php 200-250 per horse .  The Picnic grove is known to be one of the cheaper attractions in Tagaytay so definitely expect to be crowded  especially during weekends.

Make sure that you bring your cameras with you

  

and don't forget to bring additional money to stop by at Amadeo to buy  "pasalubong" like "bunch of bananas" hanging ,  dried mangoes, "sukang paombong",  green and ripe mangoes and especially buko pies that are all available along the road!!! 

Josephine - Watercamp

Two more weeks and summer will be over and here comes, school days once again.  So we really have to make it this summer worthwhile,  hahahaha, so we immediately decided to go to Josephine Watercamp,  Actually,  its better to have that way rather than to have plans. 

To get there :

- If you are in Lawton or in Baclaran - take big buses ,  Saint Anthony , Saulog Transit and  Saint Agustin going to Cavite City and tell the driver that you are going down to Josephine , Watercamp ,  its in Panamitan, Kawit, Cavite bus fare around Php 40.00 to Php45.00 .

- You can also take small buses going to Cavite city or Tanza (via Putol or Centennial)  just go down  to Panamitan, Kawit

Entrance fee :  Adult 220.00 , Kids 200.00 

Room rates  :  Php 2,000-3,000 per night

Table Rates : Umbrella Php 450.00     Gazebo : Php 750.00 -1,000.00

Features :

1. They have 160 meter Lazy  river and you just want to afloat to the river

2. They even have kids interactive pool and adult swimming pool

3. Amenities and facilities are complete but expect a long wait especially during summer because it is really filled with so many people

4. The newest attraction in watercamp that everybody in the family will definitely enjoy,  the mini waves

pool with mini  waves

enjoying their food my husband,  my daughter and my nephew

the cute posing

the lazy river

enjoy your summer and dont forget to bring your swimsuit, your sunblock and a pocket money ,  ang pahabol sa tag-araw 

Oasis Hotel and Resort

Its our first get together weekend with our new acquaintance and its started breaking the ice for all of us. Oasis Hotel and Resort is previously known to us as Mt. Sea Resort so we decided to have a party there to get unwind.

Oasis Hotel and Resort is consider as one true destination offering the perfect mix resort accommodations and services. Just one hour away from busy life of Metro Manila which offering a modern and elegant hotel.

Oasis Hotel and Resort  offers 3 largest themed Swimming pool that can cater adults and kids, enjoyable slides . The people working there including their customer service are very accommodating and approachable. 

how to get there :

From Baclaran -  by public transportation - just take a baby bus with Naic , Cavite sign or take Saulog Transit Bus bound to Naic Ternate and ask the driver to drop you off at Oasis Resort or Km. 41.  Fare around Php 40.00 to Php 60.00 per one way.

From Manila or Baclaran via private car
If you take Coastal Road ,  once you reach SM Bacoor just turn right till you reach end of Cavitex or  take Cavitex and once you reach the end of Cavitex ,  just straight ahead , you will see on your right , CEPZA , Puregold , Jollibee if you encounter a crossing just straight ahead and once you reach KM 41 just look on your right side Oasis is just around.

entrance fee : pool and amenities
for the swimming pool and beach - Php 200.00 / pax
for beach alone Php 80.00 / pax

beach hut - Php 1,200.00
table - Php 750.00

hotel accommodations 
basic charge from Php 3,300.00++  to  Php 5,000.00++ (pls visit their website or their Facebook account)

address and contact nos.
Km41 A. Soriano st. Tanza,Cavite  (Capipisa)
tel.no. 046-686-2548

Oasis Hotel and Resort is definitely a nice place to spend with your family and loveones but be careful with the slides and the stairs because its very slippery.

If you gonna visit here,  Its definitely a refreshing thing just do not forget to bring your swimwear or swimsuit because that's what happened to me and I was very disappointed :((   Also,  don't forget to bring your cameras with you.  Anyways,  everything was so good have a wonderful time! 

Makiling Highland, Calamba Laguna

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna and 54 kms away from Manila by an hour and 30 mins  travel in public transportation. We  just traveled from my sister-in-law house in Santa Rosa, Laguna and then we decided to go to Calamba.  It is also known as the Resort Capital of the Philippines because of  the resorts and hot springs located here like Makiling Highland to name the few.

( some of the pictures I just copied from the net thanks to the owners)

Makiling Highlands Resort is located at the foot of  Mt. Makiling , Capt. Mamon Road, Pansol, Laguna   and it is ideal to have weekend getaway with your friends and families with an affordable prices.

Entrance Fee :

Adult - Php 95.00 - Php 125.00

Children 12 years old and below - Php 80.00 - Php 95.00

Children below 3 feet are free

Amenities :

Picnic Table      - Php 400.00 - Php 700.00

Small Kamaligs 12 hrs - Php 1,300.00 - Php 1,600.00

Small Kamaligs 24 hrs - Php 2,000.00 - Php 2,500.00

Room Rates - please check rates on their website 

How to get there :

From Manila to Makiling Highland (private vehicle )

take the Southern Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and exit at the Calamba Exit. Drive straight towards the Calamba town proper junction and turn right at the National Highway. Keep going straight until you pass by Max's Fried Chicken Restaurant, Monte Vista Branch. Take a right turn on Capt. Mamon Rd. (just two streets from Monte Vista Resort).

From Manila to Calamba (public transportation)
Buses are available from Lawton, Sta Cruz and Buendia

Facilities 
Relax with the giant pools with its thrilling water slides

A whimsical hanging bridge complete with castle-like turrets on both sides and a perfect place to experience the "swinging bridge" with your friends and families to cross it

 

Just relax and enjoy ,  don't forget to bring your swimwear, cameras and additional pocket money for "pasalubong"  !!!!