Ilo-Ilo trip 2013 Day 1

The holiday season is long overdue, but my mind is still on vacation.  That is why I'm too lazy to write a thing about the holiday season but I do love reading a lot nowadays. :)

To start again, I will share to you my experience in Dinagyang Festival 2013 and our food trips in Ilo-Ilo.   

This is day 1 to Ilo-Ilo:

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Philippines’ AirAsia’s Free Seats promo is back from September 18 - 23, 2012

Zero base fare deals to exciting domestic destinations are up for grabs now

Better than a big seat sale, Philippines’ AirAsia today rolled out its Free Seats promo where guest can travel from Clark International Airport in Pampanga to Davao and Kalibo with an all-in fare of P275 pesos one way.

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Affordable Bohol Tour Package

Bohol is one of the many tourist destinations here in the Philippines.  If you want to visit the place, Travel Express, Inc offers a very affordable tour package for only Php 4,200/pax.   Below are some of my photos taken in Bohol particularly in Chocolate Hills and Balicasag Island.

Chocolate Hills

me @ Balicasag Island snorkeling

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AirAsia Philippines announced Piso Fare Promo

MANILA, Philippines (Press Release)- Hold on tight to that one peso. It will take you far to your desired destination and delight you with memorable experiences as Philippines’ AirAsia, the country’s newest low cost carrier, rolls out its Piso Fare promo for all local and international destinations including Fly-Thru service from Clark International Airport to Australia.

“This promo is a testament to our commitment to stay competitive and provide the best value for Filipinos to travel at the lowest cost but with the best quality service,” AirAsia Inc. CEO Maan Hontiveros said at a press conference on July 23 in Makati City.

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Spending the Night at Cattleya Resort, Antipolo

"Good friends are really hard to find."  That is why when my long lost friend/colleague invited me for an outing con reunion, I don't hesitate to say "yes!"(lols, Sounds like, Will you marry me?).

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Patio Pacific Hotel in Boracay

Tea House

I've traveled to Boracay several times for an outing and or a vacation. I don't care what kind of weather it is, if it's sunny days, windy days or even rainy days, that's how enchanted I am with its beauty.  During those visits, we stayed at La Carmela de Boracay most for our accommodation but last May, we tried another hotel, the Patio Pacific for a change.

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Summer Function in Boracay Island for 2012

May 2012-NAIA 3,  While waiting for the others to come for our vacation trip in Boracay, we decided to have our breakfast in the airport at Andiamo.

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Golf Your Way to Father's Day at Marriott Manila

This June, we share our own fun way to uniquely indulge every great leader of the family—our dads! At Marriott Manila, we ensure that we’re the perfect venue to celebrate his life and love through golf.

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Travel: Tagaytay 2012 with Family

I don't know where to spend our long weekend last April (Holy Week) so we just stayed at home.  But my nephew keeps on bugging me to go somewhere so we decided to visit Tagaytay once again.  Actually, that was my mother's first out of town experience, whoah!

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Puerto Galera for the second time

"It's been six long years since my first visit to Puerto Galera and I must admit that there are lots of differences between Galera before and today."

March 17, 2012, Saturday.
Day 1
After our church obligation, hubby and I started our long journey from Cavite to Alabang. We rode on Alps bus and traveled for almost 2 1/2 hours from Alabang to Batangas Port.  My body and mind was so tired, but I still can't deny the excitement I'm feeling inside, naks!  Since it's not my hobby to sleep while on travel, I grabbed hubby's phone and took some photos.

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Nature Tripping

My entry for this week's memes are photos taken from our last vacation in Boracay. I know you too love this place as I love this so much. Love the nature and the ambiance of the place. Enjoy the white shores (for Wednesday whites). :)

Boracay shore

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My visit to Makati Malls

This was my  first time to explore the beauty of Makati, actually its their mall, the Glorietta.

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Rainy days in Boracay

Last July 8-10, 2011 my husband and I flew to Boracay to have some vacation. The weather was fine but with occasional rain showers....and strong monsoon wind (hanging habagat). Again, our flight is courtesy of Cebu Pacific low fares :). We arrived at Boracay airport at almost 5:00 in the afternoon and noticed that the airport was renovated, and in fairness its beautiful  and more presentable than before. :)

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How to make Clay Pots?

Aside from its tourism,  Burnay Pottery  is also one of the famous sight in Vigan and also the main source of their living. As part of our tour, we visited the "Pagburnayan", where we got to see the hard labor of a pot maker in making these clay pots.

Ruby Pottery is located in # 65 Leberation St., Pagburnayan, Vigan City.

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The Baluarte

Baluarte (also known as Baluarte ni Chavit) is 80 hectares of gently rolling terrains, hills and mountain sides, the structures of facilities and amenities, its phases of construction is in its best possible realistic and natural habitat for good and sound animal care.

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Calle Crisologo, Vigan

Vigan is best-known for Calle Crisologo, a half kilometer street lined with 18th century Filipino-Spanish architectures and your journey would be incomplete without a nostalgic walk at the streets of Calle Crisologo.   Calle Crisologo is a virtual tourists playground.  If you were not for the tourists taking pictures, you'd think that you were transported back in Spanish colonial era.

Calle Crisologo

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Welcome to Vigan

The name Vigan was derived from "Biga", a giant taro plant that grows abundantly along the banks of the Mestizo River. About 400 kilometers from Manila is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan the capital city of Ilocos Sur. It is located on the west coast of northern Luzon.

You can see precious remnants of old Spanish architecture throughout the center of the city.Vigan is established in the 16th century and is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a unique European atmosphere. It is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines. Several museums exist for the many national heroes that were born here.

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St. Augustine Church and its Bell Tower

This is one of the old and grand church in Ilocos region, The St. Augustine Church and its Bell Tower also known as the Bantayan Church and Bell Tower. But according to the people, Bell Tower is most commonly known as Panday Tower as the famous FPJ's movie Panday was filmed here.

Bantay Belfry Tower also known as Panday (1591)

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Juan Luna's Home and his work of Arts

After viewing Marcos' mausoleum, we went to Juan Luna's Gallery. This picture was taken beside the famous Spolarium.  I felt that I am included in the painting :D

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Marcos Mausoleum in Batac

This is the entrance of Marcos Mausoleum. You can't take picture upon reaching this point. Only Madam Marcos has the right to show Mr. Marcos coffin in public and that is for publicity(as they say). 

Since no picture-taking allowed inside the Mausoleum, we go to the museum after sighting Mr. Marcos' coffin.  The Museum looks like a gallery or is a gallery of their achievements and family pictures.

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