Tugawe Cove Resort, Caramoan Island, Cam Sur 2024 #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures
When in Caramoan 🏝️ We stayed at Tugawe Cove Resort, Caramoan, Philippines. The whole property is peaceful and breathtaking!🏝️ Unfortunately, we didn't have a chance to do an island hopping due to #AghonPH 😥
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Day 1 at Caramoan Island, Camarines Sur🏝️♥️ #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures #Caramoan #TugaweCoveResort #CamSur #ExplorePhilippines
#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures at Santa Ana, Cagayan: Palaui Island, Anguib Beach, and more!
Hey everyone! 🌟 Join us as we look back on an unforgettable journey from Tarlac City to the breathtaking Santa Ana, Cagayan Valley, Philippines! 🚗💨
Our Journey:
We started our adventure on May 10 at 9 PM, leaving Tarlac City behind and heading north. After an all-night drive, we arrived at Anguib Beach at 8 AM on May 11. The early morning view of the white sandy beach and crystal-clear waters was worth the 11-hour trip! 🌊🌴
Our Stay:
At 10 AM, we checked in at the cozy Blue Coast Beach Hotel. The friendly staff and beautiful beachfront location made it the perfect base for our explorations. 🏨🌅
Island Hopping Adventure:
By 11 AM, we were ready for some island hopping! We headed to San Vicente Port and rented a boat for P3,500. Our island hopping tour took us to:
1. Palaui Island: This Survivor filming location amazed us with its untouched beauty and lush landscapes. 🏝️
2. Punta Verde Island: We explored the vibrant Coral Sanctuary, marveling at the colorful corals and marine life. 🐠🌊
3. Crocodile Island: Despite its name, this island offers stunning views and a unique experience. 🐊🌺
This trip was filled with adventure, stunning scenery, and unforgettable moments. We’re excited to share it all with you!
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Dingalan, Aurora 2024 🏝️🌊⛰️ #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures #Dingalan #DingalanAurora #Dingalan2024 #AuroraProvince #BatanesOfTheEast #WhiteBeach #BrownBeach #TanawanFalls #DingalanFalls
Guimaras Island 2024 #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures
#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures at Guimaras Island :)
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Iloilo 2024 by #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures
From celebrating love at our friends' wedding to exploring the rich heritage of Iloilo, our 6-day adventure was filled with unforgettable moments. 🌟 We savored local flavors, marveled at historic sites, and cherished every minute spent with family. This trip wasn't just a journey through Iloilo but through friendship and celebration. Here’s to many more adventures together! #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures
Some of the destinations we got to visit:
☑️ Tatoy's Manokan and Seafoods, Iloilo
☑️ Mama's Kitchen, Iloilo City
☑️ Molo Mansion, Iloilo City
☑️ Molo Plaza, Iloilo City
☑️ Molo Church, Iloilo City
☑️ Breakthrough Restaurant Iloilo
☑️ GarinFarm Pilgrimage Resort, Iloilo
☑️ Miag-ao Church, Iloilo
☑️ Brandy Museum, Casa de Emperador, Iloilo City
☑️ Festive Walk, Megaworld, Iloilo City
☑️ Santa Maria Parish, Iloilo City
☑️ District21 Hotel, Iloilo City
☑️ Guimaras (for another video)
☑️ Museo Iloilo Official
☑️ Jaro Cathedral
☑️ Biscocho Haus
☑️ Iloilo International Airport
Casa de Emperador and the Brandy Museum in Iloilo City are two spots that beautifully blend the old and the new. Located in the modern Iloilo Business Park, Casa de Emperador is not just a stunning building; it’s a cultural hub that hosts the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA). This museum displays a wide range of art from both local and international artists, making it a key spot for anyone interested in the arts.Right next to it, the Brandy Museum offers a peek into the world of brandy-making, a craft that goes back to the Philippines’ days as a Spanish colony. The museum is interactive, teaching visitors all about how brandy is made, from the initial fermentation to the final aging process, and even includes brandy tasting sessions. Together, Casa de Emperador and the Brandy Museum not only celebrate Iloilo’s rich cultural heritage but also its growing role as a center for arts and culture. #CasaDeEmperador #BrandyMuseum #Iloilo #Iloilo2024 #IloiloCity #ILOMOCA #MegaWorldIloilo #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures #FestiveWalk #FestiveWalkIloilo #IloiloItinerary
3D2N Boracay 2024 - DIY Tour + Tipid Tips #DelaCruzFamilyAdventures
🏖️ 3 Days and 2 Nights at Boracay (March 26-28, 2024) 🏝️
📍 From Clark International Airport to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan)
✈️ Fare (Booked via Cebu Pacific Air App): P11,836.64 (2 persons)
🛏️ Accommodation at Pinnacle Boracay (Booked via Agoda App): P10,261.62 (Superior Double for 2 pax)
🚐 Roundtrip Airport Transfer (Boracay Water Activities - Online Booking): P1,100 per head
I booked this tour three months ago as a 16th wedding anniversary gift for my husband. Just last month, our friends Cath and Geof joined the plan since we're about to celebrate our 20 years of friendship.
🔵 Day 1 (March 26, 2024)
We arrived at the airport around 9 am, and our check-in time is still 3 pm. We had lunch at CityMall Boracay. After lunch, we rented an e-tryc for a land tour while waiting for our check-in time.
Their regular rate is P500 per hour, but we met one who agreed to P400 per hour. We only needed 2 hours. We skipped a few destinations, such as two beaches requiring guests to take their shoes off and the mangroves because it was hot and the smell was unpleasant.
We arrived at Pinnacle Boracay around 2:30 pm. We agreed to meet at the lobby around 5 pm to explore the beach together.
That night - we tried to explore the famous Boracay nightlife. We went inside the "secret closet" (Battuta Boracay). But since we're not heavy drinkers, we decided to eat dinner elsewhere.
Unfortunately, we landed in a restaurant (with a live band and videoke)—I forgot the name. Their P980 bulalo was bland and nasty. It was mixed with Instant Beef Noodle's seasonings. It was not worth the money.
Because we were no longer in the mood, we decided to return to the hotel and call it a night.
🔵 Day 2 (March 27, 2024)
Breakfast buffet at Pinnacle Boracay. The food choices are good. I love their pancakes!
After lunch, we went straight to the beach. An agent offered us a private island hopping for P5,000. I negotiated it down to P3,500. We met at P4,000.
#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures Our 18th Anniversary of Togetherness
Since we're the ones celebrating and no kids were involved, we spent the whole day of February 27, 2023, celebrating our 18th anniversary (of togetherness) shopping for shoes!
Happy 18th year, husband. Looking forward to celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this month.
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#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures with #TeamNanoworx and #TeamCoffeeMom at Patar Bolinao 2023
A quick Bolinao Getaway with Team Nanoworx Car Care Products and Services and Team The Coffee Mom last February 6 to 7, 2023.
Accommodation: Casolares by Casa Carolina
New favorite Bolinao Restaurant: Bolinao Sungayan Grill (Floating Restaurant)
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#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures 2023 at Pico de Loro Nasugbu Batangas
Since we first stayed in Pico Sands Hotel in Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club for our son's 5th birthday more than four years ago, we promised ourselves we would return.
Our family's tradition is to go out of town after every new year celebration. Instead of going to Baguio City this year, we changed our plans last minute and booked a condo unit at Pico de Loro since Pico Sands Hotel was already fully booked in agoda.
It was my first time browsing through "Agoda Homes." I didn't know that the payment should be made outside the app, according to the owner's terms. I transferred the total amount of P22,250 online, and the owner instantly acknowledged it and sent me documents we would use upon registration at Pico.
Fast forward to our travel date last January 2, 2023. I don't know if it was because of the pandemic or the number of guests that day, but we faced a few hassles during the entire registration process at Pico de Loro Country Club. I never liked waiting in long lines, so it was an issue, at least for me. Not to mention that we had to wake our kids, who were inside the car at the parking lot, so that the reception could see all of them in person. I know that this is a protocol. However, the building’s parking lot is a bit far from the reception, and it was 1 pm. We never encountered any of these when we booked at Pico Sands Hotel.
Another essential thing to mention - we paid P1,300 per adult and P500 per kid. These were for the "beach fees." When we stayed at Pico Sands Hotel in 2018, there were no extra fees like these.
After registration, we headed straight to our rented unit in Carola A. I called the caretaker, and we agreed to meet in the lobby. When we got there, my 1-year-old baby was already throwing tantrums, and the caretaker wasn't in the hall yet. I messaged the owner, and he told the receptionist to allow us to go to the unit directly.
Fortunately, the caretaker finally showed up. She's nice. She asked the condo staff to help us with our
#DelaCruzFamilyAdventures at Casa Cecilia Hotel Ilocos Sur 2022
We decided to celebrate our son's 9th birthday in Ilocos Sur. When I browsed for a hotel thru the Agoda app, I stumbled across Casa Cecilia Hotel in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, which is only 5 minutes from Vigan.
The hotel looks peaceful and has different pools that the kids would surely enjoy. They also have a spa area with a jacuzzi and sauna (separate payment of P500 to P700 per head).
Casa Cecilia's food is much better than the loads of crap served at the hotels we booked in Subic and Baguio recently. I will never forget the bland corned beef I ate in Subic for breakfast (sorry!). At Casa Cecilia Hotel, we tried almost everything on their menu, and they're all satisfying. My favorite is their Banana Rum.
As for the family room we rented for three days and two nights for P12,100, it was comfortable. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom. Our lovely helpers and our kids occupied the first one, and my husband and I used the other one with a double-sized bed. The only thing that made me uncomfortable was the mattress' plastic cover. I guess it was the owner's way of prolonging the life of the bed. If that's the case, then it's okay. As an entrepreneur, we must take some measures to protect our property. As long as it's not hurting anyone, then I respect it.
My husband is the type who never stays in one place, especially when the whole family's out of town. For him, "I drove this far, so let's make the most out of it!" So on the second day, I had to rearrange my plan and compromise.
I immediately did an itinerary for the whole day. Our first destination was supposed to be Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone. When we got there, it was closed. So we proceeded to our second destination, Baluarte (ni Chavit). We arrived there at lunchtime, and the temperature was BURNING HOT. Fortunately, Baluarte now offers a shuttle service for P250 per head. When we first visited Baluarte, Ilocos Sur, Philippines 9 years ago, this convenience was yet to be available.
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