tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27552461627048525492024-03-13T09:28:29.302+08:00Isla Verde Resort - Batangas, PhilippinesIsla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort is about an hour and a half by road from Manila then a boat trip Tabangao Aplaya at Batangas. Offering a relaxed friendly atmosphere and budget accommodation for back packers and campers, through to home style B&B accommodation. A great place for Team Building, exploring or simply relaxing and enjoying snorkelling in Coral right from the resort.
email enquiries to: islaverderesort@gmail.comRossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-58955565775412873592021-04-03T11:57:00.001+08:002021-04-03T12:02:13.562+08:00Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort is Still Here - CoVid 18 UPDATE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2T-oN3HNBw/YGflxIVh-LI/AAAAAAAAFmc/1BSVleBHKMUBGJ-PiVgUQtW0vF8sv2HvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/Collage_20210322_190116.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2T-oN3HNBw/YGflxIVh-LI/AAAAAAAAFmc/1BSVleBHKMUBGJ-PiVgUQtW0vF8sv2HvACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Collage_20210322_190116.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Since my last post in April 2020, the year 2020 - 2021 has been a strange one for our lovely resort.</p><p>Covid-19 has caused lockdowns and restrictions that have severely limited the number of opportunities for people to visit the resort. On occasions when those restrictions have been lifted, guests have come to enjoy a stay here.</p><p>Jo and some staff have worked hard to keep the Resort looking as clean and smart as possible so it is always ready to be open each time restrictions are lifted.</p><p>Except for the top picture, the photos in this post are from March and April 2021 :-)</p><p><b><i>I have just received this Advert from the Resort Management:</i></b></p><p>Discover the beauty of this new paradise. Get in touch with nature as you find a new home in this island. Isla Verde tropical friendly resort is your new abode. Located in Sitio Sampalukan, San Augustin kanluran Isla Verde, Batangas City, it enjoys the company of the majestic Philippines Sea outlined by the Rocky and sandy shorelines. It lies beyond the borders of Isla Verde passage separating Mindoro from Batangas City. </p><p>Our island is a home to the rich fauna and flora variety. Considered as the Center of Marine biodiversity, it is a main Sanctuary to coral reefs and underwater marine habitat.</p><p>Environmentalists and nature lovers treat this place as their new haven where you can take nothing but pictures, you can leave nothing but footprints and can kill nothing but time.</p><p>Entering the resort, you will be greeted by a fresh natural scenery with a touch of Japanese design and architecture, surrounded by a serene landscape.</p><p>Paths are paved, and bordered with green grandeur and detailed with delicate oriental arts. </p><p>Stone benches and swing cottages offers an inviting ambiance for relaxation and rest. Mixed with soothing beach air and warmth of the sun, you can enjoy it with company of great friends or quiet pace to meditate on your own.</p><p>Islaverde Tropical Friendly Resort offers a wide arrangement of accommodations with privacy, security and convenience to maximum of 50 people, whether a family gathering, or a small company team building. It has family rooms, stone units and nipa huts (kubo) that guests can choose from. </p><div><a href="http://www.islaverderesort.com" target="_blank">Visit our Website</a> to see more.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1P9ZSx6bdhw/YGfmups8tLI/AAAAAAAAFmk/e5SN1qaFCeIIffQWKoId7fK3bPjh3nEYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/Collage_20210304_114521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1P9ZSx6bdhw/YGfmups8tLI/AAAAAAAAFmk/e5SN1qaFCeIIffQWKoId7fK3bPjh3nEYwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Collage_20210304_114521.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NW1nl9DLv3E/YGfmxBmqcYI/AAAAAAAAFmo/QwhkdxcFKJQxMJ9Jt28JW89RsJV1MOi3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/FB_IMG_1615051652977.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NW1nl9DLv3E/YGfmxBmqcYI/AAAAAAAAFmo/QwhkdxcFKJQxMJ9Jt28JW89RsJV1MOi3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FB_IMG_1615051652977.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hF4f-DyZuHw/YGfmzMK9ngI/AAAAAAAAFms/pUH-4iclrEEYeCI6UuibRPMsNMS18JafACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210302_083553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hF4f-DyZuHw/YGfmzMK9ngI/AAAAAAAAFms/pUH-4iclrEEYeCI6UuibRPMsNMS18JafACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210302_083553.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87ARsktDPUA/YGfm1zoFD1I/AAAAAAAAFmw/GbPr-B6a4SkkIce0yt5TGg-aQcv_lrFowCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210304_083116.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87ARsktDPUA/YGfm1zoFD1I/AAAAAAAAFmw/GbPr-B6a4SkkIce0yt5TGg-aQcv_lrFowCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210304_083116.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h6ODrlpABBg/YGfm4ZAOq4I/AAAAAAAAFm0/A0HUyF758QEx-AhN975XL6VrzlXuFj6TQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210322_104942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h6ODrlpABBg/YGfm4ZAOq4I/AAAAAAAAFm0/A0HUyF758QEx-AhN975XL6VrzlXuFj6TQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20210322_104942.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efor949K-SM/YGfm8B5-9rI/AAAAAAAAFm4/AS-k1SskvqQVRLxcG6w5WprhziVmeb25ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1098/Screenshot_20210322_184227.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efor949K-SM/YGfm8B5-9rI/AAAAAAAAFm4/AS-k1SskvqQVRLxcG6w5WprhziVmeb25ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot_20210322_184227.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8yzqjrbauB8/YGfm-TcwC8I/AAAAAAAAFnA/XVnOh-6Iqus3rznj7GmMiAqyN4m8ZKcKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1079/Screenshot_20210322_184158.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1079" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8yzqjrbauB8/YGfm-TcwC8I/AAAAAAAAFnA/XVnOh-6Iqus3rznj7GmMiAqyN4m8ZKcKACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot_20210322_184158.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-59165472183057382532020-04-24T13:18:00.000+08:002020-04-24T13:18:30.308+08:00<div>
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COVID 19 is pandemic. </div>
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We were temporarily closed last March 22, 2020, the start of the Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the whole island. </div>
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We are not allowed to go out from house, unless it is necessary like to buy food to the store. </div>
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We are not allowed to leave the island nor to receive people who wanted to come here especially if they coming from Manila.</div>
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But as time passed by, we went into lockdown. </div>
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There are no more normal boats trips. A special scheduled trip is issued to buy stuff in mainland Batangas. </div>
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Even the road became more quiet as you cannot hear kids' voices yelling and laughing and a Curfew was imposed especially to minors. </div>
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Thus kids had quality time bonding with their parents- helping their parents doing chores. They fetched the water. Sweeping in the ground in the morning. Doing the laundry. And in the afternoon neighboring kids gathered together playing ML ( MOBILE LEGEND) to spend their afternoon.</div>
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The local mothers have time to weave mats in the afternoon and gossipping among locals stopped as need for social distancing.</div>
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The boats who were busy transporting guests and for boat tours around the island became fishing boats. The construction workers became good fishermen waking up at early dawn to catch fish, which they sell for an income, and some share with friends and other relatives. </div>
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For this month they always catch BALAKWAS (plotting fish), they dry them and cook like sinaing, adobo, fried and skrewed them and fry too.</div>
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As lockdown was extended till April 30, our Baranggay Offers became more busy. We received reliefs from our National/Local government which were deliver to our house by our Baranggay Councilor and Baranggay Police Officer to their designated areas. We received rice, canned goods, sachets of coffee, biscuit some sachet of soup and box of Vitamins.</div>
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There were good samaritans who spread love, gave sacks of rice, bread with sachet of coffee.</div>
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In time of needs Filipinoes are always in Bayanihan- Filipino custom where people work together to accomplish task.</div>
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Salute and Thank you to our frontliners - locals who are Baranggay Officers, Health Workers, Teachers, Volunteers who look after us in this pandemic. </div>
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Lastly, I want to share to you a local guy ONAD singing ISLA VERDE HISTORY. </div>
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RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-41974347944732134092019-11-13T06:49:00.000+08:002019-11-13T06:49:28.156+08:00November 2019 - Dogs are indeed a man's best friend.<br />
Meet our adorable, huggable and lovable little pal, Jaru.<br />
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Everybody loves Jaru for his friendly features. Who would have thought that our furry friend would be an excellent tour guide and a great companion in times of boredom. <br />
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Every morning, he would be running enthusiastically towards approaching guests, welcoming them with his wagging tail and a cheerful bark. He could be seen visiting the units of every guests to check if they are doing fine. And by night, he would be joining you by the campfire under the presence of the moon and stars.<br />
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Jaru is a stray dog and is adopted by the son of the resort owner, Hikaru. He is found wandering aimlessly on Tabangao port on October 2018. As an afraid little puppy, he is very hesitant to meet people. Weak and hungry, he simply approached Hikaru and gently frolicked at his feet, waiting for Hikaru to return the gesture to him. Feeling pity towards this creature, Hikaru picked him up and brought Jaru to the resort, raising it as his own.<br />
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Jaru is raised and fed by Jaja, one of the resort's employees. Jaja gave the puppy an extended unconditional love that it learned how to show care and attention in return. Thus he is named Jaru, as a combination from the name of his caretakers.<br />
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Jaru is always present on photo ops on guests and a shout out in their reviews. He is known for his expressive eyes, that reflects his warm emotions. He is also known for his energetic stamina of accompanying guests in the village tours and for taking a tireless swim with them on the shore. His charming smile is something worth remembering and you would enjoy taking selfies with. Just don't forget to give him a bag of doggie treats as a tip for his extensive service.<br />
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Your Isla Verde experience would not be complete if you did not encouter this happy creature. Surely, he will give you that perspective that animals are great companions and their love and affection is something that could really comfort us, especially on times of solitude and loneliness. RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-35988466449859136392019-09-28T08:07:00.000+08:002019-09-28T08:07:22.721+08:00A Bigger Room for Big GroupsSince we began receiving guests in 2013, Islaverde Tropical Friendly Resort has not just been a popular place for families and couples, but also with groups for meetings and bonding sessions.<br />
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As the resort has become more well known we have added more kubos and units, and even camping facilities. <br />
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Some time ago, To cater to small groups and families, we built what we call our 'Japanese Style' unit, which accommodates small groups on sleeping mats instead of beds. We have been surprised by how popular this has become with our business guests.</div>
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Because the island experienced fully booked reservations in the summer, It was difficult for business groups to find accommodation on the Island. So Isla Verde Tropical Friendly resort decided to offer another level of service to our business guests by offerring a special accomodation for larger groups.<br />
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So we took advantage of the start of the rainy season to expand out business and groups offering.<br />
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Introducing our latest project, our 'Group Fortress', a Japanese Inspired Room that could fit a maximum of 20 people.<br />
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The project started early August and in September 2019 it is still a work in progress, with hopes of completion around early October. It is located in a vacant lot next to the stone units.<br />
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When it is finished, it will consist of two rooms separated by a customized divider and an outside patio that will serve as a receiving and a dining area. It also has is own kitchen and common toilet for convenience. The walls are made of bamboo for natural ventilation and with pawid roofs as a shade from the heat.<br />
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Interiors and design are made one at a time so it is slow work, but we think when it is finished, this unit will be a place to relax as a group, with an air of class and elegance.<br />
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Rates will be PHP500 per person per night, which we hope is very affordable and reasonable for group bookings, given the design of the unit and the access to the facilities.<br />
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This new unit should help us to cater to the increasing demand for group activities, especially on the summer vacations.<br />
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<br />RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-80710697201019286302019-08-08T07:15:00.000+08:002019-08-08T07:15:53.417+08:00Mid Year Group Outing<div dir="auto" style="background-color: white;">
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This is our first blog post for 2019 and we would like to apologise for not updating our blog since last Christmas. A lot has been happening and we are constantly trying to improve our facilities and complete maintenance and repairs.<br />
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It is the middle of 2019 already at Islaverde Tropical Friendly Resort, and our Habagat (monsoon season) is approaching again. This is a popular time here as guests try to escape the heat and humidity of the city for a few days in a place where they can take a walk in the shade, or simply rest and relax around our lovely island paradise.<br />
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Since we started building our first two kubos in 2013, our thoughts have been to try to make a place where people can come to relax, but to try to have enough facilities, but still keep the price of a holiday affordable for average working people.<br />
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So we decided to have kubos as our main accommodation, with some stone units for people who want to stay in rooms that have a little more of a hotel style. Later, because some guests wanted to camp, we added our camping ground.<br />
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Our biggest problems have always been that we have no electricity connection to the mainland grid, and we often have bad cellphone reception no matter which provider.<br />
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We began with only a few batteries for our electric power, charged by two solar panels and a diesel generator for emergency. At first the electricity only powered Tess' Cafe and it was difficult for people to even charge their cellphones. Now we have added more rooftop solar panels and our aim is to try to have some electric power to all stone units and kubos.<br />
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Trying to keep the resort looking attractive means that gardening and horticulture is an on-going chore here. The grounds are leveled up in places and new plants and flowers are bought to highlight and accentuate the tropical feel of our resort. It gives this fresh ambience and natural touch that we hope will let you embrace every gift that Mother Nature has to offer.<br />
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We regularly retouch our kubos are and they are varnised with an earthly brown colour. Something that will appeal to the homely, yet traditional feeling and vibrance.<br />
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Interior designs are also added for comfort and relaxation. All this is done while trying to keep out accommodation rates at a reasonable price, so ordinary people can afford an island holiday.<br />
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Because snorkeling in the coral reef at the resort has become so popular, we purchased additional snorkeling gear for rent to cater to the growing needs of guests who want to enjoy an underwater adventure.<br />
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<br />RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-8414780868097094392018-12-29T09:57:00.000+08:002018-12-29T09:58:14.431+08:00The joy of Christmas 2018<br />
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Rhea and her family spent their 2018 Christmas here with us. They were here last Dec23-25 and spent 3 nights in our resort.<br />
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On their first day, as they were tired, after their lunch they slept for long time in the afternoon. And when they woke Niña, their tour guide , took the family to Sawang, for snorkelling and swimming. Niña taught the youngest daughter, Sam, to swim and happily she learned to swim quickly. They enjoyed the white sand in sawang, and loved the marine life under the sea.<br />
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When night came and all guests had finished their dinner, they watched Niña with her fire dancing. Everybody yelled and clappped their hands when Niña blew fire. When the bonfire was started. They drink a few bottles, sharing stories that made their night fun.<br />
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On their second day, Dec. 24, the family woke up early to have breakfast and get ready for a boat tour. Niña showed them the parts of the island. They went to San Agapito, Cueva, Mahabang Buhangin and Lalaguyin. Places they can have snorkelling and swimming and her husband, Bong, who is a free lance Photographer, had the chance to take photos of the places they visited.<br />
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They came back in the afternoon, and all were happy as it was Rhea's kids first time to have a boat ride. Tired from their boat tour, they slept well and woke up late.<br />
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I was in the kitchen preparing dinner, when the couple came to cook for dinner. I asked them if they would join us for Christmas eve, but Rhea told me that they were going to bed early as they had to get up early tomorrow for trekking to Mt. Dagit-dagit. While we were in the kitchen, talking with each other I learned that her kids don't each much meat. And, because they won't have their noche buena, I gave them a free meal a relyenong bangus (stuffed milk fish decorated with fresh vegetables) with sauce and macaroni salad. Rhea told me that she thinks her kids will ignore the food she prepared. And she was right her kids finished the food I gave first! Dinner was done and time for their bedtime.<br />
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The family woke up early and we greeted each other "Merry Christmas". All of them were excited for their adventure to Mt. Dagit- dagit. They met Mang Winnie, who has a house where our guests usually stay while they exploring the mountain. He even picks fruits for the guests to share like pomelo and coconut. And he shared his horse with Rhea's daughter. Sam loves horses and enjoyed her riding on the mountain.<br />
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They came back to our resort in the afternoon. Tired but all were happy as they told us its their best Christmas vacation. And when the night came again, they went to Wangyu's place, one of my workers and they had dinner. Rhea's daughter, Shelley, said she enjoyed the food very much after trekking to mountain.<br />
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When they returned to the resort, they shared their stories with us and this is what Rhea wrote to us:<br />
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Aside from the breath taking place, the warm welcome and awesome service of the resort owner and staff made our stay memorable. Thank you for helping Bong and I make this vacation memorableand meaningful to our kids.<br />
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<br />RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-2945125231261686152018-11-13T14:30:00.001+08:002018-11-13T14:30:37.196+08:00A note from one of our guests :-)Recently we received this lovely message from one of our guests - Earl Tan<br />
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As the trip ends like the sun sets in a day. We remember those great memories being inside an isolated island. An isolated island seated in the center. The calm, silent island filled with all the beautiful sea creatures and the fresh air from the sea breeze made our trip a romantic vacation.<br />
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In addition to the refreshing nature, the staffs of the resort where very accommodating. They gave us more than what is paid for. We had a wonderful stay with the island with their tours plus a tasty food cooked by the owners of the resort.<br />
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In every hardship, there is always a good thing at the end. The trip going to the island is rough but the place made it worth every rough wave we experienced.<br />
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Attached is our photo together.<br />
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Earl Tan<br />
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RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-62726953700471539812018-10-26T15:25:00.002+08:002018-10-26T15:26:27.165+08:00Marie, A Swiss Girl from Taiwan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Marie is a Chinese doctor, who teaches German language in Taiwan. She always comes to Mnila for her holiday, but this year she didn't realize her passport was due to expire soon. When she saw that it was close to expiry, she went to the Swiss Embassy in Manila to renew her passport, the Consulate told her she could still stay for a three month holiday in Manila. So Marie began looking for a place near Manila where she could have a 'staycation'. After checking Google, she found our resort and sent me an email, then booked a five day stay with us.<br />
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I met her in Tabangao, and while waiting for the boat we had an interesting conversation. She is a cheerful person and not shy, so there were no no dull moments when we were together.<br />
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On her first day, after having her lunch she took a walk in the local community with Hikaru as her guide. Hikaru showed to her the rural life in Isla. When they were in Mahabang Buhangin, they passed the house of Gean, who is celebrating her birthday and she invited them to eat and since Marie doesn't eat red meat Gean offered her a cake.<br />
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Marie does not eat red meat, but does eat fish so because she loves fish, I prepared some special food for her. Stuffed milkfish with green veggie salad, tuna cooked in cocunut milk with radish salad, grilled cunning fish with Japanese sauce, sarciado, a fish fried and sauteed with tomatoes, onions and eggs, fried fish with eggplant salad, carbonara with deep fried fillet and the Isla Verde express, its a seafood prawns, squid, clams with cocunut milk hot and spicy. For veggies she had a taste of sauteed mixed veggies, brocolli with mushroom and oyster sauce, Sayote with tomatoes and she likes miso soup very much. Marie said that the food at our resord was delicious.<br />
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Marie, brought a diary with her, where she writes her daily activities. She even showed to me some paintings of a few of the fishes she saw while snorkelling and of the boat she had in coming here, the St. Paul.<br />
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She was fond of snorkelling with Niña and Hikaru. They went different spots for snorkelling and never tired of swimming everyday and enjoyed watching schools of fish and star fish among the rocks and corals.<br />
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Niña took Marie to visit their place. While she was there, Marie had a taste of coconut. It was a new experience for her and happily she liked the coconut juice and ate the coconut meat She even asked Niña to bring some back to the resort.<br />
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And before she left, she wrote something in our Visitor's Book:<br />
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"I stayed on Isla Verde for five days and I enjoyed it so much<br />
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Tita Jo's food is delicious and everyday I went snorkelling with Niña. Jaka alwaya set a very romantuc table and the sunsets are stunning. When I woke up at night I saw the milkyway and little Jaro who is still a puppy but who guarded my tent very well.<br />
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I will dream of yhe blue, blue sea and the colorful fish when I'm back in Taiwan anf hope I can come back next year.<br />
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Marie Louisr Martina Marbach<br />
Switzerland"<br />
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As the summer ends, the wet season 'Habagat' arrives. It is a month when the sea is rough on the west coast of Isla Verde, and even though it is the beginning of out monsoon and typhoon season, we still have groups and couples of guests arriving from foreign countries and also from other parts of the Philippines.<br />
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Recently we had a guest from Germany, Adeline, who came here from an event set by Yellen. While she was here, she taught me my first yoga session. It was an interesting experience, and at the end I felt quite relaxed.<br />
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During Habagat there are still times when the sea is calm, and the guests often still have the chance for free diving and snorkelling and exploring the underwater coral gardens in front of our resort. If the sea is rough near the resort, often it is calm enough to snorkel just a short walk away at Mahabang Buhangin, or at Sawang Sampalukan or in Patong.<br />
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Mostly, visitors who come here are looking for a chance to get away from the stress of their daily work in the city. Because our place is quiet and peaceful, they feel relaxed and they enjoy the chance to sleep in for long hours with no traffic noise or loud clubs and street sounds. Sometimes I even have to knock on their door to wake them so they can have their meals :-)<br />
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Often, if it is raining, I see my guests outside just relaxing in the rain as they say it is so clean compared to the city. We have a small infinity pool which they also enjoy playing annd splashing in, and they often just relax there swimming and taking pictures. The sides of the infinity pool are also popular as an easy way to get in and out of the water for snorkelling to the coral gardens.<br />
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Even in Habagat, it is not boring at the resort. No matter how bad the weather is, the guests find things to do. Often they like to play indoor games including card games like Uno, Tong its, Pusoy and Crazy Ace. We also have Scrabble and Chess. Often I sit happily listening to them teasing and cheating each other.<br />
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At night if the rain has stopped, we still set a bonfire for the guests so they can enjoy their bonding, sharing a few bottles of drinks and some finger foods.<br />
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Kunwari blogger ako and im writing my review to this new island we have recently visited. 😂 para makatulong sa mga lagalag na kagaya kong walang ginawa kundi gumala dahil may taling sa paa at daig pa si dora 😁<br />
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How i learned about this island? Well wala. Nakita lang namin siya nagtrend sa fb. Nacurios kami. Nagbasa ng reviews at comment. Ayun nafeature na pala siya sa #KMJS so xempre kapag nafeature na for sure patok to at talagang maganda.<br />
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Dahil birthday celebration ni jowa at bet nia daw dito e di go kami dalawa. Ayaw ba naman ng tropa , magagaling magdrawing 😂 eh di kami na lang who cares?<br />
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Kapag gumagala kami super research muna ako sa lugar na pupuntahan namin kasi mahina ako sa direction at gusto ko kapag pumunta eh lahat nasusulit at nasusuyod. Pero this time ewan ko ba hinayaan ko lang si jowa , naisip ko adventure to ala amazing race churva di namin talaga alam kung san ung lugar. Pero xempre uso naman google at waze. Anjan pa ang mga mababait na pilipinong kahit anu itanong mo di ka pagkakaitan ng sagot. So gow kami. Wala reservation bahala na si ironman na lakad.<br />
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3am . April 27 2018 alis sa bahay . Punta sa south station bus terminal. Sampa ng bus batangas pier. (P137 Each pamasahe) 1 and half hour andun na. Xempre madaling araw wala traffic. Pagdating dun we found out mali kami 😂 1980s pa huling may sakayan dun pa isla verde sabi ni manong barker ng bangka. Sabi nia labas kami batangas pier sa may stoplight. Sakay kami dun jip na dadaan ng TABANGAO . Jan yung sakayan na pa isla verde . Sabi ko pa sa jowa ko "kala ko ba tama tong way natin " sabi nia "eh un sabi sa post eh ". Kung sino man ang nagcomment na ang sakay eh batangas pier taz 1 hr boat ride pa isla verde salamat sayo 😂. Anyways balik sa adventure .<br />
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To si jowa ayaw nian pababa sakay ng jip dahil mejo malaki siya 😂 (labyu ) eh sabi ni manong dalawang jip sasakyan. At napakahilig netong magtanong kung kani kanino. Ayun para kaming pagkain ng isdang dinumog ng mga trycycle driver dun sa labas ng pier. (Mejo badtrip na ako kasi suplada po ako sa personal 😂) P300 daw ihahatid na kami sa tabangao . Xempre nanlaki mata ko at dahil sanay kami sa tawaran nagtapos kami sa P230 😂 . Sakay tryk. Ang laki ng tryk nila kasya kami dalawang majubis 😂 sabi ni manong driver nakikita nio ung bundok n yan jan tayo punta. Ngstart na kmi mglakbay. Sabi ko bakit ang lamig sa batangas. Unlike satin sa cavite impiyerno 😂 . Kakamangha din. Ang batangas may oil depot na kasing laki ng araneta coliseum pero nagtataka ako same price ng oil nila sa manila. (Wala maisip ko lang isingit 😂)<br />
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Siguro around 20 minutes ung travel time namin. Sakto alas sais andun na kami sa tabangao. Maliit na port lang siya. May lalapit na sayo barker. Tatanungin ka san ka pupunta. Sabi namin isla verde. Ask nila sang resort. Xempre IslaVerde Tropical Friendly Resort po sabi namin. Sabi ni manong ahh may booking na kayo kay ATE JO? (Sikat talaga si ate sabi sa fb din) sabi namin oo which in fact eh walk in lang talaga kmi 😂<br />
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Sulat kami sa log book ni manong. P120 each pamasahe. Eh xempre atribida ako. Sabi ko manong pang 20 pa lang kami tong listahan mo up to 50 so pupunuin?? Sabi nia hindi madam. Basta normal 10am pinakamatagal na oras alis ng bangka. Araw araw pala 5am anjan na sila nagaantay ng pasahero. Once everyday day lang ang byahe so kapag naiwan ka antay ka bukas ulet. (Di pa nga ako naniwla sa sabi sa fb at sa sagot nila ate jo s fb 😂) trulalu pala haha. Di ko naisip ung oras ng alis. Kasi curious pa ang lola mo.<br />
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Dun sa pangpang dami ka na din mabibilhan na food and other things na kakailanganin mo sa isla. Dahil nga adik kami mkarating di namin pinansin (sabi din kasi ni jowa for sure meron din nian sa isla) . Kaylangang sumakay ng maliit ng bangka papunta sa malaking bangka na magdadala samin sa isla. SUPER MARIO name ng big boat. (Parang boat na pa puerto galera) may bayad na P20.00 paghatid sayo. Ang galing keri kaming dalawa kahit ang bigat namin. Sabi ko pa paano pg nahulog kami. Sabi ng bangkero wala pa naman po nagkaganyan. 😂<br />
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1 and half hour ang byahe. Kala nio sanay na sanay ako sa sea travel? Sang ka sinuot ko bracelet kong rosary and nagdasal ako through out the travel. Kasi po takot talaga ako sa dagat hahaha. Gala lang talaga pero duwag talaga ako. Hahaha at xempre di kami binigo ni dagat. May part na super mega ang alon. Pasok sa loob ang tubig. Binaba na nla ung trapal kasi nababasa ibang pasahero.<br />
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Tumigil yung boat sa isang isla. May mga bumaba na din.Sabi nla MAHABANG BUHANGIN na daw kami. Di pa daw dun yung isla verde. Pero infairness ganda ng tubig dagat. Green na green. Super linaw. And unlike sa ibang dagat ng batangas na napuntahan ko. Mukang masarap paliguan to. Then andar ulet ang bangka. Sa kabilang side daw kami ibaba andun dw ung isla verde. So iikot kami. And so aztig pag ikot namin ung tubig sobrang calm para xang pwedeng lakaran. And then finally narating namin ang SAWANG . Mini boat ride ulet kasi mabato sa pangpang. Masisira ang super mario kasi sasayad sa ilalim. (Kala ko may bayad ulet ng bente 😂 unli ride na pala un paghatid samin ) sabi nla konting lakad na lang daw malapit na kmi sa tropical resort.<br />
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Naalala ko sabi ni manong bangkero if puno na sa resort pwede kami sa knila P350 per night lang daw. Ang house nila nasa tapat ng Sawang dive camp. So if ever pagpunta nio dun may mga mag aalok din sainyo ng stay. Pero we prefer to go to the resort. Yun talaga bet ng bday boy eh. Pagbigyan 😂 sa shore dami nagaantay na motor (single) P20.00 per ride dadalhin ka na sa resort. We choose to make lakad 😂 kuripot. Charot. We want adventure di ba. Bago kami maglakad may nagtitinda ng ng ice candy P7.00 chocolate flavor. Sarap. Pantawid uhaw at gutom kasi 11 na po. Huling kain namin gabi ng 26 pa so imagine 😂 . Picture picture na naman ako. Galit na photographer dahil tirik na tirik po ang haring araw. Its around 20 minutes walkathon. Di ka maliligaw kasi ung mga resident sobra accommodating at ituturo talaga sayo.<br />
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And finally we are here!!! Sarap !! Ganda!! 😱😱😱 tapat ng dagat ung resort. (Check nio na lang pics dto ) presko. Pasok kami at hanap ng receptionist. Nakilala namin si kuya/ate DIETHER . You can call her/him diet for short 😂 . Sabi nia mukang dehydrated na kayo at gutom. Wait kayo jan sa kubo pakuha ako ng water and food. 😂😂😂 trulaley yun itsura namin dami dala then pagud at haggard sa byahe. Ang relaxing ng kubo. Duyan on the side ung upuan. Dami puno at over looking ang calm beach THIS IS VACATION!!! Napawi lahat ng pagod.. if you want to go here. Better call them for reservation. Kami we have tent and that is P300.00 per night pitch in ang tawag nila. May free unan kami. Super bait kasi ni ate diet. She found out kasi bday ni jowa at ang dami nilang in store for us na in the house!!! <br />
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While waiting for the food. May lumapit saming bata.siya daw si BUGOY. 7 yrs old na daw siya. Later we found out apo siya ni ate jo . Bata pa lang mrunong na din siya magentertain ng guest. Dmi nia din kwento. Tinawag na kami ni JAJA assitant ni ate diet (sila ni ate jo ang owners ng resort) ready na daw ang food .pasok kmi sa TESS CAFE. japanese inspired ang kainan nla . Sobra mamamangha ka. Every details of it. Its says JAPAN! Its like a museum turned into a cafeteria. Figurines, tableware, display , samurai named it. May mini gym , cr and yung office ng resort. Nga pala since this is an island. Ang electric supply is thru solar. So kapag gabi wlang ilaw. Ang water nla is run by genset; . Feeling mayaman ka kasi pagsisilbihan ka nla. Ang gagawin mo is kakain na lang at mabubusog. They dont have menu by the way . Kung anong meron iseserve nila. P150.00 Per meal. Na talagang sulit dahil sa sarap magluto ni ate jo. Pero you can bring food if you want. May bayad lang ata pag gamit ng kitchen or paluto (ask them na lang). We have sisig; and lumpia , juice and fruits. Kakaiba ung sisig nila pero the best ang lasa.<br />
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Sa labas ng cafe makikita mo si JONNELLE, the monkey. Mejo magugulat ka lang kasi maririnig mo siya padaan daan back and fourth sa kawayan na pinagdudugsong ng dlawang puno ng mangga. Nakikipglaro siya sa mga guest and pwede mo siya pakainin. Sabi ni ate diet gay daw si jonnelle kasi she prefer to play with boys and pag girls mejo galit siya 😂 hanggang pic at vid lang ako saknya. Haha<br />
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Tinulungan kami ni ate diet mag set ng tent. Super chikka na kami of course at andami niang kwento samin. Pati ata buhay nia nakwento na nia. 😂 eto siguro dahilan bakit sikat sila. Their entertainment , hospitality sa guest? Dito mo lang mararanasan. Ive never been to an island like this. Ung bang mageenjoy ka na lang talaga. If you need anything tawagin mo lang sila . They have around 5 persons na mag aassist sayo. Customer service nila is 5 star definitely recommend ! Promoter! Nga pala P100.00 entrance sa resort per person. P300.00 naman for the tour guide.<br />
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Then niyaya nia kami sa sawang dive camp. Snorkling daw kami. After we put our swimming attires, lakad na kami. Ako si jowa si ate diet ksama of course si bugoy. Ganda ng dagat. Mababaw pa lang my corals na at fishes. Sabayan pa ng nice sunset. It was a perfect view talaga. I didnt bring my camera with me (wala din pic) you better experienced it with your own eyes. Dahil duwag ako sa sknorling (feeling ko kasi my lalabas na shark) si jowa ang nagsawa. 2 hrs siya. Manghang mangha sa ilalim ng dagat. Dami nia daw nakita fish; sea urchin etc. Next time bibili na kami under water cam. Paglubog ng araw mga 6 we decide to back na.<br />
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After magbanlaw ayan magpapataba na naman sa masarap na dinner na inihanda ni ate jo. We have chicken adobo in kamias. Kakaiba right? Pero as usual winner ang lasa. Sabi nga ni ate jo two more days at tataba pa kami lalo. True enough sa sarap nia ba naman magluto. Sabi ni ate diet passion kasi ng tita nia (mother nia and ate jo are sisters) her moms in japan. So alam nio na secret kung bakit ganun ang cafe nila.<br />
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Sobrang sweet nila. They have prepared a japanese greeting card for my hubby. Ganda ng penmanship ni JAJA. Kya kayo punta kayo dto pag bday nio. Di nio alam whats in store for you. Kaya sabi nga ni jowa. We will go back here for sure. Nung gabing yun naginuman kami nila ate diet. At di matapos na kwentuhan about sa island at sa; personal life nia. Sarap ng inom. Prang di ka malalasing. Fresh air, over looking sa beach and nice company. Siguro natapos kami mga 12am na<br />
Nga pala dont forget to bring off lotion. Mind you this is an island. Wala aircon. If you want u can bring portable efan. Powerbank din. Pero sa umaga nakakapagcharge kami. My charging station sa labas ng cafe na for everyone and for free.<br />
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2nd day. we woke up at around 6am. Picturan time. Habang tulog pa ang lahat. Mega picture ako s buong resort. Kasama namin si bugoy dahil maaga din siya magising. 7am lalabas n mga assistant nila to clean the whole place. You can tell them what you would like to order as long as meron sila. We ordered coffee and japanese noodles. Pero xempre my prepare pa din food si ate jo for us which is itlog na pula with kamatis and japanese ham ba yun😂 with leche flan on the side. Sarap ng rice nila baka japanese din to haha.<br />
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Pagdating namin sabi ni ate jo malamig na tanghalian namin. Haha kahit malamig na di kami binigo ng gatang yellow fin at nilagang baka nia. Kaloka. Sarap. Alam nia bet namin ang maanghang kaya ayun daming extra rice 😂 around 2pm ngstart na kmi maginom ng red horse. Sobra sarap n nmn ng pulutan na relyenong bangus. Juskopo kapag dito ako tumira lolobo na naman ako 😂 around 6 cguro dumating na si ate diet to join us for another inuman session haha. May iba pa kasi siya iniintindi na guest . Di lang naman kami andun no haha. Di na nga kami nakapagdinner dahil sa dami ng food at drinks. Siguro 11pm natapos na kmi at sleeping time na.<br />
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Supposed to be sasakay kami ng bangka 3am dahil yun ang usual na oras daily ng pag alis pbalik ng tabangao port. Pero we decided to go with the other guest na 12pm n lng kami alis. Rent kmi ng isang boat mgdadala smin pabalik. P2500 Ang rent sa boat. 12 kami ng hati hati so around P210 per person.; Bago kami sumampa sa bangka nilibot muna namin ang isla for the last time. Ayaw n maligo ulet ni hubby. Ako naman eh dahil wla ng damit 😂 ewan ko ba bakit kulang dala ko hahah<br />
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Bumalik kami sa sawang kasi may promise kami kay ate tindera dun na bibili kmi sknya ng pasalubong. We bought hopiang yema (sobra sarap ) 16 pcs isang box worth P150.00 bumili din kami champoy P20.00 isang balot (featured sa KMJS eh) and the other one i forgot the name. Basta gawa daw sa tuba ng buli para daw xang panutsa na matamis. Nakabalot sa dahon ng niyog worth P70.00 dalawa. Bumili din kami kalamay worth 75.00 nakalagay sa microweable dun sa naglalako ng ice candy na ale. Pumunta din kami sa court ng brgy. May tindahan dun na mdami ka mabibili. Almost andun lahat. My souvenirs din cla na shirt worth P200.00 pd ka din magcharge dun pero my bayad xempre.<br />
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Dahil dinagsa ng guest dahil sunday na. Corned beef ng spicy na lang ang naabutan namin for bfast hehe. Ok lang yun ganun talaga. Masarap pa din. After that nagligpit na kami ng tent and nag ayos na nag gamit. We are about to go home na. Pinakain muna kami ng masarap ng lunch . Grilled pork chop and grilled tulingan.; Mamimiss ko ang luto at pagaasikaso nila sobra. Sabi nga ni jaja wag na daw kami umalis. Kung pwede lang girl. Dont worry babalik tlaga kami. Dahil si hubby di pa nadidive yung kinukwento ni marvin (isa sa tour guide ng resort) yun palang tapat ng resort is center for marine bio diversity. Di papayag to na di nia yan makikita.<br />
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Pag magcheck out ka na dun ibibigay sayo ung bill mo na may break down ng lahat ng nakuha nio and all the fees. In our 3 days and 2 night stay for two. Guess what. Only for 4k. Sobrang sulit ng price considering their hospitality and great food. Di kami nagsisi sa binayaran namin.<br />
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Thanks a lot ate diet , ate jo, bugoy , jaja , marvin at sa iba nio pang staff. Naenjoy namin sobra ang trip na to. And ipagkakalat ko sa iba na dapat talaga puntahan nila ang isla nio. Ate diet im so amazed with your accomodating skills. So genuine mo and hindi ka madamot. Nung fineature kayonsa KMJS sbi mo wag lang ang resort nio kundi ang buong isla. Sisikat siya lalo dahil sa mga taong kagaya mo. Sana magkalove life ka na. Charot. Ate jo continue lang po ang pagluluto ng msarap. Jaja magbati na kayo ni jonnelle hahaha. Sipag at napakaorganized mo. Smile ka mas madalas ha. Marvin hanga ako sayo bata ka. Sana makatapos ka ng college. Galingan mo pagtotour guide ha. Thanks a lot ISLA VERDE TROPICAL FRIENDLY RESORT. your name speaks for it self. Tropical resort with a very friendly staff. Youll have a lot of loyal customers coming pa. Pagbalik namin mag dive na kami at punta sa iba pang spot jan. Hopefully within this year din.<br />
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RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-59735144831261604322018-03-17T11:58:00.001+08:002018-03-17T11:58:58.575+08:00March to remember-Mike with AmeehVery warm welcome! The staff and owners are very gracious and accommodating.<br />
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The snorkeling sites of Isla Verde is one of the best I have seen so far even comparable to Coron at very minimal expense. I was able to experience/see coral formations which are still very pristine and untouched and better yet with the experienced guidance of our tour guide, kuya Diet, I was fortunate enough to see lobsters, baraccuda, and sea turtle. How cool is it!<br />
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The kubo accommodation that we got was good for 4 pax. 2 bunk beds with our own sala. It is very charming and cozy.<br />
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The best of asset of this reason is their people. All are very nice, that makes the experience a whole lot better.<br />
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If you will ask me if i will come back, my answer would be a resounding " HELL YEAH "and next time, I'll bring my bestie along so he can can experience this as well.<br />
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For the food they would tell you to bring your own, but I wouls suggest that let them cook for you. The price is very reasonable and Ate Jo and Jaja can even make the experience better by preparing a romantic candlelight dinner for you. A hint for incoming guests, you can ask for Miso soup, it is authentic as you can get locally.<br />
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We came here as turista looking for a new place to experience, but we came out with new friends and whole lot envigorated ready to face the world of work again.<br />
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This may sound cheesy but I tell you must go to this place/ resort and you will understand.<br />
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My sister, Ate Tess with her husband Papa Tomu, as we used to call him, came last Dec 31 to spend their first new Year here in our resort. My brother Abner with his family and our mother came too. Josa, my daughter, and Coco with their kids joined us. Hikaru, Dieter and I, met them in Tabangao aplaya and we all went to the market to buy food for our new year's eve. I even bought firecrackers for New Year Eve celebrations. When we reached our resort, they met the family of their guest from Japan, Kawahada san with his family who will also spend New Year with us. While they having chit chat, I started to cook for our lunch. When they finished their lunch they took a rest for a while, and Papa started trimming down the trees around the resort grounds. <br />
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When clock struck at 12 midnight, we started lightning our fireworks. Guests and my family started to play horns while watching fireworks to welcome the year of the dog, 2018. After the fireworks, Niña performed his fire dancing, which Papa and our guests enjoyed and they clapped their hands when he blew fire from his mouth.<br />
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When the fire dancing was over, we started calling our guests to join us with our meal.<br />
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The kids enjoyed the barbecues and hotdogs most, while the adults had their spaghetti and menudo and barbecue as well. Some had their drinks before we all went to bed.<br />
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On New years day when they finished their breakfast, our guests left to go to Mahabang Buhangin for swimming. Their kids brought some floats for swimming. Papa, Hikaru and Dieter went trekking to Mt. Dagit dagit. Papa wanted to try trekking to understand what guests had written in their experiences of going up to Mt. Dagit dagit.<br />
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They returned at lunch time and we all had lunch together. After Lunch, everybody had their siesta, then when Papa woke up he finished his trimming his trees and other plants. Now, the resort looks brighter in daytime and Tess Cafe can been seen from the shore clearly.<br />
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January 2nd was my mom's 90th birthday and we brought her here to enjoy it at our resort. . My sister and I hired a photographer to take pictures of our family.<br />
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After the photographers finished taking the family photos, they went with Jayson's group on their boat tour around the island where they went to different places in isla and did photo shoots. They got back at noontime, took lunch and prepared themselves for another photo shooting of our family.<br />
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As this is their last day, everyone spent most of their time together, sharing laughter. At night Papa and my sister had a few drinks while watching the sea.<br />
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<br />RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-63997190477988886772017-12-19T11:29:00.000+08:002017-12-19T11:29:49.175+08:00Spirit of Christmas 2017Its Christmas Season again at Isla Verde. <br />
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We started decorating the resort last September. Cora,my good old friend helped me, making our resort more attractive to our guests. We gathered some driftwoods from the shore. I painted, while Cora made a place to hang them out and we made them a Xmas tree.<br />
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We had guests who enjoyed taking pictures of Santa with them. Happily all our guests enjoyed the early spirit of Christmas with us.<br />
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More and more guests are coming to us. Each group or couple have their own new experience here in our resort.<br />
We have guests experienced with using our 'dirty kitchen', doing their own cooking with firewood. <br />
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There are guests having fun using our griller set. And other guests prefer our cafe food, and say it looks tasty and delicious as they see the table set for them.<br />
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As we want to give more fun to our guests, we bought some small paddle boats, which the guests enjoyed a lot. These are simple open boats that can take one or two guests and our helpers, Niña and Niño took them to different places in the island for swimming and snorkelling.<br />
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When they came back from boating they had funny stories to share with me as it was their first experience of their boating with small boat.<br />
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We have built one kubo and made it like the Japanese style, where we place matresses on the floor and a long table where guests had to squat to have their food to eat. They love to stay there. In their short visit they had experience eating on the floor like Japanese. It is becoming one of the popular features with our guests.<br />
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Most visitors who came here try trekking as they have heard from their friends or read blogs about Mt. Dagit dagit and wanted to experience the fruits that other guests enjoyed eating on their way to the mountain.<br />
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Up in the mountain they took photos of the nearby provinces had selfie and groupie Photos of themselves.<br />
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More and more groups have done team building here in our resort. Usually they stay for 2 nights, and just spend time chilling on their first day, before they begin activities on the following day.<br />
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It's nice to watch their activities. They look like little kids shouting as they're having fun and from their team building the have time to know more of each other and this makes them help each other to build a stronger team<br />
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A Bonfire is frequently asked for by our guests. We set bonfire for them as they group together for bonding, and have a drink with their favorite music playing.<br />
They are having their hotdog with marshmallow barbecue while watching the bonfire. For couples, it gives a romantic view for them watching the fire at night.<br />
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As the year ends, I'm looking forward to other guests who will spend their Christmas and New Year again with us. We will make sure they will have memories to cherish from their stay with us.<br />
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Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon -- from Isla Verde<br />
(Merry Christmas and Happy New Year)<br />
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As we had a long weekend in October and November, we had many guests who came even though it was still our rainy season. <br />
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Some of the guests returned again because they missed the peacefulness of our place. They were surprised with some new developments of our resort and had more picture taking of our surrounding.<br />
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There were guests who enjoyed snorkelling, as we have tour guide who took them to different snorkelling area, and at the same time had short visit of hiking in our community.<br />
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Some tried climbing up Mt. Dagit dagit even though it was slippery and wet, and enjoyed the fruits that the locals have in the high land. They even brought fruits with them in coming back to our resort.<br />
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As it was my birthday too, I prepared a free lunch for those guests who came last Nov. 17, with my youngest Boyboy and his officemates who always come to celebrate my birthday with me in our resort. Happily, they enjoyed the food I served to them.<br />
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And before the evening ended we had a bonfire for our guests, where they could have special moments with their friends and loved ones, sharing drinks, stories, laughter and fun.<br />
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For our guests who patronized us and enjoyed the services we rendered to them, we all say "Thank you very much". We enjoy making them more comfortable on their stay with us, and love to see them keep coming back and bringing more friends with them, <br />
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RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-44162260748976827712017-10-18T13:05:00.001+08:002017-10-18T13:05:56.635+08:00Biyaheng Manday Holiday GroupJon, the president of BMHG, called me up after he found our resort on the internet. As Monday is their day off from work, they came to visit our resort last September 18. They are group of barista, videographer and spotter from billiard.<br />
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They spent their time off in our resort, doing snorkelling in Mahabang Buhangin, Sawang, and at our rocky beach and Maliit na Nalayag. Some members of the group brought their fishing rods and tried fishing in front of our resort. But unluckily, they didn't catch any. It was, our helper, Ron ron who caught a fish and some of the group played a prank. What they did was put the fish in the shorts of one member of the group who was sleeping in our Cabana. That woke him up, and all of them burst into laughter.<br />
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When they had finished snorkeling, Dieter and Lexi showed them how the village life is. They went for a short trekking from Mahabang Buhangin, passed through the forest to reach another barangay called San Agustin Silangan, Lukban, Gabihan then back to our resort.<br />
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Before the sunset they tried to climb the little rock formation called Maliit na Nalayag and took some pictures of themselves.<br />
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When night came, they set up their tents, had their dinner and got ready to have some nightlife with a bonfire. They brought hard drinks with them which they shared for their night. I heard their laughter from the kubo. They enjoyed their night and had fun drinking around the bonfire. When it got late they decided to go to bed. But before they went to sleep they planned some night swimming in the our infinity pool, and then all of them went to bed.<br />
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They woke up early to continue their adventure in isla. After having their breakfast they started to change their clothes and went for swimming and snorkeling. They came back before noontime, had their lunch and prepared themselves to leave as the boat was to fetch them at 2pm.<br />
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The group left happily with smiles and thanked us for taking good care of them. Jon promised me that they will come back with more members of their group.RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-92181489771181733702017-09-26T09:34:00.000+08:002017-09-26T09:34:35.236+08:00August was the start of our Habagat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They need to take a jeep from the SM terminal in Batangas City and it will cost 45 pesos per head.The trip is a long winding roads which is quite tiring but good for sight seeing. <br />
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The month of August had two long weekends, so a number of guests came to relax at our place. There were groups, couples, lovers and returned guests who happily enjoyed our place. It was a new experience for most of them as the place is quiet and yet has lots of places to explore and things to learn. We have guests who got their first experience of snorkelling and saw the beauty of the marine sanctuary. There are always some guests who want to enjoy the experience of reaching the peak of Mt. Dagit dagit. Others simply come for a rest and relax from the city noise.<br />
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Last year we built a small infinity pool so our guests could swim in the rougher weather and still have protection. It gives pleasure to them for photo shooting and playing with the waves as they sit at the edge of the pool. It is becoming a favourite place to relax.<br />
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Guests also enjoyed the warm relaxing of our Japanese tub. They like the smell of the citrus leaves that I mixed with the warm water. It makes them feel refreshed and soothes their skin.<br />
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We had more University students. This group was studying Aviation Tourism, and they found us online. They decided to come to our place as they wanted to use our resort in part of their thesis. Dieter was happy to answer their questions about Isla Verde, the resort and the local ecology, as well as the Marine Sanctuary and its importance to the eco-system and tourism.<br />
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To all our guests and returned guests who never seem to get tired of coming here "Thank you for all your interest of coming to us. And we are thankful for all your reviews, comments and suggestion written on our log book.<br />
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Summer is over and it is the start of our rainy season. But we still had visitors, such as groups and couples, solo traveller and friends who came to visit our place. They told us they like our place that's so perfect for them to stay as it is quiet, so peaceful, where they can relax as well as have fun with activities like snorkelling, free diving as we are part of marine sanctuary.<br />
They were overwhelmed with the marine life. They have seen beautiful corals which they have not found in other places. Some enjoyed kayaking and fishing as well.<br />
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There are guests who are mountaineers who have gone to Mt. Dagit Dagit and Liponpon. They're happy to have reached the top of the mountain even it took them long hours.<br />
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On their stay here, most guests take a short village tour of the island and they feel lucky as they found we have no electricity here and were surprised too, seeing houses with solar panel and cables. Sometimes they felt sad seeing locals fetching water and carrying on their shoulders, or kids pushing a cart with heavy containers of water. But that is the reality of living on a small island.<br />
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Now our guests are patronizing our home made delicacies of pakaskas, champoy and other local products made from the Buli tree, like bags and mats.<br />
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We are happy to see too some of our returning guests that came back and brought another group of friends with them. They have told us they missed the place and the services we rendered to them, like making them at feel at home with us and like family in our resort.<br />
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In April 2017 Lesh Manibo and some of her friends came to visit our resort. <br />
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She wrote a nice review about her stay, and shared some beautiful photographs with us. I decided to post the review so I can share my favourites from her photos.<br />
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April 2017 - written by Lesh.<br />
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I never thought that a place like this still exist. This is a heaven sent place. All the people we met are very friendly and very accommodating.<br />
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The life at Isla Verde was just simple and that is what they teach in every tourists that come to visit them. I just hope that after a few more years when more tourists already discovered this place, it will never lose its own beauty.<br />
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This is really a good place to think and escape from the chaos in the city.<br />
I had pretty much perfect pictures.<br />
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No need for filters or effects, just a perfect place, with perfect peers to be with and perfect photography skills of friends and tour guide. <br />
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When we were about to leave and I saw the glittering dust from above and the planktons that seem to be pearls in the sea at night, that was the time I knew that Isla Verde really captured my heart.<br />
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Thank you Lesh for sharing with us.<br />
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Rebecca is from London in the U.K. and loves to travel alone. One day I received an email from her inquring about scuba diving and my reply to her was that there is no diving shop here in our island, but as we are part of the marine sanctuary she can have snorkelling and free diving. After a few days I got reply from her and she booked last March 24 for an overnight stay. <br />
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As soon as she stepped into our resort she just relaxed for few minutes and then went swimming with Dieter and did some snorkelling. She enjoyed snorkelling for few hours and and when noontime came, she had lunch in the swing by the sea. As Rebecca is a vegetarian, I cooked special food for her. She had ginisang monggo (made with sauteed mung beans) and brocolli with oyster sauce and mangoes. Then, she took a rest for a while. After an hour Dieter took Rebecca for the short walk to the sandy beach at Mahabang Buhangin for swimming and snorkelling. They came back at 3 pm and she took a rest in one cottage near the sea, and the gentle sounds of the waves put her to sleep.<br />
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When she woke up I offered here a veggie sandwich and hot Japanese tea. While she was enjoying her afternoon in the swing she read her pocketbook which she brought with her, and waited to catch the sunset.<br />
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The sunsets here at Isla Verde can be beautiful and they are a great way to end a day. After the view of the sunset she took a bath and then rested in her kubo. At 6:30 she had her dinner of potatao salad with beets, chocolate puto, rice delicacies and pineapple, sitting by the bonfire.<br />
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After dinner Rebecca, Dieter and Pipoy stayed by the bonfire for a while and had a drink. She planned to stay only for one night but because she was enjoying our resort and our company she decided to stay for another day.<br />
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She went to bed at 9 pm as she would be getting up early for trekking to Mt. Dagit dagit. I gave her a light breakfast when she woke up. Bread with cheese, sunny side up egg and brewed coffee so she would have energy for trekking for 4 hours, and I packed a sandwich for her too .<br />
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After 4 hours of trekking they came back. She had fun with Pipoy as her tour guide. She speaks little Tagalog, as Pipoy was suprised to discover.<br />
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I gave her lunch of coleslaw, mangoes and puto pau, another rice delicacy with melon juice as she was tired from trekking. After her lunch she took a rest. She enjoyed resting in our folding bed facing the the sea as she feels the sea breeze, while reading her pocketbook. When the sun shone hot, she moved to her kubo and fell asleep.<br />
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She got up late in the afternoon, took a bath, and walked towards the sea and started to read her book.<br />
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When it was getting dark I gave her dinner for her last day. Stir fried French beans with oyster sauce, and radish salad. I was pleased when Rebecca told me I'm a good vegetarian cook as she said all the meals I served to her were tasty and delicious.<br />
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She went to bed early as she would leave for an early trip to Tabangao.<br />
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Rebecca said she will be back again as she had fun with us and loves our place.<br />
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Tina has been an exchange student from Vietnam and has lived in the Philippines for 6 years while she studied. She graduated from La Salle University last March 12. Her parents visited the Philippines to attend her graduation, and she brought them here to our resort.<br />
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This is what Tina wrote to us:<br />
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I invited my parents to go on a short trip that's not far from Manila. So I searched for top best places to go in Batangas and I found Isla Verde Island. The place seems to be interesting and fascinating for me, so I decided to visit here for the first time. I have also researched for the tips and reminders before commuting to our destination. Hence, our travel was very fast and smooth which took us 3 hours waiting for the boat because we arrived too early.<br />
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Everything was great. The owners of the resort were very approachable and accommodating to our needs. Most importantly, we were amazed with the beaches surrounding here because of the clear water and beautiful view of corals.<br />
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That's the part that we enjoyed the most and we definitely won't forget the memorable experience. By any chance, we would love to stay longer and enjoy each moment here in this island and the wonderful people here. <br />
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Vo Phuoy Thao<br />
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It was so nice to have Tina and her parents here. Some of my family happened to be staying here also and when we lit the evening bonfire there was a happy group, Tina and her parents, with me and my sons Budoy and Boyboy, and cousins Dieter (who takes our guests on guided tours), Macky and Dimple.<br />
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They are a kind and happy family and even invited us to share some of their meals, including rice topped with ground peanuts and sesame seeds and some spam.<br />
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Tina would have liked to stay longer, but her father was called back by the Vietnamese Embassy so they had to leave the following day.<br />
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They have invited me to visit them in Hanoi, and I hope one day I can go.<br />
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Before passengers boarded the boat, the goods were taken aboard for people on Isla Verde. </div>
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After about 45 minutes sailing - Arrival at Isla Verde.</div>
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..at Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort.</div>
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The accommodation is not luxury, just a simple bamboo hut (kubo).</div>
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There is a 'Tess Cafe' if you don't want to cook for yourself, with nice meals available.</div>
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Around the resort there are simple dirt tracks</div>
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And cement paths.</div>
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Leading to little villages in the countryside,</div>
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And by the seaside.</div>
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While the best coral and fish are seen by snorkelling in the shallow waters right in front of the resort, it is only a short walk to sandy beaches.</div>
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If you want to rent snorkelling gear for a small fee..</div>
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You can snorkel even from the sandy beaches..</div>
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or relax with the friendly locals and enjoy the view for a while.</div>
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Not all the homes on Isla Verde are simple. It is an interesting place to explore.</div>
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From the fishing beaches..</div>
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..to the mountains.</div>
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There's always something to see.</div>
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And when you return at the end of the day...</div>
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After a pleasant day of exploring..</div>
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Guests keep coming to our resort from all walks of life. There are groups who came to spend their holidays with us, couples who celebrated their anniversaries and birthdays at the resort, team building groups and some who are families and friends. It's fun watching them together, enjoying their moments together and we enjoy exchanging jokes, and stories with them.<br />
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Jeff works in Italy, and he came home for a vacation with his Italian friend, Guiliano. Along with them were Jeff's brother, cousins and their aunt. They brought their food and I helped them to prepare and cook and they had their lunch together in one of our kubos, having their happy meal.<br />
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After their lunch they took a rest. Jeff lay down in our beach bed near the sea while his friend, Guillano, took a nap in our kubo. The others started to swim in front of the resort. That night they had a bonfire, and sat around with their fine music.<br />
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Kerry came to visit our resort with the whole clan. They only stayed for an overnight but they had fun in their short visit. After their lunch with the food they brought, and after they had rested, they rented a boat for a tour around Isla. They enjoyed the trip and were back before sunset to experience the view of the sunset across the passage.<br />
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When night came, they had dinner together and they invited Dieter and Pipoy to share a few drinks while having the bonfire. From my kubo I could hear the laughter and fun they shared together.<br />
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Red and friends from Makati came to visit our rocky beach and explore the marine life. But they're happy to meet new friends - me, Dieter and my staff Jaja, Ninay and Roselle. They said the services we rendered to them made their stay so comfortable and hassle - free. And they went home with a big smile and happy.<br />
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Noah from Cavite visited us. Noah is a friend of Ton ton, who has become our regular guest here in our resort. He came with his group called Team AMA - Noah's Squad. They brought their own tent to pitch in and food to cook. <br />
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They came here for snorkelling and they brought their own gear. The group enjoyed their snorkelling. The whole afternoon they explored the marine life. Just a short swim from our sea wall, there are coral canyons with so many different kinds and colors of fish and corals. It is impossible to describe how surprised some of our guests are when they have seen such beautiful things so close to our shore. The following day before they left the island, they still found time to go to to the sea to swim and snorkel one last time. And all of them were thankful for coming here as they love our place.<br />
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From New World Manila Bay Hotel, the group of Jonathan came. They wanted to get out from hustle and bustle of city life and found our place so relaxing, a nice place to unwind. They enjoyed the food that I prepared for them. They say an overnight is too short time for their stay but worth it to be here.<br />
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Rob, who works in a travel agency named 'Experience Philippines', brought his guests to experience the rural bliss of Isla Verde. They stayed here for 2 days and one night.<br />
On their stay here, Dieter guided them around the island through a boat tour and to different parts of Isla Verde taking pictures, swimming and snorkelling.<br />
They even climbed the light house in Cueva. <br />
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When night time came, Rob played guitar while they gathered around the bonfire and shared their own stories. They left the next afternoon with many happy memories of our resort.<br />
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April Edsan's group from BPO came to our resort too. This is maybe the wackiest group who came to our resort. They're in Tabangao at 4:30am as they were afraid that they can't catch the boat trip. They stayed for an overnight but all of them had so much fun in the water, picture taking of the surroundings and chilling in our swing with the drinks they brought along with them, and they were still drinking while having their bonfire.<br />
Edsan promised to come back with his new team for team building.<br />
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Watching our guests discover the restful tranquillity of isla Verde, and seeing the wonder when they discover the beauty of the corals at the front of our resort makes me so happy that we can help our guests enjoy this special piece of paradise.<br />
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Nicolas ia an exchange student from France, now living in China and taking up aeuronautical engineering. He went to the Phillipines for 2 weeks holiday.<br />
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From NAIA, he rented a charter plane to Mindoro and stayed in San Jose, Mindoro. While he was staying in his room for 10 days, he looked at google maps saw Isla Verde. He searched it online and read all the blogs about our resort and sent an email to me saying he wanted to visit our resort. On his stay in our resort, he found out that what is said in all the blog stories is true.<br />
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He enjoyed swimming and snorkelling with Dieter, in Sawang, Maliit na Nalayag and Mahabang Buhangin.<br />
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On his last day, after his breakfast, Nicolas, Dieter, Pipoy and Jaja went trekking to Mt. Lipon pon and Mt. Dagit dagit. They began with a boat tour first and were dropped to Cueva to start their trekking to Mt. Lipon lipon.<br />
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On top of the mountain they took rest as they're tired and exhausted and had their lunch for picnic. Dieter pointed out to him the resort in the distance as it can be seen from the mountain. After they had rested they began to walk back to the resort and returned at 2 pm. As Nicolas was so tired I gave him hot tea with slice of ripe mangoes, then he decided to take a nap. Then when he woke up he went with Dieter and Pipoy to Mahabang Buhangin for snorkelling.<br />
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The 3 days and 2 nights he was with us in the resort, he had so much fun and enjoyed experiences that were new to him, like eating filipino dishes, the beauty of the marine sanctuary and the rural living on the mountain.<br />
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He hopes one day he can come again with his family and friends.<br />
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Sadly we don't have photos of Nicholas' adventures during his visit except these few from part of the trek, but there are a few in this video clip.<br />
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Shalom Nicolas, till we meet again!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09406410266931713370noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-76264096718577865802017-02-05T09:09:00.001+08:002017-02-05T09:14:06.050+08:00There's a new post on our 'Couples and Lovers' BLOGMark and Alma decided Isla Verde was a great spot to have a romantic couple of days..<br />
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<br />RossDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310481048268800561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755246162704852549.post-17833989215401431832017-01-29T13:16:00.004+08:002017-01-29T13:16:26.887+08:00First Guests right after Typhoon Nina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last week of December was rainy and windy after Typhoon Nina. But we cleaned up the resort as quickly as we could as we had guests coming to spend their long weeks together with their friends and loved ones. I loved to see Ernest and Micah always wearing couple shirts. They're both nurses working in one hospital in San Jose del Monte.<br />
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Along with them were couples James and Anne, and Daniel and Marchie with their friend Gauis. They stayed 3 days and 2 nights with us, and spent a lot of time exploring the island. They also went snorkeling around the island, enjoyed swimming and climbed up the rock formation, Maliit na nalayag.<br />
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As Gauis said they came here hungry and went back full as they enjoyed eating and the food I served to them.<br />
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<span class="_3oh- _58nk">Alyssa and iya work in a Japanese call center in Makati. They came along with Allysa's bf, James and James' friends from PCU, University students, Alex and mj. They came mostly to relax away from the busy work and noise in the city and spent their day in the swing drinking and eating the food they brought with them. They also spent some time taking pictures around the local area.</span><br />
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I met Karla and Mark in Tabangao after I went to market and they also spent an overnight with us. In short period of time, they enjoyed the peacefulness of our place. They said also that they enjoyed the bonfire at night.<br />
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Still another group came, Aiza with her friends. They are also university students who decided to chill and relax in our place. They went for a boat trip with snorkelling.<br />
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Carina came the following day. She is half Filipino and half Aussie. She came with her boyfriend, Issah who is varsity player in the National University in Manila and she brought her pals Dianne and Rodnie. They spent new years' eve together with us. Together we watched the fire works display in Puerto Gallera.<br />
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On New Years Day we introduced them to our local families who invited us for a Christening party. They enjoyed the food and the warm welcome and hospitality of the local folks, and gave thanks to us, as they felt we treated them like family. <br />
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The following day I went to Batangas with Carina and her friends and before we parted ways they hugged and kissed me to thank me for the great escapade they has on our island. It is always a nice feeling when guests show and say that they have appreciated the hospitality in our resort.<br />
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