16 SUMMER 2013: CUYAB HOT SPRING AND RESORT, PANSOL LAGUNA

Another destination to complete your Summer 2013 is in Pansol, Laguna. Pansol is clearly the home for every summer destination where plenty of resorts to choose – private or public. I been to this place million of times and mostly was private pools.

This time I was invited by a family who always go swimming during summer, tradition indeed. Speaking of tradition, usual destination is Cuyab Hot Spring. 

Cuyab is spacious perfect for huge families and barkada and probably famous and one of the oldest hot springs of Laguna. It has four phases – Phase 3 is the largest with three pools, Phase 1 has only one Olympic size pool with 4ft deep, Phase 2 where hot pool is located with slides. Phase 4 is private with own pool

Prices are also affordable at 70 PHP per head. Cottages are also for free although prices lettered each and every cottage but it's all for free except air-conditioned and overnight stay. If you wanna grill, no problem there are spaces for grilling and sink. Massage services also available.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

AMENITIES AND FACILITIES:

• Adult Pools
• Kiddies Pools
• Tables and Huts
• Air-Conditioned and Non-AirConditioned Rooms
• Videoke
• Large Parking Area
• For accomodation and rates, see this link.

GETTING THERE:

Take SLEX, exit Mayapa, first exit from Toll Gate, straight ahead going to Check Point then take right going to Calamba Crossing from there take right going to Pansol. From there you can ask locals going to Cuyab.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Km. 55 Bucal, Calamba City, Philippines
(049) 545 – 1374 

3 SUMMERRIFIC AT WATER CAMP RESORT IN KAWIT CAVITE

It’s official, Summer 2013 is now here in the Philippines. The sun is ready to heat up the earth, and as tradition Filipino families always go to swimming or anything that will take away the summer madness. Water camp is not far beyond Metro Manila, it’s less than an hour travel starting from Baclaran to Kawit Cavite and it’s one of the finest resorts in Cavite in a reasonable price compared to our last treat at Casa Ibiza Antipolo back in 2012.

And speaking of “treat”, I personally thanked to Jamolin Family. Cheers!

When planning an outing I normally had an ocular check for reviews, money should worth if want to experience an ultimate summer experience. But thanks to the coolest girl ever [she-who-cannot-be-named] who made the reservations for eight people. No need for reviews since its their treat, arte ka pa ba? J

THE LODGE

Water Camp accepts day and overnight visitors, and those who chose overnight like us, Family Villas and Inns are open 24 hours. We stayed in Villas [Acacia] which has old style Filipino houses. The walls and ceilings are made of bamboos sticks with two aircon units. There are four Villas which stand out among the inns, each unit has clothes cabinet, kitchenette with sink, and refrigerator. Villas is the best for family who wanna stay together where you can play games, cook and eat outside. [please see the prices below].

THE RESORT

Inside the resort is pretty relaxing, trees and plants are planted everywhere, combination of green and blue. Music also is soothing to your ears if you wanna feel the groove by moves of Janet Jackson, N’Sync, BoysIIMen, etc. Okay back to the 90s. Whoaa..okay I was looking for something new but haven’t heard any.

There are also playgrounds for your children. One is an ordinary slides and the other one is in the middle of the pool with sprinklers.

And for the kids and adults, there are six pools to choose. Wave Pool is the new addition, from the beat of the siren – a sign of tiny waves to feel the breeze of the real sea currents.

Slides are another thing to consider, a real plunge will definitely reminds you of summer experience. Be careful though, you are going to land to a 4ft deep. Blue one is two-storey high, the Red one is four-storey high.

My new favourite is the Lazy River. If you want to feel relaxation, bring yourself “salbibada” where you can sleep and relax. The river will spin you around in cyclic rotation. I think this is the best practice for runners in reverse 

GETTING THERE

• From MOA or BACLARAN: Take Bus going to Cavite City then you can ask for the driver to stop by at the Josephine’s or Water Camp.
• From SM Bacoor: You can ride Mini Buses and you can also ask the driver to stop by at the Josephine’s or Water Camp.
• With Cars: Take Cavitex, its one kilometre away from Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine.

PRICES
Summer Rate - Entrance
Adult: P240
Child(Below4ft): P220 
Senior Citizen: P171.43

Family Villas
• Ipil-Ipil | 6Persons | P5,500
• Kamagong | 7P | P6,000
• Acacia | 7P | P6,000
• Narra | 9P | P6,700
---for complete pricing, see website at WaterCampResort.

LOCATION
Water Camp Resort
Panamitan, Kawit, Cavite 4104 Philippines
• (046) 484-5703 / 484-5704
• Manila: 632 404-9911 / 404-9977
Email: info@watercampresort.com