Summer is almost over and still wanted to plunge and relax in the pool? Ace Water Spa is the place to try. Imagine enjoying swimming in different types of pool with the benefits of getting a Spa at the same time in an all-weather indoor facility. No kidding!
Ace Water Spa is the first of it's kind in the Philippines.This is not a resort but a hydrotherapy spa. They boast 25 different hydrotherapy massage systems, steam and sauna and the one of a kind Hot Herbal Pool plus a Very Cold Pool not found in any Resort!
So read more to know more about the place.
Whats in our Backpacks?
Php 750 / pax
Fitted Bathing Suit for Females
Fitted Trunks or Cycling Shorts for Males
Swim Cap
Towel
Shout Outs:
-Ace Water Spa provides rental of swim suits , towels and swim caps. But for hygienic purposes, Tour de Manila suggests to bring your own.
-Don't dare to wear underwears, board shorts, sandos or any cotton swimwear since the Day Spa won't permit you to wear that. Besides, your not in the beach right?
-Bare in mind that fitted swimwear made out of spandex, nylon or lycra will only be allowed to really feel their massaging facilities
Only
How Much is the Rate?
Adults - Php 500
Kids - Php 250 (4ft below)
Gift Certificates Accepted
Inclusive of:
Shampoo and Body Wash
Lockers
Soup after spa service.
Ace Water Spa charges Php 100 per hour in excess of 4 hours
How to Get There?
(Information from Ace Water Spa)
1. From Makati via EDSA northbound - Take EDSA till you reached Quezon Avenue intersection. Turn left on Quezon Avenue. Go for several kilometers along Quezon Avenue till you reach the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Araneta Avenue (there is a Mazda Car Dealership just before it and a Chow King Restaurant at the corner). Turn right onto Araneta Avenue. Go for about one kilometer till you reach the next traffic light intersection. This is Del Monte Avenue intersection there is champion supermarket at the corner and Ardex motors on the left) Turn left at this intersection. You'll see Jollibee Siena, Siena College and 100 meters on the right side is Ace Water Spa, just before you hit Banaue, beside BPI bank Del Monte branch.
2. From SM Centerpoint in Sta Mesa - If your traveling from Manila turn left on Araneta Avenue. If you came from San Juan, turn right on Araneta Avenue. Go straight along Araneta Avenue, passing through the intersections of E. Rodriguez and also through Quezon Avenue. After passing through Quezon Avenue, the next traffic light intersection after more than a kilometer along Araneta avenue is Del Monte Avenue intersection. there is champion supermarket at the corner) Turn left on this intersection. You'll see Jollibee Siena, Siena college and 100 meters on the right side is Ace Water Spa before you hit Banaue.
3. From Welcome Rotunda via Banaue - If you came from manila , Espanya and welcome Rotunda. Take Quezon avenue till you reach Banaue where there is a McDonalds restaurant. Make a U-turn and go on Banaue passing through Orthopedic, the traffic light intersection of Retiro, still go straight along Banaue, until you reach the other end of Banaue. You will see the next traffic light intersection is Del Monte Avenue intersection where you see Causeway Restaurant on the left and Lecheon Restaurant on the right. Turn right on this intersection. Ace Water spa is just 50 meters from the corner on the left side.
4. From Bulacan via North Diversion - Take A. Bonifacio till you reach the intersection of Mayon (if going straight) La Loma and North Cemetery (if turning right) Turn left on this intersection, this is Del Monte Avenue (there is a Jollibee billboard at this intersection) Traveling along Del Monte avenue passing through the intersection of D. Tuason and then Banaue intersection. 50 meters after the Banaue intersection. Ace Water Spa is on the left side.
Where to Stay?
Ace Water Spa has no accommodations or cottages available. The place is a day spa and not a destination spa. Facilities provide a resting area inside the spa where you can rest and take a nap while inside the spa.
Shout out:
Having a rate good for 4 hours, better enjoy and maximize the beauty and benefits of the place.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ace Water Spa
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Baguio City
Baguio City, this is where all our travels began...
Whats in our Backpacks?
3000 Pesos
jackets
map of baguio
itinerary
of course, clothes!
How to get there?
Baguio City is approximately 250 kilometers North of Manila, situated in the Province of Benguet. For commuters, consider these terminals:
1. Autobus Transport Systems IncorporatedLocation: Dimasalang Street Cnr. Laong Laan Street, Sampaloc, Manila
Telephone Numbers: +63 2 735 8098
2. Dagupan Bus Lines
Location: New York Street, Cubao, Quezon City, Manila
Telephone Numbers: + 63 2 727 2330, + 63 2 929 6123, + 63 2 928 5639, + 63 2 727 2330, + 63 2 727 2287
3. Partas Transportation Company Incorporated
Location: 816 Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City.
Telephone Numbers: +63 2 725 7303, +63 2 724 9820.
4. Victory Liner Incorporated
Location: Edsa, Pasay City, Manila
Location: 713 Rizal Avenue Extension, Caloocan City
Location: Edsa, Cubao
Telephone Numbers: +63 2 833 0293, +63 2 833 5019, +63 2 361 4665, +63 2 741 1439, +63 2 361 1506, +63 2 361 1510
Range of bus fare would be 340 - 380 Pesos.
There are lots of cheaper buses around but if you wanted to feel comfortable at an expense of 5-6 hours ride, Victory Liner bus can give you a little bit of a favor.
Where to go?
Burnham Park: along Harrison Road, our first destination.
Our Lady of Lourdes (The most popular 100 steps): actually I tried counting it, and if i remembered it c0rrectly, its n0t just a hundred but its 314 steps. imagine us taking all th0se steps!
Pink Sisters Church - very solemn place to reflect and pray
The Strawberry Farm - located in Benguet. Try harvesting fresh strawberries from the dirt. just watch out from tiny critters crawling in your strawberries!
B0tanical Park: l0tsa pine trees in here. Not to mention all th0se Igorots who are asking f0r a ph0tosho0t wit them f0r an extra bucks
The Wright Park: where h0rseback riding is held.
Tha Mansi0n: what can we tell b0ut this place...co0lest place in Baguio. imagine livin there!
Mines View Park: where we enj0y tha view and the breeze
Tiangge: where we experienced the "Ukay-ukay".
Maharlika: where we b0ught s0me of our "bling-blings."
SM Baguio: where we g0ts t0 see the wh0le view 0f Baguio fr0m ab0ve.
Camp J0hn Hay: where we've seen tha Cemetery of Negatism, The Bell H0use (105 year old h0use), Secret Garden, Replica of the Statue of Liberty, and of course, The Butterfly Sanctuary.
Tha Crystal Cave: h0nestly, we're b0th disappointed wit this one. But still its all go0d at least we experienced being here!
Where to stay?
| Alpine Hotel | Mountainside Lodging House | Swagman Attic Inn Hotel |
| (63+74) 443-5858 | (63+74) 442-6483 | (63+74) 442-5139, (63+74) 442-9859 |
| Military Cut-Off | 173 Magsaysay Ave. | 90 Abanao Street |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet | Mountain Province |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| Baguio Ambassador Hotel | Munsayac Inn | |
| (63+74) 442-2746, (63+74) 442-5078 | (63+74) 442-2451 | Tepeyac Hotel |
| 25 Abano St. | Leonard Wood Rd. | (63+74) 442-3956 |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet | 17 Leonard Wood Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| Baguio Concorde Hotel | Naguillian Travellers | |
| (63+74) 443-2058 | (63+74) 443-3317 | The Supreme Hotel |
| Europa Center, Legarda Road | Naguillian Rd. | 113 Magsaysay Ave. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio First Pension House | Nova Motor Lodge | Vacation Hotel Baguio |
| (63+74) 442-2514 | Motel | (63+74) 442-4545, (63+74) 442-3108 |
| 22 Bonifacio St. | (63+74) 442-3140 | 45 Leonard Wood Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Marcos Highway | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| Baguio Garden Pension | Venus Park View Hotel | |
| (63+74) 442-6398 | Peredo's Inn | (63+74) 442-5597, (63+74) 442-6452 |
| Lapu-Lapu St. | (63+74) 442-5091 | 19 Kisad Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Pacdal Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio Palace Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| (63+74) 442-7734 | Villa Josedinno Hotel | |
| Legarda Rd. | Pines Pension Inn | Military Cut off Road |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 442-6872 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| 21 Ferguson Road | ||
| Baguio Vacation Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | Villa La Maja Hotel |
| (63+74) 442-4545 | (63+74) 442-7239 | |
| 45 Leonard Wood Rd. | Princess Apartel | 15 St. Outlook Drive |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 442-7261 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| 106 Ferguson Rd. | ||
| Benguet Prime Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | Acapulco Mountain Resort |
| (63+74) 442-7066, (63+74) 442-8363 | (63 74) 442-6905 | |
| Session Rd. cor. Calderon St. | Ridgewood Residence | Lucnab Road |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 446-6295, (63+74) 446-8940 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| 17 Julian Felipe St. | ||
| Burnham Hotel | Barangay Lualhati | AIM Conference Center Baguio |
| (63+74) 442-2331, (63+74) 442-5117 | Baguio City, Benguet | (63 74) 442-8878 |
| 21 Calderon St. | Igorot Lodge | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Rodet's Guest House | Club John Hay |
| (63+74) 442-5403 | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Concorde Hotel | Dominican Rd. | |
| (63+74) 443-2056, (63+74) 443-2056 | Baguio City, Benguet | AJ's Pension House |
| Europa Center | (63+74) 442-2206 | |
| Silvertone Inn | 18 Jungle Town Road | |
| Cooyeesan Hotel Plaza | (63+74) 442-3950 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| (63+74) 447-8888 to 91 | Malcolm Square | |
| Corner Asin Naguilian Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet | Altenara Pension House |
| Baguio City, Baguio City | (63+74) 446-9808 | |
| St. Michael's Inn and Restaurant | 40 C.M. Recto (Navy) Road | |
| Elegant Hotel | (63+74) 442-2309 | Saint Joseph Bgy 2600 |
| (63+74) 442-9322 | Military Cut-Off | Baguio City, Benguet |
| 421 Magsaysay Ave. | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baden Powell Inn | |
| Teacher's Camp | 26 Gov. Pack Rd. | |
| Hotel Bayanihan Pension House | (63+74) 442-6032, (63+74) 442-3517 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| (63+74) 442-4296, (63+74) 442-2531 | Leonard Wood Rd. | |
| Otek St. | Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio Condotel |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 442-4578 | |
| The Manor at Camp John Hay Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Hotel Elizabeth | (63+74) 446-0231 to 50, (63+74) 424-0931 | |
| (63+74) 619-0367, (63+2) 911-2161 | Camp John Hay | Baguio Country Club Hotel |
| No. 1 J. Felipe St. cor Gibraltar Rd. | Loakan Road | (63+74) 442-5060 |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio, Benguet | |
| South Drive | ||
| Hotel Montecillo | Veny's Inn | (63+74) 442-6634 |
| (63+74) 442-6566 | (63+74) 442-2420 | 58 Session Rd. |
| Kennon Rd. | 24 Session Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Baguio Holiday Villa Court | ||
| Hotel Reneca | Villa Al Pino | (63+74) 442-6679, (63+2) 889-2828 |
| (63+74) 442-2259 | (63+74) 442-7377 | 10 Legarda Rd. |
| Kisad Rd. | Europa Condominium Villas | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Mines View Park | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio Village Inn | |
| Hotel Salome | 55 Magsaysay Ave. | |
| (63+74) 442-4784 | Villa Mia | Baguio City, Benguet |
| 14 Loankan Rd. | (63+74) 442-6993 | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Gen. Luna Rd. | Benguet Pine Tourist Inn |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 442-7325 | |
| Hotel Supreme | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| (63+74) 443-2011 to 18 | Villa Milagrosa | |
| 113 Magsaysay Ave. | (63+74) 442-4020 | Casa Amapola |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Palma St. | (63+74) 442-3406 |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Quezon Hill | |
| Hotel Veniz | ||
| (63+74) 446-0700, (63+74) 446-0702 | Villa Princess Theresa Inn | Casa Ferraren |
| One Abanao St. | (63+74) 442-6946 | (63+74) 442-2680 |
| Baguio, Benguet | 221 Session Road Extension | Outlook Drive |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| Kisad Hotel Inn | Casa Generosa Hotel | |
| (63+74) 442-3507 | Villa Rosal Inn | (63+74) 442-6054 |
| 24 Kisad Rd. | (63+74) 442-4093 | Gen. Luna Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Gen. Luna Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| Mount Crest Hotel | Corfu Village Inn | |
| (63+74) 443-9273 | Vistro Pension House | (63+74) 442-2969 |
| Legarda Rd. | (63+74) 442-2235 | Gen. Luna Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | 118 Engineers Hill | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | ||
| New Belfrant Hotel | Cottages - Pine Breeze Hotel | |
| (63+74) 442-5012, (63+74) 442-4298 | Woods Inn | (63+74) 442-3350 |
| Gen. Luna Rd. | (63+74) 442-4641 | 40 Bokawkan Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | 38 Military Cut-Off | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Cypress Inn | |
| New Mount Peak Hotel | (63+74) 442-2416 | |
| (63+74) 442-3341, (63+74) 442-5411 | Zion Hostel | 29 Abanao St. |
| Abanao St. | (63+74) 442-6803 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | 15 Palma St. | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Green Valley Country Club Hotel | |
| New Plaza Hotel Inn | (63+74) 442-7286 | |
| (63+74) 442-4038 | El Cielito Inn Baguio | P.O. Box 6 |
| Assumption Rd. | (63+74) 442-8743, (63+74) 443-4846 | Santo Tomas Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | 50 North Drive | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Rajah Soliman Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| (63+74) 442-7574, (63+74) 442-6955 | High Country Inn | |
| 44 Bokawkan Rd. | Emerald Lodging House | (63+74) 442-6137 |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Gen. Luna Rd. | 106 Naguillian Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Sicat Hotel | ||
| (63+74) 442-4938 | Highland Lodge | |
| Marcos Highway | Forest Inn | (63+74) 442-7086 |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 443-8436 | 1 Gen. Luna Rd. |
| Legarda Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Skyrise Hotel and Restaurant | Baguio City, Benguet | Holiday Villa Court |
| (63+74) 442-8080 to 85 | (63+74) 442-6679 | |
| 18 Dominican Rd. | Gilberto's Vacation House | 10 Legarda Rd. |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 442-4357 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Navy Base | ||
| Summer Place Hotel | Baguio City, Benguet | Iggy's Inn |
| (63+74) 446-0560 | (63+74) 444-7146 | |
| 288 Marcos Highway | Jem Apartel | South Drive |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (63+74) 445-6807 | Baguio, Benguet |
| Dominican Rd. | ||
| Mile Hi Inn | Baguio City, Benguet | Inn Rocio |
| (63+74) 446-6141, (63+74) 446-8639 | (63+74) 442-3507 | |
| Mile Hi Center | Leisure Lodge | 68 Kisad Rd. |
| Camp John Hay | (63+74) 443-8174 | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Magsaysay Ave. | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Jade Pension House | |
| MJ Travellers Lodge | (63+74) 442-2521, (63+74) 442-3909 | |
| (63+74) 442-5444 | Linda R. Bermejo | Marcos Highway |
| 60 Lakandula St. | Homestay | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Baguio City, Benguet | (074) 442-7462 | |
| No.7 Everlasting St., St. Joseph Village | Diamond Inn | |
| Mountain Lodge | Navy Base, | (63+74) 442-2339 |
| (63+74) 442-2451 | Baguio City | Gen. Luna Rd. |
| 27 Leonard Wood Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Lujean Chalet | |
| (63+74) 442-7581 | El Caseron delos Pinos | |
| Casa Vallejo | Dominican Rd. | (63+74) 442-6099 |
| (63+74) 442-3045 | Baguio City, Benguet | Burgos St. |
| Session Rd. | Baguio City, Benguet | |
| Baguio City, Benguet | Lujean Inn | |
| (63+74) 442-7581 | Club John Hay Hotel | |
| Chaparral Inn | 68 San Roque | (63+74) 442-7902 to 08 |
| (63+74) 442-3303 | Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Marcos Highway | ||
| Baguio City, Benguet | Microtel Inn & Suites (Baguio) | Commuter Lodge |
| (63+74) 619-3333 | (63+74) 442-6735 | |
| Mido Lodge | Upper Session Road | Jacinto St. |
| (63+74) 442-2575 | Baguio City, Benguet | Baguio City, Benguet |
| Lower Session Rd. | ||
| Baguio City, Benguet |
But if your planning to go to the season of Panagbenga, I suggest to reserve a month before because man, I guarantee you, the whole Baguio City is flooded with people! Unless you might wanna try the grass in Burnham Park! :P
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Anawangin Cove and Capones Island
Tired of crowded Boracay? or even saturated Puerto Galera? or long hours ride to Pagudpud? Featuring, Anawangin Cove and Capones Island in Zambales.
This is not your typical beach party type of location. Imagine a beach thats surrounded with Pine Trees. Yes, you've read it right. The serenity and calmness of this place gives a relaxing environment that is free from pollution, traffics, work problems and even other disturbances that can be found in the City.
It is considered as a "Place of Escape", NO cellphone signal, NO electricity, NO kitchen and Faucets and even NO Hotels around the vicinity. Imagine a place without all of these necessities... Hassle? Na-aahh... We can say It's an Experience! A place where you can enjoy even doing the old style way of living... Building a tent to sleep on, cooking using woods that you can get in the forest, and even taking a bath on a "Poso".
It is such a wonderful experience to try the old way of living... Anawangin Cove and Capones Island can served as a Camping Style of gathering for Families, Groups and even for Lovers. People can hike in the mountains that surround the place or simply take a boat ride to reach the island.
What's in our Backapacks?
Tent 1500 bucks each Swim wear Packed food Flash light Toiletries Sunblock Camera Portable Stove with Gas Pans Drinks
How to Get There?
From Manila:
Victory Liner offers ride going to Iba Olongapo. Go down to San Antonio then, take a tricycle to Pundaquit for the Boat Ride.
Optional: Either go to Capones Island or directly to Anawangin Cove.
Going Back to Manila:
From Anawangin ride a boat to Pundaquit. Then ride a tricycle to "Bayan" or San Antonio Municipal Highway.
When in San Antonio, small groups can be chance passengers and ride a bus bound to Caloocan, big groups are suggested to ride a bus bound to Olongapo first for sure seats.
How Much is the Fare?
Victory Liner bus from Caloocan to San Antonio Zambales: Php 250
Tricycle to Pundaquit: Php 20 / pax
Boat Ride:
Directly to Anawangin = Php 1000 per boat 5 pax
Anawangin Cove + sidetrip to Capones Island = Php 1200 per boat 5pax
Environmental Fee: Php 20 / day
Reserved place for Tent: Php 100 / day
Bus from San Antonio to Olonggapo: Php 20 / pax
Victory Liner bus to Caloocan: Php 250
What Facilities are Available in the Island?
2 "Poso"
2 cubicles - "old school" type (curious? go see the place!)
2 Dressing rooms
No electricity, so better bring lamps, emergency lights or the like.
FYI:
-Anawangin Cove has a private and public place to camp. For cheaper payment, Tour de Manila suggests to stay in the public side since there are no difference at all. Same facilities are offered. The place is also SAFE.
-It is not advisable to camp at Capones Island since there are no care takers to help you with your needs and no comfort room or any facilities at all.
-Tour de Manila suggests to have a day tour at Capones and other adjacent islands then camp at Anawangin Cove.
-For those who needs a room rather than sleeping in a tent, Hotels are available along Pundaquit.
Who to Contact for Assistance?
Assistance includes:
Boat Ride going back and forth to the island
Reservation of place to build your tents
Island assistance like extra drinking water, ice or lamps
Please Contact Max at 09092546470
Note: You can contact him on weekdays since he's in the island during weekends. As it is described above, when in the island, there is no cell phone signal.
For more pictures of our trip, feel free to visit our multiply site at http://deanavic.multiply.com/
