Club Balai Isabel 2011

PLACE: Club Balai Isabel Resort

WHERE: Talisay, Batangas, Philippines - REGION IV A (Calabarzon)

DATE OF VISIT: October 8-9, 2011

          Right on the shores of the world-famous Taal Lake and across from its volcano is a place where you can relax, connect and be with nature. Club Balai Isabel offers an option for an active lifestyle with all the comforts of city living.

          Club Balai Isabel’s amenities and facilities make it an excellent choice for holidays, corporate events, and special occasions. Enjoy the food served at the Terraza Cafe, take a refreshing dip in the pool, hang out in the cabanas; enjoy more active pursuits such as kayaking and sailing, or take a boat ride and get a closer look at Taal Volcano’s crater on horseback or on foot. To know more about Club Balai Isabel, visit there website: http://www.balaiisabel.com

          With my smartees and ex-smartees friends, we visit Club Balai Isabel on the first weekend of October 2011. After a long road trip from Makati to Batangas, every minute we spend in Balai is worth it... :)

 "Club Balai Isabel's picturesque"

Taal Volcano

Our Place

"Group Pictures"

Jump Shot... perfect shot Jay..

 

 BEST of Club Balai Isabel
- View of Taal Volcano


Thanks to:
Pictures from: Jay S., Roch R.

Cagbalete Island 2011

PLACE: Cagbalete Island

WHERE: Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon, Philippines - REGION IV A (Calabarzon)

DATE OF VISIT: August 27-28, 2011

Cagbalete Island is a 1,640.4874-hectare property located east of Quezon Province (in Luzon, north of the Philippines). Part of Mauban, Quezon, it rests along the waters of Lamon Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Although all areas of the island are privately-owned, the southwestern part of it is populated by a number of Visayan fisherfolks who have settled in the idle lands. Known as "Sabang", this fishing village can be estimated to be populated by over a thousand people. These people have learned to live through by earning money from fishing and farming.

Cagbalete or "Cabalete" in some maps, is truly a rare jewel. It is home to a number of species of land animals and sea creatures. Kingfishers, parrots, eagles, and other uncommon birds can usually be seen flying over the area of the island. It is also the habitat of the coconut crab or “kuray” (the Cagbalete favorite), starfishes, “alimasag”, “umang”, etc., and a long time ago, the “pawikan” (giant sea turtle). For divers and snorkeling-fanatics, underwater exploration is a treat with the diverse and colorful marine life that can be discovered beneath the rocks and corals.

The changing of tides is very evident in Cagbalete. During low tide, the waters can move as far back as 1 kilometer, leaving the shore dry and exposing all the rocks and corals that may be underneath. The low tide-high tide cycle occurs twice in a day, so if there is low tide during lunch time, high tide will come late in the afternoon, and the next low tide will occur at midnight, depending on the season.

"Low Tide in Cagbalete"

The Bonsai Island

"Villa Cleofas"

Spicy pork

Liempo

"Ilog in Cagabalete"

"Sabang, the fishing village"

"Cagbalete pictures"

BEST of CAGBALETE:

- peaceful place :)

Thanks to:

Pictures from: Karen K., Roch R., Pau A.