Showing posts with label water parks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water parks. Show all posts

Sunday, January 26, 2014

26/365: When In Iloilo: The El Dorado Waterpark in Westown Hotel

Let’s talk about family hang-out this time!

Iloilo is known for its famous beaches which mostly are located outside the city.  If you wish to have a fun-filled swim-water-fun I am highly suggesting the inland resort El Dorado Water Park!

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The El Dorado Waterpark is located inside the Smallville Complex and is also a part of the MO2 complex adjacent to the Westown Hotel along Diversion Road in Mandurriao District.

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El Dorado is an ancient South American legend about a lost city of gold which is also the theme of this resort - Pre-Spanish American and Mayan.

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El Dorado became one of the most visited waterpark in Iloilo City since it started operations in 2010.  It became popular due to its great Mayan temple inspired pools. 

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Relying on my personal experience with this water park I can also say that is quite maintained and clean.

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One good thing about this water park is that you can bring your own food.  But if you wish, you can also order from them freshly-cooked foods at reasonable prices.   The entrance fee during our visit in 2011 is at Php 100.00 (US$ 2.50) per person.

It also offers fine poolside rooms that you can use for relaxing or overnight stay. Room rate starts at PhP2,000.00 (US$47.00).

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Since it is adjacent to the Westown Hotel and the Mo2 bar you can enjoy both fine dining or a drink while listening to one great live band!

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We had one great day (and night) with family and friends at the El Dorado Waterpark!

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Sunday Quote and Photograph: Summer is Here for Sure Today

“Summer is here for sure today.
The sun is shining from a clear blue sky, and there is  no wind at all.
Summer, after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet people. for those few months, you’re not required to be who everyone thinks you are, and that cut-grass smell in the air and the chance to dive into the deep end of a pool give you a courage you don’t have the rest of the year. you can be grateful and easy, with no eyes on you, and no past. summer just opens the door and lets you out.”
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The “phrase” and the photograph are somewhat conflicting I know.  I just feel like sharing the anti-thesis of life. 

The phrase about summer is from a Norwegian blogger friend Roffee who talks about summer with much anticipation and yet in a peaceful mode, while the photo taken from a water park here in the Philippines looks chaotic.  Also, just even before I can finish this post, Roffe’s summer is gone.  The snow came too soon and he posted that winter is back.

While in Manila, Philippines, we have been suffering from the unforgiving summer heat for months now.  The temperature reaching as high as 36.6°C so far.  Everyone is wishing that summer be over soon and looking forward for the rain to come.  Aaaah… the world is really estrange

Now, ‘care to join another guessing game?

The photograph is taken in the same water park in the Philippines where the Justice League photo is taken.  If you notice, the people in this “pool” are looking in one direction - at the head front of the “pool”.  It is where the artificial waves are coming from and that’s what these people are waiting.  Aside from that, there’s a huge “monster” sitting where the artificial waves are coming.  What/who do you think is the monster? Clue - the monster is very famous.

Have fun guessing people! Happy summer!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Our Summer Fun at Club Manila East in Taytay Rizal, Philippines. Part 1

First off, this is not a paid post. LOL. This is the first series of  posts on our fun and adventure in the list of water parks from this post

We’ve been to Club Manila East (CME) in Taytay Rizal three times.  Yes THREE!  Consecutively in 2010 and 2011, and a first visit which I still can’t recall the exact year because I can’t locate the photo files yet. The three visits probably explains why CME is on top of my list.  Anyway, as I go along sharing some photos and stories, you can judge if it’s really worth coming back to CME.

What I noticed with CME is that every time we come back, they always have new amenities.  I’m supposed to share our own adventure using their website as a guide, but I noticed that the website is not too updated.  There are amenities that are already operational during our last visit, but I didn’t see some of them mentioned in the website.  Anyway, the best way to feature this water park is by sharing our photos and our story, so here we go!

The entrance signage is nothing extra ordinary. The planet-shape signage shown here is just beside the ticketing window where people wait. It’s bed is a pond-like aquarium cum wishing well.  It has aquarium fishes and people are throwing coins at the pond.
Once inside you will find more useful signage and directions to help you find your way to each of the amenities.  The souvenir shop is in the left side just after the entrance and is almost adjacent to an open food area. CME 1

The Beach Wave!
This very inviting wide pool will make you feel you’re in a real beach. It is surrounded with real palm trees and they provide beach benches wherein you can lounge around. There are also open showers just right in front of the pool.  The panoramic photo shot below is taken by hubby upon our early arrival.  The place is still peaceful.  Once they started to release the artificial waves, this area becomes the most crowded and noisiest part of CME.  This is our kids most favorite place here in CME.
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The hunk (lol) with the little girl in the first photo is hubby and our little one.  The second photo is me having great fun with the wave.  The third photo are just one fourth of the total number of people in the wave pool enjoying the artificial waves, and in the fourth photo is the little one again making cute poses with the waves.  The photos are taken on different visit dates.
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There are different cabanas and cottages that you can rent and there are also free ones. They provide keys to the cabanas so you can lock your valuables while swimming.  We always choose the mushroom-looking umbrella cottage just in front of the beach wave.  Aside that it’s free, it is directly overlooking the kids favorite beach wave.  It enables us to monitor the little one from our umbrella cottage and our things when we’re in the water.  It’s a waste to rent a cabana because we always stayed in pools and we don’t bring valuables when we go swimming.
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The Ocean Wave.
Another panoramic shot taken by hubby.  It is much wider than the Beach Wave and the waves are bigger and the water is deeper.  On the left side is a diving spot. This is also where the surfing activities is being done. We do not allow the kids to stay alone here but we do let them stay in the “shore” with us.
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Boating and Kayaking Area – another kids favorite. You just need to be patient falling in line to have your turn in the kayaks. I am not sure the exact minutes you are allowed to use the kayak, but I reckon it is just for some very few minutes.
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The Buzzy River.
The whole family’s favorite.  This is the most relaxing area wherein you can just float away.  You will pass under creatively designed bridges with sprinkling waters beneath the bridges unto the river.  The river’s smooth current is also artificial.
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Ooops sorry! I need to break this post into two parts because there are a lot more photos and stories to share with.  Hang around as I complete our CME fun and adventure Part Two.  Meanwhile, you may want to share your (violent) reactions for now.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Waterparks Within and Nearby Metro Manila, Philippines

The heat is on and by the feel of it and according to the country's weather bureau announcement, this freaking heat won't be over soon.  I'm sure a lot of us are looking for ways and places to cool down so I am posting this article that I'm sure will be useful in dealing this "major major" summer heat!

For city dwellers, you might be thinking about that summer get-away in far-away beaches and islands but the problem is, you don’t have the time (or the budget) to travel that far so I am suggesting these perfect summer getaway – water parks!

I have plenty of these water parks on my list because hubby’s schedule sometimes gets in the way on our summer plan, he’s into soccer by the way.  So every time that we got the opportunity to steal him from his hectic summer schedule we think of these summer destinations within or just around the city:

Club Manila East 
Km. 24 Manila East Road, Taytay, 1920 Rizal, Philippines
Telephone Numbers: (632) 660-2801 / 284-4740 to 41 / 284-4736
Fax Numbers: (632) 286-6139 / 284-4752
Website: http://www.clubmanilaeast.com
(they also have branches in Real Quezon, Philippines and Boracay, Philippines
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Amana Waterpark

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Address:
Santisima St., Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
(632) 299-6612 / 299-6703
(644) 661-2383 / 661-2384
Mobile Phones:
Sun: (63)922-8708428 / (63)923-7135874
Globe: (63) 917–8866220
Smart: (63) 908-8736353
Smart : 0908-8736353
Facebook Account: http://www.facebook.com/amanawaterpark
Website:  http://www.amanawaterpark.ph/

Boso-Boso Highlands Resort and Convention Center

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Address:
Sitio Cabading Brgy. San Jose Antipolo, City, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
(632) 4017535 / 7035048 / 8068387 / 7035020
Mobile Numbers:
(63) 920 9544030 / 908 6299254 / 908 3112512
Email:
Hotel/Resort Reservations bosobosohighlands@gmail.com
Banquet & Conference paradisehotel.bbhrcc@gmail.com
Camp & Events events.bosobosohighlands@gmail.com
Website: http://bosobosohighlands.com/

Eight Waves Waterpark

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Address:
D.R.T. Highway, Ulingao, San Rafael, Bulacan 3008, PH
Telephone Numbers:
Manila: (+632) 299-8234
Bulacan: (+63) (44) 766-5268 / 766-5936
Fax Number:
Manila: (+632) 742-0063
Bulacan: (+63) (44) 766-5272
Email: info@8waveswaterpark.com.ph / eight_waveswaterpark@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.8waveswaterpark.com.ph

Ciudad Christia Resorts (9 Waves)
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Address:
Carrieland Country Homes II, Ampid San Mateo, 1850, Rizal, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
(+632) 2971111
Mobile Numbers:
(+632) 997-9999, 997-5946, 997-6009,
Fax Numbers:
(63 2) 997-5945
Email: sales.9waves@gmail.com / inquiries.9waves@gmail.com / pergolahall@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.9wavesphilippines.com

The water parks in this list are places that we actually visited.  I have another list of water parks which I categorized as "located just outside Manila".  I will make a separate post for this category. And just like what I promised about the churches, I will also make make an individual post about each of these water parks. So hang around!

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