How Are You : Catanauan Cove

Sometimes, it took me months ( even over a year ) to find and reply  comments in my old posts cos I don't get to read them right away, unlike those who comment using blogger account. I would only find them when I get to revisit my old posts. Nevertheless, however late and futile already_ I still reply.



Like_ just today I found this almost a year old comment (above screenshot) in my Catanauan Cove  post. The resort post itself is already almost three years old (2010). I thought of doing a sort of update about the resort which brought me back to  my old post. There I found the comment which I replied right away.

Well, the sad part is the comment is full of disappointment about the resort and quite contrary to what I was claiming in that post. The difference is I came to visit Catanauan Cove in its earliest phase. In its almost virginal state.

Personally, I've long wanted to revisit this private resort in Bondoc Peninsula (Quezon Province). I wanted to see how it progressed since my visit in 2010 when it was still relatively undergoing construction and found it to be a paradise of a beach. If only I had not gotten negative feedback from one of my bestfriends when she & family came to experience the place last Nov. 2012. I would have had revisited it by this time. Above photo was actually hers, taken during her visit. Oh well, I stole it from her FB and the rest of the photos coming below, haha. She'll never find-out anyway. She doesn't read my blog, haha.

this infinity pool, overlooking the ocean, was not yet there during my visit. nice!




I don't remember the resort having this area either, I guess it wasn't there yet too.

But I remember there were already activities for rent like kayak even then.

From this view, seems the beach is perfectly alright..




Not quite obvious with this photo of the beach she took, the reader's comments above, echoed and reaffirmed my friend's disappointments towards the resort. She exactly told me that the water was dirty and full of jelly fishes. I actually felt a little of guilt here cos I highly recommended the place to her. Expecting that the place must be more beautiful by that time cos of added structures like the infinity pool and whatnot. My friend also added the isolation she felt with fear cos she & family was the only overnight guest that time. It was a holiday in November. They stayed in a cottage by the beach.

I feel a little sadness here cos I truly feel concerned. I was happy when I discovered that there was a high-end resort in my home province (Quezon), I also love the proximity of it from Manila and that it's only takes a short  road trip. I really thought I would come to frequent this resort on its full blast.. but well, hearing these low maintenance buzz..




I wonder why the resort can't get motivated by their tree.. imagine 130 years old and still strong and beautiful. The resort is barely three years and already maintenance is an issue. Catanauan Cove is I think going for members only when it reaches its full capacity and temporarily open to the public.

Sad :(

The Beach Is Hot !

Tomorrow is another weekend to burn my skin. We're going somewhere near and familiar this time. But before that, let me share and leave you my favorite beach scenes. Relax and enjoy !

burn baby burn ! the sun is scorching !

to shade or to sea

to idle or to swing

under a tree or under a roof

chil - lax ! life is beautiful !

Catanauan Cove

My blog is flooded with Bondoc Peninsula posts these days. You can say it again_ it's the flavor of the season.
Just been there again this week. Just days ago.
This time we visited a not- yet- so- ready- on- the- soft- opening- resort..



 

I love that there were no crowds yet !! Just us.




I didn't mind driving endless km of rugged, isolated road like this. . .

And be perplexed upon entering the still-undergoing-construction establishment, with a thought - "was it ready yet?" But hey, what's the expectation about? The resort had just soft opened less than a month . .

I was there for the n-a-t-u-r-e . The sea and the sand !

My latest find : Catanauan Cove ! and yes it's in Bondoc Peninsula. Can't help but to fall in love with this place. Accessibility - check. No airfare, 4-5 hours drive from Manila. Clean and green - check. Wclass beach - check. Uncrowded - check. . . _ I could go on endlessly and have them checked all ! Although most facilities were not ready yet, as of my visit, I still had grand beach moments with my family.








Nonetheless, there were already single pretty cottages available . Room cottage like this was located at the beachfront. Wait. . you have to step across a small road then already you can enjoy the beach !




We love ATV! But it was a little costly here. Rental price is x5-8 compare to the ones we had in a Subic resort. Heartbroken, we passed on this fave activity.




Volleyball, football and basketball were ready to play.

There were unfinished yet massage kiosks by the beach.

Beautiful colors were free !

The white sand, blue sea and green air were generously free.

We hit the cradle area while waiting for our food. This was so uberly relaxing . I can't get over it, seeing these photos make me want to be there -right now ! !

Lunch was served. We had all grilled meal with abundance of rice.

All ready to hit the water ! ! !

We love Catanauan Cove ! ! I hope to experience it again soon. It's actually for "members only" type resort. But I won't mind accepting a free visit invitation !! Hello, Catanauan Cove, can you hear meeeeH !!!!!