Splash Island Resort (part2)

Okey, already I was feeling the beachy-ness of  Splash Island Resort _with the sand, green trees, waved pool and the small cabana . I was sold! Well, if you invested the tiniest amount of money and time in a getaway, I realized I was easiest to  please, haha.

The particular location of cabana of our choice was a good vantage point to steal a rustic mood of a real island resort. Well,  guess like lovers in my background felt other vibes too. . 








Husband couldn't be happier when he gathered  his favorite beach past time was available here - a whole body massage!!!!!  So now he was feeling it too..

While the dad was snoring thru his lil' spa time, we girls floated around the river like ride at Balsa River. This was very relaxing. You just let go and float . .no hurry.






Our girls went on to scout the resort for more fun. .and hella discovered huge building size water slides! Those kind with escalator/elevator rides to reach the top of the slides.

This Big Bam Boo slide ride looked so nonthreatening  at first.

So husband and younger daughter calmly took their first slide of the day. . .




and whoooahhh!!!!




They were caught-up by surprise. .it was a dark tunnel ride and had unexpected corner turns !! I asked them to do a second ride but refused! haha.

The Agos Grandes which I assumed was the "ocean" of the resort, was more of a kiddie pool off the machine generated waves which turned on in the later part of the day.

It had various inflatables to ride and play with. see more here.

But when the pool started to generate waves, the inflatables were removed from the scene replaced by the sea of people having fun with the waves.




Other attractions were either too kiddie for my girls. . or too adult per their dad.

They thought the zip line here wasn't that challenging . .

There were kayaks and this human zorb ball awaiting rents. They were just there. .seemed nobody was interested to rent them.

Others like the Rio Montanosa was too mountaneous for us all.

On the side light . . .

There was a souvenir shop which also offered swim wear and gear, just incase you forgot to bring, haha.

There were few booths around. You could actually make some small shopping. My girls bought some trinkets from this booth.

Remember bringing-in food and beverages aren't allowed. Worry not _ there are so many food stores around and really very affordable. As long as  you aren't  looking for master chef-creation  dishes, these cheap  snacky foods would do your day okey .




Not bad. . eh :)))

*part one here.

Summer Waves

Disclaimer : Don't be deceived by the waves, the laughter and fun were real thu' :)). We were in a waved pool of one of the aqua theme parks in the country and surprisingly we really had fun sans expensive fare and hotel and the tedious traveling time that bundle a real beach resort getaway. This awesome water park is less than 30 minutes drive from our house. We have lots of water park around the country. If you're lacking in time and budget, why not choose one nearest to your place. Just make sure you go with people you love. Remember, more than anything else_ it's the company that counts  rather than the place. 

Have a happy wavy summer!!!!!!

J. P. Resort

Can't believe it_ we're almost at the last lap of June and the heat is still exhausting. Despite of sudden rains every other day, the weather remains to be as hot as the recent summer nights. This particular month of June here in our country is definitely strange. Usually, on a third week like this , Filipinos are already counting series of floods, heavy rains, even typhoon. Not that I'm complaining ! Hello, better dry this way than wet season with super typhoon like last year's monster Ondoy ! God forbid!

So when my bff Icor called up for an impromptu weekend getaway to their family owned resort in Laguna, without hesitation I said yes!






When I said Icor, I meant to mention the Macalintal clan. Members are close friends since birth as we grew up practically together having houses across the street from each other. My girls are now good friends with their kids and our husbands are cockfight mates (only in P.I.)

It's not unusual to join a convoy of 5 cars when we go out with them.

The resort is called J. P. Resort. Named after the initials of my friend's parents. Location is such a winner in proximity. It's in Calamba , Laguna where beautiful hot spring resorts are nestling.

Ofcourse, not our first time here. But actually it's the first time after summer season the resort became available for the family. It's by the way a private resort for rent and quite popular now to those hot springers regulars.



One thing that sets J.P.'s apart from hundreds of others, is first of all it's a three storey.

Beautiful sceneries of Laguna de Bay and Mount Makiling come easy and free from the uppermost floor of the resort.





A nipa hut on top is waiting for close chitchats with the members of the family/group while enjoying a bbque party and sight seeing on the side.




Going down to the next level, play area can be found. Your choice_ billiard, mahjong, dart or any table games you bring along with you.



Otherwise, the party peps can enjoy the videoke while drinking your fave bar drinks.





On the same floor, at the left wing, facing the sun, the rooms are waiting for those who seek total rest. Sleep.Sleep. Each room has queen-sized bed, a pull out and a double deck bed. Each has also a private shower room.



The icing of the cake is not on top but can be found at the ground floor_ the swimming pool. A hot spring sure to relieve aches of the body and the heart.



Lil' ones could enjoy the kiddie slides and the shallow pool especially intended for those kiddos.




For the sporty ones who can't get enough of basketball even while swimming, there's a ring and a ball awaiting to give you fun in the pool

Interested ? Click this for contacts and details of the place.