Mount Sea Grand Resort

Mount Sea Grand Resort is a perfect weekend getaway if you are currently enslave by the following conditions : 1. kids are priority 2. proximity is the only way 3. coming from a stressful week.




With those all of the above 3 conditions on our shoulders, we ran to Mount Sea Resort in Tanza, Cavite.




The room is neat and really smelled sooo good! We love the beddings because they were so fresh to both senses-sight and smell. The rest of the facilities in the room were of an upscale hotel.








The bathroom was nice and neat too.


















We went down to the resto for late (or was it midnight already?) dinner in our jammies. We were so hungry we didn't bother to dress-up since we guessed the place would be empty at that time.








And we were so right..we were the only people in this zen-inspired restaurant. The menu was a fusion of local and international dishes. There was also a bar.
We ended-up taking our left overs in the room since we usually don't bother about time when we are in vacation. Snacking is 24/7 when we are in a hotel.
The lobby was adorned with art works and the walk way to our room was beautifully lighted.




The next morning the kids woke us so early because they were so excited to swim. We let them had a taste of the pool last night for a night swim but only for a short hour. It was so cold because of the wind blowing from the sea. The resort is actually located in a sea front.




Complimentary breakfast was already serving so we went to the buffet and enjoyed it at the cabana in the beach.








While at it, we saw the obstacle facilities in the beach and had fun playing with the kids. Great work-out in the morning.




We went around the resort. The kids loved the mountain-zafari theme of the place.












There were giant crocs, monkeys and turtles (not real, ofcourse!), scattered around the resort.

Then we fancied to go up to the huge mountain and took the challenge to reach the top.



On the first level, there was a covered pool, in case you're anti-sun.













On each level, a slide mouth would invite you for a ride to take you down to the grand pool hundred (or was it a thousand?) feet below.




And when we reached the top_ the view was fantastico!




A giant eagle sits on top most  and you could enjoy his eye view of the whole resort and beyond.


















We went down back to the grand pool to enjoy the water.









Ready to face the world again!!

Matabungkay, Batangas

Revisiting Matabungkay in Lian, Batangas, it seemed the characters of the place_ that of being known for its wide beach and clear waters, have managed to stay.

We were able to enjoy water activities here a lot more, simply because _ it's cheaper here!! I was not sure why, but the facilities were even newer than in the other higher end beach destinations.




The ocean was wide and blue yet invitingly calm for water rides. It was a lot lesser crowded than the famous Boracay but was offering basically similar activities.








I was able to make a fair bargain for the jetski so everyone in the family took turns to enjoy it.




They were not strict with time here. They even gave us some bonus extension time for banana boat.








Manong (the driver) was so challenged to drown our banana boat had enjoyed circling us the fastest he could, but we hold so tight, he couldn't beat us.




Now this one was more challenging and would take some leaping on water surface.








The size of flying fish doubled the banana boat and could take times two a number of passengers.




We weren't ready for it. We just watched.




There were two people who were unhappy_our youngsters! They felt left out not being able to join in our water rides.








So we took them for a swim and later...












...rented a banca (boat), so the kids would take their turn for fun on a lot safer vehicle.




We feasted  on beautiful corals that  Batangas is also known for.




Then something funny came up! Our boat ran out of gas!!hahaha! We were in the middle of the ocean. Our driver had to borrow my cellphone to call his partner. He fetched us, pulled our boat by jetski.




It all ended well.