Lunch at Garden by the Bay

It's a beautiful Sunday and we woke up very late because there's no work. After few minutes of taking our breakfast, Papa invited us for a lunch in a restaurant inside Garden by the Bay. It's just near to where we live and we brought with us Keona's swim suit so that she can just swim in case she wants to because there's a swimming pool inside the resort.

We arrive at around 11:30 in the morning and only few people were there. Papa right away ordered our food - fried rice, chicken barbecue for Troy, lechon kawali, kinilaw, mongolian spare ribs and plain rice for me, Keona and mama. We can't eat fried rice because there's egg on it and we are having an allergy to eggs and chicken.

Few minutes, we waited our order and we roam around the place. I like the place because it's not crowded. There are a number of cottages for people who are bringing foods with them. But if you don't have foods, you can just order from the restaurant like what we did. A lot of children are having fun at the pool, swimming.

Some photos of the place...

Our food consist of...

lechon kawali

kinilaw

fried rice

Mongolian spare ribs

posing while waiting for our order

my man and my girl went swimming after eating

floating restaurant

the swimming pool

a number of cottages

Garden by the bay is a great place to relax and unwind because you feel the gentle breeze against your skin since it's located along the seashore. You also get to enjoy the spectacular view of Samal island and the colorful boats that went to and fro fetching beach goers to the beautiful beaches and resorts in the nearby Samal island. I hope you have a great weekend friends:).

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Garden by the Bay Beach Resort
Maryknoll Drive, Lanang, Davao City
234-8491

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A Day in Paradise Island

strolling

hubby, pretending to be a lifeguard

if you want to have a relaxing massage

enjoying the turquoise blue waters

me at the boat

Whew! Fresh from our beach escapade at Paradise park and beach resort in Samal Island. Me and hubby decided to go home because we feel sleepy already after swimming and eating a lot. When I look at the photos of my camera seeing my daughter, I just feel the urge to go home because I miss her. Yeah, even a whole day that I don't see my little girl I miss her right away especially that a lot of little cuties are in the beach and it made me remember my own little one.

Today is our scheduled year-end bonding at work and we decided to have it at paradise island beach resort. The group decided to have it today since tomorrow is a holiday. We are allowed to bring with us our loved ones like hubby or wife, children or siblings but no boyfriend or girlfriend. To my single colleagues, sorry folks :). Our boss says they might get OP (out of place) and intimidated. So, to my single workmates, go get married first so you can bring with you your lovey dovey next year we'll have again our bonding.

It's been around six years already since my last visit to this resort. We visit Samal island every year but to the other resorts of the island. There's really a huge improvement since I went there. They were able to maintain their well-manicured plants and even make it more beautiful. I have also observed that they have now a number of cottages than my previous visit. What makes paradise island like-able to visitors is the fact that they have many amenities and you can do a lot of activities there.

Some information about Paradise Island Resort:


Entrance fee:

Day tour - P100
Overnight -P250


Room Rates:

Premier room - P3,000 - with tv, aircon, hot & cold bath

Deluxe room - P2,700 - with tv, aircon, toilet & bath

Standard room -P2,100 - with ceiling fan, toilet & bath

Family room - P600/pax - 4 rooms, aircon, toilet and bath
capacity - 20 minimum, 4o maximum

Check in time-4:00 pm
Check out time - 12:00pm

Rates are inclusive of tax and service charge
All major credit cards are accepted

Amenities and Modern Conveniences:

Kainan (Restaurant) - serving a wide variety of delectable seafoods

Marine and inland activities - pin-pong, billiard, volleyball, mini zoo, futbolin, aviary, kayak, aquacycle, jet-ski, fish feeding, samal inlandd tour, diving.


Services & conveniences:

• air-conditioned rooms
• laundry services
• massage services
• 24-hour security service
• internet services
• safety deposit box
• intercom
• power generator
• hot & cold shower
• cable tv
• boat services - 9 motorized banca @ P15.00/per person one way, controlled capacity with safety measures, 5 minute-boat ride, charter services (to resort only)

Others:
Pearl Shop
Room services
Souvenir shop
function rooms
catering services
airline bookings
dive shop
parking space
children's playground
movie entertainment


For inquiries:

tel # - 300-2343 / 233-0251 / 0920-9546-780
e-mail - paraqdiseislanddavao@gmail.com
website: www.paradiseislanddavao.com

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Acquaintance Party at Camp Holiday Beach Resort

Last weekend we had an acquaintance party at Camp Holiday Beach Resort in Brgy. Kinawitnon, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS). We had so much fun...parlor games were played...food was great! Some of my colleagues brought with them their kids and spouses.

Camp holiday Resort is a new addition to the many resorts in Samal Island. It is very accessible because it is situated just right beside the barge wharf. It is very clean and it has a nice ambiance. It has enough space for kids, camping and games.

There are a number of guest houses inside the resort. It is air-conditioned, with hot and cold shower, toilet, and a cable TV. This is good for 3 persons at a rate of Php1,800.00.

This is a Ferry boat...taken while riding Island City Express Bus

A souvenir pose...Me and hubby few hours before going home

Some of the facilities are:

• Pavillion
• Camping ground
• Shower and toilets
• Restaurant / Bar
• Playground
• Huts
• Function hall

Rates:

Entrance fee - Php50.00

Cottages - Hut - Php150.00
Function Hall - Php15,000.00

Development of this resort is still on going. They are still constructing a hotel and a swimming pool. So.. looking forward for our next visit :)).

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