eagle point resort

05-06 july 2008, anilao, batangas

named after the white-hooded kites that play and hunt in the area, eagle point resort nestles on the tip of the calumpang peninsula in mabini, batangas province, about two and a half hours from metro manila. once a privately-owned vacation villa and dive camp, the property is now the premier resort in the anilao-mabini area. (website info)

our 2008 company outing was held here. we were given welcome drinks upon arrival, and also a necklace made out of small shells. the staff were really accommodating. then we went to our respective rooms to have rest.


our activities were held at sepoc island for the whole day, so we stayed at the resort just to rest and have our social night.  

accommodation and rates
we stayed in their so called terrace hotel (P6,200/night), where there are spacious rooms, overlooking the bay. all rooms are airconditioned, with bathroom and television. 

besides this terrace hotel, they also have:

• suites - airconditioned two-bedroom unit. perfect for families and small groups (P8,700/night).
• cottages - suited for couples, has a large veranda overlooking the sea (P5,200/night).
• cabanas - ideal for large groups on day tour (P3,600/night).

sepoc island
about a 20-minute boat ride from the resort, eagle point owns a stretch of white sand beach.

sepoc beach is on the small neck of a peninsula that faces the distant mindoro coast on one side and on the other, sepoc wall, one of the best dive spots in the vicinity. sepoc is ripe for discovery. go where nature beckons: follow trails, explore caves, turn every stone. (website info)

contact
makati sales office
lower ground, cancho gonzalez bldg.
101 aguirre cor. trasierra st., legazpi village,
makati city, philippines
(632) 813-3553 | (632) 813-3560
e-mail: eaglepointreservation@yahoo.com

mobile number: 0917-562 5223

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trekking taal volcano

26 july 2009, talisay, batangas

unlike mayon, taal volcano is a complex one. it is not just a standing conical volcano, but has formed its compound parts because of the changes of its eruptive activities throughout time. it is known to be the smallest active volcano in the world. it is more than 50km south of manila, and being famously viewed from tagaytay city.

the whole taal volcano island lies within the province of batangas. it is being shared by the town of talisay and san nicolas.

the trek
we were at club balai isabel during our company outing, and before checking out at noon, we wanted to trek taal volcano first. so we woke up early and have ourselves prepared.

balai has a trek package so we needed not to find a boat to hire ourselves. if i remember it correctly we paid P3,000 for the group, and we're good to go. we have to pass through taal lake to reach the volcano.

taal lake is a freshwater lake, considered as the third largest lake in the philippines. it is home to the endemic species tawilis (peborit daw ni rizal), to trevally, and to the world's most rare sea snake - hydrophis semperi (ano daw?? ;p). the lake also has a sulfur content.

upon reaching the volcano island, we were greeted by some locals, offering us services to guide us on our way up. but we already have one from balai. they will also offer you for a horse ride, they said it will be very hard to trek up. it will be more convenient if you'll just be riding a horse, for P350. you trek for adventure, so why ride a horse? the trail is very easy to follow. and there were others who also trek and you will all be following the same path. the scent of the surroundings is very uninviting (because of the horses' poops), but you will eventually get used to it. entrance fee is P50, but in our case, it was included in our package.

the main crater of the volcano is actually not in the little cone-shaped mountain which we always see in photographs. it is on the other part of the whole thing. while trekking i was wondering how can we get to that little mountain, we seemed walking to the opposite direction. oh well, hndi pala kasi doon.

and finally, we reach the crater! the climb is all worth it, it was so beautiful. the crater lake is greenish in color - a lake within a lake. there are sulfur smoke in some areas of the lake. a really breathtaking view. perfect photo opportunity.

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club balai isabel

25-26 july 2009, talisay batangas

last 2009, we held our company outing at club balai isabel. it is a resort in talisay facing the famous taal volcano, has an infinity pool, hotel rooms, villas and cottages. it covers a total of 9-hectares land area.

the resort's facilties are perfect for family affairs, corporate events, holiday vacation, summer and special occasions. good food will be served, you can go swimming in the pool, kayak and sail, ride a boat and trek taal volcano.

the place's setting is perfect for wedding and pre-nuptial events with nature as its theme. it also has function rooms that can hold up to 800 persons which is ideal for seminars and other corporate events. there is also a basketball and tennis court for those who are sports enthusiast. just roaming around the place will make you feel and appreciate nature.

club balai isabel is a subsidiary of techno-asia construction & development, inc.

rates (from cbi site)
hotel rooms
- inclusive of breakfast. person in excess - P825

sampaguita hotel rooms
     a stand-alone structure composed of 6 rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people each with two queen-sized beds.

     sampaguita manor - P5,544 (2-4pax)

ylang-ylang suites
     a stand-alone structure with 6 rooms, the rooms on the first level contain two queen-sized beds each, and can fit up to four people. rooms on the second level have a loft and contain three queen-sized beds each, which can fit six people.

     ylang-ylang suites - P5,544 (2-4 pax)
     ylang-ylang suites with loft - P7,392 (3-6 pax)

bayani suites
     named in honor of some of the favorite sons of batangas: mabini, malvar, recto, and agoncillo. The proximity of these buildings to the lake makes these rooms popular with guests.

     lakeside suites - P6,160 (2-4pax)
     lakeside suites with loft - P8,008 (3-6 pax)
     lakefront suites - P7,084 (2-4 pax)
     lakefront suites with loft - P8,932 (3-6 pax)
     two-level lake front suites - P11,825 (3-6 pax)
     family villa - P5,544 (2-4 pax)

spa suites
     best-suited for couples or a small family, the spa suites are club balai isabel’s most luxurious accommodations. with a private dipping pool and garden, it can accommodate up to four persons with one queen-sized bed and a pull-out single bed that doubles as a couch.

     spa suites - P10,780 (2-4 pax)
         * with two 1-hour full body massage

 

villas and cottages
- exclusive of breakfast. person in excess - P275

lake shore & orchard lane suites
     these spacious one-bedroom suites can fit up to six people, and comes with a fully equipped kitchen so that you can whip up your favorite recipes--perfect for families! the lake shore suites are for those who like to be near the lake, and the Orchard Lane suites are for those who prefer to be surrounded by greenery.

     lakeshore suites - P6,325 (3-6 pax)
     deluxe lakeshore suites - P11,825 (8-12 pax)
     orchard lane - P6,325 (6-8 pax)

villas
     experience home away from home in these three- and four-bedroom villas.

     family villa with pool (lower level) - P12,825 (5-7 pax)
     family villa with pool (upper level) - P25,625 (11-19)
     family villa - P14,784 (7-11)
     deluxe family villa - P16,500 (8-14)
     lakeshore family villa (upper level) - P18,480 (10-20 pax)
     lakeshore family villa - P18,840 (10-16 pax)

cottages
     self-contained in a quiet part of the resort, the cottages afford privacy for your family. With two queen-sized beds and two single beds, these cottages fit a maximum of six.

     cottages - P9,856 (5-7 pax)
     

how to get there (from cbi site)

public transport

1.    go to the bus terminal in buendia-taft, across atrium hotel. bus liners tritran and jam offers the trip going to lipa,tanauan, batangas city.
2.    take the bus with the sign board lipa, tanauan, batangas city. it will cost you around P70-P80 pesos per person.
3.    get off at tanauan town proper bus terminal. once you get off, you will see the tricycles beside the bus terminal.
4.    take the tricycle and ask the driver to bring you to the talisay jeepney terminal besides Mc donalds tanauan. it will cost you P8 per person.

5.    when you have reached the jeepney terminal, take the ride with the signboard 'talisay'. it will cost you P20 per person.
6.    you will reach the town proper of talisay, the jeep will stop near the church of talisay.
7.    take the tricycle at the terminal near the church where you get off. ask the driver to bring you to club balai isabel. it will cost you P8 per person, if you wish to take the trip alone and not wait for other passengers, be prepared to pay P24.
8.    the tricycle will bring you to club balai isabel.

private transport

1.     on south luzon expressway, simply go straight past the end of the highway and straight to the star tollway.
2.     go up the ramp at the tanauan city exit and turn right. you are now on the national highway.
3.     go straight until you see the entrance of star tollway. turn right at the star tollway entrance.
4.     turn right after the exit. follow the road going to talisay.
5.     when you reach the town proper of talisay, go straight ahead.
6.     club balai Isabel is 500 meters from the town proper on your left side. if you see the second bridge, then you have gone past the resort.

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