TRAVEL: A Gateway to Heaven
We all need a break
from all the hassles of the city life and stress at work in a while.
So when Jov has
planned a Thanksgiving out-of-town vacation as early as mid-2013, I am good to
go. Better grab the opportunity to try new stuff and travel given the chance,
right? It is rather sad, though that Lyn and the other person (we are
originally four) were not able to come with us but it did not stop us from
enjoying the piece of heaven the long Thanksgiving weekend has offered.
The Place
Potipot Gateway Resort is located in Candelaria, Zambales which is about 5-6 hour bus ride
from Manila. Apparently the trip is well-planned travel-wise because we have
just commuted on a bus and much to our delight, went without the ruckus of
traffic because we left the city on a Thursday and is scheduled to head home on
a Saturday (which is actually a local holiday). There are a lot of fun
activities that you will definitely enjoy from the adventurous to sporty to
couch potatoes (like us).
The Food
Totally awesome. I pretty much enjoyed our French
toast breakfast overlooking the natural beauty of the sea and the island
(which we have stayed for a day and what a laidback day, that is) and the
must-try Potipot Special which is a
mix of veggies and seafood that is mouth-watering and just really good. There may
or may not be an inside joke with the sinigang,
though. But our stomachs are never deprived of the goodness of the meals that
they have served on our stay.
The People
There is a notion that people from the province are generally nice and
the people of Zambales are no exemption. We lived to tell the tale. They are
not to take advantage of the tourists and we even got discounts and freebies on
some stuff. Every crew is smiling genuinely at you every time you bumped with
them and it makes you feel at home.
The Stay
Very relaxing. I have never experienced such peace and comfort in the
longest while, physically and mentally. We are pampered from the bus ride to
the hotel accommodation up to the island – the vacation has recharged me on so
many levels it is so worth it.
And of course, we have captured moments through photographs. Who could
not resist the beauty and perfection that is in God’s creations, anyway?
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Potipot Island and Gateway
Resort is 5 of 5 for me. For less than 5000 bucks a
serene, fun and memorable vacation is up for grabs. I would gladly come back,
given the chance.
“..We’ll live while we’re
young and we’ll do it ‘cause we’re wild and free..” – A Rocket to the Moon
Credits to my friend and island buddy,
Jovelyn Lao for the many photos. I may or
may not be suffering from a Darren Criss
withdrawal after the getaway, of which,
I don’t mind of course. I am forever thankful.
Niiiice! Is the below 5,000 per person or for everyone? Hahaha! Grabe maka-posing si April ah! Model! :D Glad you enjoyed your trip! :)
ReplyDeleteYes. It's even actually lower if you'd go there in group. We are only two but it was the most relaxed that I had in weeks. Hehehe and yes, feeling mowdel haha
DeleteWow. This is, indeed, a read-between-photos article. Napaka-breezy! Tawa ko haha. I want one of the same soon! I wish to stay young as you are!
ReplyDeleteMowdeling mowdeling lang na peg e no. hahaha thanks :) we could do a shoot of sort on Sunday!! Can't wait!
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