Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Pagudpud Beach - Ilocos Norte






IT'S SUMMER TIME...


The long wait is almost over. Rainy season will up for an end. According to the forecast, this will last until the month of February or March. This prolonged the much awaited summer, and this of course is especially for all water adventurers or the beach lovers, who loves to mingle with the sun. Most of all, most teenagers are on vacation at this time, making them more excited to have fun in the water and sand. Needless to say, georgeous men and women move out of their shelves at this time, flaring their God's given gift of beauty.Proud to say, Philippines is so gifted to have wonderful and beautiful beaches. Several tourists from foreign lands move here to relax and enjoy the beauty and exquisiteness of Philippine beaches. Some of which are Boracay in Caticlan, Puerto Galera in Mindoro and beaches in Batangas like beaches in Mabini and Calatagan. You will surely be amazed of its bluish water as indication of its purity and cleanliness. Beaches in the Philippines are not only know to tourists but also to its own countrymen. I, as well, loved going to different places in my home land. Just recently, last December, me and my wife have gone to a very nice place in the Ilocos area, Ilocos Norte to be specific. We have found a very peaceful resort in the town of Pagudpod. We went there during the non-peak season; less people and of course, cost effective since they are offering 50% off on room rates. It seems to be like a paradise to me since we have found inner peace and have a good rest.There are several ways to reach this place. You can be here by air or by land. Travel by land will consume 13-15 hours. Traveling from Manila to Ilocos by air will roughly be an hour and another 2 hours by land. You need to take the Laoag flight, and from Laoag, take the bus going to Pagudpod. Dont be disappointed because the bus is quite old and is just an ordinary bus (not airconditioned). If you choose to travel by bus, please have this post as a reference.


1. Bus from Manila to Laoag (Partas bus - pasay and cubao terminal) - PhP700.00 or more

2. Bus from Laoag to Pagudpud - PhP70.00

3. Tricycle going to beaches - PhP40.00 or less)


Beach resorts in Pagudpud


1. Jun & Carol Beach Cottages

Address: Burayoc Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte


For reservation:

Albert: 09214847746

Jun: 09205740136

Leah: 09185289589

Landline: 0776760183


Accomodation:

1 Double Room Cottage with wide terrace fronting the sea. Toilet & Bath on each room. Air conditioned.1 Seven Room Building. Close view of the sea. Attic with private terrace suitable for honeymooners. Air conditioned.

2 Single Room Air conditioned. Cottages with individual toilet and bath.


Other facilities: Picnic sheds, Convinience store, Restaurant, Videoke, Cable TV, Hot and Cold bath, Wifi internet (the most important to me)


Rates in Philippine Peso:

Good for 2: Peak = 2800, Off-Peak = 1250-1500

Good for 3: Peak = 3000, Off-Peak = 1250-1800

Good for 4: Peak = 3200, Off-Peak = 1300-1800

Good for 5: Peak = 3800, Off-Peak = 1500-2200

Good for 6: Peak = 4400, Off-Peak = 1800-2500


Off-Peak Season (July-Nov, Jan-Feb)


2. Ella Cottages @ Evangeline Resort

Address: Burayoc Point, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Cellphone #: 09286085745


Accomodation:

3 Single Room Cottages with Aircon and Bathroom


Cottage 1: w/ TV & DVD player, good for 4 persons

Cottage 2: w/ cable TV player, good for 6 persons

Cottage 3: w/ TV & DVD player, good for 4 persons


Rate in Philippine Peso:Good for 4 persons - Peak = 3500, Off-Peak = 1500

Good for 6 persons - Peak = 4500, Off-Peak = 2000

Extra bed - Peak = 350, Off Peak = 175


Off-Peak Season (July-Nov, Jan-Feb)Other Amenities:Billiard HallKitchen (w/ complete cooking utensils)


Here are some other recommended resorts found in Pagudpod:

1. Saud Beach Resort — High End Resort amidst a coconut plantation with nice wooden floors and bamboo furniture.

Tel: +632-928 9853 Manila

2. Villa del Mar — If you want a deluxe cottage with stone floors and capiz-shell windows.

Mobile: +63 920 553-4161

West End Rocky Shore Resorts in Saud Beach

3. Apo Idon — One of the nicest resorts in Pagudpud with appealing rooms made of stone walls and good lighting.

4. Terra Rika Beach Resort – One of the popular relatively affordable resort with a nice restaurant.

Mobile: +63 918 937-1752


5. Northridge Resort - Sister company of Terra Rika and Apo Idon located in the West End.

Mobile: +63920 220-5089


Pagudpud Resorts not located in Saud Beach

1. Pannzian Beach and Mountain Resort - located near the long, black sand beach of Pansian often beaten by strong winds.

Tel: +632 646-90202.

2. Kapuluan Vista Resort - The resort possesses a distinctive, contemporary design and décor that creates both a high-energy and serene ambiance on a casual setting. This is located near Blue Lagoon.

Tel: (+6372) 888-2809

Cellular: (+63920) 952-2528


If you want a resort with all the urban amenities and expect to stay with first class accommodations, you should stay in Saud Beach Resort.


For a romantic place, I suggest that you book in Apo Idon. If you are on a budget, canvass your way from the different resorts in the rocky-shore west end of Saud Beach. If it is your 3rd time in Pagudpud, I suggest you try Kapuluan Vista Resort.


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Friday, January 11, 2008

Visit at Chavit Baluarte

These are some pictures taken at Baluarte of former Governor of Ilocos Sur Chavit Singson. It was featured also in Korina's Sanchez Show in ABS-CBN.

It's about 10minutes away from business center of Vigan via tricycle. We pay 40pesos one way going to Baluarte. No entrance fee, no pony ride fee but you will enjoy the beautiful location of Chavit mini zoo. If you want to buy some "pasalubong" which are product of Ilocos Sur and it's also available in Baluarte and it's affordable.

Come and visit Chavit's Mini Zoo...













Special thanks to Chavit Singson and the people who maintain Baluarte!!!
See again there...




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Thursday, January 10, 2008

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Tuesday, January 08, 2008

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Sunday, January 06, 2008

Honeymoon Trip with my wife























Northern Philippine Trip - First stop Vigan, Ilocos Sur

We have a long trip going to Northern part of the Philippines and we departed from Partas terminal at Cubao, Quezon City about 11:00 P.M. last January 2, 2008. We arrived at Partas Vigan terminal about 6:00 A.M., January 3, 2008, the trip was 7 hours and from the terminal we go straight to the hotel that we reserved "Vigan Heritage Mansion - recommended hotel to stay in Vigan" and we rest for about 3 hours.

Short information of Vigan City

VIGAN City: Where the past has a powerful present

Vigan...the only heritage City in the Philippines, where time stood still...
where images of antiquated houses, narrow cobbled streets, calesas and friendly places welcome everyone...
a time capsule which captivates one's imagination...
where modernity, tradition and culture blend well to suit with the demands of the times...
where it's people's unparalleled culture and history continue to unite them...
where it's people reflect a convergence of rich religious tradition and modern culture -
an eternal reflection of universal human ingenuity and faith...

Visit to Vigan Historic Places...

After our rest, we prepare for our visit to different historic places here in Vigan. These are the places that we visit in Vigan:

1. Calle Crisologo - the historic street in Vigan, Spanish time
2. Syquia Mansion - the house of wife of former President Elpidio Quirino. This is the Malacañang of the North in the time of President Quirino.
3. Plaza Burgos - a landmark tribute to Father Jose P. Burgos
4. Vigan City Hall
5. Ilocos Sur Capitol
6. UNESCo Marker
7. Burgos Museum - Father Jose Burgos House and Museu, contains his memorabilia; cultural, archaeogical and enthnographic treasures, antique collections; 14 Esteban Pichay Villanueva canvasses depicting the 1807 Basi Revolt.
8. Crisologo Museum - houses the memorabilia of the late Congressman Floro Crisologo, also known as father of Social Security System or SSS. Floro Crisologo is the father of Bro. Vincent "Bingbong Crisologo".
9. Pagburnayan - where traditional Vigan burnay (jars) are made.
10. St. Paul's Cathedral - an Ilocano or Earthquake Baroque style church originally built on 1574 by Juan de Salcedo
11. Baluarte - Chavit Singson's Zoo, a skeet shooting range, butterfly garden and pony rides.
12. Plaza Salcedo - rises majestically amidst placid lagoon; features the Juan de Salcedo Monument, the oldest of it's kind in Northern Luzon; it is where Gabriela Silang was executed by public hanging in 1763.

Vigan Trip Expenses:

1. Fare: Manila to Vigan - PhP 575.00/person - Partas regular aircon, Terminal to Vigan Heritage Mansion - Php 30.00 -tricycle ride. Partas has De Luxe Bus which will give you a comfortable ride.
2. Hotel: Room for 2 (Queenzise bed, hot and cold shower, TV with cable) - PhP 2000.00/day
3. Fare in the City - PhP 10.00 per tricycle ride
4. Calesa ride - PhP 150.00/hour
5. Visit fee to each historic places - PhP 10.00 - 20.00, sometimes just a donation or free
6. Baluarte visit - No visit fee and pony ride fee.
7. Longanisa price - PhP 100.00 per half kilo
8. Chichacorn price - 3 big size for PhP 100.00, the small one is PhP 20.00 each or 3 for PhP 50.00
9. Tinubong - PhP 100.00/4 small kawayan
10. Kalamay - PhP 20.00 / plastic or "supot"

Thanks to Tourism Office of Vigan... More information in my next posts... Hotels, Transportation, Restaurants and others...





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