WHAT'S NEW WITH CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORT?

What's new with Campuestohan Highland Resort? Statues! Statues of Santa Claus, Elvis Presley, Michael Jordan and the super heroes! My kids had a grand time taking their pictures with each of the super heroes. And the resort added a sleigh, a belen and Santa Clause for the christmas season. I wonder what's for summer?

CAMPUESTOHAN HIGHLAND RESORT

I recently joined my friends at Campuestohan Highland Resort. It's a five hectare new inland recreational facility that has two swimming pools, children's playground, day cottages and magnificent view of the Negros mountains and valleys. Rental fee of day cottages range from P500 to P1,000. Entrance fee is P150 per person inclusive of use of the pool.

Going there, one must have his/her own vehicle since public transportation is limited to a tricycle.Just follow the signboards that dot the road from Brgy. Granada to Alangilan in Bacolod City. No problem with parking space.

You have to bring a hat or umbrella on a sunny day since it's on top of a mountain with no trees yet.Sunlight goes straight to your skin, so have plenty of sunblock on hand.  

Bring a camera since the place is a Facebook material. 

ANHAWAN ISLAND

Anhawan Island is located off-the coast of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. The resort known as Macky 175 Island Beach Resort is owned by its ever hospitable administrator and owner, Mr. Ernany Maban Montenegro. 

Drop off points going to the island would be Sipalay Tourism Office, Langub, Cartagena, Bulata, Inayawan, Ilihan and Sabang with corresponding round-trip boat fare depending on the distance.

On a day-trip, one can go snorkeling, diving, taking photographs and do underwater video. Entrance to the island cost P25 per head. Docking fee is at P250 per pumpboat. Diving is at P1,500.00 per head complete with gear, tank and guide. Snorkeling fee is P50 with gear, without gear is at P25. 

One can also stay overnight. You can bring your own food but you have to buy drinking water and drinks from the owner. Overnight fee is at P1,500 good for 12-15 persons inclusive of entrance fee. If you opt to bring your own tent, that's allowed. The owner can also provide a "trapal" for those who are staying for the night. One can also rent a videoke machine at P1,500 and generator set at P2,000 for 24 hours of use.

The island is also known as Turtle Island since sea turtles regularly nest their eggs at the sands of Anhawan. In addition,  the island boasts of crystal blue waters and rich marine life that abounds the sea of Sipalay.

Anhawan Island is now under a new ownership. No contact numbers available at the moment.

A DAY IN PATAG, SILAY CITY

I was fortunate to join the group outing of my friend Grace in Patag, Silay City. It was my first time to be in Patag and all of us can't help but be amaze on the wonders of nature. The travel time from Bacolod to the foothills of Mt. Mandalagan and Mt. Marapara takes 3 hours more or less. The long and winding road makes you catch your breath as you go up to the mountains.  

You may check this site for more details on Patag - http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.php?wpt=patag

Entrance to the vacation house where we were billeted for the weekend

Beautiful vacation house

View from the pool

This view covers the Negros coastline, main highway
of Silay, nightscape of  the city,  one can also see the
arriving/departing planes of Silay-Bacolod Airport

This garden is maintained by the house caretaker 

The swimming pool overlooking the Negros coastline

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NORTHLAND RESORT HOTEL @ MANAPLA

Every year our company celebrate the summer season through our Annual Summer Splash activity. This year, we discovered a new place to hang out with our co-employees, an hour away from Bacolod City - the Northland Resort Hotel in the town of Manapla. 

Kiddie's Pool

Pool for Adults

The deepest area of the kiddie's pool is at 4 feet

Cottages and slide near the kiddie's pool

Shower Room

Water Falls at the Big Pool

Entrance to the Resort. The entrance fee is inclusive of the
 swimming pool fee which is a relief on the pocket.

The resort is right at the back of the Gustilo Town Center
in the town of Manapla, Negros Occidental

For more information on the resort, you may check out their Facebook account - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northland-Resort-Hotel-Manapla

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"Little Baguio" of Negros

Don Salvador Benedicto is a town situated at a distance of 47 kilometers from the Provincial Capitol and lies at an average of 2,495 feet above sea level.  It has a very cold temperature ranging from 16 to 27 Celsius and coldest months are December, January and February.

My friend and I went there for a tree planting activity conducted by the Department of Education of Bacolod City and I had a great time enjoying the scenery of this place called the "Little Baguio" of Negros Island.

The Lion's Park along the Translink Highway

Visitors to the town trooped to get their pictures taken at the  
Observation Deck of the Lion's Park

DSB Highway going to the town proper is lined by pine trees

View from the Observation Deck

Smaller version of the rice terraces

Highway going to Don Salvador Benedicto is a
stomach churning event to the first timers

http://www.donsalvadorbenedicto.gov.ph

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LA SALLE GRANADA ECO PARK

The La Salle Granada Eco Park is one of my favorite place in Bacolod City. It is actually just a few minutes walk from where I live.I love how the park is integrated with nature and its produce. They have this orchid garden that sells orchids ^^ and the AgriBusiness major students of the University of St.La Salle tries their hand with sugarcane farming in the area.The close to nature environment is what I like best.

Entrance fee is P50, swimming pool is P50. There are many curious things one can do in the park so bring the whole family along. It's both educational and leisurely to be there. 

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New Philippine Tourism Ad Campaign

Now what's the fun things I can find in my home country? Here's for Negros Occidental -


1. White sand beaches
2. Undiscovered and unexplored islets and beaches
3. Videoke!
4. Sinulog Festival in Kabankalan City
5. Masskara Festival in Bacolod City
6. Electric Masskara still in Bacolod City
7. Chinese New Year festivities in Bacolod City
8. Seven waterfalls at Mambucal Mountain Resort
9. Beach Resorts in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
10. Dinagsa Festival in Cadiz City
11. Riding in a jeepney
12. Riding in a trycicle
13. Riding a carabao (?)
14. Hot spring in Mambucal Mountain Resort
15. Cool Don Salvador Benedicto
16. Organic vegetables
17. Sinamak or Spiced Vinger
18. Inasal nga Manok or grilled chicken in Bacolod City
19. Sugarcane Plantation in Negros Island
20. Diving safari in Sipalay
21. Piayaya and Napoleones
22. Low crime rate
23. Century old churches
24. Seafood
25. Kinilaw nga Tanguigue
26. Pasalamat Festival in La Carlota City
27. Lifestyle Museums
28. La Carlota Drumbeaters 
29. Underwater Paradise of Campomanes Bay in Sipalay
30. Anhawan Island in Sipalay
31. Carbin Reef in Sagay City
32. Danjugan Island in Cauayan
33. Town Fiestas
34. Trek to Mt. Canlaon
35. Buenos Aires Mountain Resort and Kipot Twin Falls in Bago City
36. Fresh water swimming pool resorts in Brgy. Alangilan in Bacolod City
37. Lanzones Festival in Brgy. Concepcion, Talisay City
38. Nightlife of Bacolod City
39. Art District in Mandalagan, Bacolod City
40. Lakawon Island Resort

Each town and city in Negros Island has its own unique attractions that one only need to experience them firsthand to appreciate them. 

And may I say, Negros Island has a lot of potentials to be a must destination for tourists. Cooperation and collaboration between the government and private entities are necessary. Here's to the Philippine Tourism Ad Banner, cheers!

P.S. A lot of blah blah's has been made regarding the new tourism ad but I'd rather stick to the positive side of the Philippines. Ciao!

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