CAMPO QUINO BAY BEACH RESORT, SIPALAY CITY

I visited Campo Quino Bay Beach Resort three (3) times and I still can't get enough of the place and Sipalay City as a whole. Sipalay is host to so many resorts, natural aquamarine resources and still undiscovered islets and tourism possibilities.

Most aircon rooms are good for 4 with 
a rate of P2,000 to P3,000 per night

The resort's restaurant. They accommodate cooking service with a fee. Order breakfast the night before,

Arcon rooms with own toilet and bath

More aircon rooms

Non-aircon cottages that can accommodate a group of 10 or more at the upper level. You can bring your own beddings. Bring your own food or buy at the local market and cook them by yourselves at the lower level. Cottage rate is P2,500.00. 

Beach area

Day trip cottages

Camping area

Beach scene. You can bring a kayak or rent 
one and enjoy paddling at the bay.

The beach is quite safe for little kids.

The resort staff can arrange for an island hopping tour for you. The boat will pick you up right at Campo Quino's beach. We paid P1,700 for a three (3) hour tour for seven (7) pax.

More of Campo Quino Bay Beach Resort in their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Campoquino-Bay-Hi-jo-Beach-Resort-125286080963533/ 

BANTUG LAKE RANCH

We recently spent a day with my son's classmates and their families at Bantug Lake Ranch. It was a farewell party for some since they just graduated from Grade 6. Others will transfer to other schools it seems. Bantug Lake Ranch is three kilometers away from Brgy. Granada and belong to Brgy. Alangilan already. I like the place since it has elements of nature that kids can enjoy such as horseback riding and boating. Entrance fee is P50 per person.

The Horse Bullring where you can ride a horse
for P50 for two rounds or P150 for 15 minutes

The ranch's horses

Swimming fee is P120

Kiddie's pool

Boating Lagoon - P50 for two rounds

Park area where you can rent a table for P200

Tables under the tree. Those who wants a table under a canopy, you can rent it at P500 or  P1,000  for 2 tables.

One thing I appreciate at Bantug Lake Ranch 
is their spacious shower room

You can get in touch with Batug Lake Ranch through these contacts details - Mobile: 0927-341-0134 Landline: (034) 213-1916 or Email them at bantuglakeranch@gmail.com. 

You can also check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bantuglakeranch 

Address: Barangay Alangilan, Bacolod City 

Lakawon Island Resort and Spa

My favorite island resort has recently changed management. It is now known as LAKAWON ISLAND RESORT AND SPA. For everybody's information, please find herewith the new contact numbers. Photo credit to Cadiz City Tourism Office.  

As of the moment, Entrance Fee is P100/person, Day cottage rental is P1,000, Roundtrip boat fare is P150/person, minimum of 10 pax per trip. However, there is a different boat rate for those who are less than 10 - 1-4 pax is P1,000,  5-7 pax is P1,200 and 8-10 pax is P1,500. Terminal Fee is P20/person. Corkage Fee is P50/pax.

No corkage fee for outside food at the moment because their restaurant is not operational yet. I was told they will charge corkage fee starting January 2016.

You may also check the FB page of Cadiz City Tourism Office for pictures of the developments in the island.

Raymen Beach Resort in Guimaras Island

Recently, I was assigned to assist students in their Guimaras trip. And, I couldn't resist documenting our travel from Negros to Guimaras Island since this is my first time to go to the main island. Going to Raymen Beach Resort from Negros takes 1 hour and 20 minutes fast ferry boat ride, 15 minutes boat ride from Iloilo City wharf and another 45 minutes land travel.

Raymen's information office and entry to the resort

hotel type accommodation

the covered walk going to the beach front

small canteen near the day cottages

day cottages that one can rent from 8am to 6pm

the infamous Alubihod Beach where three (3) resorts
are located including Raymen

my airconditioned room that cost P1,350 overnight

the resort's restaurant that serves delicious food

the billiard hall

the fan room cottages that can be rented overnight too

Raymen Beach Resort have this mini-Boracay feel. And wonders of wonders, it can accommodate big groups such as ours. The resort can book island hopping tours,snorkeling, jet ski and banana boat ride. 

For more information, you can check out their website: www.raymenresort.com or call 0918-5207271.

GUERRERO FARM AND NATURE PARK

Guerrero Farm and  Nature Park is a 30 hectare garden resort located in Brgy. Cabatangan, Talisay City. The place boasts of scenic views, beautiful gardens, cool environment and lots and lots of garden plants variety and a nursery for cacti and succulents. I love how they integrate gardening into the resort and sell garden plants at the same time.

It is our first time to go there and the road trip is quite an adventure. Upon reaching the "overflow", we got off from our jeepney and walk going up since the road is really steep almost like 90 degrees alignment.  

This is the way going up! Too steep for a jeepney full of people 
so we got off and walked! ^^

One of the several overnight cottages at the resort. 
This one cost P1,500/night

The big pool and the kiddie's pool.

Far right is a P500/day "day cottage".

Entry going to the pool area and the house 
is the resort's restaurant.

Entryway to the nursery where plants are being sold.

300 variety of cacti and succulents are available for sale.

The entrance fee to the resort is P70 per person inclusive of swimming fee. Rental of day cottages ranges from P500 to P1,000. Overnight stayers can choose cottages from P1,500 to P3,000 per night. Each cottage has working toilet and bath. 

The place is really great! It's like you have to pass by a whole lot of adventure first (especially for the first timers) before reaching heaven on earth.

For reservation, you can call (034) 434-4368.

MAMBUCAL RESORT

I've been to Mambucal Resort a countless time and I kind of taken the place for granted. However, there many new things up there so I guess it's really worth featuring them here. And, Mambucal is such a tradition for most of us Negrense so here it is.... 

Ishiwata Bathhouse built in 1927

Boating Lagoon, P30 for 30 minutes

one can take a dip in here for free

the now famous hot Sulfur spring dipping pool
temperature is at 36 degrees to 45 degrees centigrade
entrance fee is at P50 for adult and P20 for kids

the newly constructed Japanese hot spring pool,
warmer than the first dipping pool, 
entrance fee is P100 per person

the main swimming pool with areas for kids and adults

the infamous hot sulfur spring, no swimming allowed
heard one can cook an egg here ^^

the entry way going to the hot sulfur spring,
farther right is a small dipping pool for your tired feet 

the smaller swimming pool near the entrance

the view of the river

day cottages rental fee is at P300  

the camping ground

they used to sell plants and flowers at the resort's 
road side but now they were given a space near 
the main pool entrance to sell their produce

The resort is located at Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia. Entrance fee is at P30 per person, parking fee for cars and buses is P30 also. For more information about Mambukal Resort you may visit the website of the Province of Negros Occidental at http://mambukal.negros-occ.gov.ph.