Palms by the Beach Accomodation Experience in Marinduque

I had a great stay at Palms by the Beach Convention Center and Resort in Marinduque, Philippines! This resort is near to the Balanacan port area with an approximate travel time of ten minutes, so, its less hassle to check-in. From the resort, you will have a view of the giant image of Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro or Our Lady of Prompt Succor, (A version of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception) patroness of Boac, capital of Marinduque . Resort staff were courteous and accommodating. Rooms are clean and spacious enough for the family or barkadas.

The resort is a member of the city tour where they can arrange tour packages for you. The great attraction of the resort is the view of calm water and mountains that surrounds the place plus the kubo in the bay area . There is 24-security service and a generator in case of brown-out. The function room is spacious enough for weddings, debut, conferences and other activities. And of course, the manager is very kind (Sir Joseph) as well as the resort owner (Tito Toy). It's a service that is beyond your expectations. I'm glad I was able to visit Marinduque, and I'm glad I was able to stay at Palms by the Beach! This is a place that will make you realize, Filipinos are really best in hospitality!

I will visit this resort again in my next trip to Marinduque. The PBTB is exactly located at Sitio Puntod, Balanacan, Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines.  For reservation and inquiries you can call  their mobile number 0930-580-2984 or 0949-897-9158. You can also email them to palmsbythebeach@yahoo.com.

A Resort of Choice in the City of Spring

Philippines is really blessed with natural resources particularly in terms of water forms. In my own hometown in Camarines Sur, there are spring resorts that is great for travelers and resort lovers. The best of them all is the Masosu Spring Resort. This resort carries the name of the place "Masosu". It was called masosu due to abundance of "suso" (a black freshwater mollusk) in water areas such as ponds and rice fields. Suso is actually the main ingredient of the famous Filipino dish ginataang suso.

The Main Pool/Pool 1
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Pool 2

The Reception Hall
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The water of the resort is naturally cold and fresh because it is literally a spring water. It is free-flowing and  non-chlorinated. The coolness of the water is highly suited for summer swimming getaway. Resort has four pools (Pool 1, 2, 3, 4) with studio type rooms and cottages. Other amenities are, videoke bar, stage, function hall, jacuzzi. It also serves as venue for wedding, debut and other events like Miss Iriga Beauty Pageant.There are also neighboring spring resorts to explore and you can also enjoy the golden view of the rice fields specially during summer. The nearest hotel is the Asog County Hotel which is along the National Road.

Asog County Hotel
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To reach the place you take a Bicol bus ride (destination Iriga City), then get off the bus when you reach Asog County Hotel. Landmarks before Asog County Hotel are Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church and CamSur Electric Cooperative Building (Casureco). Another landmark to reach the resort is the Philippine National Railroad Crossing. The Exact Address is Masosu Spring Resort, Masuso St. San Isidro, Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. In your next getaway, visit Masuso Spring Resort!

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What are your preparations for summer?

Summer is near again and I'm sure, many people are dying to get back in shape. It usually reminds us about beach volleyball, island hopping, fruit juices, and of course, great beach summer bodies under the sun. Swimming is always "in" during summer. As I always say, just like many fitness experts are saying, swimming is a great choice. Aside from swimming, you can do lots of activities in the water such as kayaking, open water swimming, banana boating, surfing etc. These activities will make your summer a meaningful one. It will help you burn more calories while you are enjoying the good times with friends or family. Some of preparations and rituals that you could also consider in your list are as follows in no particular order:

1. Low impact exercises. Choose an exercise that will suit your lifestyle. Exercise is a must and shall always be in your list.

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2. Schedule of meaningful activities. Putting activities that would help the country, society or environment is also a good option. Tree-planting in your company outing is very helpful and great for the mother earth.

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3. Start with diet plan then put it into action. Fitness always matched with proper nutrition.

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4. Find some hobby that you could enjoy this summer. Say mountain climbing, trekking, or just as simple as cooking and gardening or landscaping.

photo credit: www.resepandalan.com

5. Prepare some important stuffs for summer getaways. It pays to have a complete stuff for summer to make your summer stress free.

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6. Research for the best summer destinations and find ways how to save your money when spending for a vacation.

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7. Be "fit" and be "in". Grab your old clothes and do some mix and match for a summer outfit. Buy only new clothes for summer if necessary. Sale is just around the corner of the malls, but be creative.

photo source:  brazilianswimwear.org

Are you still confused what to do for summer? Well, my last summer preparation tip for YOU is....Start your summer with a Swimming Program that will suit your skill level. You can enjoy a meaningful summer if you can swim well because other water activities will be easy for you to do. Be great this summer! Wow your friends with your amazing swimming skill. Don't waste time. Call or text now the freelance aquatics solution  at 0917 383 19 07. Good luck and have a Happy Summer!

My Pool Listing

Over the years of coaching, I realized that I have explored 27 swimming pools to date and still counting. This is part of what I call “pool hopping activity” . Some of them was captured by my phone. I would like to share the beauty of those pool which could be a motivation for you to love swimming at least for recreation.  I believe that no matter how busy we are, we really need to find time to engage in fitness activities. I hope that the pictures below will encourage you engage in swimming activities.

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My Pool Listings

1. Philippine Air Force Pool (Pasay)
2. Philippine Army Swimming Pool (Taguig)
3. Philippine Navy-Marines Pool (Taguig)
4. Pasay City Sports Complex
5. Makati Sports Club Swim Pool
6. SeaBreeze Resort
7. Hampton Tower Two Pool
8. Serendra One
9. Fifth Avenue Place Pool
10. Caliraya Recreation Center Pool
11. Asian Mansion
12. Ace Water Spa
13. Makati Palace Hotel
14. La Mesa Eco Park Pool
15. Pearl Hotel Manila
16. Rizal Sports Complex Pool
17. Makati Aquatics Sports Arena
18. Hotel Ivory and Convention Center
19. Balai Isabel, Batangas
20. Century Park Hotel Pool
21. Cityland Condominium Pool
22. YMCA Pool Manila
23. Robinsons Tower Malate
24. Makati Executive Tower Pool
25. Palm Garden Mandaluyong
26. Bee Farm Pool Bohol   
27. Sibul Resort 
28. Villa Amanda Resort 
29. Pacific Residences Club House Pool
30. Pope Pius Swimming Pool 
31. Navy-Marines Pool (Manila)
32. Jacinto Ciria Cruz Swimming Pool
33. Legend Villas Pool
34. White Corals Beach Reasort
35. Sofitel Manila Swimming Pool
36. Mt. Tarak Resort