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Unique Experience at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

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Travel Dates: February 24-25, 2013      This large property of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan is distinct in design and location.  Mr. Acuzar with his passion for old Spanish houses brought the old houses from the different part of the Philippines, restored it and put all together in one place to form a village.  It’s like you stepped back in time as you look at the old Spanish mansions around you transformed to its old glory.      Our one night accommodation was a birthday present from my boyfriend.  I enjoyed every minute of our stay here with very romantic scenery of old Spanish houses, brown sand beach, lovely pool to swim, vast rice farm, river that flows under the arch stone bridge to the sea, and majestic mountain in sight.       Each of the heritage houses, with 2-6 bedrooms, is available for rent.  Currently the hotel rate is ranging form Php 10,800 to Php 19,000 a night.  ...

Davao and its Beautiful Islands

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     As we boarded the early flight of Cebu Pacific bound for Davao City, we realized that we were on the same flight with Juris Fernandez and the rest of the crew.  We didn’t get near her because we know that she just came from her last night gig and she was pretty tired then.  So my friends, who happen to be fans, ended up just looking at her.      We arrived in Davao City at 9:40AM and we checked in at Roadway Inn, the same hotel where Juris and her crew stayed also.  The hostel is okay for budget traveler but not that really clean.  There are cobwebs in the ceiling and the paint is already fading.   Good enough that the beddings and towels are clean. Buffet meal at Nanay Bebeng      Known for tourists and locals, Nanay Bebeng located at Dona Vicente Village satisfied our cravings for Filipino food.   Indeed, a very affordable lunch buffet for just Php 295.  Looking at the buffet table, the...