EL NIDO, PALAWAN Travel Tips!

Clear waters, sporadic islands with ancient trees sprouting around it, and the limitless skies left me longing for more...I was in a stupor gazing at God's beautiful creation!

Pinagbuyutan Island

Trees make my heart smile :)

I can zone out and just watch the water splash all day.

EL NIDO TRAVEL TIPS:

• El Nido is 5-6 hours away from Puerto Princesa.  There is a shuttle service from the Airport and it's best if you book ahead of time: Puerto Princesa - El Nido Shuttle Service
• El Nido has no electricity from 6AM - 2PM!  I guess it kind of helps their tourism hahaha!  The guests of the island have no choice but to go on tours everyday!
• Tour Essentials: Swimwear, Camera with zip lock bags, Cellphone Waterproof Pouch, Underwater Camera (an addition to my bucket list), a happy heart and tons of laughter to share with your friends and travel buds
• TOURS:
• Tour A - Lagoons and Beaches: Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Lunch at Payong Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Commando Beach...we weren't allowed to visit the Secret Lagoon because of the weather

Entrance to the Big Lagoon

Entrance to the Big Lagoon

Inside Big Lagoon

The king overseeing the entrance of the Big Lagoon

Payong payong beach

Shimizu Island

You can ride the kayak inside the Small Lagoon

Commando Beach!

• Tour B - Caves and Coves: Pinagbuyutan Island, Pinasil Island and Cathedral Cave, Cadugnon Cave, Vigan and Snake Island

Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinasil Island and Cathedral Cave

The beach in front of Cadugnon Cave

• Tour C - Hidden Beaches and Shrines and Tour D - Island Beaches: Tours that I have to explore when I visit El Nido again...hmmm maybe two years from now? Next year's target is Coron, Palawan! :) woohoo!!!

• To book your tours visit: Tours in El Nido Palawan

• The package that we got included lunch!  If you want crabs and shrimps just let your tour guides know a day ahead.

They cooked our lunch while we took photos and swam the beach to our heart's delight!

Our day 2 fruit centerpiece...it's an art alright!

• Where to eat?  We braved the Hilltop for two nights!  "Braved"...because it's 99 steps up from the main road.  You'd definitely enjoy the Php250/ head dinner buffet after huffing and puffing on your way up!  The buffet includes their signature seafood pasta and pizza, 4 viands (seafood and pork), soup and never ending rice!  A bonus is the chance to sing on stage with their talented band who can sing "Love On Top" and Aegis' "Ulan" flawlessly!

99 steps more to go!

with our new found friends Rene and Kuya with the band on stage!
♪ ♫.chacharaaap! chacharaaap! 500 pesos! ♪ ♫.

• Where to stay? We stayed at Marina Garden Beachfront Inn. It's near everything...the beach, restaurants, bars, sari-sari stores, tricycle station, St. Francis of Assisi Church, videoke place and spa!   The rate includes breakfast and coffee and the place has duyans and lounge chairs at the beachfront!  Masarap magmuni-muni sa ilalim ng mga bituin! 

• Pasalubong: You can't go back to Manila without visiting Baker's Hill Bakeshoppe!!!  It's located at Mitra Road, Sta.. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.  The Chocolate Cupcake is TO-DIE-FOR!  This mouthwatering dessert is only Php25 each! ♪ ♫. Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ♪ ♫  I don't have photos of it (the poor baby cakes disappeared in a few seconds hehehe) ...but you better believe the sweet tooth fairy...ummm that's me! hahahah!

• Do you want to have Lunch before leaving Puerto Princesa? Fly back to Manila with a burpy smile!  Visit Heavenly Desserts by Dorothy and pack your tummies with Crispy Kare-Kare, Lechon Kawali with sweet bagoong paste, and cakes!!! cakes!!! and cakes!!!  

The best things in life are pink and sweet!

• Always travel wise and stay within your BUDGET!
• Php12,000.00 - includes plane fare, shuttle service (Puerto Princesa - El Nido and back) hotel with breakfast for 3 days, tours for 2 days with lunch
• Php3,000.00 - dinner, drinks, pasalubong, snacks, terminal fees, tricycle fare, lunch at Heavenly Desserts, taxi home

Have you been to El Nido, Palawan?  Share your blog links below!

SKYATHON 2014 @ Boracay!

I'd say the best kind of work is the one that brings you to beaches!  It's work and play...it's where you're stressed and can distress at the end of the day!

I was blessed to be a part of SkyAthon 2014's production team and this trip really made me love my work more!  We flew in April 23 and the crunch started the minute we checked in at Boracay Paradise Hotel.  Futuretainment Inc. hired me for that event and i'm glad things worked out as planned.  The SkyCable Team definitely flew back to Manila with high spirits!

Nothing beats a weekend full of highs!  We held three events for all of the participants and sponsors that weekend namely: 

• Sky Sounds of Sundown 
• SkyAthon 2014 - Beach Run for a Cause
• Sky High Five - Victory Party

Experience the fun we had!  Here are a few photos with links to view more:

Sky Sounds of Sundown at White House Resort
{In the photo: Sky Cable Team, DJ Nina, Marvin Agustin, DJ Anne and guests}

Do you want to view more photos?  Just visit Sounds of Sundown's fb photo album.
Photo by: Rox Puno

SkyAthon 2014 - Beach Run for a Cause
Yep!  There was an obstacle course for those who wanted more challenge!
SkyAthon 2014 had three categories: 5k, 10k and the 10k obstacle course!

For more photos visit SkyAthon's fb page!
Photo by Rox Puno

Sky High Five - Victory Party!
with DJ Nina rocking the booth with her awesomeness!
Photo by Rox Puno

Sky High Five - Victory Party!
I'd say this was the wildest party I've ever been to! And what happened that night
will definitely stay in Boracay hahaha! Yes, yes, yes for more photos right?!?!
Here's the link: Sky High Five
Photo by Rox Puno

Sky High Five - Victory Party!
Can you guys spot me?
Photo by Rox Puno

MORE PHOTOS {and links} from our Media Partners:

Anthony Pangilinan and Maricel Laxa ran with us!

Photo by: Pinoy Fitness
Did you run with us too?  Visit their facebook page and check it out!
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http://members.pinoyfitness.com

Photo by: Sports Unlimited

Sky Cable turning over their donation to Red Cross.
Photo by: Pinoy Fitness

AAAAANNND!  Here's a photo I took when the run started...the girl {0588} running on barefoot was the champion for the 5k women's division!!!

For the play part of this Boracay trip, we did snorkeling and {gasp!} cliff diving!  Never thought I'd do it...but what the heck!  I was already there, the sea was calling my name so...I JUMPED! 

Hanging on for dear life....
Photo by Futuretainment Inc.

AND JUMP!  aaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAHHHhhhhh!
Photo by Futuretainment Inc.

Thank you Futuretainment!  I had a great time with all of you! Cheers to a fun week!
Photo by Futuretainment Inc.