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Vivere Azure: a Serene Sanctuary in Anilao (Part 1)

February 11, 2014 / Filed Under: Batangas, Beach, resorts, Rooms, swimming, swimming pools, travels

Vivere means to live: Azure means a light, purplish blue. I’m guessing the owner named the resort Vivere Azure because the message he wanted to convey is how nice it is to spend your time living near the water or how relaxing it would be if you’re living near the water.

My sister who calls herself Anney always wants her vacation spent near the water. For her birthday, she treated us — Ykaie and I — and a couple of her friends — Amy and Razziel– for a night here at Vivere,Azure in Anilao, Batangas. We left Manila very early in the morning and arrived at the resort at noon.

We were given a welcome drink of cold Pandan Juice upon arrival. This is the second time I’ve had Pandan Juice as a welcome drink. The first was at Bellaroca Island in Marinduque.

They have an open and spacious lobby area. There were no other guests at the time so we were free to pose and have our photos taken to our heart’s desire. LOL!

See what I mean? We can do whatever pose we want and not be embarrassed about it.. Well, at least Ykaie can.

Swimming at Estrellas de Mendoza (Part 2)

December 16, 2013 / Filed Under: Batangas, Beach, birthdays, resorts, swimming pools, travels

Swimming at Estrellas de Mendoza

As soon as we got settled in our Cabana — meaning arranged some of our things in the cabinet and unpacked our bags– Ykaie, sis, and my nephew, Kakay changed into their swimsuits. They headed to the swimming pool area armed with sis’s newly bought waterproof Canon PowerShot D20. It was actually the first time sis used her camera and she’s still learning the ropes.

Rome, my MIL, mt FIL, and I decided to stay inside the Cabana since it was still hot. I needed to rest because I drove for five hours going here.

Swimming at Estrellas de Mendoza

Estrellas de Mendoza has an 800-sqm infinity pool, a small part of which iss the kiddie pool. I think the deepest part is only 4½ feet deep. This is good for me because as you all know, I don’t know how to swim.

The swimming pools are conveniently located just outside the cabanas where we were staying.

Swimming at Estrellas de Mendoza

This is the round-shaped kiddie pool…..

Estrellas De Mendoza: Ykaie’s 6th Birthday (Part 1)

December 14, 2013 / Filed Under: Batangas, Beach, birthdays, resorts, Rooms, swimming pools, travels

Welcome to Estrellas de Mendoza

Estrellas De Mendoza

This is where we celebrated Ykaie’s 6th Birthday. Instead of our usual themed parties, Ykaie told me that she wanted to go swimming. Sis and I chose Estrellas de Mendoza because it is one of the resorts in our must-go-to list, so I made a reservation for a Cabana.

Estrellas De Mendoza

We left Caloocan at around 7am. I was the driver and my passengers were Sis, Rome, my nephew Kakay, and my MIL and FIL. I had no idea I will be driving for five (5) hours! W-ell, we got lost and detoured along the way but it was only for a short while. We arrived at Estrellas de Mendoza at around 12pm.

Estrellas De Mendoza

Check in time was 2pm but we were allowed to check-in as soon as we arrived. The resort/hotel lobby was really nice and since it’s November, they already have a big Christmas Tree at the center and many Christmas decors around.