The Perfect Escape Under The Subic Sun!

Two Hot Spots, 5-minute Walk Locations:

The Perfect Escape Under the Subic Sun!

A perfect escape, right at the heart of Subic Bay can you find Camayan Beach Resort and Ocean Adventure.  These two hot spots are right beside each other. 

After going to Ocean Adventure, families and barkadas will just have to walk out of the gates of Ocean Adventure and there it is, a beautiful beach resort that offers a nice view of the sunset. 

Just 2 hours away from Manila, along the way I find myself bespectacled by the greening views of rice fields and rural setting of Bulacan and Pampanga, and upon reaching Bataan and Zambales, the scenes greeted me with their majestic and towering mountain ranges.

Ocean Adventure is a themed-park in Subic featuring a roster of sea animals show, wonderful collections of the aquatic life located at the coastline of Subic Bay in Subic, Zambales.

   

While many have came to experience the adventure since Ocean Adventure has started, until now, there are a number of irresistible reasons I found, why one should visit and re-visit the place!

Consider these:

1    Meet the Sea Lions Marine Patrol!

The Sea Lions are the newest members of the Ocean Adventure family! These guys are really talented and intelligent, in fact, they are better known as the Marine Patrols! They inform and teach the audience amazing facts about themselves and the many ways on how human beings could protect them and the environment.

2    Amaze yourself with the Dolphin Friends’ newest groove!

Long Ooohhhs and big Wows will be heard over and over again as Dolphins and Whales of the Dolphin Friends Show perform their groovy moves like walking on the surface of the water, jumping high and diving back again.

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     Discover how a marine zoo turns into a theatrical zoo with sea animals part of the cast!

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    Experience a scrumptious lunch at The Reefs in Camayan Beach Resort beside Ocean Adventure!

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       Know more about the marine life and the Philippine Rainforests species at Ocean Adventure’s Learning Center!

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      Watch how animal trainers become best friends of wild forest animals in the Walk on the Wild Side Show!

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      Take action for the Environment and Know your Cause with Olongapo Jones! 

   Lost in the forest? Interact with the natives of Subic Zambales and Learn how to survive.  

Nothing beats an adventure filled summer outing especially if it involved hanging out either with your friends and your family while learning with so much amusement! Hence, let me tell you how we ended our Subic adventure as we went on in a perfect escape and walk through the white sand shore of Camayan Beach Resort.

Camayan Beach Resort and Hotels boast a world class yet affordable destination that satisfies one’s sense and refresh one’s spirit. I find Camayan Beach Resort a paradise in the midst of the hustling and bustling city of Olongapo.

Once I reached the resort, the soothing view of Subic Bay and the cosy ambience of Camayan Hotel melted my worries away and took me to the dream relaxation my body ached for. The first time I set my eyes on Subic, a wide smile flashed on my face for I knew that adventure beckoned me to indulge in the richness of Mother Nature that Subic is blessed with.

Since I can no longer resist the temptation of hitting the waters, after unpacking my things in my hotel suite, I immediately took a plunge in the waters of Subic Bay. The white sand kissing my feet and the soft waves seemed to massage my body.  Swimming was more than strokes and flips as it became oneness with nature. With every waves and splashes, unforgettable memories were embedded forever in my heart. Relaxing has never been this indulgent.

After tiring myself in the beach, I immediately looked for something to eat and voila! The Reef restaurant summoned me for a sumptuous feast. Located in the white sand shore of Camayan Resort, The Reef restaurant offers a wide range of Asian cuisine and all time Filipino favorites: sizzling sisig and mouth watering chopsuey and lots of rice. First bite made my grumbling stomach crave for more as an iced cold tea washed down the food to my innards.

The sun reaches the horizon when I found myself back to reality and I wondered what’s next: I stepped out of my room, my body craves for an activity and the first thing that popped out of my mind were—kayaking and deep sea diving! The trek towards the Ilinan bay with the kayak was a wonderful sight. The mangroves neatly in lined on the fish pen paddies and the flying birds added attraction and excitement. The marine life of Subic Bay was once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The day ended and I needed to pack up and go back to Manila but Subic would always be welcoming me back to her arms.

My experience in Subic was truly a wonderful thrill I experienced. Indeed it was a perfect escape.             

11 Things To Bring When Travelling

11 Things To Bring When Travelling

You found a place, did your research and painstakingly planned your itinerary.  Now, what’s next?  Jump on the plane and head for Timbuktu!  Not so fast. You need to do a bit of planning to make your trip more enjoyable. We’ve listed 11 must-have travel possessions you should bring anywhere you go!

1. Money

It’s useful when you need to buy souvenirs, food trips or when you’d like to try anything new.  Consider that entrance fees and rentals are standards when you go out and lack the necessary equipments during your adventure.  Remember, you can’t always expect ATMs near beaches or in mountains. Bring enough to make your life easier.

Can't Get Enough of Subic

 Can’t Get Enough of Subic

The Philippines is one country you could definitely enjoy visiting when it comes to adventure tripping.  The tropical weather made it a hot tourist destination amongst international visitors.  Amongst its favorite destinations such as its islands and beaches, the Philippines has been famous for its rich and diverse tropical forests among them found up in the north.   The south has its fair share of beautiful destinations but what people do not know is that the northern part of the country, Luzon, offers sultry beaches and breathtaking land adventures such as in Subic.

Road Trip To Subic

Road Trip to Subic

Beaches, theme parks, ocean adventures, nightlife, historical and nature sites---name it, a place up in the north has it.  Subic is definitely an accessible tourist spot in Luzon and not just that, Subic is also a place for everyone to take pleasure in as budgeting trips to Subic can be as affordable as tourists want it to be without bumping off the fun.

This famous ‘Subic Bay’ in the Philippines actually first started as just a Subic Navy base which was transformed into an economic zone.  The transformation turned the rather featureless navy base into a zone where domestic and foreign tourists share recreational activities and a wide variety of accommodations while enjoying the historical sites and natural beauty of Subic.

The Road to Subic
    Unlike other tourist destinations in the Philippines where one has to travel by bus for more than 8 hours or board a RORO just to get to the place, Subic offers an easy access to its tourists without the hassle of long road travels.  Current road construction improvements made from Manila to Subic has added a plus point to Subic’s tourism appeal.  The North Luzon Expressway or NLEX connecting Manila to provinces up in the north has got connected to a 45-kilometer expressway going to Subic, Clark and Tarlac or most famously called the SCTex making the areas close to each other.
From Manila to Olongapo City, tourists can either choose to ride at the Victory Liner Bus Station in EDSA Pasay or at the Saulog Transit Bus Station in Paranaque City with both trips available daily.  A 2.5 to 3 hours bus trip from Manila to Subic lengthens travelers’ itinerary in visiting Subic.

What’s in Subic?
Subic Bay Freeport Zone is one of the most interesting places tourists visit in Olongapo City, Subic.  This area has been said to make interesting jungle activities, water sports, wreck diving, bar hopping, and other environmental sight-seeing activities.  Theme parks in Subic Bay Freeport Zone such as the Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure and Tree Top Adventure are present to jumpstart the activity of local and foreign tourists.
At a rate of about 500 Php per adult and 375 Php per person below 11 years old, children and adults can experience a daring adventure into the animal kingdom with Zoobic Safari.  This peculiar zoo features exotic wildlife animals to tourists better than zoos available in other cities in the Philippines. The presence of safari jeeps is one exciting ride tourists can enjoy as they travel into the Tiger habitat.  These safari jeeps are enclosed with a wire serving as a screen protecting tourist inside the jeep as tigers can get close to the vehicle.   Amongst the main attractions inside Zoobic Safari are the Serpentarium, Zoobic Park, Bone Museum, Rodent World, Croco Loco and the close encounter with the tigers.
Diverting tourists’ attention to the world under the sea, Ocean Adventure in Subic ushers in the exciting world of marine life in the country.   At about 500 Php per adult, tourists can watch large marine animals like false killer whales and dolphins live and play in their natural ecosystem in clear waters with other marine creatures.  Ocean Adventure, thus, plays a significant role as a theme park promulgating conservation of marine habitat in the Philippines. 
Tree top adventure, however, is perfect for groups who wanted to experience an unspoiled forest adventure while taking risks with some unconventional sports such as doing a Superman as one can zip along the zip line, rapelling from a platform from some 60 feet above the ground to the surface and tripping a view at the horizon from some 100 feet above the ground.  More to that daring activities at Tree top are the lovely presence of suspension bridges and the earthly soil cuddled with fallen branches from big shady trees adding a different feeling as tourists trail the jungle in Subic.

Staying There
    Tree top adventure, Zoobic Safari and Ocean Adventure are just three of the main attractions found in Subic that can make any camera drain its battery and full its memory.  Subic beach swimming and wreck diving, however, suggest another thrilling activity to experience the next day; and yet the most memorable bonding activity is when groups of friends and families finally sit down, relax, enjoy the setting sun and talk about what they have just experienced the whole day at their very own rented home unit accommodations that are likewise available in Subic to complete the whole vacation trip faithful to its planned budget without spoiling the fun and relaxation tourists look for.

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10.  Subic Bay International Airport
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Tips For Trips: Family Budgeting Tips For Subic Trips

Tips for Trips:
Family Budgeting Tips for Subic Trips
How does one budget for a vacation trip?  Part of the whole vacation planning every family or individual should consider is not just the list of activities to be done in such particular place.  Budgeting for food and accommodation are major concerns travelers should prepare themselves with in order to maximize the fun they can get in that vacation escapade.
Below is a brief yet helpful advice on how to budget trips:

Vacation Home Rentals In Subic: Making Vacation in Subic Relaxing

Vacation Home Rentals in Subic:
Making Vacation in Subic Relaxing

Escapade, discovery, experience.  Traveling adventures may be best described by these three words.  But for a fun-filled activity day with either friends or family---the best traveling adventure should also mean, relaxation!
Tourists or ‘Bakasyonistas’ as Filipinos call them may be divided into two groups---the ones who either look for adventure or the others who go for a familiar home vacation away from home.

Subic Trekking

Subic offers a wide array of land based or water activities. For the water averse adventurer Subic has the JEST camp that offers the popular jungle survival demonstration. To the more adventurous there is a trekking activity that can be arranged. A short trek for 45 minutes allows one to get a view of the forest canopy featuring old trees. A longer trek can be arranged for an overnight stay and may take several hours. Tourist can camp on the site and enjoy the water falls.