I've been here twice already and I keep going back. The water spa is amazing in a way that the…read morewater is luke-warm, the place smells like rose-scented flowers, and the water pressure on each massage area is just enough - not too light nor too strong. My favorite area is the hotspring with different essential oils. It makes my skin glow and fairer. It relaxes not only my body but also my mind. Definitely a must try.

Going to this place is such a treat. The facilities are great and well-maintained. I used to go…read morehere quite a bit when I was in my "triathlon" phase. Yeah, I never really did that triathlon *shrugs* but I still keep coming back to Ace to swim, enjoy their spa and relax my stress away. This place has a real sense of class to it. When you enter the locker room, they remove your shoes and give you a locker to store all your things. You can choose to swim laps in their lap pool, soak in one of their hot/cold baths, or even try out a sauna or steam room. But the main attraction here is the "hydrotherapy massage". As their website claims, it is the first in the Philippines to offer such a service. It's really a trip if you've never experienced it before. Imagine getting a massage but instead of hands, it's water. RIGHT? Little tip, bring a towel with you since it's probably the only thing they don't provide free of charge. Pros -Awesome facilities. Cons -Can get really crowded on the weekends. -A bit pricey. Especially if you forget to bring something.

Do not go if you are over a certain weight and/or have children under 48 inches, unless you just…read morewant to watch them play in the kiddy pool. We couldn't use 80 percent of the slides because of their rules. There is no discount if you can't use certain rides. Some of the ride structures are rusting away. Waste of money, I will never go there again!

Good location. Lots of amenities. We will definitely come back…read more My daughter and niece just celebrated their birthday party here and it was a tremendous success. The place and specially the pool was clean. There's a lot of room to move around in and the freebies are tables and chairs and a videoke machine that you can use,

I'm not really a fan of public pools, resorts and beaches; I enjoy places that are more private,…read moreintimate and hidden, so I prefer renting a private pool in Laguna where hot springs are available. It might be a joyride to go Laguna before, but it's too far to drive, now that I have two young kids that can't stand sitting close to each other inside the car. It was a gift from heaven when one of my husband's relatives invited us to his birthday to a private pool within the heart of Las Pinas. I fell in love with the place immediately as I entered the premises and inquired about prices and reservations even before the party started. The place is huge, every floor inch is covered with red bricks, walls are decorated with unique stones, there's a small curvy swimming pool , and all wood gazebo swings. They also have a big tent too, splattered with colorful fabric ceiling that gives an elegant look to the place, and no Pinoy party would be special without - Videoke! (which is it's already included in the rental.) We had a great time during the birthday celebration and I got the place for my parent's farewell party last month since they'll be staying abroad for a year. I also got them for my daughter's 1st birthday too! So for private pools within the metro, try going to Villa Rinicia for a memorable and awesome day!

If you've got the money for it, believe me when I say it's a bucket-list, once (if you're lucky,…read morepotentially more) in a lifetime experience. Located just outside of Palawan in the Cuyo Archipelago is an island called Pamalican, or Amanpulo. Only accessible from a propeller plane from Acquino International Airport, you're looking at an almost 2 hour flight before landing, where you'll be welcomed 'home' and given a leis and a tour of the island and its amenities-- at my stay that included a spa, 3 restaurants (The lagoon Club, Main Clubhouse, and Beach Club). The tour ended at the Casita where we'd be staying for the remainder of the trip. Once you get into your room, you'll be greeted with a box of sweets, some mixed nuts, and dried fruit, alongside amazingly sweet welcome fruit juices. I absolutely love the mango juice they gave me. From the room, if you get a beach casita you will also have access to your own personal and mostly private walk to the absolute pristine crystal clear water beach with soft white sand. I feel obligated to warn you that sunscreen exists. Never forget your sunscreen, because you will want to stay out on the beach or in the water for hours. For those on 'business' trips: the islands have their own LTE/5G towers with service from Globe, so you'll never be out of service. Wi-Fi in the casitas ranged from around 80-120Mbps on each of my devices, however I have heard around the island (mainly the main clubhouse) the wifi does suffer a little bit. To get around the island, you'll be given clubcars, which max out at a speed I can only assume is around 10kmh--which at some points may feel slow, but if there's any more than 4 casitas in use at any time, you'll understand the benefits of keeping the carts slow :P One aspect of the trip that stood out to me was how far and how friendly the service on the island was. Everyone greeted us with a smile and waved, almost to the point of it being creepy, but I easily got used to it. Restaurants: The Lagoon Club: I put this one first solely because it was the one that stood out the most to me. They serve both pizza and Japanese cuisine. And don't get me wrong, there was nothing on the island I ate that wouldn't immediately rival the likes of Michelin starred chefs, but the Lagoon club goes beyond just good. I just had to try their 4 kinds of wagyu - KOBE, Hida, Ohmi, and Ozaki. Absolutely amazing experience. Clubhouse: the Clubhouse serves a mix of Asian foods and mainly Filipino dishes. I really love their longganisa. However, this restaurant suffers a little bit because of the location of the restaurant - it's fairly centrally located, which means bugs. Lots of bugs. At one point I was actually covered in a good number of beetles - and I honestly don't blame the staff - as they did handle the situation pretty well making sure none of the bugs got on the food, or on the table, or the guests. Definitely just a part of nature. That being said, the food at the clubhouse is one of the restaurants that is included in some of the packages that include breakfast and dinner. The above lagoon club is considered a premium restaurant, and thus is not included in the cost of booking. Beach club: this restaurant is also included with your breakfast/dinner plan, and is my favorite restaurant on the island that comes at no cost (other than upgrade options-fresh fish, premium meats, etc). They serve Mediterranean style foods. What stood out to me at this restaurant is the bread and variety of oils and butter and spices they provide. Absolutely delicious.

We had the best time of our life staying at Amanpulo Resort. We know it wont be the last. We had…read morethe most serene, private, wonderful experience on the white purest of sands and bluest clearest waters ever. Thank you Amanpulo, we will be back!!

A HIDDEN GEM! A must go retreat for family, big groups, honeymooners, quick getaway, etc! Only less…read morethan 3 hour drive from Manila. The road going towards the resort is so narrow. You would not think this didn't go anywhere! We actually tried booking through Airbnb but they only limit it to sixteen people; or I think Airbnb's requirement. The representative told us to communicate through Facebook instead as we needed a big group reservations for 30 as their description on Airbnb stated they can accommodate up to 30 people! Easy reservations with them via phone and the best place to go so far since visiting the main island! The resort has their own farm of fruits and veggies so everything is fresh and depends on the season; they can only make certain meals during the season. Food is pretty decent. We reserved the villa for our stay called - 'Sta. Teresita Villa' where it has its own private infinity pool. The villa has its own kitchen, two and half bathrooms and two bedrooms. It has great views! It was so awesome! We all didn't want to leave!! We also rented additional rooms that had outdoor jacuzzi's. You can order set meals for 5 or 10 or ala carte. Just to let you know, if you are used to American portions, you may have to order more than average. They have fresh buko drinks, too. They plan to add a zip lines in the resort. I can't wait! Tips to remember: - Weather is still very warm here so don't over dress. OK, I mean HOT and humid! - Bring bug spray especially during rainy season. Bugs are huge here!! Bring slippers! - pools have overhead covers so even if rained on, you can still swim. Bring waterproof camera bags. - No wifi except in the lobby. Free wifi. 3G goes on and off within the resort so good luck! No use coming here if you are working! - It's easy to use Waze to get here but leaving, make sure to start the Waze while using the wifi in the lobby or it won't turn on till a few km's out! Remember how you got there. - They do accept credit cards. - Bring snacks or drinks as their snack bar is limited. - Make sure to explore the resort, their crops and their pet snakes! - They do have a few blackouts. - Wake up before sunset to check out the lake and mountain views! Bring your good cameras! Also, love the weather in the morning! For my 650th review, I am dedicating it to Noni's Resort! Staff were very accommodating and super friendly for our big group! Prices were pretty good for our staff and what was offered. I will definitely recommend anyone to check them out and stay for a quick weekend getaway! You won't regret it! [69/100]

My college barkada introduced me to the brilliant idea of renting a beach house in Tali and staying…read morethere for the weekend. We would usually scour the internet for great houses that are rented out by the owners, and then we would leave on Saturday morning and head out to Nasugbu. What's great about these places is that they are fully-furnished, and some of them have great stuff, too! I have gone on such weekend trips to Tali exactly six times, and every time, my friends and I have rented a different villa. You know, just to keep things fun and exciting. We have stayed in really creepy and haunted places, and we have also stayed in really awesome, very well-maintained houses. I just love how we don't have to bring anything anymore, since most of the beach houses are fully equipped with great stuff that you can use for cooking. I love preparing food for my friends because I hate seeing them endlessly bingeing on crap food like chips and stale pizza, so we always pool our money, stop by a supermarket in Tagaytay and then shop for an entire weekend's worth of food and groceries. The villas in Tali are usually fitted with nice stoves and a fully-equipped kitchens, so preparing meals in a jiffy is such a breeze. You don't have to worry about food going bad either, since there is usually a fridge where you can keep stuff fresh. Most of the time, though, the best beachhouses are actually still a couple blocks away from the shore, so you would really have to walk or drive just to enjoy the beach. Moreover, there isn't really much of a "beach" to enjoy, because the shoreline is actually pretty short, just a small cove that is partially sheltered by the surrounding bay. It is also advisable to make sure that you have all your supplies and sundries before you even go inside the gated community, because going out for groceries is such a hassle. There isn't any well-stocked store for miles. This is a pretty nice place to just hang out with friends. If you don't have snazzy memberships in nearby Punta Fuego or Pico de Loro (Hamilo Coast), this is not too bad an option if you just want an idyllic weekend getaway.

Tali is a popular seaside resort community in Nasugbu, Batangas, about 2-3 hours away from Manila,…read morejust a short distance from Tagaytay. The place is a private subdivision so you need to have a homeowner with you or at least advisement from wherever you're staying. It's not totally private though! You can go online and just look for beach house accommodations, since many of the residents there already put up their own houses as B&Bs or inns for those who want to go to Tali Beach. It's a really nice place, like how you'd wish it would be if there were beach cities in Manila, hahah. Not overly developed either so it's pretty peaceful. Here, you have a whole village full of summer houses and instead of the regular playgrounds or village parks, they have a beach! However, the beach here isn't exactly fit for swimming. It's rather small, rocky, and full of corals. There's no long, wide stretch of sand where you can lie down and sleep or sunbathe. But they do have gazebos and small open spaces to hang out in with the water splashing about beside you. If you wanna go swimming, better go back to your accommodation. This is why most houses there have swimming pools already. People like to do water sports around there though, so don't be surprised to see boats and jet skis in the houses inside the village. It's also normal to spot people just casually kayaking and standup paddle boarding all around. There aren't really any organized water sports services, you just do it on your own. Of course, there's also the popular Tali cliff jump you have to try at least once! They have great, clear blue waters that you can dive safely into and then you just climb back up easily through the big polished rock boulder beside the cliff area. Just be careful not to touch the sharp rocks/corals by the side of the boulder! Only grab the ropes by the ladder area.

If I could rate this place a 0, I would. To start off the maintenance is terrible. This "resort" is…read morenot as appealing as the photos show. As well as the workers and owners had the audacity to threaten to MURDER my friends and I when we refused to pay 365 pesos for ONE hour. I definitely don't recommend ANYONE to go here. We were all very scared and worried. We even had to call the cops. They don't deserve to stay in business. CLOSE DOWN THIS RESORT