The Great Dress Up: vacation

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Good Dress Up Old But New . ELENABLOG

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As what I've told on my recent blog post, I'm going to share more things about my recent trip in Bataan. This is my favorite one, visiting Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. This isn't my first time visiting this quaint place. It's actually my third time. The first time I visited this place was way back 2010. The place that time was still under construction but some parts were ready so we were able to take a tour. The second time was with my friends year 2012. The place was finished! My friends really enjoyed our stay here. This time, this place was more amazing! They've extended it and built more houses and parks. Its really a go-to I tell you. You should pay a visit real soon.

I visited this place with my family. We really went there for my sister's travel photography journal for her photography class finals. The place is by membership only but now they already offer the place for walk ins due to public demand. Its quite expensive but I tell you, its really worth it! There's a pool, restaurant, amazing structures, jeep, kalesa, different performances and of course, the beach! You can even rent these houses or rent a room in their hotel. A one of a kind summer experience!

My baby, Rosco enjoying the summer breeze!

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Top, Shorts, Sandals, Hat and Sunglasses FOREVER 21

They offer jeepney rides for tourists who doesn't want to walk so they could still go around the place! Fancy!

Yes this is really a bakeshop, they sell snacks and drinks too!

and this is really a Photo store!

This is my favorite building of all! It looks like the Venetian in Macau.

This place has its Filipino-Italian vibe.

I love how they conceptualize this and involved bodies and water.

This is a church but is still under construction. I think they thought about building one because lots of couples do want to marry in this place.

Hotel de Oriente

My favorite house!! It's not yet finished inside but the red bricks really gets me! So homey!

This is the most interesting one...

It has a canal in the middle like passageways for gondolas. Really amazing!

These Casas are for rent. Imagine living in one for a week? How relaxing!

Its great that some people still appreciate Filipino heritage by going to these kinds of places and even building one!

We left the place at sunset. It really feels serene watching it.

This is going to be a packed summer for me, I have so many places to go to in line! Looking forward to use all my vacation leave(s) this summer. LOL!

*All photos taken using my iPhone5s

I'd like to know how your summer went! Leave a comment below, tweet or hit me up on instagram @nicooolesantos. I've posted wonderful photos on instagram as well! :)

My next stop? Boracay! Who's going? I'll see you there from the last week of April until May!

XOXO,

NICOLE

Friday, May 16, 2014

Good Dress Up Boracay Photodiary + Nestea Beach Party!. ELENABLOG

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I don't have really good photos from my last trip in Boracay because I don't have a camera with me. All of these photos were shot using my phone! Even though I don't have a camera to take shots of how good this trip was, I can attest to you that through these photos, my short stay in Boracay was epic!:)

We arrived at Caticlan Port in the morning of May 2. Nope we didn't ride the plane, we took the 2GO ship instead and I must say, taking 2GO made this trip more exciting and worthwhile. The ship was exquisite! They have beds, a restaurant, bar, lounge, air-condition, cabins and shower rooms inside! I was really surprised! Plus it's 3 times cheaper than riding the plane and no flight delays, just saying. haha! Definitely taking 2GO again for my future trips! :)

Look, it's the Nestea crew! Can you believe that by just buying a 75 pesos worth of Nestea Pitcher, you get one activity stub for free? You can choose from Paraw Sailing, Photo live with free print or a massage! I bet the people in Boracay really gave this one a go! Fun and worth it! Props to Nestea for exciting summer activities and promos! :)

Swimsuit, I LOVE KOI SWIMWEAR

First time to try Hama, it's a japanese restaurant at D Mall, Boracay. Great food!

We dropped by the Meg Boracay Summer Party! Great party, saw a lot of friends and luckily, I won "Outfit Of The Night"! Thank you Meg Magazine!:)

I could lay like this forever. The sun, sand, water and the view? Few of my favorite things in the world!

Swimwear, top ROMWE and bottom FOREVER 21 , Flip Flops, HAVAIANAS

Sunnies and Crochet vest, FOREVER 21

Check out these Nestea Paraws!

Swimwear, TWOZERO at The Ramp Crossings

I'm all tanned! I guess my lying around the beach every morning worked!:))

And of course, the much-awaited event of the season, Nestea Beach Party 2014 presents Steve Aoki! Woohoo!

Getting Aoki-fied in the grandest way possible! Thank you Nestea for the VIP treatment! Epic event at Epic Boracay!:)

Let's get the party started!! So much techno music! So many people busting their moves plus overflowing drinks! Now you can tell that the event was a success!;)