Clubhouse, San Isidro Village, Batangas

Me, Ailene, and the kids attended the 7th birthday of my cousin’s son. It’s a day for the kids… There were cotton candies, ice cream, fish balls, etc. The party was hosted by McDonalds and the kids’ foods were catered by them as well. As for the adults, a separate catering service was commissioned.

There were lots of games, balloons, giveaways and toys. My kids enjoyed particularly my youngest, Gio.

Immediately after the formal party is a swimming pool party. Inasmuch as we like Gelo and Gio to take a dip at the pool, we have to say “pass” this time as it is already late and my wife and I still have some important matters to attend to. To appease the kids, Ailene and I promised that we will take them swimming some other time.

The party was held at the clubhouse of San Isidro Village located at San Isidro, Batangas, Philippines – a decent place for parties and swimming.

My personal rating: 6 out of 10.

Harbor View Resort

It’s Tata’s turn for the treat. Remember, it’s her birthday.

Tata took us to place called Harbor View Resort located at Sta. Maria, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. It’s a private pool and the place was reserved exclusively for us with matching decorations. Wow, the whole place just to ourselves… Great! This time, Tita Remy’s family was able to make it. The more the merrier.

There were plenty of food and the place is quite and reserved. The kids enjoyed the clear pool water as much as I did. Hey, I love pools and beaches.

It’s a day for bonding for the Abanco family.

My personal rating: 6 out of 10.

Ciudad Christhia Resort

Slide, Swim, Soak all day and night. For a different swimming experience, try the 9 waves pool of Ciudad Christhia Resort in Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines.

My wife had a visit at this unique resort last October 2006 for their company's 2006 planning conference. Just the thought of a pool with 9 different kinds of waves already excites me. Me and the kids should visit this one day.

Decent rates for a unique pool experience.

Check their website: http://1cbt.com/ciudad/

My wife's personal rating: 8 out of 10.