Thursday, August 25, 2011

Maira-ira Beach (Blue Lagoon): Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Spending our morning inside Hannah's Beach Resort was great! After lunch, it was good enough to dip ourselves in the beach. Blue Lagoon or in locals they call it Maira-ira Beach has clear blue water and white sand. Water is cold great enough to cool down the summer heat. Blue Lagoon has has sparkling white sand which is even better than it's well-known neighbor Saud Beach.

The Beach

Couples of simple nipa huts which is situated along the shore can be rented. Owners are very accommodating so you can possibly ask for cheaper price. Prices may vary depending on the size of the hut. You can as well see boats most likely used by the fisherman in the village. Boatmen can be hired for snorkeling and can take you to Dos Hermanos Islands.



The Blue Lagoon Beach has captivating crystal clear waters and white sand which make your stay memorable and enjoyable. We had a lot of fun! Enjoying each and every moment in the beach.

with my cousins, nephews and nieces


Along the shores, you can also find shells and corals. You will love strolling and picking shells along the shores and keep them as your remembrance. Hemmed by hills around its perimeter, you can enjoy private experience. The serene place, feels like you're in the frontier.

meditating

Recreational activities are available within the shore. Volleyball court is available. Also kayaking and snorkeling is inviting, you just have to be ready with the big waves! Speedboat is very much fun though it's a bit expensive. Hehe.



Off course, there is banana boat!!! The most favorite of the colleagues! Had so much fun yelling while on the ride. Had three rounds and to add up excitement, we requested the driver to drop us for the final round...

the banana boat ride




Had so much fun having vacation with my cousins! Sharing stories and laughter. Playing within the sand and swimming over the cool and big waves. Such a great memories to be remembered. Heading north! Visit Blue Lagoon and you'll feel the difference!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Hannah's Beach Resort & Convention Center: Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

My cousins got the chance to have a vacation in my hometown and everybody got excited. It was our first ever cousins' reunion on my mother side. It was really great to be with them. What else could we do, off course, out of town trip! I organized the trip as I always do every time I'm on vacation. Who would just prefer to be at home? Off course that's boring!

I decided to take them to Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. This resort is growing popular for local and foreign tourists. I would say it is the newest and most exciting destination in the northern Philippines.




Hannah's is situated in front of the famous Maira-ira Beach at Brgy Balaoi, Malingay, Pagudpud. At the entrance of the resort, you feel you are most welcome and it's very inviting to enjoy your vacation.



What is also interesting in the resort is that, the beach resort name was erected on the hill, most likely inspired from the famous Hollywood mark, that even far from the resort, you will be able to read it. The resort is still in progress as I've seen there were workers at that time fixing some new establishments.


I strolled all over the place, it was huge!! There are locations where there is playground for the kids. As you go uphill, you can view the sea below. There is also boulevard on the higher part of the hill, where you can see most of the villas.




The resort has 3 pools: 2 adults and 1 kids. It was freaking hot during noontime but I don't have a choice not to join my brother, nephews and nieces to jump on the pool and enjoy the moment.




Having a vacation in this place is great! When you travel northern Philippines try to hit this place for new experience you might enjoy.