A Weekend Family Bonding in Treasure Island Resort, Olongapo, Zambales

After enjoying our time in Ocean Adventure, we headed to Olongapo City to check-in for an overnight stay. We booked a family suite room at Treasure Island Resort. We choose the resort because it is located at the beachfront and has a swimming pool. A place like this will definitely loved by the kids including me, who is young at heart.

Treasure Island Resort is a casual beachfront resort that is a minute's walk from the waters of Subic Bay. The resort is colorful. Rooms are simply decorated with feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and mini-fridges. Upgraded rooms with some ocean views including sitting and dining areas. Family quarters includes sleeping alcoves and offer coffeemakers. They also offer diving packages.

Upon checked-in, I explored the resort and took some pictures. I strolled at the shore and waited for the sunset. It was fantastic. After taking a shower, we had our family dinner in the room. From a long ride and couple of hours in Ocean Adventure, I slept early. Unlike last year, we had a long night finishing bottles of beer and a glass of vodka and other liquor mixes. 

I had a good night sleep that made me wake up early. What else to do when most of my colleagues were still sleeping? I strolled the beach of Baloy Long Beach. If I go out of town, most of the time, I catch the sunrise. I even did some hill climbing to catch a picture perfect morning in Subic Bay. After an hour or two, I went back to the resort for breakfast. 

Subic Bay on the background.

After our breakfast, my nieces were so excited to hit the beach. They love playing in the shore. They also love swimming. We enjoyed the beach bonding while the sun was not yet strikingly hot. Took pictorials as usual. Clicked on the camera left and right. I selected few pictures which I think got my best angle in the beach. Forgive my not-so-good beach body. We continued our bonding moments at the pool later on. 

We definitely enjoyed our stay at the resort. We checked-out before 11:00 to take our lunch. We enjoyed a buffet lunch at Grill 99 Roast. They offer eat all you can during Sundays at 11:00-14:00. We made sure to have our stomach full before we went to our last summer destination: Zoobic Safari. 

Treasure Island Resort Room Rates:

Standard - Php 1,900.00

Deluxe - Php 2,400.00

Cabana/Poolside - Php 3,100.00

Ocean View - Php 3,400.00

Suite Room - Php 4,300.00

Family Room - Php 3,300.00

Family Suite - Php 4,900.00

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(047) 223-8890

0929-515-6665

D Farm and Park: Masinloc, Zambales

If I remember it right, it was two or three years ago when I last visited Zambales. That was when I had my Anawangin Cove trip with my friends. Last April, I had the chance to visit the province once again not for any vacation trip but because of dragon boat race. But I guess, it's a race plus a trip! New adventures for me and for my team then. 

Due to fully-booked resorts near the race venue, our team got worried on where to stay for the 2-day race. Eventually, someone from our team recommended to check D Farm and Park which is few minutes drive from the race venue. There the board decided us to stay at the resort.

D Farm and Park is located in Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales. It is well surrounded with tropical fruit trees and flowering plants. It is a great place for nature lovers  to unwind, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Take a look at the following pictures and you'll definitely believe what I just uttered.  

There is a place wherein the topmost part of the hill has a panoramic view of the Oyon Bay and West Philippine Sea. It is breath taking!

There are also amenities for sports-minded person like me. You'll definitely enjoy the park if you're looking also for ball games like volleyball and table tennis and even billiards! Such a great play to relax, right?!

Great to share my two days and one night here at the farm. With these crazy team mates, you'll definitely cherish every moments you're with them.