Laiya White Cove: San Juan, Batangas

Batangas is well known for each white and sandy beaches. This year's company summer outing was on the beach and we were all excited that the location was in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. I have been to this place and I had a nice vacation here. I am excited as it is my first time to go there again, the only difference was that I am with new set of companions.

Laiya White Cove Beach Resort is a 1.5 hectare private compound which is naturally endowed with white sandy beach resort, calm blue waters in the cove and rich marine life in nearby snorkeling sites.

As part of the committee team, who handled the parlor games, I was asked to demonstrate the mechanics of the game. The game was really fun. I was bit nervous when I started but as I am doing it, I had a lot of fun.

After the games, the heat of the sun was strikingly hot but we did not mind it. We did not waste our time as we bonded together. Taking pictures here and there. We also had a lot of fun with different activities like kayaking and snorkeling. And who wouldn't love to eat food it you were on the beach. Food trip too!

As part of the committee, I stayed at the resort for one night as I was assigned two days for the 4-day outing. I got the chance to see the beauty of the resort at night. Take a look!

Chapel Area

Caleruega: Nasugbu, Batangas

"Close to Nature. Closer to God." Such a great line to those people who loves nature which could lead even closer to God. I consider myself one of them, seriously. Well I can say, I was attracted to the place when my office mate visited the place and showed some pictures. I told myself then, one day I will visit the place and will attend the mass and stroll around. I did it!!!

It was sunny Sunday such a great time to go out of town. I woke up early as I am excited to hit the road and visit Caleruega. As planned, me and my colleagues will meet in Tagaytay City.

the majestic stairway

I left home at 07:30 heading to Tagaytay City, bus fare from SM Bacoor going up is 61.00 pesos. I arrived there after almost 2 hours ride. Quite good... as I expected traffic along Aguinaldo Highway. From Tagaytay, we headed to Nasugbu, fare is about 28.00 pesos, carrying with us our packed lunch, which we bought on fast food chain. From the highway, which is the drop off point, we ride on a tricycle which costs us 20.00 pesos each.

We arrived at Caleruega, before 11:00, after paying P30.00 for the entrance fee, we headed to chapel to attend the mass. The mass was solemn and the chapel is fully occupied as there were people standing even outside the place.

The Chapel

After the mass, we took some pictures before we had our lunch. We enjoyed taking pictures and we're not able to noticed that it was already 13:00. That was the only time we had our lunch.

with Sheryl, Harlene and Maricel

The place is huge and you can stroll even if the heat of the sun is striking. It is luxurious green, as there were trees planted and lot of plants around the area.

There is also hanging bridge in the area where you can go uphill and there's chapel at the topmost part of the hill overlooking Mt. Batulao.

hanging bridge

"Mt. Batulao on the background"

"jump shot"

Visiting Caleruega is one of the things I enjoyed doing even just for one day. Will be going there soon. To end up our trip. We went back to Tagaytay for cold coffee to re-energize ourselves!!!

"chilling in Tagaytay"