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ONE DAY IN TORONTO ITINERARY – TOP THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO

BEST TIME TO VISIT TORONTO

Toronto can be an all year round destination. From Christmas markets in the winter to one of the world’s biggest Pride parades in the summer. However, winter temperatures can drop  to  -30. On the contrary, summers go up to 50 degrees! The best time to go is in September and October when the city puts on it’s colourful fall coat but still sits in the 20 degree weather sweet spot or April and May – when you can catch the cherry blossom season and the city takes on a pink aura! Fall and spring allow you to sightsee while the city is still not overcrowded with tourists, traffic and extreme weather conditions.

A FEW FACTS ABOUT TORONTO

Toronto is Canada’s most populated city with 25 % of the entire country’s population settling in or around the city. You will find over 8000 restaurants with more opening daily, making Toronto to be every foodie’s dream destination. If you consider yourself a food lover, Food and Sightseeing tour is exactly what you should look for by coming to this marvelous city!

Toronto holds the Guinness world record for the longest street in the world, Yonge Street, that stretches for 1896 km!

The city is also known as an “artist mecca”, with over 20 000 artists residing in it as well as 25% of all Hollywood movies filmed in it. Toronto’s film industry brings in approx. 1.5B USD each year.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO

With so many restaurants, museums, sights and sounds it can be overwhelming to try and see everything. Follow this guide and you’ll get the best of Toronto in one day!

Start your day at Union Station

Pearson airport express train will take you straight to Toronto’s busiest subway station – Union. This station has around 300,000 people passing on a standard business day and it’s the perfect start to experience the vibrant lifestyle of the city.

Have breakfast at St. Lawrence Market

A short 10 min walk on Front Street will take you to the St. Lawrence Market, named World’s Best Food Market by National Geographic in 2012.

With over 100 vendors, you can find anything from traditional Jewish “bagels” to Ukrainian perogies, local cheeses, or the Canadian peameal bacon sandwich. After you have breakfast have a coffee or a drink in the Great Hall and complete your visit with a walking tour to hear about the Markets 200-year-old history.

Explore the Distillery District

Continue walking on Front Street for 15 minutes and reach the historical Distillery District. The area is the best-preserved collection of Victorian Architecture in North America. It is the home to over 40 heritage buildings and courtyards, boutiques and artisan shops and a popular walking destination. You can shop, eat, explore or wake up your inner photographer here and meet people from all over the world.

Live on The Edge on CN Tower

Take the bus on Front Street or walk up to King Street and take the 504 streetcar that will get you near the CN (Canadian National) tower, before the night crowds. Built in 1976 as a satellite tower, it held the record for the World’s Tallest Building and Freestanding Structure until 2007.

You can choose to take the glass elevator to the observation deck, lie down on the glass floor or test your limits and walk outside on the towers edge around the circumference of the roof! The first of its kind in North America, The Edge Walk makes for a once-in-a-lifetime thrilling experience!

Have lunch in Kensington Market

Hop on the Spadina Streetcar that will take you through the hectic Chinatown all the way to Toronto’s most vibrant neighborhood – Kensington Market. It’s a bohemian neighbourhood populated with artists and packed with affordable cafes and restaurants. Since Canada’s Marijuana legalisation in 2018, you can find a variety of dispensaries and indulge in the local past time before choosing one of the restaurants. You can find Chinese, Portuguese or Colombian cuisine here. Looking to try something different? Try Rasta Pasta – a Jamaican Italian fusion!

Check out Queen Street West

Voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue magazine and just a 5 min walk down from Kensington is the trendy Queen Street. The street stretches throughout the city but walk east from Bathurst Street and check out the cool shops like The Condom Shack or have a photo session in the Graffiti Alley. You can shop on the local “TSOQ” (The Store On Queen) for a fresh new look or have a drink at “Bowine Sex Club” (not an actual sex club) – the alternative live music haven downstairs and a relaxing tiki rooftop patio upstairs!

Shop at Eaton Centre and Bloor Street

Take the 501 East to Queen and Yonge and explore the largest Toronto mall on the longest street in the world. You can find clothes, shoes, jewelry at all price ranges here but if you want to indulge in some luxury shopping take the Yonge street and walk over Yonge-Dundas square for some street entertainment all the way up to Bloor Street and check out the stores like Holt Renfrew, Davids, Tiffany, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes for some luxury items.

Watch the sunset at the Harbourfront

Use your last hours to treat all your senses. Hop on the Yonge-University subway back to Union station and walk down to Harbourfront. It is the lakefront neighbourhood overlooking Toronto Islands and Lake Ontario. The views are spectacular and the air is fresh! You can try a local craft beer at Amsterdam Brewery, have a nice dinner or just hang out at Sugar Beach – an urban park beach with live music and festivals. Interested in a planned tour? Try one of the many boat tours. For an added romantic touch take the sunset cruise!

Party in the Fashion District

Still have time left? Take the 510 streetcar up to Fashion District and enjoy a night out. The name derives from the early 20th century when the area was a textile centre. Today, the old factories and warehouses house a variety of clubs and bars. Want to laugh the night away? Try Second City – a comedy club that gave the world comedians like Mike Myers and Martin Short. Feeling like a drink with a twist? Have one at SpiN nightclub – a martini bar with ping pong tables. Still not enough? Walk out on King St W and just close your eyes, wherever you point you will find a lounge, bar or club to go to!

WHERE TO STAY IN TORONTO

The Omni King Edward Hotel The original luxury hotel, built in 1903, this establishment has a royal feel to every moment of your stay. While consolidating present day solace and polish, The Omni King Edward Hotel still has the castle like loftiness. Marble washrooms and custom vintage sheets combined with its central location by St. Lawrence market make for a extraordinary stay in Toronto!

The Beverley Hotel Encompassed by shops and eateries, The Beverley Hostel is set on stylish Queen Street West in Toronto. This boutique lodging offers rooms with a moderate stylistic theme and free WiFi. A bar, eatery, rooftop bar, and retail shop are on site so you can relax and enjoy views of the city at any time.

The Novotel Toronto Centre Including an indoor pool, hot tub and spa, Novotel Toronto Center is situated inside a 10-minute stroll of Toronto Union Station and Air Canada Center. Visitors can appreciate the on-location eatery and free WiFi accessible all through the property. The Toronto Center Novotel is a 4-minute stroll from the Hockey Hall of Fame. The CN Tower is under 1.5 km away

HI Toronto Hostel Situated in Central Toronto and just strides from the neighborhood metro stops HI Toronto Hostel offers roomy shared and private rooms. The on location bar, The Cavern, includes live bands most evenings of the week make for a fun filled stay in downtown Toronto.

DAY TRIPS FROM TORONTO

Niagara Falls Desert the Toronto noise for the striking magnificence of Niagara Falls.  Begin with a drive through Niagara’s wine district on the way to the falls. Journey up Niagara River for a spectacular view of the great Horseshoe Falls and afterward head down to the Whirlpool Rapids perception deck. After a long day of sightseeing you’ll want a glass of wine. Luckily, one of the many Niagara wineries is there to quench your thirst.

Elora George National Park Take an hour bus ride up to The Elora Gorge. A prominent vacation spot situated at the western edge of Elora, Ontario, Canada. As the Elora Gorge Conservation Area, it is one of the numerous preservation regions claimed by the Grand River Conservation Authority. Spend the day hiking, swimming, tubing or just enjoying the sights and sounds of untouched nature.

Toronto Islands Take the ferry or a taxi boat from Harbourfront to the Centre Toronto Island and spend the day at the Island Zoo, at the beach or sipping beer in one of the many restaurants located around the island. If you’re feeling like going down to your birthday suit take the ferry or a water taxi to Hanlan’s Point drop off and then bike or walk to the beach. (about a 20 min walk). The South end of Hanlan’s Beach is clothing optional!

EXTRA TIPS FOR VISITING TORONTO

Buy a TTC Day Pass – instead of spending 3.25 CAD per trip, buy a day pass that allows you to travel all through the city on buses, streetcars and the subway. There are group and family options available as well. You can buy the pass at every Subway Station within the City of Toronto.

Plan your visit around one of the city’s festivals – September brings Toronto Film Festival and the hottest Hollywood stars flood the city for a week. You can check out one of the films as well. The same month has Nuit Blanche – an all night art installation and performance festival. Bars are open later and the city is packed until early morning the next day.

Use the bike share program – Toronto loves cyclists! There are public bikes you will find docked all around the city. You can rent them by hour, day or even a week. Just pick one up and drop it off wherever you see another station.

The post “ ONE DAY IN TORONTO ITINERARY – TOP THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO “ was seen first on onedayitinerary.com by Romi R.

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Plan for your budget travel in 2019? Top10 Dublin Wanderlust you don’t want to miss!

How to travel around Dublin in a budget? Top10 attractions in town you don't wanna miss out on 2019！☘️ Add Dublin to your bucket traveling list with more cost-cutting tips. 

Check out the attractions below and start planning for your visit! 

Wanderlust is a guiding resource to help international students who just arrive in Dublin and want to view the city in a cool way. Started with my personal stories on the blog, I've evolved with Top 10 Dublin sightseeings you don't want to miss and some of budget tips for students. Now let's start our journey of exploring the city and I hope this little shinning guide note will benefit of your fantastic experience in Dublin! ​​

TOP 1: Trinity College

Trinity was my first spot when I just arrived in Dublin (the reason of Harry Porter lol). Founded in 1592, Trinity College  is one of the oldest university in Ireland.  The library of Trinity College is a legal deposit library for Ireland and UK, containing over 6.2 millions printed volumes andsignificant quantities of manuscripts, including the 'Book of Kells'. Also, the library ofHogwarts had been shot in Trinity library!  

Motto:

'It will last into endless of future times.'    

TIP:

FREE FOR ALL IN CULTURE NIGHT!

Open Days:

12:30-4:30 (Oct to May)  9:30-16:30 (June to Sept)

Fee:

15Euro for the Library, Free admission in College

Suggested visiting Hour:

1-2h

TOP 2: St. Stephen Green Park

If you want to take a lunch break far away from chaos in town, go to this amazing centre park surrounded by perimeter trees and shrub paints.   (But watch out the birds' turd！) Stephen Green is the most famous Victorian public park ​in the heart of town.  While the central park of St Stephen's Green is one of three ancient commons in the city, it's currently layout owes much to the restorations of the 1800s. The style of the park remains the same as hundred years ago. It's always good to chill out with friends lying on the grass in the warm sunny day!

TIP:

The Victorian bedding has the most amazing view of the park!

'Let there be no inscription upon my tomb; let no man write my epitaph: no man can write my epitaph.' ——Robot Emmet

Opening Hours: 

9am-7pm

Suggested visiting hours:

1-2h 

TOP 3:​ National Museum of Ireland

If you're interested in Viking, Iron age, Celtic history, here might be the best place for you ! The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, first opened in 1890 and since then it has been filling in the blanks for us through its extensive archaeological collections.  The collections include Celtic, vikings prehistoric gold artefacts and Medieval art.  Those treasury offers you a great opportunity to broaden your archaeology knowledge.

TIP:

Kingship and Sacrifice Exhibition are fascinating!

(don't judge me if you don't like it x)

Opening hours:

10-5pm Tue-Sat, 1-5pm Sun & Mon

Fee:

Free admission

Suggested visiting Hours:

2-3h

TOP 4: Grafton Street

Don't miss out the most popular shopping street in town if you are shopaholic like me (Uff...I' m not!). There are several brands, souvenir shops and cafes in this street. Entering from Stephen’s Green in the south, Grafton  Street meanders by a series of architecturally rich townhouses and you will walk down to Trinity college at the end of the street.

Suggested Visiting Hours:

Flexible but...3mins for Anti-Shopping spree!  

Recommended Places:

Café：'Bewley's Oriental’ -A favourite of poets, artists and musicians.

Dessert: 'Ginos' -Authentic Italian Gelato (Pistachio always tastes the best! If you ask mom my favourite recipe of crepes——try with nutella & banana! )

Disney store of Dublin: Live in your childhood dream.

Stephen Green Shopping Centre: Distinctive Victorian interior design.

Budget Meal deal: Busen, Xianstreet Food, Chooped (healthy choice)

TOP 5: Ha' Penny Bridge

Two minutes to walk from the bridge but 5 mins story time:

Half Penny Bridge is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin city centre.  Before the Ha'penny Bridge was built there were seven ferries. The ferries were in a bad condition and someone call 'Wiser Walsh' (I actually can't recall the name) was informed that he had to either fix them or build a bridge. He chose the latter option and was granted the right to extract a ha'penny toll from anyone crossing it for 100 years.  The toll was increased for a time to a penny-ha'penny (That's where the name come from), but was eventually dropped in 1919.

TIP:

Notice that there are many lockers on the bridge and figure out what it means

Open:  All day

TOP 6: Phoenix Park My secret paradise in this city! Phoenix park is the natural urban park in Dublin, located 2-4km west of the city centre. It is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces  within any European capital city!  The park includes large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues, and since the 17th century has been home to a herd of WILD DEER! (You might find many groups of deer in any quite place in park, please don't disturb/annoy them!) TIP: 

 2hours by walk from the city centre, 20mins if you take 39A/46A in the city

(DM me on the contact form then I will tell you where the deers usually show up)

Open: All day Fee: Admission Free Suggested Visiting hours: 2-3

TOP 7: Howth Irish weather is always unpredictable. If the weather is good, you don't miss the chance to do to the seaside! ​Howth is the bay side in the north of Dublin. The best things to do in Howth actually involve being out in nature, hiking hills and eating seafood which will suit you perfectly!   Take a leisurely trip out to sea and admire all the different birds from the boat (but don't trigger those seagulls), spot some seals and see the Martello Tower. Or you can get another boat out to the islands and explore them by foot. Climb to the top of the hill and gaze out over the stunning views, or chill on the beautiful sandy beach. You can even visit a monastery that is dated back to 700 AD!

TIP:

Take Dart(rail) from Connolly Station

31bus from Dublin city centre Open: All day

TOP 8: Guinness Storehouse Alcoholic? Guinness Lover? This amazing 'Alcohol Museum' might be for you! I've been to Guinness storehouse two years ago even though Guinness isn't my favour taste of drink. But this shinning storehouse goes far more than that. They explains the history of Beer! The story is told through various of interactive exhibition areas including ingredients,brewing,transport, cooperage, advertising more! For now the building in which the Storehouse is located was constructed in 1902 as a fermentation plant for the St. James's Gate Brewery (Don't tell me you've never heard of that;) You won't feel regret to visit this place and broaden your knowledge of drinks. (Free beer in the end of the touring!) Suggested visiting hours: 2-3 Fee: 18Euro 

TOP 9: St Partick's Cathedral  I'm not a big fan of Celtic architecture, but this spectacular St Partick's Cthedral should be on your list if you want to see the most classic craic monument in the city! Founded in 1191, it's the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. ​ Here is a place where history is alive and tradition breathes, where lives are remembered and transformed, and where all are welcome to experience and explore the loving presence of God. TIP: 

Don't need to go to Netherland(just kidding, ofc you should!), you can find tulips surrounded by the cathedral area!

Opening Hours: 9-5pm Mon-Friday

Fee: 6Euro 

TOP 10: Temple Bar Area Finally we come to Temple Bar! Here is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, It is recognised as Dublin's 'cultural quarter' and, as a centre of Dublin's city centre's nightlife, is a tourist favourite destination. ​ A genuinely warm welcome to everyone comes to Ireland , backed by first-rate modern service, is the hallmark of this friendly spot in Dublin. I will recommend those traditional Irish Music Pubs(follow the music and find our by yourself lol). Also Temple Bar prides itself with fine Live Music Sessions every day and bring together a fine sample of talented musicians from around the country. TIP: Always bring your ID if you are under 19:))) Open: 6pm-5am 

Check out the original website below and start planning your journey! 

LINK:  https://thegoodcraicguide.weebly.com/wanderlust

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A Home

CORON 2k18

FLIGHT

It all started syempre sa isang pangarap at kagustuhan namin makapunta sa Coron, matagal ko ng pangarap yun eh... syempre pag may dream ka hindi lang basta pangarapin mo lang, kundi gagawan mo ng way to make that dream come true! :)

Hindi madali, ilang beses ako nag hanap at nag abang ng seat sale pero epic fail palaging nauubusan...OO flight to Coron palaging meron yan, pero super expensive like 5k one way or more pa... Luckily, in God’s perfect timing nakapag book din :) P4,996 Roundtrip for 2 pax :) OO madami pang mas mumura dyan kung piso fare... pero aangal pa ba ako? 2,500 per person na lang yan eh :)

At first, ang flight na nabook ko pa na pabalik ay Coron-Clark since expensive ang Coron-Manila....pero God moves in mysterious ways talaga... ayaw niya kami mahirapan eh :)

waaaaaaaaah!!!... nakakapang init ng ulo nung nakareceive ako niyan via email... akala ko wala na talagang pag asang matupad ang Coron ko. Agad agad akong tumawag sa customer service ng Cebupac... at after 30 mins na pakikipag usap... na reroute ang aming flight from Clark to Manila na lang. :) Blessing in disguise pa pala ang nangyaring yan. :)

ACCOMMODATION

Sa dami dami ng napag inquire ko ng mga iba’t ibang hotels, Inns, hostels, backpackers, resorts, lodges, pension houses, etc.

Kundi sobrang mamahal ay pangit naman ang reviews or malayo sa town proper or fully booked na. First thing na tinitignan ko syempre yung price. Budget ko ay at least 1k per night lang sana since 3 nights yung samin. Halos lahat ng standard room na may AC ay nasa 1300-1500 per night. kung fan room naman ay madami ding mura nasa 500-600 per night pero ang pangit naman ng location nila at di ganun kaganda yung house. Second na tinitignan ko ay yung location of course, nag google map pa ako if gaano kalayo yung tutuluyan sa mismong town proper, baka kasi patrike pa or ilang kilometro pa, hanap ko ay yung walking distance lang para madali din makahanap ng kainan sa labas. And Lastly na tinitignan ko ay yung reviews... oo it matters! :) halos lahat naman ay may negative akong nababasa pero tinitimbang ko kung gaano kalala yung negative, baka naman simple lang at maarte lang talaga yung nag review. :)

so after long search... naka hanap din ako :)

At JIMS Castle INN 

(Dinagpan Street, Barangay 5, Palawan 5316, Coron, Palawan, Philippines.)

Ang medyo nahirapan lang ako dito ay yung sa booking kasi medyo matagal sila mag respose sa facebook at sa SMS kaya sa Agoda ako nag book, mabilis naman sa Agoda pero yung payment kasi ay direct pa din sa JIMS. Kung hindi ko pa tatawagan yung JIMS sa cp nila hindi nila mapplot sa room plan nila yung binook ko sa Agoda, so parang nonsense yung pag book ko sa Agoda kasi hindi din naman nila nakita kung hindi ko sinabi... so good thing na tinawagan ko sila. Major lesson! wag makampante sa pag book sa Agoda.... sa mismong Hotel talaga dapat para maassure ang slot.

Madami silang rooms to offer na mura na compared sa iba. :) pero syempre dun kami sa pinaka mura... sa FAN ROOM! :) 600/night for 2 pax x 3 nights = 1,800 divide 2 = 900 per person! :)

pero with tax and service charge pa sila kaya total of 2,286 / 2 = 1,143 per person

On board :)

A glimpse of Coron from up above :)

After siguro mga almost 1 hour or less pa na travel time via Air....Touchdown Coron na! :) 

Thank you sa safe flight kahit medyo nakakatakot ang plane na nasakyan namin, masyadong ramdam ang bawat liko ng eroplano at medyo harsh ang landing hehehe and Thank you din sa napaka gandang weather :)

From Busuanga Airport to Coron Town proper 30-40 minutes travel time via Van.

Pag labas mo pa lang ng airport sobrang dami ng agencies ang sasalubong sayo at pila pila na ang mga Van. Tatanungin ka lang kung saan ang accommodation mo then sila na magtuturo kung saan ka sasakay na Van. I guess may usapan or hatiian na ang mga Van na naka depende sa hotel/Inn na tutuluyan mo.

Van Transfer 150 per way so Roundtrip total 300.

1ST DAY

At JIMS CASTLE INN

Okay naman sa JIMS, malinis, mababait ang staff :) thumbs up! :)

Cons: medyo off way lang siya sa mismong town, hindi siya along the way, lalakad ka pa ng medyo pataas then nag tritrike pa kami pag punta sa mismong road ng mga kainan at bilihan, although kaya naman lakarin pero since 10 pesos lang naman trike dito, trike na lang! hahaha #TamadMode :)

Ganda naman ng room, not bad na sa 300/night. :) #ChoosyPaBa?

Pros: May towel, tissue supply, may lababo at salamin, may WIFI pero medyo out of reach ang WIFI pag nasa fan room kasi medyo dulo na ang room namin at may free refill din ng mineral water. :)

Cons: ayun lang tiis sa shared bathroom. 3 rooms lang naman ang nag hahati sa isang bathroom, pero okay naman CR nila malinis, may tubig at may flush ang toilet. :) At isa pang cons ay mainit talaga sa fan room pag tanghali gang hapon. As in! hapon pa naman kami dumating so ramdam talaga ang init, pero ayun lang naman, the rest of our days kasi maghapon kaming nasa labas kaya ang dating na namin sa room ay gabi na at hindi na ganun kainit so mapag ttyagaan naman na. hahaha bearable naman ang mga cons, super light lang :)

After mag ayos ayos ng gamit sa room, mga 30 minutes lang umalis na kami at nag pabook ng mga tours sa JY Travel and Tours. :)

Bago mapagod, KAIN MUNA! :) sobrang okay yung napuntahan naming kainan kasi lahat mahal, dito parang carinderia lang siya 80pesos per meal not bad na din kasi sobrang sarap lalo na yung dinuguan nila. Nalimutan ko na namen nung carinderia. :(

Then para sa aming larga for the day. DIY lang kami to Mt. Tapyas.

Free entrance at nilakad lang namin mula Coron Town.

Mt. Tapyas is the second tallest mountain and one of the most dominant land features around the town of Coron in Busuanga Island, Palawan.

 MUST TRY to! :)

Trekking mga bes! hahaha may stairs naman so level of difficulty 3/5.

MT. TAPYAS

700+ steps at isang malaking cross ang nag aantay sayo sa pinaka taas. Worth it naman kasi dahil sa napaka gandang overlooking view. :)

A must mag dala ng tubig! as in! uhaw kung uhaw ka mayat maya. :) hahaha

Perfect ito pag mahal na araw at nag papanata ka. :) Masarap mag reflect habang paakyat. :)

Nag stay kami until mawitness namin ang sunset. :) so beautiful. Kita mo ang buong Coron. :)

Sabi nila best time umakyat daw ay either sunrise or sunset. So mas pinili namin sunset. :) <3

Sabi nila after Mt. Tapyas, ang pinaka best daw ay mag babad sa Maquinit Hot spring. DIY lang din kami, nag rent lang kami ng trike na RT to Maquinit. Based sa blog na nabasa ko 300 daw RT na yun pero kahit saan na kami nag tanong 400 na singil nila, i guess nag increase na sila. :(

400=1 trip na yun na RT, so kung 4 kayo mas tipid kayo, pero kami 2 lang kaya tig 200 each kami. Kinuha na lang namin name ni kuya tricycle at nag antay siya hanggang natapos kami. 

Maquinit is one of the very few saltwater hot springs in the world. Located along the southern coast of Busuanga Island, it is one 30-minute tricycle ride away from the town proper of Coron along a rough, curvy road.

MAQUINIT HOT SPRING

Entrance fee: 200 per person

Pero yung blog na nabasa ko nasa 150 lang, so i guess nag increase na din sila. :(

8pm na kami nakadating at 9pm kami natapos. Masarap naman mag babad, nakakarelax lalo na pag galing ka sa pagod ng pagakyat sa Mt. Tapyas. Parang nasa 40 degrees ang tubig, wala lang kaming masyadong kuhang picture sa Maquinit kasi madilim yung lugar.

2ND DAY

CORON ISLAND ULTIMATE TOUR - P1,500/person c/o JY Travel & Tours

ALL IN! Including lunch+Miryenda, drinking water, island entrance fees, life vest, tour guide and service transfer from hotel to port and vice versa :) (snorkeling gears/ fins are for rent)

Wholeday ang tour 8-8:30am pick up time sa hotel then till 5pm end of tour.

Destinations:

 Siete Picados

 Kayangan Lake

 Twin Lagoon

 Skeleton Wreck

 Las Islas de Coral

Sunset beach/Atwayan Beach

CYC beach

Etong Ultimate tour na ito ang isa sa pinaka maraming destinations na napupuntahan, compared sa ibang tour package na 3-4 destinations lang. May pros and cons lang din, Pros ay 7 destinations agad ang napuntahan mo at sulit talaga ang tour mo & cons lang naman niya ay short time ka lang sa bawat lugar like 40mins-1 hour lang per lugar since kailangan mamaximize yung time para mapuntahan niyo lahat nung 7 destinations.

KAYANGAN LAKE

“A slice of island paradise.”

The most beautiful lake I’ve ever seen. Soooooo amazing! super linis ng water and sobrang ganda ng background!

The Most Enchanting Lake. :)

Picture perfect ng lake! :) 

TWIN LAGOON

Strict sila sa life vest dito, bawal ang wala.

Lunch in the middle of the sea.

Mga boat men lang ang nag luto neto pero parang mga professional chefs :) sarap ng foods as in! & ganda din ng presentation! 2 thumbs up po! :)

The dulo boat mandatory pic! :) hahaha

CYC BEACH

The place you want to spend the rest of your summer 😊😊

Thank you sa company na nameet namin and sila din ang mga kasama namin sa Inn :)

“Happiness is... when you make unexpected new friends.”

PANGET FLOATING RESTAURANT

Gliterring Fireflies and Plankton Tour 950/person including buffet dinner here at Panget floating Resto :) c/o Ocean Pearl Travel & Tour (6-9pm) 

Candlelit dinner at floating restaurant with live acoustic band.

Sarap din ng foods! :) great ambiance! :) perfect for dinner date.

Nice tour! Daming fireflies sa mangrove tree at para silang Christmas lights :) then ang amazing din nung glowing plankton, nag gglow naman yung tubig tapos pag tumingala ka naman puro stars sa langit :) nakakarelax ang tour na ito. Sad to say lang wala kaming picture sa fireflies and plankton kasi totally dark ang lugar at closely impossible sa ordinary camera makunan ang scene, pure black lang din talaga and bawal may ilaw or flash sa cp or cam sa mga fireflies, madidisturb sila.. hehehe :) so eto yung moments na talagang inenjoy lang namin ang kadiliman at ang mga nakikita naming nag liwanag.:)

DAY 3

REEF & WRECKS TOUR - 1,300/person c/o JY Travel & Tours

Same lang lahat ng tours sa ALL IN and same time din na wholeday 8-5. :)

Destinations:

Lusong Gunboat

Lusong Coral Garden

East Tangat Wreck

Pass Island

Mas konti ang destination, mas matagal kami nagstay sa bawat lugar, like 1-2 hours per destination :) 

New group of friends :) From different nationalities and places. :) They are all nice and fun to be with!

“From strangers to friends with new memories.”

LUSONG ISLAND  

The Sunket Gunboat at Lusong Island.

It was worth the experience of seeing a piece of history.

This Japanese wreck in Lusong is of a World War II gunboat now heavily encrusted with corals. 😊 

Nemo <3

CORAL GARDEN

“Discovering the jewels of Coron.”

Yung abot kamay mo ang mga Corals sa sobrang babaw nila. AMAZING! :)

“Salt water running through my veins.”

PASS ISLAND

Lunch at the beach

B.E.A.C.H. (Best Escape Anyone Could Have)

“Meet me where the sky touches the sea.” 

“Love you to the beach and back.”

Dinner at Lolo Nonoy’s food station :) more or less 300 lang lahat ng yan, pero sobrang dami, masarap at sulit. :) 

Night life at No Name Bar :) with new found friends! Party like a local! :) affordable naman ang drinks and everywhere all over may foreigner! hahaha feeling mo ikaw ang turista sa sarili mong bansa kasi invaded na nila. hahah

Eto yung mga gabing masasayang tawanan, kwentuhan at ayaw mo na sana matapos ang gabing ito dahil huling gabi niyo na sa Coron at uuwi na kayo kinabukasan. :( 

PS: yung hindi pa sana mag uuwian kung hindi lang madaling araw na. :( hahaha

“The great thing about new friends is that they bring new energy to your soul.”

DAY 4

Very short lang ng last day namin, namili lang kami ng pasalubong sa souvenir center at mga dried fish sa palengke then had BRUCH dito sa LUIS BAY Resto sa tapat ng port. :)

Brunch with overlooking view of Coron at Luis Bay Resto :)

Dito pwedeng bumili ka sa palengke then paluto mo or madami din silang menu na oorder ka na lang ng foods. :)

Masarap!! wala ako masabi sa Coron foods, lahat ng nakain ko masarap! :)

EXPENSES:

DAY 1 

Busuanga Airport to Jims Castle Inn via Van -150/pax

Mt. Tapyas - no fee

Trike to Maquinit -400 (RT)/ 2 =  200/pax

Maquinit entrance fee - 200/person

DAY 2

Coron Island Ultimate Tour -1,500/pax

Glittering fireflies & plankton tour- 950/pax

DAY 3

Reef and Wrecks tour - 1,300/pax

DAY 4

Van to Busuanga airport -150/pax

Total: 4,450

Airfare: 4,996/2 = 2,498/pax

Accommodation- 2,286/2 = 1,143/pax

Others:

Home to NAIA & VV - 500

Foods- estimated nagastos namin 1,200-1500/pax

Pasakay sakay sa trike - (around 5 rides) = 50 pesos

Pasalubongs -dipende sa bibilin mo, ako naka almost 2k, pero yung BF ko naka 300 lang ata. Ang mahal ng souvenirs nila :(

Night life- 140 lang sakin, bumili lang akong drinks ko na cold coffee. BF ko naghati hati sila sa 3 bucket ng beer. (wala naman entrance sa mga bar) :)

You can survive Coron with less than 5k on hand (as pocket money), well dipende nga sa gastos mo sa mga bagay bagay at kung gaano ka katakaw sa foods and drinks. Pero pag dating sa accommodations and tours... keribels! :) sa foods medyo pricey pero meron namang carenderia na cheap pero malinis at masarap at may convenience store naman kung gusto mo mag delata or noodles na lang. :) Pero i suggest kahit once or twice lang sa buong tour ay mag try ka sa isa sa mga best resto sa Coron. :)

Best word to describe Coron?...for me it is a HOME. :) very local & nature feels, all the people are friendly and nice, foods are really impressive when it comes to taste. Wonderful corals underneath and the ambiance feels like a Home. :) We will surely come back! :) 

Yung feeling na hindi pa kami umaalis ng Coron ay namimiss na namin agad. :)

#BokDonnaSweetEscape #BokDonna♥Coron

[sjohnson24]

The Ultimate Honeymoon Hideaway: Nayara Springs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Weddings & Honeymoons – If you’re looking for an unexpected-yet-romantic honeymoon hideaway, look no further than Nayara Springs in Costa Rica. The award-winning, five-star hotel has landed a spot on our annual “BRIDES Honeymoon Awards” for years, and it’s no surprise why. This luxe resort is located in Arenal Volcano National Park, which is home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of tropical plants and wildlife. In fact: The property alone (along with its sister property Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens) has 15 acres of lush gardens, overlooks Arenal Volcano (the third most active in the world), and features relaxing underground mineral thermal springs. Basically, it’s your dream rainforest escape IRL. And that’s not to even mention your digs! And the spa! And the activities!

Keep reading for an insider’s guide to what to do, eat, and enjoy while you’re at Nayara Springs. Trust us: This is the ultimate honeymoon spot for a couple who wants adventure and relaxation. (And let’s be honest: Who doesn’t?!)

Check in

After a two-and-a-half hour drive from the country’s main airports (in San Jose Alajuela and Liberia), you’ll know once you’ve arrived. Upon arrival, a golf cart (your personal taxi for the trip) will quickly whisk you away to the secluded Nayara Springs lobby, where you’ll be greeted by the friendly staff and a flight of welcome cocktails—mini tastings!—in colors as bright as the flora around. Welcome to the Pura Vida life!

Get comfortable (in your own private oasis)

Make one of the property’s 16 private villas home for the week. Each has its a “his & her” bathroom complete with an indoor shower, an outdoor shower in a tropical garden, and closets big enough for that honeymoon wardrobe you’ve been obsessing over. But even better than that dreamy outdoor shower situation is the bedroom. This oasis (seriously, there’s no other word for it!) features the dreamiest canopy bed you ever did see. Post up here for an afternoon nap or even take a night-in after a day of adventure. The staff will happily hand deliver room service, along with a collection of DVDs if you want Netflix and chill, the old-school way.

Take in the villa’s view

The best part of each villa is obvi the personal plunge pool, which is fed by mineral hot springs nearby. And, lucky for you, this infinity pool-and-deck combo is so picturesque, you may never want to leave. We suggest an afternoon nap on the comfy lounge chair, your morning coffee at the bistro table, and volcano sightseeing from the pool’s edge—champagne in hand, at sunset. (As evidenced by the above photo, an Instagram here is a must.)

Relax by the pool(s)

But just because the villa is so amazing doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave! Definitely check out the two infinity pools on property. The newest (shown above) has a poolside bar, underwater tables, and more volcano views. We suggest an afternoon in the comfy lounge chairs—complete with margaritas and some of the best pizza around.

Chill with sloths

If you’re up for the challenge of spotting sloths in movement, you’ve come to the right place. The resort’s grounds are filled with hundreds of Cecropia trees (their fave food!), which means there’s a rumored dozen sloths on property. Popular spots for sight-seeing are behind the pool deck and around the hot springs, which are nestled amongst the lush landscaping. If you’re lucky, you may see a sloth take a swing or two!

Taste local (and not-so-local) foods

It’s safe to say you won’t be hungry or parched during your stay. Between the two sister properties, there are five full-service restaurants, a coffee bistro, and a wine bar. A favorite is surprisingly the sushi (yep, in Costa Rica!) at Asia Luna. Cozy up in a corner, make yourself comfortable, and order the fried chicken wontons, beef yakitori, and signature Nayara roll (chicken, avocado, and plantain). Even if sushi isn’t your thing, Mis Amores will be. This open-air restaurant has some of best views on property and features everything from wood-fires pizzas to yellowfin tuna and beef tenderloin. And trust us: You may be tempted to do breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. We aren’t judging.

Make your own coffee

Visit the recently-opened Mi Cafecito for your morning espresso or an afternoon frappuccino. Costa Rica is famous for its coffee—seriously, even the in-room stuff is awesome—and after a taste of this menu, you’ll understand why. Talk to the barista about the coffee beans in your drink (they’re roasted on-site) and you may get a mini lesson in the art of roasting. Several days a week, the baristas even offer formal lessons that go more in depth into the traditional making of coffee in Costa Rica.

Treat yourself at the spa

Fair warning: After a visit to this open-air paradise, you’ll never want a facial or massage inside a room again. Seriously, book the couple’s Signature Nayara (100 min; $160 per person) for a memorable treatment, just the two of you. This service includes a traditional (stress-releasing!) massage with volcanic mud—that’s said to hydrate and regenerate skin—and a mud facial. And even better: All off this takes place in the the comfort of a private, open-air pavilion that’s literally suspended in the rainforest. (Who knew the sound of birds chirping could be so peaceful?!)

Walk on hanging bridges

You should also plan some activities away from the resort (we know, we know, you’ll be back!). The Arenal region has plenty to offer in terms of mild-to-moderate adventure, from nature hikes and zip lining to an all-out canyoning experience that’s made for the true thrill-seeker. A favorite activity is the half-day excursion that’s organized by Nayara Springs. This getaway starts after breakfast (you can eat continental at Altamira Restaurant, which is next to the main lobby), when your driver-slash-naturalist guide escorts you in a private black car to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, which is about a 20-minute ride. Once there, strap on your walking shoes and lululemon backpack because you’re about to be one with nature. It’s best to have your guide walk ahead of you as you explore the carved pathways, 10 regular bridges, and six suspended hanging bridges (of course!). He or she can point out the plethora of wildlife and plants along the way. Expect to see plenty of neat critters—like howler and spider monkeys, tarantulas, blue jean poison dart frogs, and sloths—but don’t worry: Your guide is trained to know his/her surroundings (seriously, it’s insane what they can spot!) so that you won’t be surprised or scared in the least bit. That being said, this “hike” is perfect for serious hikers and amateurs alike. In fact, we’d think of it as more of a natural stroll—and more importantly, the perfect opportunity for panoramic photo ops.

Visit a waterfall

After an hour-and-a-half of exploring the highs and lows of the park, hop back into your car (and sip on a local beer en route!) for a drive to the near-by La Fortuna Waterfall. (Note: Wear a bathing suit and waterproof shoes, like Salamons, with your hiking attire.) The entrance fee is just $15, and you’ll find that it’s well worth the ticket. In fact, the views are even worth the 600 steps down (and back up!) it takes to reach the waterfall. Once you’re down the many, many stairs, the main attraction (on your right) is a 200-foot waterfall that plummets down into an emerald-color pool. Hop in for a quick dip, giving yourself just enough time for your guide to capture your photo. The waters are a bit rough so if you’re looking for more of a swim, walk over to the nearby stream, which is much calmer but still as chilly.

Head to your next stop—or start planning your return trip!

After a few days here, you’re not going to want to leave, but know that another benefit of honeymooning in Costa Rica is that you can explore two environments in one country. Many honeymooners do a combo trip that involves a visit to the popular beach destination, Peninsula Papagayo, too. But even if that’s not an option on this trip, that’s OK. All the more reason for an anniversary trip, right?!

By Anna Price Olson, Brides.com

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