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First stop was Eden Nature Park and Resort. It's about an hour or so (depending on how fast you or your cab driver drives) from the Matina area (that's where we're staying). The road heading there is paved and curved, perfect for bike rides! The park has different day tour packages that requires a reservation but don't worry, it was really easy to do so. (I called around 8pm the previous evening and got the reservation done in about 5 minutes. You pay when you get to the resort.) B and I availed of the P450/pax that had an eat all you can buffet lunch attached to it. So it was totally worth it! We also availed of the shuttle tour of the park. It's a 45-minute tour w/ tour guide that had 3 stop overs for 5 minutes of picture taking. That was around P85/pax so it wasn't bad either. 
↑ This is the view the greets you a bit of a ways from the restaurant. And this is at the amphitheater. ↑ 
↑This is at the Tinubdan area where you can check out old indigenous houses. And this is at Lola's Garden. Ain't the view great? ↑
All in all, it was a really good trip. There are other things to do like the horseback riding or the zip line but B and I were too tuckered out to check those other things out. So, a next trip is definitely in the works! Ü
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The next trip was at Malagos Garden Resort. The entrance fee was P100/pax and that wasn't inclusive of any meals. There wasn't a shuttle to take you around, no tour guide either. Well, sure it was a nice place to go to if you had a tour plan or whatnot but if you're just there to transmute oxygen to carbon dioxide, there's really not much to do aside from seeing different plants and animals. But that doesn't stop yours truly from having fun. Me, B, My lil brother Matt and my dad went around the place and had a blast.
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The third trip was at Paradise Island & Beach Resort. My family and I have been there before, the rates haven't changed much but I was pleasantly surprised to see that they've done a lot of upgrades to the place! The sand was a lot more fine, the service was a lot better, and the general feel of the area was just a bit more different. Better! Even the routes to the villas were made better. They added more things to do, as well! I had a reservation in place, it was easy to make. I just gave the date of arrival, the villas you want to avail of, how many of you will be, and how long you intend to stay. They'll even give you a breakdown of what you'll possibly spend with that. They'll ask for your name and you'll pay when you get there. It was really a great experience! The villas I originally reserved were under repair so we got downgraded to the P2,700 rooms. The rooms were big though, so it was no biggie!
The welcome was great! They have fresh juice and a cold towel waiting for you. You can have lunch by the shore, with the gentle waves lapping at your feet. The food was scrumptious! Their mango shake is a must try! The beds were soft, the pillows were just so inviting. AC and cable TV...all the makings of a couch potato's dream. Also, they added a massage service to their repertoire! Just head on over to the reception area or to the intercom and just set an appointment. P400 for a 1 hour of full body massage. I'm pretty sure that B loved that part!
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So that's what we've been up to lately. B and I are already making plans to hit up Bali-Bali next year. Soon after that, maybe some other tours around the city. When we've exhausted what Davao has to offer, time to head on to Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Dakak, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and others. I already have a list ready! ♥
So that's what we've been up to lately. B and I are already making plans to hit up Bali-Bali next year. Soon after that, maybe some other tours around the city. When we've exhausted what Davao has to offer, time to head on to Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Dakak, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and others. I already have a list ready! ♥
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