Kamay Ni Hesus

The shrine is located on the slopes of Mt. Banahaw, Barangay Tinamnan, Lucban, Quezon.

Kamay Ni Hesus is a serene place for devout Catholics to experience tranquililty and meditation

It is now an ideal place to visit not only during Holy Week but also throughout the year

Kamay ni Hesus features gigantic statues and images of the Holy Family and other Saints

It features a church where healing masses are celebrated by the known healing priest Fr. Joey Faller.

This 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ is said to be the third biggest in the world.

Also on the site is a 292-steps hill with life size figures depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross.

Grand Riviera Hotel

Grand Riviera Hotel, located at National Highway, Diversion Rd. Ilayang Dupay, Grand Terminal, Lucena City, Quezon.

The hotel's facade is grand, they also have ample parking too.

The hotel's lobby is big, with highb ceiling and all.

The room is quite small.

Bus terminal is walking distance from the hotel.

One of it's main attraction is the Wave Pool that has attracted local residents as well. But don't expect to experience it during lean season for the hotel requires least 25 persons to swim before they operate the wave pool.
The hotel's coffee shop.

It was just us having breakfast during that time, but the atmosphere in this hotel is so laid-back, the staff moved oh so slow...zzzzz, almost had a dream while waiting for our breakfast.

The hotel has a Victorian Garden to host the picture perfect garden wedding.

Residence Inn - Tagaytay

It was a lazy Monday last April 4, we decided to go on a road trip, destination: Tagaytay - Residence Inn. I've been to Residence Inn a couple of times before, the last trip was 2006, I didn't know they have an accommodation. We've decided to spend the night here in preparation for the next day adventure.

The view is majestic, add to that the cool weather, 25C during our stay - not bad for summer eh?

We stayed at the VIP Room (Rate:P3,108 from Sunday to Thursday/P3,996 from Fri. to Sat.)

I'd recommend this place for lovers, sweethearts, and yeah adventurous families like mine who can tolerate no television. They do have a television, no cable though and the only clear channel you can get is GMA-7. Not wi-fi ready, so I wasn't able to do the articles I needed to finish.

I wouldn't recommend this place for senior citizens, people with disability and kids who have attention deficit disorder because the steps are steep, the railings are not safe enough for little ones.

My daughter's first reaction when she saw the bathroom (mind you, Julia does not talk too much), "Mom, the bathroom is too small and there's no bath tub". Shower is available but I honestly appreciate they have provided a pail and dipper (water conservation is a must!). The water heater did not function well enough. They didn't provide tootbrush/toothpaste; good thing I'm always ready with it. In fairness to Residence Inn, the bathroom is clean.

The room's interior is very nice, the space was maximized. And the view, oh this view...

The bedroom's interior design is also a welcome sight, although John and I were not able to sleep because of bed bugs.

Staying at Residence Inn is like going back to the basics: basic television (no cable), no wi-fi, tabo at timba, magagalang na mga tao...the staff are friendly, it's like staying at a relatives' place in the province. Talking to them, and hearing Residence Inn staff answer you with a po and opo brings back memories of good ol' days...

All in all, it was the POOH Family that enjoyed this place so much. From left to right, PoohLOY, POOH, PoohNAY, PoohSHA, PoohTAY.

Caylabne Beach Resort

Just 90 minutes from Manila is a panorama of pristine beaches and virgin forests. Treat yourself to the best of Asia in this Spanish Mediterranean-themed hideaway nestled in a secluded cove along the rugged coast of Ternate, Cavite. The 160-hectare refuge is best known for its wide expanse of white sand embraced by a boundless blanket of water.

The Caylabne Bay Resort Hotel has everything for everyone. A businessman's haven, a gourmand's dream, and a sportsman's paradise. With its international-standard facilities and guest-dedicated amenities, the Caylabne Bay Resort Hotel in Cavite gives nothing short of a memorable stay. Get ready to dive into excitement. The beach beckons. Go kayaking. Ride a jetski. Take up aquabiking. Cruise the bay. Hop to nearby islands. Gather around the bonfire by the beach. Indulge in the sport of your choice. They have several sports and recreational facilities you can choose from.

Badminton, Tennis, Putting green, Volleyball, Basketball, Aquabikes, Banana Boat, Walking Trail, Mountain Trek and Fishing. Planning a party or a dinner by the beach? El Patio Restaurant offers the best of both Filipino and continental culinary fare in a Mediterranean-inspired seafront ambience. Located within the beach area, it can accommodate seats for 200. Offers full bar and restaurant services.

Best of all, Caylabne is a nice place to commune with nature. Gives that great feeling when one just want to think of happy thoughts.