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Tagaytay, Santa Cruz

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Updated 9 months ago

Cagbalete Island

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Santa Cruz, Philippines • Memory • 9 months ago

What: Birthday Celebration When: July 2019 (3 pm - 12nn) Where: Pansacola Beach Resort Ambiance: 4/5 The camping place was nice, quiet, and safe. The whole area was well lit and aesthetically pleasing. Cleanliness: 4/5 The camping place and restaurant were clean except for the common comfort room/showers. It is dark, small, water insufficient, and there are a lot of mosquitos, especially at night time. Accommodation: 5/5 We brought our own tents and there wasn't a fee for that. View: 5/5 The beach has clear turquoise waters beginning at 6 am until in the afternoon. The sand is clean and cream white as it is in the photos. Overall: 4.5/5 The stay was pleasant and relaxing. Though we had to wait for the high tide since we arrived in the afternoon, the morning after is totally worth it. I recommend you stay for at least 2 nights to enjoy the morning waters. Pros: The page is responsive to my inquiries. There is a designated grilling place with free woodcuts to use. The price of entrance fees, tents, and others are affordable for the stay. The free entertainment on weekends (fire dancers and fireworks show) added to the fun experience. Also, the locals are very nice, friendly, and polite. Cons: Food/Beverages is expensive. Clean tap water wasn't accessible in the area. Their rates are moderately high but worth it.

Cagbalete Island, Quezon Province, Philippines

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Tagaytay, Philippines • Memory • 9 months ago

What: Birthday Celebration When: June 2021 (5 pm-12 noon) Where: Edna's Beach and Campsite Ambiance: 3.5/5 The camping place was crowded and the whole area wasn't well lit. Cleanliness: 3.8/5 The camping place was clean but the shoreline was full of leaves and seaweeds. Comfort rooms and showers are not maintained well. Accommodation: 2/5 The camping tents weren't as large for 15pax, waterproof, and sturdy as they were stated. There aren't enough tables and chairs for the camping guests, especially for a big group. View: 3.5/5 The sand wasn't white as it is in the photos. The beach is color brownish/green. Overall: 3/5 The stay wasn't pleasant and relaxing. We were only able to swim only from 8 am until 12 nn since 5 pm until 7 am was low tide. Pros: The owner is responsive to my inquiries. There is a designated grilling place with free woodcuts to use and clean water is accessible in the area. The price of entrance fees, tents, and others are affordable for the stay. Cons: The rain and strong winds are your enemies in this place. It is not safe to rent an electrical extension since there weren't proper lines designated for it. The wirings were unsafe and may cause danger to the guests. Guests may not use a rice cooker or turbo cooker despite renting electricity access.