Las Casas de Filipinas de Acuzar ~ Pandemic Mode

We have been coming back to Las Casas for years now. It is one of our favorite go-to places to take our balikbayans. Its charm grew on us and we just kept on coming back for more.

Check out these links from our previous Las Casas' visits since 2013:

The Travelling Mama: Search results for las casas (dtravellingmama.blogspot.com)

Our latest stay was last June, with city/provincial borders easing up a bit, we were finally able to exercise our idle and itching feet.

Travel Requirement as of June 2021 (Remember to always check on the latest travel requirements) 

1.) Valid ID  

2.) Hotel Confirmation Voucher (printed out for check points)  
3.) QR Code from GET PASS App 
4.) Negative COVID19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours from date of arrival in Bataan 
5.) Filled up  (at least 1 day before your arrival in Bataan)  https://bit.ly/LCHealthForm 

WELCOME BACK IN HISTORY

Compared to our last visit (pre-Covid years) we have noticed new buildings and houses erected.  

It has become more beautiful than before. And since there were very few guests this time, the atmosphere is more tranquil and peaceful.

We did not join the walking tour anymore as we've already done that for a couple of times before.  We walked our way around instead of taking the resort's transportation.  The goal, I guess is simply to enjoy the moment (oh, yeah and take pictures).

OUR ROOM

We occupied a deluxe room fronting the beach.  

DINING

If you are in a mood for Spanish cuisine, try Cafe Marivent, its riverside location is a perfect choice for more romantic dinners. La Bella Teodora if you are craving for Italian dishes.  The last time we dined here, there was even live music.   Hubby was, however, craving for Filipino food, so we settled for Cocina ni Nanay Maria.  

OUR STILL MEMORIES 

For booking inquiries please visit their Las Casas Filipinas de Acurar

or Contact (02) 8833-3333 loc 116-117 (9am to 5pm)

Email: reserve@lascasasflipinas.com

 

Resort Review: Port Antonio Farm and Resorts at Los Baños Laguna

We went to Los Baños for the weekend to celebrate the full vaccination (including the 2 weeks additional waiting period) of my senior parent's.  

It was their first "laboy" after two years, so obviously they were excited.  

My family rented Port Antonio Farm and Resort.  It is an open air 3 hectares resort. With game cocks and ostrich farm occupying about a 3rd of the resort.   

Parking is not a problem at Port Antonio.

One of the handful of cottages you would see in the area.  I think this is the owner's cottage whenever they visit the farm.

Our family of 10 (2 seniors, 7 adults and a child, age 8) was placed in two (2) family rooms and one (1) twin room.  The family rooms were adequate, but my parents who occupied the twin rooms were not so amused.  My mom kept on complaining that there is no place to seat down, except on the bed, (which she doesn't want to get wet after dipping in the pool).  This was just a minor setback as we've mostly spent our time in the dining area which was nicely located by the pool.   

What we liked about Port Antonio: 

1. Fresh air and plenty of greens.
2. Hot dipping pool and a warm water lap pool, perfect for night swimming.
3. The rooms are clean, linen crisp and spotless.
4. The owners were very responsive and easy to talk to, transaction was smooth and untroubled.
5. The caretakers were very helpful and extended an extra mile in making sure we enjoy our stay.  My mom was craving "pandesal" for breakfast and they nicely offered to run errands for us.  They were the tastiest too. My mom regretted for not buying more.  
6. We got to take home freshly picked okra from the caretakers' own vegetable garden. 

 Our Still Memories from Port Antonio

Look at my parent's grin (parang mga nakatakas sa kulungan...)

My niece and my boy... doing their sexy poses :P

Me and Hubby  with our "Feeling Luneta poses"! 

I swear, those ostriches knew their picture is being taken...

My youngest with Laguna de Bay as his background.

NOTE: Frogs started coming at around sundown which frightened the girly-girly me a bit, which my boys found amusing.  Expect bugs and insects as well as this is a farm stay,  just remember to have an insect repellent (preferably organic) on hand and you will live.  

For Reservation Inquiries:

Call +63 917 846 0077; or 

Email portantoniofarmandresorts@gmail.com

Check their webpage at Port Antonio Farm and Resort – Just another WordPress site