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| the welcome sign |
As much as possible when going on a vacation, I want it to be hassle and worry free; especially that it would be a birthday treats for me and my sister. So I decided to try glamping – glamour camping. After searching the internet for a glamping site, we decided to head on to Casa Antonio at Calatagan, Batangas.
We get a package of Php 5,000.00 for overnight stay for two inclusive of 3 complete meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast), 1 hour massage, and use of kayak and paddleboard. And since it is glamping, the tent, mattresses, pillows, electric fan and lights are all provided.
Since we went on a Sunday, there are only four (a couple and me and my sister) of us in the campsite. It’s like we own the whole place to ourselves. They even gave as a chance to choose the tent location. And the tent that was provided to us was big; I think it was good for 5 people. The mattress, pillows and blanket was all newly placed in the tent.
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| our tent at campsite |
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| the beach area |
The beach was shallow and clear. At the front of our tent it full of rocks and corals so we always wear our slippers, but on the volleyball area there is already sand but the water is still shallow. On the farthest part there are already sea grasses and the water is still shallow. At the afternoon, the water is hot due to the weather but in the morning it is cold. Since the water is clear, you can see starfish in the corals.
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| the kayaks and paddle board |
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| the sunset |
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| the sunrise |
For the food, don’t expect gourmet food to be served. The cooking is simple but because of the huge amount of serving it will surely compensate to the amount you paid for. I personally love the fried tilapia that was served for dinner and inihaw na bangus for lunch. We were only two but serving of food is good for 4-5 persons.
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| our dinner, fried tilapia, roasted chicken and sinigang na baboy |
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| our breakfast - fried rice with egg, baloney and danggit |
They have common comfort rooms and shower areas wherein you need to walk for a couple of minutes to reach it. The comfort rooms and shower areas are all clean and well maintained.
Since the water is shallow we enjoyed floating around the volleyball area. After floating, we will then try paddle boarding. Since there are only four of us, we can use the paddle board as much as we like. I even learned how to row and stand at the paddle board. And since the water is shallow, it’s not that scary to stumble down; just be careful near the rocky area.
Overall our vacation at Casa Antonio was relaxing and enjoyable. I enjoyed watching the beach as boats of fishermen go by from afar, hearing the waves, looking at the clouds, listening to the birds and some reggae music into the background.
To go to Casa Antonio, you can ride a bus bound to Calatagan at the Coastal Mall terminal. Fare is Php 160.00. Drop off point is at the Calatagan market. Get a tricycle ride and tell them to bring you to Casa Antonio. Fare is Php 50.00 per head or Php 200.00 to hire the whole tricycle. Don’t forget to get the contact number of the driver as you will need it to fetch you on your way home. There are vans at Calatagan market going to MRT Pasay that you can ride when returning to Manila or the bus bound to Coastal Mall. Fare for the van is Php 180.00 and bus is Php 160.00
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| the other side of the campsite |
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| shallow water |
