Cheap Summer Getaway: Enchanted Kingdom

Have you penciled on a place that you will go to this summer? On a tight budget and does not want to go far? Well if you haven't thought of one, here's one suggestion that you would like to probably consider.

Enchanted Kingdom - Why don't you unleash the kid in you and visit this world class theme park in the Philippines located at Sta. Rosa Laguna. Rates are very affordable and transportation going to and from EK is very easy either via public buses, vans or if you want, you can even bring your own car.

Food is not a problem since there are food stalls inside plus you also have the option to go out and eat at a nearby Jollibee, McDonalds, GoNuts Donuts and 7-11. Just make sure that you get yourself a re-entry stamp in order for you to get back in.

If you are not a big eater and simply just wanted to enjoy the attractions and rides offered a budget of 1.5K per person would be safe enough.

I have visited Enchanted Kingdom together with my family almost every year (either during the summer or Christmas season) and it never ceases to amaze me. I always feel excited whenever I am about to enter their gates and be greeted by the site of the beautiful Victorian inspired Grand Carousel. As always I would always leave with a smile after. I really think that they are living up to when they say, “the magic stays with you.”

Below are their current rates as seen on their website.

Carousel Ticket:

Weekend / Holiday Rate: Php 150.00
Weekday Rate: Php 150.00
Descriptions: Free admission to the park grounds and unlimited access to the Grand Carousel, Bumbling Boulders, and Boulderville Express.

Regular Day Pass:

Weekend / Holiday Rate: Php 500.00
Weekday Rate: Php 400.00
Descriptions: Enjoy unlimited use of all the Park’s rides: Space Shuttle, Jungle Log Jam, Swan Lake, Up, Up & Away, Roller Skater, Dodgem, Wheel of Fate, Anchors Away, Bump n’ Splash, Rialto, Rio Grande Rapids, Flying Fiesta, Grand Carousel, Bumbling Boulders, Boulderville Express, Air Petrodactyl, Stone Eggs, and Dinosoarus.

Junior Day Pass:

Weekend / Holiday Rate: Php 320.00
Weekday Rate: Php 250.00
Descriptions: Applicable to children between 36” to 47” tall. Children 35” and under are FREE. Enjoy unlimited use of all the Park’s rides: Space Shuttle, Jungle Log Jam, Swan Lake, Up, Up & Away, Roller Skater, Dodgem, Wheel of Fate, Anchors Away, Bump n’ Splash, Rialto, Rio Grande Rapids, Flying Fiesta, Grand Carousel, Bumbling Boulders, Boulderville Express, Air Pterodactyl, Stone Eggs, and Dinosoarus.

For more information about the ticket prices and other latest updates please visit their website: http://new.enchantedkingdom.ph

Holiday Bazaar at Nuvali Sta. Rosa

I spent my whole day yesterday at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa together with Karen for her Holiday Bazaar. It was a very tiring day since I stayed there for 12 hours but it was fun. I was in charge of selling the 2 sets of toys that we had. “The Bubbles and The Saltik”. And after my 12 hour debacle, I now understand how difficult it is to sell stuff even if I was just selling 2 items. Despite the fact that it was difficult, I had fun, since I was talking mostly to kids and boy I tell you, my English was put to the test. Just imagine giving out instructions in plain old English and the kids that I was talking to was around 3-7 years old. It was a nice atmosphere at Nuvali yesterday, a lot of families went there just to spend their holiday and enjoy the amenities that is being offered there.

Here are some of the pics from yesterday.

One of the activities that you can do in Nuvali, is to feed the KOI fishes

A view of the school of KOI waiting to be fed by visitors

One of the things that you can do is ride the taxi boat that would tour you around the man made lake in Nuvali

I strongly suggest that when you have time, visit Nuvali together with your family and I'm sure that you will enjoy it. If you happen to visit within this week and until the weekend the Holiday Bazaar will run from December 27, 2010 to January 2, 2011.