If you’re going to ask me and my husband what our happy place is, that would be BEACH!

So if you are looking for a resort near Manila, why not check out a new place we’ve found in Calatagan, Batangas 🙂

My husband proposed to me at the beach (Matabungkay, Batangas) ,

we exchanged our vows in a beach too (Laiya, San Juan Batangas).

Then, we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary still at the beach (Boracay, Aklan)

And since our Baby Zee turned ONE last May 28, 2014, we’ve decided to celebrate it in a beach.  hehe.

Then we saw AQUARIA BEACH RESORT online,  a new beach resort in Playa, Calatagan, Batangas. It is part of Playa Calatagan’s Leisure Tourism Estate developed by Landco. From Manila travel time is 3 hours.

Here’s their admission rates for non unit owner:
inclusion: pool usage, beach and shower

Adult – PHP 400

Child (4ft tall) – PHP 200

The Birthday Boy wearing his PERSONALIZED B-day Details Shirts from Tiny Thinkies 🙂

Things to bring for your baby’s first swimming/beach experience:

1. Rash Guard
2. Floater
3. Sunblock for babies
4. Shampoo, soaps, toothbrush
5. Bath Towel/ Bath Robe
6. Beach Blanket
7. Hat
8. Extra Clothes

Aquaria’s Design is very fresh, modern and colorful..

Trying out some cake smashing moment.. but “Tikim Tikim” lang daw si Baby Zee 🙂 hehe..

After the cake smashed photo 🙂 The cake still looks good (hahaha, ambait ni Zee)

We bought this cutie cake from “Cakes R Us” SM MOA, I asked them to make it ocean themed  🙂

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Zee with Mimi 🙂 They have really great landscaping designs.

The place looks safe for kids.. This made the resort great for family get-away.

Pool time with Didi, I’m sure your kids will love this area – my Zee loves the fountain…

The sand… not so white.. not so brown.. its CREAM 🙂

The sea is calm, clear and bluish.. This beach looks like a virgin island.. perfect if you want to relax and unwind..

The Cottages

The resort doesn’t have any rooms, we’ve rented a table for PHP 200 only…

They have a restaurant, we’ve tried their chopseuy & calamari..

But if you wish to bring your own food, its ok 🙂 there’s no corkage fees.

Refreshing Melon Shake…

Breastfeeding along the shore? Love it!

Family Shots 🙂 Thankful to God for this wonderful day, for His beautiful creations,

for Baby Zee’s healthy year, for the gift of motherhood and parenting, for a cool husband,

for a beautiful weather, for a reason everyday to celebrate Life…

For more information about the resort:

Aquaria Beach Resort (Facebook Page)