It is at Island Cove Philippines where fun and good times take care of nature. This 36-hectare island is only 45 minutes away from Manila. If you would come from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport you have reached Binakayan, Kawit, Province of Cavite, Philippines by passing through Aguinaldo Highway to get extraordinary actions. I say extraordinary because the islands have one of the best family-oriented adventure resorts outside Metro Manila. This Mediterranean-inspired island is ISO 9001:2000 certified and accredited by the Department of Tourism as a triple “A” resort. Among the various attractions of the park are the Oceania Water Park, the Animal Island, and the Adventure Zone. Island Cove is also perfect for celebrations, corporate functions, team-building activities, and family affairs. Its free Wi-Fi is accessible in most parts of the resort or alongside the pool area making blogging seamless together with your laptop.
Oceania Water Park has the most exciting water attraction. It has a 3,000-square-meter two-layered swimming pool with four giant slides. It also has a wading pool for children, called the Kiddie Cove which has slides, fountains, and showers that are really a hit to kids and parents alike.
This line of coconut trees adorned the entrance of the Oceania Water Park
The kids tried the Walk on Water (WOW) Aqua Balls where they run and roll inside a giant, inflatable and transparent balls.
My son got inside WOW Ball with his cousin and Uncle waiting for the action.
The adventure began the adventure and feels good about how to walk on the water.
It is time to walk on the water.
Their excitement at Kiddie Cove is superb.
The 3,000 square meters two-layered swimming pool with four giant slides.
There's the Fishing Village, which is a 3-hectare fishing ground. There you can have your catch cooked exactly the way you want. You may also enjoy classic Filipino dishes and fresh fruit shakes while dining in huts on stilts over the water. The huts in the background are of different sizes and can accommodate 6 to 150 persons.
This is the place that really drove the kids crazy. The attractions here include a Butterfly Farm, a Crocodile Farm, and Monkey Island, and a Petting Zoo, where we meet six-foot tall ostriches, Bengal tigers, deer, bearcats, wild boars and rabbits, and different species of snakes and iguanas, mammals, and birds like the predator eagle.
Inside the Crocodile Farm, we had a chance to feed twelve-foot-long crocodiles and monkeys. We also took a leisurely stroll along pathways lined with colorful flowers inside the Butterfly Farm. Horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage services are also available at reasonable rates. Worth watching is the baby crocs at the entrance to the Butterfly Farm.
The crocs scrambled after chicken meat was thrown.
How about an up-close encounter with Bengal Tiger.
Going to Bacolod Chicken Inasal and mission accomplished.
Although man-made, the islands have through the years faithfully mimicked the romantic fantasies of nature. The place is perfect for sports and athletic events. It has a modern gym that is open every day and equipped with quality equipment, which includes treadmills, cardio machines, and weight lifting equipment. Qualified trainers are on duty to ensure that guests and gym members do the right workout. Health buffs may also use Jogger’s Lane and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings of the island while sweating it out. They have basketball, tennis courts and beach volleyball courts. Table tennis and billiards are likewise available. A playground is also at hand for children. They also have an outdoor giant chess set, a playground, and Concert Park.
But of all these things, one thing I really admired about Island Cove is its environment-friendly park. A paradise in the making has sound waste management. To reduce fuel emissions, a zero-emission electric tram transports guests around the islands. Here at Island Cove the adventure never stops because nature is always the best adventure.
But of all these things, one thing I really admired about Island Cove is its environment-friendly park. A paradise in the making has sound waste management. To reduce fuel emissions, a zero-emission electric tram transports guests around the islands. Here at Island Cove the adventure never stops because nature is always the best adventure.
Source: Island Cove Website
