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08-13-2008, 06:27 PM
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 Questions Hello, my name is Dan from Canada. My wife was born and raised in Valencia, we have two young children (1yr and 3 yrs). We are travelling back for a visit, probably a month early December to early January. The last time I was in Negros-O was November of 2006. Had a great time really enjoyed the island and looking forward to returning. We stayed at Ste Monica Resort (really like the staff and restaurant) -was thinking of staying at the same place - was only about 10 minutes from her parents house. Questions: Last time we used her sisters vehicle but this time I would like to rent a vehicle - where would be a good place to inquire??? Which resort is closer to Dumaguete/Valencia, and which resort would consider the best for comfort/cleanliness/kids/food: Bahura Eldorado PuraVida Atlantis Been into Bahura resort but can't remember how long of drive it was! My 3 year old loves the water and the pool (though nice) at Ste Monica is definately not for little kids! Thanks for any advice!  |
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08-14-2008, 12:37 AM
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 questions Hi DP...and fellow Canadian..(Vancouver)...Just a few thoughts...Atlantis is the closest(but not by much)..it is also $$$$. For you,and family,El Dorado would be my choice..$$,,great food,pool,beach,very child friendly and FREE shuttle service to and from Dgte.They have a few new"family" rooms and some remodeled older ones. Check out their web.. Miguel |
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08-14-2008, 12:50 AM
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| Atlantis has the highest standard in (food, clean, set-up, price) EL Dorado all like sntmig said, IMHO a bit squeezed together. Pura Vida nice set up, open space, special safe Kiddie section in the pool, food soso (but 2 min to El Dorado, 10 to Atlantis) Bahura huge spacious, kitchen improved a lot DumagueteSprings closer to Valencia/Duma, a bit more basic but nice set-up, Pool to deep for a 3-year old car rental Scuds cheers Rhoody
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08-28-2008, 04:52 PM
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| Staying at Santa Monica Thanks for all the information - much appreciated. Decided we will stay at Santa Monica again, I really enjoyed the staff, great food and is closer to Valencia. We will be spending a month there in December - can't wait. My 3 year old loves animals - is there a good zoo anywhere close to duma - and where would be the best place to show her some dolphins?? Thanks |
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08-29-2008, 02:26 PM
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| If you can call it "a good Zoo" is difficult to say. Some with a lot of Zoo-experience won't find it very worthy but others like it. I know an American father in Valencia who goes there several times a year ! The Zoo is just a bit further than Zamboanguita, direction Siaton (but still municipality Zamboanguita). There is more to read somewhere else on this forum about this Zoo. Your 3-years old daughter will likely love it. The best place to observe the dolphins is in Bais. You take a boattrip early in the morning and you will enjoy the many dolphins when at least you are there at the right time of the year. Now it's still a good moment/season, but that will soon stop. Read also other threads on this forum about dolphin watching at Bais. |
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08-29-2008, 07:25 PM
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| It's father Tropas Zoo. Kids will love it, Adults usualy think the treatment of the animlals is disgusting... Forget about Bais in November, I had ablast 4 days ago, that must be thousands, but november is rough sea there and the dolphins gone... Rhoody
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09-13-2008, 08:44 PM
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