Questions

[dogpound]

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!

[sntmig]

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

[Rhoody]

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

[dogpound]

Thanks for the info!

Which of these resorts is between Bacong and Dauin?

[sntmig]

All 'cept Bahura

[dogpound]

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

[jellyfish]

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.

[Rhoody]

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

[balustre]

If you have time in Manila, take your kids to the Manila Ocean Park. They'll love the marine life in the tanks.

[Arie]

Originally Posted by dogpound

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

haha at 3 you can still please him with the local cows, karabauw, pigs and chickens. We had a 3 year old with us and every time she got restless we just pointed out an animal. Her highpoint of Apo was checking out all the local pigs.