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Good news: Kidzania Manila has a summer promo!

35% discount on weekday rates and 25% discount on weekend rates until June 30, 2017.

Sharing our Kidzania trip here:

http://www.mommykay.com/zuri-goes-to-kidzania-manila/

 

For those who are planning to stop over in Cabanatuan City on their way to Baler, a good choice for a hotel would be Harvest Hotel. It's the only 4-star hotel in Cabanatuan City. I had a birthday staycation there with my family. The hotel has a 2ft deep kiddie pool and a 4ft deep adult pool. Sharing our experience here

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/cabanatuan-city/harvest-hotel-cabanatuan-review/

The hotel also has a good restaurant called Cafe Ecija. You might want to try it. Here's my review about Cafe Ecija.

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/cabanatuan-city/harvest-hotels-cafe-ecija-review/

Hello Mommies. I recently went to El Nido with my hubby and our 5-year-old daughter who loves to go swimming.

Things to bring:

The following were my daughter's must-haves during our trip: Sun block, hat, rashguard, aqua shoes, mosquito repellent lotion, Cetirizine syrup (for allergy) and Paracetamol (in case lagnatin). We also brought our own kiddie life vest for our daughter.

How to get to El Nido:
From Manila, we took a Cebu Pacific flight going to Puerto Princesa. From Puerto Princesa Airport, we rode a Eulen Joy van going to El Nido. We paid for the whole row of seats right behind the driver's seat for maximum space and comfort.  My daughter was able to lie down and sleep most of the way. It took us 6 hours to get to El Nido from Puerto Princesa airport.

Tours:
Our tour provider was RR Travel and Tours. We booked our tours via Ipil Suites El Nido. We did Tour A and Tour C. We all had so much fun! El Nido is really beautiful. Lunch was also delicious.

My 5-year-old daughter's reaction:
Enjoy na enjoy naman yung daughter ko sa parehong tours. Even sa snorkeling sites, join pa rin yung daughter ko. Enjoy na enjoy sa tubig. The tour guides were also always ready to help. Laging naka-alalay sa bata.

If you're looking for more information about El Nido or want to see some photos, please visit my blog:

About Ipil Suites/where to stay in El Nido:

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/el-nido-palawan/ipil-suites-el-nido/

About Puerto Princesa - El Nido van transfer:

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/el-nido-palawan/puerto-princesa-el-nido-van-transfer-by-eulen-joy-express/

About Altrove Express/where to eat in El Nido:

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/el-nido-palawan/where-to-eat-in-el-nido-altrove-express/

About Sea Jane Resto Bar/Paluto Seafood Restaurant in El Nido and Reef Cafe:

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/el-nido-palawan/where-to-eat-in-el-nido-sea-jane-resto-bar-reef-cafe/

Good luck mommies! Enjoy El Nido!

I've tried these resorts in Laiya: Blue Coral, Virgin Beach Resort, Southcrest Beach Resort and Nature Park, Kabayan Beach Resort.

They are all okay naman, although sa Southcrest gray yung sand. Visually, mas maganda beach ng Blue Coral, Virgin Beach Resort and Kabayan Beach Resort.  Sa Kabayan Beach Resort, we found a spot na fine sand when we walked further into the sea. Perfect for swimming with my 5-year-old during low tide. Pero isang spot lang yon, the rest of the beach in front of Kabayan mabato, recommended mag aqua shoes.

Sharing our experience at Kabayan Beach Resort here:

http://www.mommykay.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/batangas/kabayan-beach-resort-laiya-aplaya-san-juan-batangas/

August is the wettest month in HK. Masarap pumunta pag winter nila (December to February). Lamig!

For those who are looking for more tips/reviews about HK attractions, please do check my blog www.mommykay.com or click the links below.

Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui Po:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/tim-ho-wan-sham-shui-po-hong-kong-branch-michelin-star-for-cheap/

Golden Crown Guesthouse:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/golden-crown-guesthouse-tsim-sha-tsui-hong-kong-a-review/

HK Disneyland:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/hong-kong-disneyland/

Avenue of Stars:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/a-walk-to-avenue-of-stars-hong-kong-and-back/

DIY Macau Day Tour:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/our-do-it-yourself-macau-day-tour-experience/

HK-Macau 4-Day Trip Expenses For A Family Of Three:
http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-trip/hong-kong-macau-4-day-trip-expenses-for-a-family-of-three/

Hope these help. Happy trip!

Hi Mommies!

Went to Hong Kong-Macau last Feb. 3-6, 2015 with my hubby, my sis and my 3-year-old daughter. It was a DIY trip. We stayed at Golden Crown Guesthouse, Tsim Sha Tsui. Sharing our itinerary here.

Day 1: Arrival in HK. Check in at Golden Crown Guesthouse. Dinner along Carnarvon Road (behind Golden Crown).

Day 2: Breakfast at Tim Ho Wan, Sham Shui Po Branch

           Hong Kong Disneyland

Day 3: DIY Macau Day Tour

Day 4: Check out from Golden Crown (leave things at the reception)

           Shopping along Nathan Road

           Avenue of Stars Hong Kong, Clock Tower, Star Ferry Pier

           Lunch at Din Tai Fung Silvercord Branch

           Flight back to Manila

We spent a total of PHP 62,000 for 3, all-in.

For more info such as directions/maps, prices/rates, schedules/opening hours, pictures, feel free to check out my blog posts.

Golden Crown Guesthouse: http://www.mommykay.com/golden-crown-guesthouse-hong-kong/

Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui Po: http://www.mommykay.com/tim-ho-wan-sham-shui-po-hong-kong-branch-michelin-star-for-cheap/

Hong Kong Disneyland: http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-disneyland/

DIY Macau Day Tour: http://www.mommykay.com/our-do-it-yourself-macau-day-tour-experience/

Avenue of Stars (with a little bit about Nathan Road shopping, Clock Tower, Star Ferry Terminal and Din Tai Fung): http://www.mommykay.com/a-walk-to-avenue-of-stars-hong-kong-and-back/

Hong Kong - Macau 4 Day Trip Expenses For A Family Of Three: http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-macau-4-day-trip-expenses-for-a-family-of-three/

Hope to help other mommies out there!

In general, these are the things I bring when traveling with my baby:

feeding paraphernalia (nursing cover, water, baby biscuits, etc.)
toiletries (baby shampoo and soap or baby top-to-toe wash, baby lotion, baby powder, baby toothbrush and baby toothpaste, baby insect repellent, baby sunblock, baby hand sanitizer)
clothes (daywear, sleepwear, swimwear)
shoes
first-aid kit
toys and books
camera
umbrella and fan
umbrella stroller
lightweight backpack

For a summer outing, aside from those I have mentioned, I never leave without my baby's floaters, beach toys, bathrobe/towel, hat and a waterproof bag that I can take along with me to the beach.
 
For more details, feel free to check out my blog here: http://www.mommykay.com/travel-tips-going-away-with-a-one-year-old-things-to-bring/

I also have some tips about planning an itinerary with young ones. You can read about them here:  http://www.mommykay.com/travel-tips-going-away-with-a-one-year-old-planning-your-itinerary/

Hope to help other mommies with these tips.

We went to HK Disneyland last Feb. 2015. I was with my hubby, my sister and my 3-year-old daughter. Sharing our experience and some useful info and tips here:

http://www.mommykay.com/hong-kong-disneyland/