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Day Trip at Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort

Summer is definitely here and beach is the most common destination for us. This year, my friends and I have decided to spend another bonding moment at Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort. Sumilon is situated in the southeastern part of Cebu. It is a 3 hour bus ride to Oslob and a 15 minute boat transfer to the island resort. Upon reaching the island, we were immediately greeted by the staff and given a map on the whole island.

We availed for the Day tour package which includes buffet lunch, boat transfers, use of infinity pool, kayaking, trekking, snorkeling, and of course, swimming in the shifting sandbar. First, we headed to the Lagoon area for some kayaking. Since all of us are excited to see Nemo, we borrowed snorkel gear and hit the beach. It is truly wonderful under the sea.

Just before lunchtime we enjoyed the infinity pool and Jacuzzi while savoring the breathtaking view of the ocean. The staff set up the dining area for our lunch. We were served with delicious meals and cold drinks. After eating, we rested for a while and got ready for our next activity- trekking. We started walking for a few minutes until we reached the amazing sandbar. We were definitely in love with the place. The fine sand and crystal clear water are indeed magnificent.

After enjoying the water, we continued to hike and had the opportunity to take a top view at the natural lagoon and white beach. At the island’s highest point, there stands a historic watchtower and a modern lighthouse. On the other side, you can see the Marine Sanctuary. We did not have the chance to see underwater since it was already low tide and it would mean additional pay for scuba gear.

Overall, our summer escapade was a total blast. I would still want to swim at the white sand bar where you can enjoy the sunset’s view. The Day Tour package was all worth it. However, I suggest that you spend overnight to totally enjoy the whole island, although it can be costly.

Image courtesy: Sumilon Bluewater FB Page

A Review of the Seven Seas Cafe Lunch Buffet

The summertime has provided my entire family the chance to go on a vacation in the city. What we would usually do is book a hotel room at any three to five star hotels that we’ve never been to before. Just recently, we decided to book at the Pearl Manila Hotel located in United Nations Avenue because a relative of ours gave us free lunch buffet passes at the hotel’s Seven Seas Restaurant.

At first glance, it is quite impossible for one to feel immediately impressed with the ambiance of the restaurant. It can also only accommodate a few guests and looking at it from the other end of the buffet table, it is quite obvious that there are only a few food selections on the menu. However, I am totally wrong. Although the food selections were few, they were an absolute favorite.

It was a Filipino feast at the time we were there. We were able to enjoy a decent lunch buffet and around five full plates of huge shrimps. Filipino desserts were also to die for. I found out that the restaurant changes the theme of their menu on a daily basis to accommodate the varying tastes and preferences of their guests. I am also happy to know that the price of a lunch buffet that starts at eleven in the morning and ends at two in the afternoon is just P375. This amount is relatively cheap considering the endless servings of food you can enjoy and the fact that you are still dining at a famous hotel in the city.

I will definitely recommend this place to those who are looking for a lavish dining experience without having to spend that much. I think that the Seven Seas Restaurant at the Pearl Manila Hotel is also great for birthday celebrations and occasional treats. Everyone will surely leave the place with a happy and contented stomach and it wouldn’t even break the bank.

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Face Value: I Love Careline Makeup Set 1 Review

The interest in makeup came to me quite late, when I was already in my third year in college. That was also the time when I realize that you could improve your appearance if you put your heart into it. Nevertheless, I was completely smitten with the magic makeup can do-you can be sweet or sultry, smoking-hot or professional-pretty, with just a few swipes (in other cases, more than a few swipes). The best part of it was, you could change your looks without changing your wardrobe.

So slowly, I began to accumulate a number of makeup items, (just one at a time so I would not shock my mother who was not used to seeing her daughter’s face made-up), using them one by one and testing them against our tropical weather. Over the course of time, I have tried quite a number of makeup products. I fell in love with some, and discarded others. One product that took my attention was the I Love Careline Makeup Set 1. One look at the palette made me swoon: it has nine eyeshadows in bronze, a pale blue color, and snow white; glittering beige, pale green, sweet pink that reminds me of strawberry cake, light gray, lilac and an amazing blue color that does magic in making brown eyes pop. A peach blusher and a pink one was included in the makeup set too, all in powder form. Handy enough to fit into a purse and with colors that combine to make endless gorgeous combination, and at a great price at that, I knew I bought a winner.

Or so I thought. The eyeshadow colors were a standout indeed, worn in single shades during the day or layered for a fun party look at night. The thing is, they would not stay on my eyelids. I am aware that eyeshadow primers do make colors stick for long hours, but I expected from this product to bring my eyes out even without the help of primers, as other eyeshadow products that I used before did. My eyelids itched too after applying the makeup, especially the area where my eyelashes grow. So much for looking gorgeous but uncomfortable. The blushers too, failed to deliver. Applied to my cheeks, the colors looked off, even though peach blush looked good with my skin tone. I tried blending the blushes together to produce a peachy-pink color, but the result failed to give me the just pinched, healthy glow I’m after.

Finally, comfort won over vanity. I would still have loved to use the eyeshadow shades but would not risk another bout of discomfort the next time I went on a night out or had to meet important people. The makeup set just sits there, unused any longer. Come to think of it, the line of makeup products under the said brand was made for tweens and teenagers, so I was somehow confident that it would be skin-friendly. But then again, it did not work the way I expected it to. So again, I’m on the hunt for a new makeup palette that will bring out the best in me, without irritations and frustrations.

Puerto Galera: A Paradise Review

If Boracay has its white sand as its pride, Puerto Galera has its “freshness” to offer! 🙂 Without so much tourists coming in, one can really enjoy the blue waters of the Galera seas. I’m sure that adventurers and travelers would know about Puerto Galera in the Island of Mindoro, such a Paradise for me.

Just before last year, I would say that I’m not really a traveler, I would love to just sit on the couch than go swimming with my family during vacations. However, last year’s experience made me a “travel-addict person”. My sister and her friends decided to go on a tour in Mindoro, particularly in Puerto Galera,and I was invited to join them. Just as we are preparing for our departure from our home in Pangasinan, I was having a second thought of not going but my sister insisted that I should join them, so I did.

We rode on a bus going to Manila (bring all the things you would need; I am more of a carry-it-all person). We traveled for 4 hours straight. Upon our arrival in Manila, we went to the Jam Liner (or you may choose the Jack Liner, which is way better). We traveled for 2 hours going to Batangas Pier, then we purchased tickets for the Blue Penguin Boat Services. Another 2 hours of traveling on the sea and ALAS, the island of Puerto Galera! I have been to two Boating Piers, on the Mainland where all the bars and nightlife lingers and the on the other island pier is where our Resort is situated. From the Island pier to the Mainland, it would be 15 minutes (via land) and 10 minutes (via boat), either your resort has its transpo. service or you may ride a trike.

When you’re already at the mainland you must wait until the sun sets and you’ll have a nightlife the same as with Boracay’s!

I personally liked the huge stones on the shore, you can sit at the top and enjoy the view 🙂 Locals are also very kind. I would just want to advice you about their food, it’s not as cheap as I expected! Nevertheless, Galera experience is yet the best!

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Get-Gorgeous Review: The Colour Collection Gluta Whitening BB Cream

Among the popular dilemma of women when it comes to makeup is finding the right foundation. There are a lot of factors to consider: the correct color, the finish, your skincare needs and the consistency whether it be powder, cream or liquid.

The same goes for concealer too. You have to take into consideration what you are trying to conceal and the formula that works best for your needs. For a budding beauty junkie like me, that means I do the trial-and-error method which, besides a bit wasteful in terms of money, can also be time-consuming since you basically have to wait for a certain time for a product to really show results.

Then I chanced upon Colour Collection Skin Care Series Gluta Whitening BB Flawless Foundation. I rarely wear foundation because I work in a place where AC is nothing but a luxurious dream, but I figured out that I needed a concealer to cover up the signs of sleepless nights typing reports and computing grades. I read somewhere that a foundation can also double up as a concealer, so went for the product and used it as one. I was expecting to be disappointed, but ended up the opposite.

The product has a creamy consistency that applying it to my under-eye circles and blemishes is such a breeze. It is easy to blend and also contains SPF 20 which my skin needs since I march out in the sun often. I tried it also as a foundation, and it did a wonderful job in making my skin even-toned. I even wear it alone, without powder, and there is no cakey feel to it. The Glutathione the product contains probably would not hurt either; it made for smoother, whiter, healthier skin that I have been enjoying up to now.

Discovering Colour Collection Skin Care Series Gluta Whitening BB Flawless Foundation made me really satisfied; I bought two of it after finishing my first container. It comes in a Natural shade which I believe will be amazing for medium to fair skin. I recommend it for daily use, since it does not clog the pores, and has the mildest, barely there scent that reminds me subtly of almonds. It has got me covered up, from days when I go with the no make-up look to times when I want to rock as a captivating siren. With one of my beauty dilemmas solved, I can now move on to trying other products that will help me look better and feel healthier, if not drop-dead gorgeous.

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