Notes from the Author. Caleruega is a house of prayer and renewal located at Nusugbu, Batangas. The way to go here is using the road to Evercrest Golf and Country Club. It's open to activities like retreats, weddings, environment related and company activities.
Careluega is actually nearer to Tagaytay. So if you plan to visit Tagaytay, I would recommend also going to Careluega. It’s really beautiful place where you can be close to nature.
Visited Jan 2010
Punta Fuego Beach Resort overlooking the infinity pool and beach.
Notes from the Author. Punta Fuego is located in Nusugbu, Batangas, about a 2.5-3 hour ride from Manila.
I have visited Peninsula de Punta Fuego a couple of times already and it is still a beautiful resort to come back to. It is an exclusive resort with residential properties. To get here, you need to be a member of the club, but another way is to get your company to hold events here, as they offer corporate packages on weekdays.
Punta Fuego consists of Spanish-Mediterranean-inspired villas, a Beach Club, a Marina, a nine-hole golf course, a Country Club. They also have Basketball and Tennis courts, an infinity pool and more pools scattered around the vicinity. You can also engage in aquatic sports like jetski and banana boat – a really great place to hold your conferences, team building activities and outings.
They recently opened Terrazas de Punta Fuego which is another resort 10 minutes away from the main. The beaches on this part of Nusugbu are really nice. It has fine sand and pristine waters. They also have a nice infinity pool.
See other photos of the Peninsula de Punta Fuego
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See other photos of the Terrazas de Punta Fuego
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Visit their website for more information: www.puntafuegoresort.com
Notes from the Author. Verde Island is located in the province of Batangas. It is recognized as a popular diving spot. In fact, the Verde Island Passage is named as the “Centre of Centre of Marine Biodiversity.”
To get there, you need to take a 45-minute boat trip to the resort itself from another beach.
I’ve taken a few pictures of the resort, but I think this place is visited mostly for the marine life down below.
Find out more: http://www.philippines-travel-guide.com/verde-island-diving.html
Notes from the author. A beach in Batangas which I feel is worth visiting. What can you do here? Aside from lazing out in the sun and swimming, they have playing fields for beach volleyball and basketball. They have large grounds for team building activities and you can also engage in several watersports activities such as snorkeling and kayaking.
The Beach
Stay in one of their tree houses.
Team building grounds…
And what’s a beach without a beautiful sunset. 
Find out more on their website: http://www.laiyacocogrove.com/
At the Farm on September 20-21, 2009
Notes from the Author. Just went to the Farm a couple of days ago. The Farm is a health & wellness resort located at San Benito, Batangas. It is about a 2-hour drive from Manila. It’s the ultimate place for relaxation and health recovery, while enjoying the sights of nature. A perfect get-away for those who want to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Good morning sunshine!
Contact Details: 632 884 8073
http://www.thefarm.com.ph/aboutus.php
Services: Spa, Massage and Facial Treatments | Detox and other medical treatments
Daily Activities: Silent Meditation | Sunrise Yoga | Afternoon Tea | Tropical Bush Walk | Farm’s Fun RUN | Evening Movie
Refreshing taragon, mint and pandan tea with healthy snacks.
My 30-minute silent meditation. (Sitting still and being aware of your breathing is not as easy as it seems.)
Healthy food concoctions. Breakfast was great!
Favorite area at the Farm – the Mango Tree. This mango tree has lived for about 200 years.
Our villa. Designed after the traditional rice barns of the southern Philippines – Sulu.
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A sneak preview of the Farm
