A veritable rest break away from the city

By JO ERLINDA G. NEBRES

Printed March 10, 2009 Philippines Today US

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Therapeutic breath in a warm tranquil place, lying in a finely white sand beach of La Luz Beach of San Juan, Batangas is a rester’s timely place, only two and a half hours away from Manila.

Arriving at La Luz Resort, one could not possibly believe a jewel resort existed in Batangas. A cozy, beauteous and picturesque beach with pleasing accommodations is hard to miss! Nevertheless, one cannot forget a utopian beach…

La Luz Beach Resort is an aspiring place to an impeccable escape from fussy life of busy city. Resting under a white umbrella, lying lazily in a foam beach wooden chaise lounge, star gazing at night, enjoying the sultry air, or behind the elegantly lacy white curtains of a four post wooden outdoor cottage with nipa roof of cabana.

La Luz Beach Resort is a privately owned beach resort which was recently opened to the public but its owners have maintained its orderliness and cleanliness. There’s no loud music, no crowd or vendors to pester you during your stay. You can enjoy your break at the wooden chaise lounge while drinking their lush shake of mango fruits - an idyllic place to relax!

If you are seeking for water adventure, La Luz is not a diving spot but there are two dive spots available near the resort. A motorized banca is available for rent for those who wish to do an island hopping or snorkeling at shore. You would be surprised with what you would find during your underwater exploration.

La Luz is located in Barangay Laiya in San Juan, a small town of Batangas, whose shores abound with barracuda. This is where I had my close encounter with this kind of spiny-finned fish surprisingly. The large fish I thought at first were something else. The moment I realized they were barracudas, I broke the record as the fastest swimmer to get back to the canoe which we rented during our sea exploration there!

I will never forget a perfect serene place like La Luz Beach Resort. The romantically-elegantly dressed cabana, the white sand, the graceful white canopy beside the chaise lounge, tranquil breeze of beach air and the wild blue sea gives a magnificent relaxing atmosphere!

A solitary retreat is hard to find. La Luz Beach Resort is an ideal rest oasis for everybody! It's the ultimate haven for honeymoon or romantic gateway for its simplicity and tranquility -- a lavish atmosphere of adventure for amatory affairs!

There is not a single television available at La Luz Beach Resort. One either has to enjoy its veritable luxury in harmony of mini-break, rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life or work to enjoy the nature.

While you’re there, you might want to try hiking at Mount Daguldol , a popular site for hikers or see the Naambon Falls and the Peak with breathtaking views. This will be the highlights of the journey. A tourist guide is available to take you there.

If you are looking for nightlife, this place is not for you. The place is best suited for people who are up for a revitalizing and peaceful beach experience.

San Juan, Batangas is not only famous for beautiful white beaches. Never leave the town without a journey to the bat kingdom of Laiya Aplaya Mountain. A horse ride and trek to the bat cave is a must and never miss this experience!

Don’t forget to buy tuba or lambanog (coco wine or coco vodka) and palayok (clay potteries) on your way home.

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