Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Family Home Awaits in Tagbilaran!
Escape to Paradise: Tagbilaran's Secret Slice of Heaven (Or, Why I’m Already Dreaming of Going Back)
Okay, folks, let’s be real. Planning a family vacation is like herding cats – chaotic, exhausting, and often ends with someone crying (usually me, before the vacation even starts). But I stumbled upon Escape to Paradise in Tagbilaran, and it honestly felt like finding the holy grail of family-friendly resorts. Forget sterile hotel rooms and boring buffets; this place genuinely felt… alive.
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Let's dive in, shall we? Buckle up, because this review is going to be honest, maybe a little rambly, and definitely passionate.
First Impressions & Accessibility: More Than Just Ramps (Phew!)
I'm all about avoiding the "hidden charges" and "fine print" of hotel vacations. Thankfully, Escape to Paradise starts off strong. Accessibility is clearly a priority. Now, I'm not personally using a wheelchair everyday, but I appreciate a place that thinks about accessibility. Not just slapped-on ramps, but proper consideration. Even if you're not specifically needing it, it tells you they care, ya know?
The front desk [24-hour] was staffed with super friendly people. Check-in was contactless check-in/out – a pandemic win! - which meant avoiding a long line full of sweaty toddlers. We took the Airport transfer with us, which went very smoothly.
Rooms: Comfort & Convenience (and a Killer View!)
We booked a Family Room, and it felt like a small apartment. The Interconnecting room(s) available are a lifesaver if you have teenagers (or, let’s be honest, a spouse who snores like a chainsaw). We loved the Air conditioning (a must in the Philippines!), the Blackout curtains (a lifesaver for getting the kids down for a nap!), and the Free Wi-Fi. Holy moly! Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! – and it actually worked! No more teenage meltdowns because of poor internet access. We also had Air conditioning in public area so we can relax and chill in the public area.
The Bathroom was spotless with a Separate shower/bathtub. They also had complimentary tea and coffee maker, so you can have the first coffee of the day even before getting dress.
Cleanliness & Safety: Feeling Safe, Not Suffocated
This is huge right now, right? I felt so much more relaxed knowing Escape to Paradise takes safety seriously. They're doing the anti-viral cleaning (yay! Anti-viral cleaning products in action!), so the rooms and common areas felt safe, and they also had Rooms sanitized between stays. They also had Hand sanitizer everywhere. I was particularly impressed with the Staff trained in safety protocol, and I felt like the protocols weren't just for show. The daily disinfection in common areas was a great thing. The Physical distancing of at least 1 meter was easy to maintain without feeling like you were in a hospital. They even had Shared stationery removed!
Dining, Drinking, & Snacking: Food Glorious Food! (and the Occasional Meltdown)
Okay, confession time: I'm a sucker for hotel food. Escape to Paradise did not disappoint. They've got a selection of Restaurants, each offering something unique.
- The Buffet in restaurant: Breakfast [buffet] was a highlight. I'm talking Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, and everything in between. The pancakes were fluffy, the fruit was fresh, and even my picky-eater kid found something to love.
- Poolside Bar: We spent a good portion of our time at the Swimming pool [outdoor]. This is an absolute must-have. The Poolside bar was perfect for sipping a cocktail while the kids splashed around. The Bottle of water service was also handy.
- Room Service [24-hour]: The room service [24-hour] was a lifesaver after a long day of exploring. The Coffee/tea in restaurant kept me going, and the kids loved the Kids meal. We also had Alternative meal arrangement when we requested.
Let's talk about the spa/sauna:
One of my favorite places was the Spa/ sauna.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Bliss & Boredom… in Equal Measure (Kidding!)
So, Escape to Paradise is all about balance. There's tons to keep the kids entertained, and plenty of opportunities for you to unwind.
- Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: My kids spent their days swimming at the pool.
- Spa: I took advantage of the Spa, getting Massage, a Body scrub, and Body wrap. It made me feel amazing.
- Fitness center: I even hit up the Gym/fitness center once. Once. Okay, fine, it was twice. Shhh.
For the kids
This place is a Family/child friendly like no other. The Babysitting service was an added bonus, and it let us have a romantic dinner at the restaurant.
Services & Conveniences: They Thought of Everything
- Cash withdrawal: You don't want to carry a lot of cash while on vacation.
- Car park: The Car park [free of charge] was a lifesaver, especially with the kids.
- Laundry service: This Laundry service has helped me a lot.
- Luggage storage, which came in handy when we arrived far earlier than we were supposed to.
The Flaws (Because No Place is Perfect – Thankfully!)
Okay, let's get real. No place is perfect. Here are a few minor quibbles:
- The internet was slightly slow at times, but that's just a minor issue.
- I wish they had a bigger variety of Vegetarian Dishes to choose from.
The Verdict: Book It, You Won't Regret It!
Look, I’ve been to a lot of hotels. Escape to Paradise isn’t just a hotel; it’s an experience. It’s a place where families can actually connect, where you can relax knowing the kids are entertained, and where you can escape the everyday chaos.
My Rating: 4.7 Stars (Would be 5 if the internet was perfect!)
Final Thoughts: If you're looking for a family vacation that's more about creating memories than ticking boxes, book Escape to Paradise. You won't regret it. My family and I are already planning our return trip.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into my totally realistic, totally not-airbrushed Bohol family adventure! Cozy Family Home here we come! Let's see if we survive with our sanity intact… and maybe a few extra kilos from all the lechon.
Bohol Bliss (and Chaos): A Messy, Honest, and Possibly Slightly Unhinged Itinerary
(Disclaimer: Actual times may vary. Emotional availability: fluctuating. Hydration levels: questionable.)
Day 1: Arrival, Anxiety, and Adobo Dreams
- 9:00 AM (ish): Wake up in Manila. Or, more accurately, drag myself out of a semi-coma after a fitful night of packing panic. Did I remember the mosquito repellant? The sunscreen this time? (Last year, my lobster-red shoulders were the talk of Loboc!)
- 10:00 AM: Airport shuttle drama. Always. Someone’s always left something behind. This time? The phone charger. Ugh.
- 12:00 PM: Flight to Tagbilaran! Breathe. Deep breaths. The nervous excitement is officially a full-body twitch.
- 1:00 PM: Touchdown! Humidity hits you like a warm, wet hug. (My hair immediately starts its spiral of frizz and rebellion against good intentions). Claiming luggage is always a sweaty, competitive sport in the Philippines. I swear, people treat those bag carousels like the Hunger Games.
- 2:00 PM: The Cozy Family Home. Fingers crossed it’s as cozy as the website promised. The photos were… optimistic. First impressions: Charmingly rustic, smells faintly of… something delightful (coconut oil? Clean laundry? Or maybe the ghost of a really good cook)?
- 2:30 PM: Unpack (haphazardly). Survey the damage. The kids already found the Wi-Fi password and are glued to their devices. Success! (Sort of).
- 3:00 PM: Lunch. MUST. EAT. (Hangry levels are rising). We're talking classic Pinoy fare. Adobo, sinigang, and I swear, a mountain of rice. The first bite of that adobo? Pure, unadulterated Filipino comfort food. It's like a hug for my tastebuds. Pure bliss.
- 4:00 PM: Quick walk around the neighbourhood. Get a feel for the vibe. The vendors, the tricycles whizzing by, the local kids playing basketball. Already feeling the charm of it all!
- 5:00 PM: Nap? Maybe. If the kids cooperate. (Spoiler alert: They won't.)
- 6:00 PM: Sunset cocktails on the porch! (Fake it 'til you make it, people. A frosty beer is practically mandatory for surviving family travel).
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at the Cozy Family Home again - leftovers from lunch. The food is heavenly, but with kids, it’s more like a controlled chaos. A spill here, a dropped utensil there, a whine about the vegetables. Just… breathe. The food is worth it.
- 8:00 PM: Attempt to get the kids to bed. Hahaha!
- 9:00 PM: Collapsed onto the bed, feeling like a warm, happy lump of… well, something. The day has been surprisingly smooth, with only one meltdown (me).
Day 2: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers, and a Deep Dive into (Possible) Overwhelm
- 6:00 AM (ish): Wake up to the sounds of tropical birds. Or, more likely, the sound of my inner critic screaming, "Get up! You’re wasting precious vacation time!"
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast! Pancakes. Yes, I made pancakes, and yes, they were slightly burnt. But the kids devoured them anyway, which is a win in my book.
- 8:00 AM: The "Chocolate Hills" adventure! (Translation: A long drive, potential car sickness, and the inevitable "Are we there yet?" chorus.) Road trip! The scenery is gorgeous, verdant rice paddies and palm trees. The kids are getting bored… but then… we reach the viewing platform!
- 9:30 AM: CHOCHOLATE HILLS! Okay, they're breathtaking. Truly stunning. Like, wow. Pictures don’t do them justice. We all stand there in awe. For about five minutes. Then the kids start bickering. The awe vanishes.
- 10:30 AM: Back on the road to see the Tarsiers! The tiny primates are the cutest things ever, but let's be honest, the noise level in the Tarsier Sanctuary will probably match the roar of a monster truck.
- 11:30 AM: The Tarsiers. Those big, innocent eyes! They're so small, so delicate. We spent a good portion of the day trying to get the perfect picture, but the tarsiers are too shy. They're a definite "aww" moment, but… are we being overly touristy?
- 12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant near the Tarsier sanctuary. The food is good, but slightly overshadowed by the fact that the family is at various stages of meltdowns.
- 1:30 PM: A brief stop at the Man-Made Forest. Just to stretch our legs and get some fresh air. The trees were dense, and the air was cool, and it was super relaxing for about five minutes, before the littlest one decided that she wanted to lie down in the middle of the road.
- 2:30 PM: Back to the Cozy Family Home. Feeling… drained. The day was a mix of awe and chaos. So what else is new?
- 3:00 PM: Siesta. (If possible. Pray for silence!)
- 4:00 PM: Swimming pool time! (If the Family home has one!) The kids are in their element. Splash, splash, splash. Laughter. And, for a brief, glorious moment, peace.
- 5:00 PM: Pre-dinner drinks and snacks. The kids are getting crazy. It takes a village to get them to behave before dinner.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner cooked at home or at a local restaurant.
- 7:00 PM: Storytime. (Or, more likely, a chaotic battle of wills over bedtime).
- 8:00 PM: Bedtime. The sweet release of a small victory! I’m exhausted, but happy.
Day 3: Alona Beach and the (Potential) Sharks!
- 7:00 AM: Wake up! The best part of the day.
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast. Pancakes again! This time, I burned just one. Progress!
- 9:00 AM: Travel to Alona Beach. The beaches are packed with tourists, but it's the perfect backdrop for a day of sun, sand, and sea.
- 9:30 AM: Snorkeling! The coral reefs are stunning. The kids are a bit nervous, but soon they are in love with the underwater world. One of the best moments of this trip!
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a resto by the beach. Good food, good ambience.
- 1:00 PM: Back to the beach! Time to build castles and get a tan.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the Cozy Home.
- 5:00 PM: Dinner prep. I will cook some meals.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. Time for a game night!
- 8:00 PM: Bedtime.
Day 4: The Aftermath (and the Flight of Fancy)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up to the sound of… silence? The kids are sleeping in! Miracle!
- 8:00 AM: Savor that quiet. Make a coffee strong enough to revive a corpse.
- 9:00 AM: Pack. (The bane of my existence).
- 10:00 AM: Last-minute souvenir shopping.
- 11:00 AM: Check out of the Cozy Family Home. Say goodbye to the charming space that was home for our vacation.
- 12:00 PM: Travel to the airport.
- Flight time: Manila bound
Final Thoughts (Because I'm a Mess, But I'm Also Honest):
Did everything go to plan? Absolutely not. Did we have moments of utter chaos? Oh, you bet. Did I want to pull my hair out at least once a day? Possibly. But. Those moments of pure joy? The kids' delighted faces? The delicious food? The beauty of Bohol? Those are the memories that will stick with me, the ones that will make me want to book another trip (in approximately, oh, two years. I need a break!).
Bohol, you were beautiful. You were messy. You were everything a family trip should be. And,
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So, 'Escape to Paradise'… Sounds a bit much, doesn't it? What *actually* is this place?
Okay, alright, "Paradise" might be a *bit* of a stretch. Let's call it 'Escape to Slightly-Less-Stressful-Than-Where-You-Are-Right-Now'. Seriously though, it's a residential development in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Think houses, hopefully families… the dream, right? We're talking about the kind of place where you *try* to keep your kids from running wild (emphasis on *try*), and the dog (if you have one) can actually, you know, *live* outside without being eaten by a rogue tricycle. The brochure is all pristine photos, but…reality is generally much, much messier.
Location, Location, Location! Where exactly in Tagbilaran are we talking about? And like... is it close to a decent coffee?
Tagbilaran City. I know, groundbreaking. The exact address? Don't ask me to remember! It's something like "Near the blah blah, across from… whatever." You'll get the exact deets when you actually, you know, *look into* it. But the coffee... that's the *real* life-or-death question. Look, I'm a coffee snob, okay? And finding a decent latte in the Philippines is a quest. I've been to the area a bunch, and my advice? Pray. Seriously. There are some independent shops that try, but consistency is key. Learn how to make your own decent coffee, and then you'll be fine. Or, maybe this place *has* a fantastic café, and I wouldn't know because I didn't *actually* move there… yet. (Working on it!)
What kind of houses are available? Sizes? Styles? (And do they have a decent kitchen, please?! I need counter space!)
Alright, so the houses are... well, they *look* nice in the pictures. Modern designs, decent square footage. They range from... uh... I’m guessing smaller family units to something that could probably accommodate a small colony (depending on your standards of 'small'). I do *know* they highlight the kitchen! Which is good, because even a "decent" kitchen in my book means enough room to actually *move* whilst simultaneously attempting a culinary masterpiece *and* keeping the toddlers from setting things on fire. I'm still hunting the holy grail of kitchens. You'll have to check the floor plans for specifics. But trust me on the kitchen thing... it dictates the entire house-buying experience.
Amenities? What does 'family-friendly' *actually* mean in *this* context? Is there a pool? A playground? (Please say there's a pool.)
Okay, this is where things get interesting. "Family-friendly" can be code for *anything*. Is there a pool? Probably. Is it constantly over-crowded with screaming kids? Highly likely. Playground? Hopefully. Because trust me, you *need* a place to park the little heathens. What I'm *really* looking for is the *vibe*. Are the neighbors… are they going to be the type to complain about the noise at 7:00 PM, or are they going to understand that kids *make noise*? Real family-friendliness goes beyond just *having* the stuff. It's about the community… and that's what you can't really tell from a brochure, you can only pick it up from the people. The pool is nice, though. Definitely important.
Is it safe? Crime rates? This is a HUGE factor for a family!
Bohol is generally considered pretty safe. It's an island, right? It's not, like, downtown Chicago. But, you still need to be smart. Don't leave your valuables out, keep an eye on the kids, and be aware of your surroundings. Check local news for any specific issues in the area. Security is a big selling point in these kinds of places, so they *probably* have gates, hopefully security guards... because peace of mind is worth a lot, especially when you're trying to sleep after a day of toddler wrangling. I mean, the little monsters are *never* truly asleep, are they?
What about the internet? Because, ya know, WORK. And streaming. And keeping up with the endless drama that is my extended family.
Internet in the Philippines... oh boy. Okay, so let's be realistic. High-speed, reliable internet is more of a dream than a reality. You *can* get internet, but it's often... temperamental. Expect outages. Expect dropped connections. Expect to be yelling at your router. And yes, this goes triple when you're trying to work from home. Ask about the specific provider and if they are reliable. Before you sign on the dotted line, ask previous buyers if they have difficulties
What's the deal with the community? Are my kids going to be the only ones there? Can they make friends? Will *I* make friends? (This is a big deal.)
This is the *crucial* question. The *soul* of Escape to Paradise. The brochure will probably talk about "a vibrant community" and "family-oriented events." But what really matters? Are people friendly? Do they actually *talk* to each other? Are there other kids for your kids to play with? Will the parents be the type to invite you over for a beer (or a glass of wine, depending on your level of stress)? Or will everyone just keep to themselves, judging you for letting your kid eat that third lollipop? I'm always worried. I'm an introvert, but I also crave connection. And I know my kids do, too. Making friends... making a community… I'd almost take the unreliable internet again just to get the right people! Try to visit the place a few times, and get a feel for the people
The Price. Let's be real, how much are we talking? And what hidden costs?
Okay, money. Always the fun part. The prices will vary based on the size, the location within the development, and whether there's a view of something other than your neighbor's laundry. Expect to pay a hefty down payment. Do your homework and look at the market and what other places are going for. But remember, the price sticker is *never* the final price... there are *always* hidden costs. HOA fees, taxes, those pesky connection fees for utilities (which will probably take forever). Start researching fees, and remember that you will need to furnish the place!
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