Gala sa Magalawa: Magalawa Island - Palauig, Zambales - Sept 2013

The island is now one of the newest tourist destination in Zambales province because it's perfect for beach bumming and island hopping or just relaxing on the sandy shore. Ideal for a quick getaway. 

Tour Package and Accommodation: 
Ruiz Resort
https://www.facebook.com/MagalawaIslandRuizResort
Contact info:
Mang Mulo - 0929 467 0505
Ate Bing - 0922 268 8111
8pax Overnight
Fee: around 2,500-3000/each (all-in)
Inclusions: 
Van pick up and drop off
Boat back and forth the island
Fan kubo room and open cottages (common CR)
Food (they will ask you which food you would like them to prepare. superb!)
Island hopping with snorkeling gear set

How we get there:
1. Pick up and drop off QC-Zambales-QC 
    travel time: 5-6hrs. from QC - Brgy. Luan
2. Boat from Oslet Armada Fishdealer Compound (vehicle can be parked in the compound, P100/vehicle) - Magalawa Island 
    travel time: 10-15mins.

What's there to look forward to? 
1. Creamy white sand and unspoiled waters. You will appreciate the beauty of the island. 
2. Still silence. Maybe because we were the only guests at that time, literally. We had the beach to ourselves! 
3. The place is serene and soothing. Perfect for afternoon siesta near the beach. There is a hammock available and you can even pitch your own tent.
4. People are very accommodating and friendly. They are trust-worthy too. You can comfortably leave your belongings in your kubo. 
5. No electricity in the resort. The generator runs only between 6PM-6AM. 
6. There are 3 available clean common CR with abundant water resource. 
7. They have beach volleyball court  where you can play with some of the teens residing just outside the resort. Pwede makipagpustahan ng softdrinks!:P There are sari-sari stores nearby. 

travel experience: 10/10

Enjoy your stay! :) 

White shoreline lined up with trees, blue water and sky.

Crystal clear water.

Calmness in the late afternoon.

The actual shoreline lined up with trees.

Pitch your own tent. 

This is their volleyball court. Again, pwede makipagpustahan. :P

The most special thing about this trip is not only the place but, we had a chance to share gifts to the kids. We are always filled with joy and remember every moment of the places we visited and its people. Then, we came to realize, why not this time we leave something behind that can bring smile to those faces that they will also remember?  So there, it was our turn. Just our simple way of saying thank you. :)

Meet the kids in the island... See those faces? Priceless! 

Another special thing about this trip is we celebrated our (me and Amore) birthday in the island. One of the most memorable. 

Thanks guys for the cake! Saraaaap! 

Capped off with bonfire, booze and starry sky.

And on our 2nd day... 

Meet our pack. L-R: Marianne, Roxanne, Amore, Pia, Jad, Iris, Gly, Doc.
Getting ready to explore. :)

Crystal clear and blue water. Sarap lumangoy! 

Red orange starfish....

...na kinuha namin saglit para lang up close. :P 
We put it back to the water. 

Blue starfish na payat :P Again, para lang up close.

I don't know the name of this. It's some kind of a big fat worm. Scary!

Picture pa more! :)

Jet ski tubing.