Thursday, September 19, 2013

Family Getaway at Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island


My family was reunited once again and I am so happy we're complete because we rarely see each other! August is the month that I love most, it is the month where my Mom and brother would come and visit us because it is Summer time in their place. I got excited when my sister and her family came and my brother too who is studying in Manila. They all went here to celebrate the birthday of our youngest brother.

They only had a week to stay here so we thought of going out on the beach to relax and have some fun while celebrating my brother's birthday. We were thinking of going to Secdea  Beach Resort or Playa Azalea. We decided to go for Secdea Beach Resort because Playa Azalea is exclusive only for property owners or if you have an invitation from a friend, relative or someone who have a lot there. Since we don't know anyone who have a lot there, we chose Secdea Beach Resort

SECDEA (pronounced as "sek-deh-yah") isn't officially opened yet and is halfway through their development but they allow a few guests to come and visit the place. Only guests who book in advance will be accommodated due to their limited capacity. So, we booked for an overnight stay. The Villa Secdea Two is good for 12 pax and costs PHP 15,000. It was perfect for us because we were exactly 12 pax but too bad it is already taken because someone booked for it ahead of us. Our second option would be the Sea Breeze Lodge.

Villa Secdea Two

The Sea Breeze Lodge is good for 4 pax but it can accommodate up to 12 persons, we just needed to add extra beds which costs 500 PHP/pax! The Sea Breeze Lodge has 2 rooms and each room have 1 shower room and 1 comfort room.

Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island
Sea Breeze Lodge 1

Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island
Sea Breeze Lodge 2

We rode the barge at Sasa Barge Wharf and it was a long bumpy ride going there from Babak Barge Wharf. I think The distance from Babak going to Secdea Beach Resort is around 9 to 10 km. and travel time would be around 30-40 minutes depending on your speed. From the Babak Barge Wharf, we went straight ahead and turn left into the Circumferential road then turn right into the Babak-Samal-Kaputian road. Johncy was the one I have contacted when we booked there and so we talked to him and he was  really patient with us in guiding our way to Secdea.

There were no guards or any person on their  main gate, and so we entered and followed the signs. We were charged 15 PHP each upon entering the 2nd gate. We weren't charged 650 PHP per pax because we've booked for a room, the entrance fee is for the day tour guests only.

We parked our vehicles and we were fetched by their staffs and we rode in their golf cars until we arrived in their clubhouse to check-in...

Everybody's excited to roam around and take photos. Here are some shots of the place...

We really had a great time at Secdea, we played volleyball and went swimming afterwards. The pool's water is warm and inviting, plus the mountains on the background gives you a relaxing sight...

Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island

Infinity Pool



We had an early morning walk at the Mangrove Walk and I saw cutie li'l crabs in different colors! It's my first time to see a crab that has a big claw on the other side and on the other one is so small, kind of weird noh? Anyways, my toddler enjoyed our morning walk because she enjoyed the surroundings and the little fishes swimming in the mangroves and in the sea.

Mangroove Park at Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island

A relaxing morning walk around the beach... The view is really beautiful and I really feel at peace....

Secdea Beach Resort in Samal Island

It was my first time to try kayaking and it was really hard. It looked easy if you're just looking but when you try paddling, it is quite hard. Well, we still enjoyed our first kayaking experience... hehehe...



Secdea Beach Resort rates:


If you want to bring foods or drinks, here are their corkage rates:
  • PhP 500/lechon or any size
  • PhP 300/bottle of drink of any size
  • PhP 300/viand of any size
Amenities Rates:
  • Jetskie- Php 4,000 per hour / Php 2,500 per 30 min
  • Kayak (Single) – Php 300 per hour / Php 200 per 30 min
  • Kayak (Double) – Php 400 per hour / Php 250 per 30 min
  • Paddler Boat – Php 200 per hour / Php 150 per 30 min
  • Banana Boat Ride (4 pax min) – Php 300 per 30 min
  • Life Vest Rental – Php 150 per day
  • Bicyle – Php 400 per day / Php 150 per hour
  • Van Pick-up from Port vice-versa – Php 1,000 per way (to be arranged in advance) 
  • Helicopter Transport (3 pax) – Php 26,000 per way (to be arranged in advance)
For more information:

Contact Numbers: (082) 305-2774/ (082) 305-4028/ 0923-7244-938 and Davao booking office no. (082)295-7912
Email: info@secdea.com / secdeabeachresort@gmail.com
Website: www.secdea.com

"Live life to the fullest"

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Checkout Viber Desktop for Windows and Mac

Our router is busted and I can't use Viber and other apps that needs WiFi connection for 2 or 3 days already. I was glad I have searched for Viber online and I've found out that there's Viber Desktop for Windows and Mac! This is great, I can now use Viber even when I am using my PC or Laptop. Hehehe...



Viber for Windows lets you send free text messages and make free voice and video calls from your PC or Mac to other Viber users, on any device and network, in any country!

Viber syncs your contacts, messages and call history with your mobile device, so you can start the conversation on the Viber mobile application and continue from the comfort of your PC.
  • Best-quality HD voice calls
  • Video calls
  • Free text and photo messages
  • Group conversations
  • No registration, passwords or invitations required
  • Contacts and messages sync between your mobile and Windows
  • Transfer ongoing calls between devices
Here's where you can Download Viber for Windows and Mac.

"Live life to the fullest"

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Free Word Art - Happiness

I made another Digital Scrap and added made my own version of word art for the quote "Happiness has its own way of taking its own time".

This is my baby Miel and her cousin Dylan, enjoying their sweets... :)


If you like my word art, you can download it for free! Yes, FREE! Here is the PNG file... I hope you'll take time to share your Digital Scrapbook Design using my Free Word Art here... Thank You! :)


"Live life to the fullest"

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

PicLyf #304

Summer no more...

Friday, May 31, 2013

7 Ways to a Healthy Heart



7 Ways to a Healthy Heart

1. Don’t smoke.
2. Avoid salty and fatty food.
3. Exercise three to four times a week.
4. Keep your blood pressure within normal limits.
5. Maintain your ideal body weight.
6. Get enough rest and find time to relax.
7. Avoid Excessive drinking.

*Adapted from DOH’s “7 Paraan Tungo sa Malusog na Puso” Poster

Image from nograiner.com

"Live life to the fullest"

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Free Digital Scrapbooking - Hello February Addon 4

Get your chance to download this Free Embellishment Pack by KapiScrap & Art. It normally costs $3.49 but now it's FREE until May 30, 2013. Just click on the image below to go to the download page. ;)


Page Elements: 9
Download Size: 10.9 MB (approximate)


"Live life to the fullest"

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Mother's Day 2013


My little girl's best gift to me is her LOVE and I couldn't not ask for more. Her hugs, kisses and the way she say Lab Lab (Love Love) to me, made me the happiest mom on Mother's Day. Indeed I am so HAPPY on Mother's Day and even when it's not, I am still happy because of the joy that she's giving me... It's PRICELSS! :)

"Live life to the fullest"

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Free Digital Scrapbooking Embellisment Pack - ABC 123 Addon 3


ABC 123 Addon 3 is now FREE! (Normally $3.49), Sale ends May 23!

Download Size: 12 MB (approximate)
Design Elements: Page Elements: 11


Check out this week's Friday Freebie, the ABC 123 Addon 3! I just downloaded it and it's really cute, this a nice grab especially for mommies out there who love to scrap. This Embellishment Pack designed by KapiScrap & Art, and it's free on MyMemories.com. Just click the image above to download it. :) Have fun Digi scrapping! :)

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Back to Digital Scrapbooking

Yup, I was back to Digi Scrapping, for now but I don't know until when... LOL... Well, I was back because I was too mad about something a while back. I found a way to release those negative emotional energy through Digital Scrapbooking...

I found some nice and free templates for Facebook Covers by Digi Smiles Photography, I tried one and this is the outcome. 



There are seven (7) free facebook cover templates available which are really nice... Check them out, it's free anyways... :)


"Live life to the fullest"

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Win a Lenovo Z585 Laptop or Equivalent


Want a have a brand new laptop? Take your chance and you might win the Lenovo Z585 laptop or equivalent in DragonBlogger.com and SponsoredGiveaways.com giveaway. It's just easy to enter  the sweepstakes, all you have to do is collects 5 entries; sign in via FB or email collect your 5 entries then cross your fingers and you may be the winner when it ends on 5/31/2013.


"Live life to the fullest"

Friday, May 3, 2013

Digital Scrapbooking: Free Cluster Frames

Here's another freebie for all the digital scrapbook addicts. It's an Embellishment Pack Cluster Frame which is designed by Tracey Monette. Here's a Digital Scrap that I made using the Cluster Frames... :)



Download Free Cluster Frames (14.6 MB)

"Live life to the fullest"

Celebrating Mother's Day with a Twist!



Mother's Day is coming up, come and celebrate it with the other supermoms in the most awaited Mommapalooza 2013! It's a day for us moms to have fun, shop at bazaars, drink coffee with Kangaroo Coffee Company, Inc., relax and have our self pampered (massage, facial mask, mani and pedi) and leave our kids entertained to fun and exciting activities reserved for them, like bubble shows, caricature, arts and crafts, and color run too! 

Mommapalooza's Color Run will be the first ever color marathon here in Davao City, where moms and their kids will run in a 300-meter race and will be blitzed with a special mix of magical colored dust at evry station or pit stop. Don't worry Moms, this color dust is natural, non-toxic and safe for our kids and us too. The color run is also for singles and expecting moms too, you can join by registering here.  You may also drop by and register at:
Color Run Gears to bring:
  • A white shirt
  • Sunglasses for UV protection and Color Grenandes
  • Bandana to keep sweat and color from getting into your eyes
  • Facemask to avoid inhaling the color run powder.
Registration fee is Php 200.00 for each mom and kid team, Php 50.00 for each additional kid and if other family members want to join it's additional Php 100.00 per adult.


For more information about the event, please feel free to visit them on their:

You may use the hashtag: #mommapalooza2013 and win exciting prizes!

The Mommapalooza 2013 event will be held this May 12, 2013 at be held at Fuente de Villa Abrille Club House in Tulip Drive. It is a joint effort by CARVE Business Management Services and Lifecasting Philippines to help support Ezra Renewal Ministries International's movement for Teenage Moms.

My baby, her cousins and my friends will be joining this event, come and join us as we celebrate Mother's Day in a different but fun way... See you there! :)

"Live life to the fullest"

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Free Coffee from Lazada Philipines


Check out Lazada and get a chance to receive two Php 100 Starbucks Gift Certificates when you place orders of Php 5,000 and above this weekend, March 9 - 10, 2013. This is for the first 100 customers and order cancellations are not eligible to receive gift cards.Have fun shopping! :)


Live life to the fullest"

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

PicLyf #303

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Happy Miel... :)

Sunday, March 3, 2013

PicLyf #302

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Miel's new haircut... by me.... :)

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