Fagioli Coffee Club

Twice a week my little girl has scheduled Kumon class works, which gives mommy a reason to visit Gensan often. And during those times, I have the pleasure of having precious  time for myself - away from the headache of running the store... the piles of dishes to do and the amount of cooking that has to be done at home. In these valuable "me" times, I get to enjoy my time at one of my favorite coffee shops -  the Fagioli Coffee Club  (as often as you can say caffeine).

What can I say, caffeine gives me the relief and the boost i sometimes need to perk up my boring day. At Fagioli, they provide the ambiance that's cozy and welcoming and they play the most wonderful light jazz music that really gives me the enthusiasm to write and plan my week (i'm a plan-freak..i always plan my week including the menu at home, etc, etc). :)

One of my favorite fraps to order is their original blend of Mocha Java  with Mint (P110). The sweetness for me is just right with just the right amount of creaminess. They have a number of cold coffee concoctions to choose from such as the Irish Cream Ciocolatta (P90) or the Choco-Banana frappe that I order if I have my little girl along with me.

At times when I really want a stronger dose of caffeine, I go for their espresso coffee. A bit strong but just fine for my taste. The Cafe Mocha with Peppermint  is a must try for those who have the sweet tooth and crave for something minty. I dont know why but peppermint really goes well with either coffee or choco. It brings out the richness of the coffee or cocoa taste. And this particular type of concoction is one of my favorites.

For the non-coffee drinker, they also offer a variety of choices from different flavored iced and hot teas to chocolate drinks. They also have a selection of yummy desserts and cakes to pair with your favorite coffee or tea drink.

The Fagioli Coffee Club is located at the Ground level of KCC Mall of Gensan and another at Kare Petron Service Station along Jose Catolico Avenue, General Santos city. 

Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park - RELOADED

The Wiggles Kiddie Pool

I just came back from one of the prime water parks in this side of South Cotabato. I don’t usually blog about a certain place more than twice but this place calls for another round of commendations. Excuse my title “reloaded” for lack of a better word. J But since my last visit at the resort, me and my family had the pleasure of being treated yet again to a wonderful experience at Paraiso Verde Resort. Oh and if you’ve missed my first post about this water park… you can check it out here.

After attending the christening of Mr. OSG’s newest godson, we decided to bring swimming gears and bathing suits since the reception was held at the Maya Pavilion of Paraiso Verde Resort. And it was a really good decision since as soon as we arrived at the resort’s parking lot, someone was eager enough to dive off the pool. You guessed wrong, it wasn’t my little girl but it was me. Hehe. 

The Maya Pavilion is an open marquee which can accommodate up to 200 guests inside an area of about 300 square meters. The perfect venue for your swimming parties or company outings. If you would like to have your wedding reception here, my suggestion is to do it around dinner time since the sun can be scorching hot at midday. But don’t fret since the owners are thinking about enclosing the entire gazebo in glass so that they can have it air-conditioned! Now that’s something we would surely look forward to in the near future! J

Photo courtesy of  their website 

The resort hasn’t changed much since our last visit. Its facilities are well maintained. The numerous pools still gets the “oohs” and “aaahs” from its guests especially in the 2-16 year old category! – correction even the lolos and lolas are having fun in the resort.

Operating Hours:  The resort is open between 9AM till 5:30PM during weekdays and 9AM to 7PM during weekends and holidays.  They open daily except Tuesdays or Wednesdays (depending on whether Tuesday falls on a holiday). They reserve these day  for their  weekly maintenance. 

Entrance Fees. For guests 4ft tall and above be prepared to shell out P250. Kids 2ft -4ft tall can come inside the resort for FREE (but don’t tell this to the kids since they might sneek in at the resort after school.. hehe – kiddin!)

Rates. Common tent P200 – P400; Open air Cabanas – P600; Airconditioned Cabanas P1,200 (with own comfort rooms)

Lemlunay Fever

For the snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, Lemlunay Resort never fails to impress...

It was my first time at this picturesque resort I have heard so much about. And clearly, it doesn't disappoint as the magnificent view of the Sarangani Bay and the neighboring towns of Glan even Balut Island can be seen from the Tinoto Wall or the cliff that is Lemlunay.

You will never have an idle time at this resort since they have a myriad of activities available for their guests. If you don't  feel like snorkeling or diving, you can rent their Hobie Cat for a measly P1500 for a maximum of 6 passengers for 30 mins. Just make sure though that the wind is strong so you don't accidentally just float in the water with no direction :)

For those who just want to chillax and wade in the water with the kids, you can enjoy their infinity pool. It has a magnificent view of the bay and a wonderful spot for day dreaming (well, at least for me). 

Their Poolside Cabins are perfect for families of four which you can rent for P3,000. What's good about it is, the rate includes breakfast for two. 

The rooms inside the Poolside Cabins have two double bed, so if you are there with friends or with the kids, four people can sleep comfortably. Or for the fifth wheel in the group, you can opt to rent additional mattress at P200/each. :)

The Garden View Cabins (picture below) which is good for two persons will set you back for P1,200 and the Ocean View Cabins (sorry.. didnt get a chance to take photos) costs P2,500 per night. all includes breakfast for two. 

moi.. :)

Lemlunay Diving Resort is a paradise located at the edge of Tinoto Reef at Barangay Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province. For more info, you can visit their website at www.lemlunayresort.com or call them at 083 228 1704 or text them at 0928 5244528.