Monday, November 29, 2010

Toddler Travels: Nuvali, Laguna

Fancy a pitstop on the way to Tagaytay or Batangas?  Drop by Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna for a truly novel experience.  Developed by AyalaLand, the entrance to Nuvali boasts of a relaxing promenade along a man-made lake where visitors and residents alike can wind down in one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area.  Children and adults will both enjoy viewing and feeding the multitude of beautiful Koi fish swimming at the edge of the lake, waiting for their daily meal from captivated tourists. Packets of special Koi food are available for sale at a reasonable price.

You can also opt to rent bikes and cruise around the area, or pay a little extra to take a boat ride around the lake.  The lake is rather small, and the ride will just take you through a mini tunnel under a bridge and around 2 or 3 fountains (literally just pillars of water shooting up from the lake).  It lasts no more than a few minutes and is quite tame for adults.  It is sure to be quite thrilling for very young children though!

Another perk of Nuvali is that it is literally next to Paseo de Santa Rosa commercial park, well-known for its variety of sports and clothing outlet stores (Dockers, Crocs, Speedo, etc.).  You can have a mini-shopping spree here and make your way to Nuvali to relax and cleanse yourself of the noise, crowds, and cars speeding down the main highway.

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