*Note: This entry was originally published in my old photo blog in May 15, 2005. I have updated the links but the text and photos are reproduced here as originally published.
I’m really not a spa person. My friends go all the time and I always say no, thanks, I’d rather surf and blog. The thought of trying to relax in a crowded spa just seems so ironic. So, I never went. Despite proddings and assurances that I’d find the experience great.
Then, earlier today, my kids wanted to go swimming. We hardly ever go swimming in public places these days. We prefer renting private resorts rented for the day where we can have privacy. The practice is to go with friends then split the bill with them. A favorite place is Cattleya Farm Resort. But since Cattleya is fully booked on weekends until the end of the month, we decided to inquire at the Callospa and Callos Farm Resort. A little farther than Cattleya which is about a minute away. Callospa is about 5 minutes away.
So, my husband and I went. Unfortunately, the resort itself — pool and cottages — were rented for the day. However, the offices were open. To cut a long story short, the owner, Mrs. Evangeline Mariñas Garcia, gave us all the info we needed. The most imporant of which is that if we go to the spa in a group of ten, we can have the place all to ourselves. The rest of the resort — pool, badminton courts and huts are rented separately. She also offered to take us on a tour of the entire place. Not only that. She very graciously allowed me to take photos for publication in this photo blog.
The tour began with the spa facilities in the main building. I wasn’t quite prepared for the visual experience of the spa. Truth is, even before the tour was halfway through, I was already telling my husband that I would call up our friends within the week and schedule a trip to Callospa. The photo above shows the jacuzzi in the main building. There is a window overlooking a huge mango tree. Mrs. Garcia said it’s more dramatic at night because the tree is lighted and it gives off a glow.
Above, orchids on the window beside the jacuzzi. Below, steam from the scented water wafting through the rooms.
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tf 04.09.07 at 2:02 pm
been there once and i must say that their service is great especially their signature massage, it was heavenly.
but what is so sad is what i heard about the management, they’re not treating their employees well. the therapists were given salaries way below the minimum, no overtime pay, they dont get double pay on holidays, they’re treated like a household helps (they required to do chores like scrubbing the floor etc), they’re not given enough food, etc..
i just hope that someone out there who have connections with the government can look into this because it’s really sad that these people are doing their job excellently but they are treated badly by the people who should have been the first to defend them.
celine 05.05.07 at 11:59 pm
Hi! Do you have a contact number of callos spa? We are very much interested to that place.. thanks
pj 03.15.08 at 12:49 am
nice
mrs.liza yap 04.27.08 at 12:58 pm
hi im mrs. liza yap i was planning to have our reunions there at callos resort with my other friends and their families.i would like to have your number and details of its location so we can go there.
thank you!GOD BLESS!
mrs.liza yap 04.27.08 at 1:16 pm
hi its me again i am really waiting for the number please give it to me as soon as possible because we are ready.
Connie Veneracion 04.27.08 at 2:26 pm
Well, Ms. Liza Yap, you can wait forever. No Callospa agent nor secretary in this blog.
Dr Emer 04.28.08 at 5:15 am
LOL
Connie Veneracion 04.28.08 at 1:17 pm
Mano naman kasi magbasa nang maayos bago mag-demand. Ang kakapal.