Bret and France love story at Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort.

Bret messaged me through sms booking for 2 nights stay for Dec.  7.  He is booking for Nov.  30 and I replied  to him "Dec.  5 na po."  He messaged me back laughing and apologizing.   And last Thursday i met them in the boat and he kept laughing  recalling of how he booked for his visit to us.   He is a funny  guy,  and now they are sharing their experience to us about their stay here in our resort.

France and I had met each other at work. We were both in the call center industry for a couple of years now and so we both know the ups and downs of the industry. A large part of working in the industry is the amount of stress related to it. Although we've been dating for a couple of months now, we haven't gotten to that point where you're really a tight knit as a couple, nor was it anything official... Yet. We've been looking for a place to kick back and relax to help the stressful work environment die down. We found Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort on a travrl blog by another prior guest of Tita Jo. And so we thought, this sounded like a nice place.

We're a bit of a meek couple, so to speak, so we were a bit nervous about the place. To our surprise, our stay at the resort was as warm and laid back as if we were in our own home. Tita Jo, JaJa, Niña, and Tita Cora were all as warm and welcoming to us as if we were their own. It wasn't just the resort and the people.

Needless to say, the island in itself was outstanding. We had leisurely walks by the beach and had fun taking a dip in the sea while talking with the other guests. It's that moment that you share with your special someone that takes the cake. Niña, one of the caretakers, was so accommodating to us that even though our stay was just a couple of hours in, she'd been talking to us like we were her barkada over at the beach. That's when we started to feel the vibe.

We were met with a scrumptuous lunch and dinner by Tita Jo that tickled our taste buds as though it were made especially for us. Never did we experience a dull meal from Tita Jo. During our second day, we had to cook our own meals since we brought food and it's a waste not to cook it. While cooking, we had fun conversations with Tita Jo and Tita Cora that we even almost forgot about the food we cooked for breakfast!

After breakfast, Niña toured us to the snorkeling sites in the area. Let me tell you, it was P-E-R-F-E-C-T. It's truly an astounding experience that you should never let past if you're trying to hit it off with your special someone. I wish I could've taken pictures of that, to help you understand just how perfect it was. But, alas, it will just live on in our memories.

We also had a snack in front of the resort overlooking the beach, which was, to our opinion, as elegant as kicking back in a hotel with a nice view.

It was too bad that we could not stay any longer than we did (Of course, we need to get back to work. Ugh.). But we'll never pass up an opportunity to go back to the Island, should the opportunity present itself. This experience brought France and I closer than we've ever been and I hope it would do the same to you.

Thank you, Tita Jo, Niña, JaJa, Tita Cora.

We will cherish this experience!

Love lots,

Bret and France

Love story of Claudine and Paolo

Claudine and Paolo are our returned guests from Mindoro, and this time they will share their moments with you.  

Its been more than a year since we've been here.   The place maybe changed a lot but the spirit remains the same.   Before, we came here to just relax, but during our stay we experuenced so much more.   We, as a couple,  go to a lot of trips both local and overseas and with all those journeys our love gets stronger and meaningful.  We can proudly say that it all started here in this very place.

Now we are at a point, wherein,  we will have part ways temporarily but for a rather long period of time. And we wanted to come back here and go back to all our fond memories.

So here we are with more love and plans for our future together.  We come back for one last  adventure!   And it feels like a home away from our own.   Staying here again,  didn't just relax our mind and body,  but rather it brought up a lot of emotions which we will carry until we see each other once more. 

This is definitely  the perfect place for our start and also the perfect place to spend our last adventure together.

There is always a place where your heart is,  and here,  is ours...

Thank you Isla Verde,  Tita Jo and Family

Love always,

Claudine & Paolo 

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For now, Claudine is in Ireland working, while Paolo works as a doctor in Mindoro.   They are saving for their wedding and plan to have  their wedding reception in our resort.

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My Mexican Couple - Cesar and Rosa

Cesar and Rosa are from Mexico, USA, but now they are here working, and find our country nice to stay and work.

They have visited some places in our country and wanted to see  more beautiful tourist spots.  They decided to come here to stay at our resort.  They stayed here for 3 days and 2 nights exploring the island.  While here they went snorkelling, trekking up Mt Dagit Dagit, and they also took a village tour.

Here is what they have written to our visitor's log book:

First of all we would like to thank all the attention that everyone brought to us since the beginning of our trip.
The whole staff makes you feel like if you were at home.

Everything we reqested for anything they do the impossible to give it to us.

Dieter is the the friendliest person we have ever met,  the aunt Jo's food is spectacular.

Ron & Lexis we have no words to describe the amazing service you brought to us.

We have to say that we were so lucky  to find such a place  like this.  We were expecting to have just a relaxing, peaceful and quiet vacation and we ended up having one of our best trips ever.

We are so  grateful for the hospitality.  You have a wonderful and beautiful place that we will definitely recommend to everyone.  Of course we will come back again.

God bless you all!!

Rosa and Cesar

BTW, Rosa is in love with the monkey😊

Long weekend holiday - Vince & Maree

It is indeed one of the best 3 days long vacation, in our life.

I decided to come here where I remembered my officemates who had team building here and I wasnt able to come with them.  I heard from them how beautiful the place is.

I came here with my gf, Maree.  As I stepped in I was suprised with the place, the clear water which you can see from the boat the hard corals at the bottom of the sea.  And we enjoyed the peacefulness of the place.  After some activities we tried snorkelling, had the food and took rest, fall asleep, and slept for long hours as its so quiet.

We really enjoyed snorkeling saw a lot of different fishes that swam around us, and the beautiful corals.

On our third day we tried trekking to Mt. Dagit dagit.  The rain had stopped, and it was slippery, muddy and wet but we were able to reach the peak.  Along the way we were able to pick up some fruits and brought some fruits with us.

This is a perfect place if you want to relax and enjoy the marine life and laugh with the staff who accommodated us very well.

I hope we can come here again in the future.

Vince and Maree

AU and Belle' s Visit to our resort.

Belle wrote:
Extra ordinary resort.  Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort should be included in your bucket list.  Nay Jo's accommodation is superb.  We really enjoyed our mini vacation.

If you  need to escape from never ending stress in the city, enjoy the tranquil water of Isla Verde and be accompanied by the friendly and most accommodating guide that will show to you the breathtaking views Isla Verde can offer.

Ayun na nga.  Experience?  I thought this place was just an ordinary resort.  But as soon as I stepped on this island,  I felt different na.  Its like you're still at home as Nay Jo treated us as not just as guests but like their family.  Food was superb.  Sobrang sarap!  I can say that she cooked with TLC.  Super busog to the max.  Plus the fact we were with our friends / officemates makes the experience more fun.  First time to do snorkelling.  Oh, first I was afraid because I don't know how to swim.  But since Nay Jo let us use their gear, I saw the hidden treasures of Isla Verde have.  Awesome coral reefs!  We enjoyed kayaking too, and able to reach Maliit na nalayag and had the fun of rock climbing.

The bonfire at night is so romantic for us.  Will definitely return to this island.

Arvin and Yna - A Happy Birthday

Arvin came with his wife Yna' s to celebrate her birthday in our resort.  They stayed in one of our kubos together while their son spent some time with his grandparents.  While they were here, they had time to swim and go snorkelling together, with Dieter as their guide.  He took the couple to different snorkelling areas, and they had fun looking at the corals and other marine species that are like a beautiful garden just a short distance from our resort.

I loved watching them grilling some meat and afterwards while they spent time together enjoying the food.

At night they sat around a bonfire with a couple drinks while watching the milky way in our night sky.

It was only a short stay for the couple, but Yna told us it's the best birthday for her.  She sent us this message / review:

Tita Jo / Diet,

Good morning. Pa post po.

April 16-18
Relax & kiss the Sun with crystal clear and white sand unspoiled not crowded beach at http://Islaverderesort.com  (Tita Jo / Tess Café).
 My wife & I spent 3D2N for almost P3000 depending on type of room you choose.The resort's owners (Jo & Diet) are extremely kind and the locals are nice too.
On the 18th my spent her 26th Bday with a special gift from resort owners (unexpected) but very thankful.
If you love traveling don't miss this spot.

Ring My Belle - A love story

Nagkakilala kami ni Thags sa isang Facebook page. Nagka-chat, nagkakuhaan ng number at hanggang sa naging kami nang hindi pa nagkikita ng personal. Sa akin noon, wala naman kasi akong balak na pumasok sa seryosong relasyon dahil masakit pa sa akin ‘yung past ko, kumbaga, naghahanap lang talaga ako ng rebound at alam ni Thags ‘yun. Parang trip-trip lang ‘to na tulungan ‘yung isa’t isa na maka-get over kasi siya din nu’n ei galing sa break-up.

Dumating ‘yung time na gusto niya nang makipagkita. Ako naman, dahil mukha siyang interesting na tao at nagja-jive ‘yung mga gusto namin sa buhay – mula music, pagkain hanggang sa political views, eh sige, go na din  Akala ko magiging awkward kasi first time magkikita tapos may relasyon na, pero hindi pala! Hehe. Hindi ko kayang maipaliwanag pero me’ron agad certain feeling ng pagiging komportable sa isa’t isa. Parang kung paano kami mag-usap at magbiruan sa text, ganu’n din. Except na ‘eto, kaharap ko na siya.

Sabi ko bago kami magkita, kung after ng meet-up ay hindi na siya interesadong ipagpatuloy eh sabihin niya lang sa akin. At ganoon din naman ang gagawin ko if ever na hindi ko na bet. Nu’ng hinatid niya ako sa sakayan, wala naman siyang confirmation kung ipagpapatuloy o hindi itong so-called relationship namin. Wala na rin akong sinabi pero iniisip ko baka hindi na lang siya magte-text at matic na ‘yun. Pero nag-text pa din siya after ng meet-up at nagtuluy-tuloy ang lahat. Dahil taga-Nueva Ecija pa siya nu’n at nandito ako sa Maynila, once a month ay lumuluwas pa siya para lang magkita kami. Ganoon lang hanggang sa hindi ko namalayan na ilang buwan na lang ay mag-iisang taon na kami. Siguro mga 3 months before ng 1st year anniversary namin, sinabi niya sa akin na dito na siya mag-i’stay at magta-trabaho sa Maynila para naman maging malapit na kami sa isa’t isa. Doon ko naramdaman na mahal na talaga ako ng lalaking ito. Kung ako ang tatanungin, hindi ko rin alam kung kalian ko na-realize na mahal ko na din siya. Hindi na ‘to trip-trip lang.

Dumaan ang mga taon - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year anniversary. Wala naming nagbabago sa amin –basta lagi lang masaya, petty lang ‘yung mga tampuhan at madaling nare-resolve, para lang mga bata na laging nagkukulitan at nagtatawanan kahit sa maliliit na bagay. Parehas kasi kaming mababaw lang ang kaligayahan. Though, marami kaming struggles noon tulad ng nawalan kami ng trabaho. Tapos nag-negosyo kami ng accessories-making na itinitinda namin sa mga kamag-anak. Para makatipid, nilalakad lang namin noon mula Quiapo (doon kasi angaktan ng materyales) hanggang Malate kapag inihahatid niya ako sa amin. May side trip na pasyal sa Luneta at palamig sa aircon ng Robinson’s Ermita. Tapos street foods na lang ang meryenda, minsan nga, samalamig na lang. Hehe. Pero masaya pa din kami nu’n at hindi naming masyado naiisip na ang hirap-hirap na.

Hanggang sa unti-unting nagkaroon ng liwanag ang buhay. Naks! Parang Meralco lang. Haha! :D Natanggap ako sa Government Service at after ilang months, nagkaroon na rin siya ng isang stable job sa isang laboratory clinic. Nakakapag-ipon na kami nito, tapos travel, saka nasusuportahan na namin ‘yung mga pamilya namin. Solve na. Salamat sa Diyos.

Dumating ang year 2016, nagsabi na siya ng intention na gusto na niya akong pakasalan. This is it, pancit! Naganap ang kasalan noong Dec. 04, 2016 – 5 years and a month namin bilang magkasintahan. At gaya pa rin noon – ipon at travel. Kaya nang matuklasan namin itong Isla Verde – aba, go na kami agad. Hehe. Sana din makabalik kami dito at makapag-stay pa ng mas matagal na time.

The way to the beach...

Sunsets...

Raul and Love Forever

Me and Love has roller coaster experiences in our relationship.  They said the more struggle to come in every relationship, the stronger the foundation it is.  The true story why we here in your resort is a week before from this day, me and Love got misunderstanding regarding on bonding time (quality time).  So I decided to go out of town with her to have quality time with each other.  And, indeed Isla Vetde Tropical Friendly Resort gave us a wonderful experience  that made our relationship stronger.

Thank you very much to Tita Jo and Boss Diet :).

More power and more guests!

Raul Talastas

Our love story po.!kasi as i was remember pinabalik niyo po yung logbook..hehe kaso not sure po kung sinulatan ni raul.hehe kaya para sure ito na..

How we started as couple.??

Way back 2010, my parent decided na tapusin ko po yung studies ko. kasi 5 years after graduating high school nag work na po ako to help them. sa sobrang hirap ng buhay tita jo kailangan talaga mag hanap buhay ng maaga. pero sa sobrang bait ni lord god, binigyan niya ako ng blessing to continue my studies po. (Related ba to sa love story namen? Yes po. kasi ito ang dahilan kung bakit nakiala ko si Raul). First year college, clasmate kme tita jo, so mas matanda ako sa knila ng 4 years, some of them "ATE' na ang tawag sakin. except him huh. hindi ko alam kung bastos ba siya or tlagang wala lang paki alam sa gap ng edad.haha naiinis talaga ako sa kanya tita kasi may kayabangan taglay. though magaling siya sa academics.. to make story short po, natapus yung 4 years of college life na batch mate lang talaga kme. (batch mate kasi na shuffle yung section 2nd sem of first year). after graduation, may mga kanya kanyang work na po kme. siya nakapag work sa HONDA as marketing research po. ako naman sa TCP sa Laguna. one day nabasa ko status niya sa facebook na he will be going to Bacolod for marketing survey po. then, ako naman because of i'm from bacolod binigyan ko siya ng mga tips and basic word po na salita namen. para hindi siya maloko while he staying at bacolod po. then after, dn na po nag start chatting na texting and patawag tawag na po ang lolo niyo.hehe lumalabas nadin po kame and yun April 19, 2015 naging kame po. but, i thought hanggang don nalang po yung story, kasi nagka hiwalay po kme tita, third party po sa part ko. :( i was so tanga that time. na pnakawalan ko pa siya just because of desire sa isang tao na hindi naman pala talaga ako mahal.. almost 10 months po kame wala communication that time po tita after namen nag usap to end up our story. block niya ako sa facebook he change his cellphone number po. naiintindihan ko naman po kasi kasalan ko naman talaga sobra. nagkataon pa po na he will be undergo operation po. He have a herniated nucleus populous na naging cancerous na po. but thank god na agapan po. continues medications and checking padin po kame sa blood niya until today. positiv na naman po ang nagging respone ng mga result tita. basta avoid lang talaga sa bawal.. balik tayo sa story, hehe first week of october yun nag paramdam na po siya, nag invite na labas daw kame. so ako malaing question mark. bakit ito nag paramdam bigla. so ako naman po atat din. sumama ako sa inviatation niya po. then after that labas yun nag tuloy tuloy na.haha this feb 2017 lang po naging official na kme ulit. we dont know nga po kung celebrate ba namen this April yung anniversary or hindi..haha

basta, ngaun msasabe ko po na hindi ko na siya papakawalan. lalo na nung andiyan kame sa isla. 3 days and 2 night make me realize na sobrang mahal ko pala talaga siya. and t i think ganun din siya. crossed finger. haha sa pag tulak and hila niya nalang skin during sa pag akyat sa bundok i really appreciate him po. thanks to sir diet sa pag pilit sakin pag punta ng dagit2 and liponpon.haha super unforgettable experience po.

The End :)

Love,
Lourdy Pas Plagata Bornales
A.k.A "Love"