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| Treasure Island as seen from the road |
Along the road that follows Baloy Beach in Barangay Barretto, Olongapo City lies Treasure
Island. An ample parking lot is all you’ll see at first but when walking it you will find the resort on your right. A majestic
weeping fig (or Benjamin's fig or Ficus tree) at the entry looks fresh and, in
a way inviting. The outside area looks quite big and yet it is not overwhelming.
The first thing I noticed was a large, nice shaped swimming pool and a huge
bar. Good looking tables and comfortable chairs are inviting as well. So, the
first impression was a good one. And we didn’t get disappointed. We started
with just 2 refreshments while waiting for our friend D. who ordered breakfast.
Since it was still relatively early in the morning there were no people in the
pool and we decided to have a swim. The pool is very well maintained and has
clear freshwater. And not only the pool was well maintained; the whole area
was. A janitor goes around all the time checking if all is neat and proper,
sweeping away the fallen leaves and small dead fruits from the Ficus tree.
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| Our table under the Ficus tree |
After a few
hours the place was pretty crowded but not in a disturbing way. In the pool, on
the bar side, are a few seats where you can sit and enjoy your drinks. Sitting
there I noticed that the resort’s diving shop had quite some customers. It is
of course none of my business but it is good to see satisfied customers. Next
to the diving shop are the showers and comfort rooms. Needless to say that they
are well kept clean
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| Sitting in the pool, enjoying a beer and a chat |
Treasure
Island also has a floating bar which we only saw from far; we did not go there.
Our friend had one comment on it that made some sense. Why was it not made like
it looks like a pirate ship? It sure would give the place an extra plus.
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| Floating bar |
As visitors
for one day I could not see the interiors of the apartments of course but they sure
looked good on the outside.
All and all
I only can say this was one of the best resorts I have ever seen in The Philippines. And very affordable.
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| Map |
Love the ones you’re with and be
loved in return.
To add up Sir Frans, you have two choices when swimming - the sea or the pool.
Thank you for your comment mr/ms/mss Anonymous. You are very right of course. I just thought that since it a beach resort it was obvious already. ;)
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