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Last Hurrah For Summer: Go On A CamSur Adventure
Posted on May 30, 2011 10:00 am by Dawn Niekamp
Photo: Mitch Mauricio
You probably know Camarines Sur for its watersports complex (and its wakeboarding hunk, May Cosmo Online Hunk Miguel Villafuerte) and you might think it's only a favorite destination for the extreme-sports-inclined, but there are plenty of other fun things to try in this vacationer's haven. Whether you're rounding up the barkada for a gimmick, or you're spending a relaxing weekend with your man, CamSur won't let you down!
Read up on everything you can do in CamSur--from wakeboarding, sunbathing, and swimming to trekking, sight-seeing, and even deer-feeding!
Try Something Wild On The Water
The Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) is a guaranteed blast! Great weather conditions make wakeboarding and cable skiing always possible, so you can visit any time of the year (so you don't have to feel bad if you really can't visit this weekend). Located within the Provincial Capitol Complex of CamSur, CWC is just a three-minute (1.5km) drive from Naga Airport. If you plan to come via land transportation, buses ply the eight-hour route to and from Manila daily. .jpg "CWC")
At CWC you can try a variety of exciting water sports. You'll have easy access to basic equipment and safety instruction by the resident operators. Don't know what to wear for this kind of thing? Gear up for the ride at the park's Pro Shop, which has everything you need to take on a water sport. It has stuff from Republ1c, too, the sports apparel brand owned by Miguel and his brother. While you're having fun, you can keep your stuff safe in a locker (rent one for P25 per day).
Depending on how long you're planning to enjoy the cable park, you can pay for a whole day use (8:30AM-5PM) for P610; half-day (8:30AM-12:30PM or 1-5PM) for P370, or by the hour (P125). We've listed the different activities below, you're sure to find something that suits you.
If you're a completely fearless chick, try wakeboarding. It's a combination of water skiing, snowboarding, and surfing. (Sounds intimidating? It's actually easy enough to learn in a day.) Instead of using skis, your feet will be bound to a board, and you'll be standing sideways. If that's not enough, try something even more challenging like wakeskating, which is like wakeboarding because it also uses a board, only, you won't be bound to it in any way. Instead, the board's surface is coated with grip tape, to keep you from slipping off (something like a skateboard). Learn the basics of wakeboarding by heading for the Winch Park first, which pulls you much slower than if you were at the cable park.
If you're up for a daring ride, which is still a little more secure, try waterskiing. You'll be pulled along by a rope—there's a handle for you to hold onto--attached to a powerboat. You can control your direction and zig back and forth behind the boat. If you're a beginner, you'll be pulled at around 25-35 km/hr. You might also like cable skiing, which is the same thing, only, you're pulled by an overhead cable (suspended 8-12 meters above the water) that rounds the perimeter of the lake. It will have you speeding between 20-65 km/hr.
If you were hoping for something a little easier, but equally thrilling, go for kneeboarding, which is much simpler to learn. Sitting on your heels, you'll be cruising on a board as you're pulled by the cable. As in wakeboarding or water skiing, there's a tow-rope to cling to. You'll be circling the entire circumference of the cable park.
In case you need a break from the boards, or you're a beach babe who'd rather not be skimming on the water, there's a beach volleyball area and swimming pool for you to lounge in. The boys can also check out the skate park. You and your fun group can hang out in the Clubhouse for some good food, live entertainment, and maybe a round of billiards, darts, or foosball. (Take note that in CWC, when it's time to eat, it's time to eat! The cable is shut down at 12:30PM and 7PM for a half hour.)
We also suggest you try their new Pasta Bar, where you can choose your own pasta, sauce, and toppings. Later at night, get ready to party at Happy Ending Bar, CWC's super cool, super hip nightspot, where you can sip on signature cocktails, your favorite mocktails, and local beers with your man or your barkada.
After all the fun, if your muscles are a bit sore, why not get a full body massage (P300). You can easily make reservations at the CWC registration counter. And, not to worry, throughout your visit, you can still remain connected to the necessities of the world because the park is equipped with Wi-Fi!
Eventually, you'll need a place to settle down and get some shut eye after an exciting day. There are accommodations within walking distance. Right beside the CWC pool area is Villa del Rey Hotel. Check out details of the accommodations on the next page.
CAMSUR WATERSPORTS COMPLEX is open on Monday from 8AM to 10PM, and Tuesday-Sunday from 8:30AM to 9PM. It is located at the Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Tel: (+6354) 477-7300 Fax: (+6354) 475-7806
E-mail: infocamsur@gmail.com
www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com
With reports from Trixie Reyna
Tags: vacation,sports,natural,travel,travel destinations,getaway,destinations,vacation spots,traveling,travel tip
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