But for couples, ahhh! The resort management and staff take extra pains to make their visit one of the most romantic that they will ever experience, setting up candlelight dinners for two in one of the resort's many private and scenic spots. On our first night, our dinner was in the small cabana beside the infinity pool (photo three in my Water, earth & sky post). On our third night, we were served dinner on a small patio on the second floor of the main clubhouse. I don't have photos of ours, but we saw this set-up for another couple on the roof deck of the marina when we went there to watch the sunset.
You know those guest information cards that hotels ask you to fill up the first time you check in? After our dinner on the 'secret' patio, Jan Michel Gautier and some of his management team came out to greet me a happy birthday with this specially-baked chocolate cake. It was still the 17th, but Michel said that he didn't want to wake us up at midnight.
As if that wasn't enough, when we went back to our room we discovered another birthday greeting on our turned down bed, written in flowers rather than chocolate icing. And just to emphasize how the resort staff think of every little detail, they first placed a tablecloth on the comforter before laying down the flowers and petals—no plant debris on the pristine bedsheets. And that little package near the pillows? Every female guest went home with a natural canvas Bellarocca tote.
I hope you enjoyed my Bellarocca series. I still have tons of pictures of the resort and of Marinduque but I think I better go back to posting photos of Metro Manila before Eric throws me out of CDP. If you feel disappointed about that, just imagine how we felt when we had to come back home! BELLAROCCA SERIES #6
You for sure able to write and take pictures of a fary-tale coming true.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing photos of this fantastical luxurious spot and I'm so glad that you had a chance to experience it! What fun! And a belated Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteYes, I can imagine coming home would be something of a let-down, but if you lived that life all the time it might get boring...NOT!
that's so sweet... what a great birthday experience it was.
ReplyDeletegives me and idea on how to celebrate someone special on her birthday.
i too like dining by the beach.
I will likely never experience such luxury myself so it was delightful to learn about yours.
ReplyDeleteHilda, this has been a treat for all of us. I never imagined such a thoughtful, customer sensitive management as this. Thank you for sharing this gentle place. Happy Belated Birthday. May you continue to make these wonderful discoveries and share them with us.
ReplyDeleteI've been away from my computer for a few days and got behind in following your posts about the resort. But I've read all of them now and have enjoyed each and every photo. I think you really had a vacation in paradise.
ReplyDeletewow, they're so sweet!!!!!! the services sounds awesome. im sure you had the best time there. belated happy birthday hilda! :))
ReplyDeletei want to go to bellaroca!!! their customer service sounds fantastic. i will definitely put that on my list of places to visit.
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The tradition is for a metal file for cutting through the jail cell bars to be hidden in cakes delivered in prison.
ReplyDeleteWhy, «Louis» wants to know, would you want to escape from a prison this luxurious?
Hells Bells! «Louis» would gladly do a life term here!
Wow! This place is uber-romantic. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the flower petal birthday wishes.
ReplyDeleteThe second photo shows my kind of holiday place... :)
ReplyDeleteThis is like one of those superfancy resorts you read about in the glossy magazines and that you can only afford after winning a lottery jackpot. It is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAnd Eric, leave Hilda alone, or else! Pas touche!
wow sobrang ganda naman ng service na binigay sa inyo. that's really nice. thanks for sharing your post
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La segunda foto es muy bonita, parece un cuadro, un lugar que no existe en la realidad. Feliz cumpleaños Hilda¡¡
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Un abrazo
What an awesome place to celebrate a birthday! I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteYour desserts look absolutely decadent. The second photo, the one with the table and the green adornments is stunning. What a beautiful location and a wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteWow, you guys were treated well! The angle on that second shot is superb! And very nice night shot on the first.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Queen Hilda! Wow - you received the royal treatment! Bon anniversaire! Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Happy Birthday, dear Hilda! Glad fodelsedag! O tanjobi ni omedito gozaimashita! Gratulere med dagen!
ReplyDeleteOH THAT BIRTHDAY CAKE!!!!
Wow, that place sounds like paradise! And the greeting on the bed must have been stunning after all. You deserved it. Happy Birthday, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteCustomer service sounds superb. Don't worry Hilda, Eric will not throw you out of CDP. Takot nya lang :) Wala ng magpapakita ng mga yummy pictures :)
ReplyDeleteKeep posting, we'll be back to Manila as soon as you have finished with these gorgeous images. And if I forgot: Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a birthday gift! Your husband must be a good man. I think I will have to drop some hints to mine. He still has plenty of time to put it all together since my birthday isn't until October. ;)
ReplyDeleteI loved the Bellarocca photo week! And this last post is a great way to finish the series. That birthday cake looks delicious, and the setting couldn't be any more romantic! What a great place you've introduced us to, thank you Hilda ;-D
ReplyDeleteOh Hilda, what a wonderful place! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteSounds so wonderful. Happy belated birthday!
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hi hilda! i'd like to know the price range of the food? i'm planning to visit soon and i'm not sure if i should get the packages or just figure out the meals once we get there. would appreciate your response on this. thanks!
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