Fort Ilocandia
Fort Ilocandia Fountain
Spanning 77 hectares in area, Fort Ilocandia, the only five-star hotel resort in northern Luzon, is also considered as one of the largest resorts in Asia. This historical fort is adorned with terra-cotta brick walls highlighted by warm lightings in the hallways and numerous paintings on the walls. It will surely warp you back in the Grand Spanish era.
Hallway Guardian
It’s huge garden just captivated us. It was my second time visiting the place and its garden never fails to grab you. It’s like a slice of the royal palace garden in Europe with its central fountain meserizing you with its play of colors at night. This time around, I’m grateful because we had a chance to stay here and make it our base on touring the north. Although there were some boboos in arranging our accommodation here, we managed to enjoy our stay.
The luxurious Presidential Suite’s bed
Our guide told me that this Fort was hurried in contruction during Marcos time so it would make it in time for Imee Marcos’ wedding. Haven’t verified that info yet though, but I’ve learned from the past, that when the Marcoses wants it done, it should be. Right now, most of the stocks and ownership are owned by a foreign cooperative JIMEI of Hongkong. Which explains its regular crowds of Chinese, Koreans and Japanese which are whisked immediately from the Laoag International Airport.
I just wish though I was able to stay at their Presidential Suite. I could live there for days. Hehehe.
Tags: Fort Ilocandia, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Sleep
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 at 6:25 pm 
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June 27th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
ganda nung fountain… nasa balkonahe ka ba nyan?
parang ang sarap humiga dun sa kama sa presidential suite… sayang, naudlot ang punta namin dito nung nasa ilocos kme…
June 27th, 2006 at 10:49 pm
seems like a luxurious place to stay. very nice…
June 27th, 2006 at 11:18 pm
Lino: Sayang, you should have visited kahit for pictorial lng
Anyways, it’s enough reasons to get back in the future.
Ymir: Yes, especiall yung Presidential. Kaso dun lng kami sa Standard rooms nila.
June 28th, 2006 at 9:53 am
really elegant palce…i like the soft tone of light and relfection…feel like in the heaven….beautiful capture:-))
June 28th, 2006 at 1:06 pm
that’s a beautiful shot of the fountain!
And I want to lay down on the bed and~ Zzzzz
June 30th, 2006 at 8:52 am
lovely night shots
ang sarap magpahinga sa presidential suite after gumala sa laoag buong araw hehe!
nag-cebu pacific ba kayo o by bus lang?
June 30th, 2006 at 12:28 pm
ikinasal ka na ba, mukhang dyan ang venue at yung mismong honeymoon ah.
ganda ng kuha mo sa fountain. steady hand and slow shutter
June 30th, 2006 at 3:58 pm
been there twice and as you said it here, it’s very nice place to visit. nice pic of the fountain man. tfs.
June 30th, 2006 at 4:09 pm
sarap nga maghoneymoon dyan… oh yeah.. hahahha
June 30th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
ang ganda… parang nakapunta na ko dyan na hindi naman…
ah baka dahil sa tv at ilan pang pics na nakita ko tama
July 1st, 2006 at 5:00 pm
OutdoorExposure: Thanks!
Kyameel: Onga eh, gusto ko higaan sana, kaso me bantay.
Eye: Asian Spirit po kami. Hehehe. Medyo matindi labanan ng tatlong airline dun. Pero mura talaga CEB.
Cruise: Nge! Tripod lng katapat nyang handshake na yan.
Jepaperts: Salamat sa pagbisita.
Mr D: Onga napaka romantic dito
Marco: Yeah! Medyo madami ng kuha dito kahit saan. Hehehe.
July 3rd, 2006 at 8:49 pm
hello, i really am compelled to ask…what brand and model of camera do you use? i’ve wanted to achieve that kind of photography where night lights are captured. the moving water is shot beautifully…like liquid sculpture.
July 3rd, 2006 at 9:39 pm
Ei Fortuitious, Thanks for dropping by!
I used my 2years old + Olympus C750 camera with a coversion lense attached. The exposure here is around 4seconds on a tripod which caused the soft effect on the waters. Hope that gives you an idea
July 13th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
well well well. looks like a nice place to be. But what are you doing there?