Summer would not be exciting if
you don’t experience to stay the whole night on the island without lodges and
electricity. Sounds interesting, right? Yes! You can feel like you are a survival
in a secluded island like Fortune
Island.
Fortune Island
is a Greek-inspired structure in Nasugbu, Batangas. The island resort was once
a private resort owned by the former governor of Batangas Province,
Jose Antonio Leviste. The island is 27-hectare land lying about 14 kilometers from
the shores of Nasugbu. The beach resort is about 20 meters wide of pristine
white sand and has an acropolis with Grecian Pillars and statues on the edge of
the island.
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| photo credits: Ron |
There are no cottages or rooms on
the island that you can secure your things. All you have to do is to find a
spot among the ruined buildings or camp under the trees. There’s no store,
comfort rooms and water source here as well. So, don’t forget to bring your toiletries,
food, drinks and five liters of water as much as possible.
Approaching on the island, you
can already see the unique-looking structures on the top of the rocky island
which I’m sure it’s an eye catcher.
Fortune Island
has a cream to white sand shore and from the top of the rocky terrain you can
see the fascinating deep blue to turquoise water that inviting you to take a
dive. One can conduct a photo shoot on the edge of the island overlooking the
sea. You can pose like Adonis and Athena beside the Grecian pillars and
statues.
However, you can also visit the
lighthouse of the island. It takes fifteen to thirty minutes trek to reach
there. In the evening, you can have your dinner under the starry nights and
having a bonfire while sipping your wine. How cool is that?
And, most importantly is to enjoy
and embrace the moments while you’re on the island.
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| photo credits: Ron |
Things to do
Explore the island
Dress up and conduct a photo
shoot
Take a dive in the deep blue sea
Snorkeling and meet the fish and
corals
Bonfire while making friends
Itinerary
Day 1
03:00 AM – assembly at KFC
Coastal
04:00 AM – departure
05:37 AM – arrival at Nasugbu
(Jollibee), buy food for overnight stay
06:00 AM – arrival at Brgy.
Bucana, waited for the boatman
07:30 AM – departure to island
08:30 AM – arrival at Fortune Island
09:00 AM – tent pitching
10:00 AM – brunch, rest, hop
12:00 NN – lunch break
03:00 PM – swim, explore, diving,
snorkeling, picture taking
06:00 PM – dinner, bonfire,
social
10:00 PM – sleeping time
Day 2
06:00 AM – breakfast
08:00 AM – exploring ruins, light
house, photograph
10:00 AM – swim, cliff diving
12:00 NN – lunch
01:00 PM – fixing tent
02:00 PM – back to Nasugbu
03:30 PM – freshin’ up
04:00 PM – sidetrip to Tagaytay
05:35 PM – early dinner at
Mer-Ben Tapsilogan
07:30 PM – back to Manila
Expenses
***we joined a group of 30 people and the organizer will be the one who
arranges the van and boat transfer, and the food we consume for 2D1N.
1, 800 php each
Inclusions:
Van transfer
(Manila-Nasugbu-Manila)
Boat transfer (Nasugbu-Fortune
Island-Nasugbu)
Lunch (day 1)
Breakfast and lunch (Day 2)
What to bring
Swim wear
Camera
Costume (if you want to have a
photograph at the ruins)
Snacks
Water
Flashlight
Sun block
Snorkeling gear
First Aid kit
Insect repellent lotion
Tent
Blanket
And wear your best SMILE!
How to go to Fortune Island
***Since we joined in a big group, the organizer rented a van and the
meeting place was at KFC Coastal.
Public Transportation: Take a bus in Pasay or Cubao bound to Nasugbu, Batangas.
Fare is around 200 php – 250 php. Get off at Nasugbu town (Jollibee), hire a
trike and tell the driver that you are going to Fortune Island.
Private Transportation: Two routes going to Nasugbu; 1) via
Tagaytay in which you can reach through SLEX or Aguinaldo Highway. 2) via Cavitex then Anterio Soriano Highway.
Boat rental is ranging around
3000 php to 4000 php depends on the number of members.
Notes: it takes about forty five to one hour to get to the island
resort. In the afternoon, expect strong waves.
Contact Person:
Mang Dante – (63) 939 489 5292
Mang Chris – (63) 908 722 5658
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