There’s an Easter Wonderland at Taal Vista Hotel

Hoppin’ in Wonderland

Join us for a day of magic, fun, and prizes at Hoppin’ in Wonderland: The Ultimate Easter Adventure on Sunday, April 9, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom.

Get ready to hop on over to a magical world filled with thrilling kiddie rides and inflatables, an exciting egg hunt, and so much more! Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet and a chance to win egg-citing surprises from our event sponsors. Bring the whole family and experience the wonder of the season. Tickets are priced at P950 for kids ages 3-12 years old and P1,550 for adults. The event is free for kids ages 2 years old and below with one paying adult. But that’s not all! Our event partners, including SM Supermalls, Sky Ranch, Miniso, Toy Kingdom, Oishi, Iced Gem Biscuits, Snackeroo, Egg Bites, Ritz Food Product Corporation, Smileys, Chips Delight, Tom’s World, Broadway Gems, Happy Bubbles Manila, and Artuz Lights and Sounds, will also be joining us to make this event even more unforgettable.

Don’t miss out on the fun! To buy tickets, call +63 2 7917 8225 or email foodandbeverage@ta - alvistahotel.com.

Come and join us at Hoppin’ in Wonderland: The Ultimate Easter Adventure!

Blissful Stays Room Package

G ATHER your family and friends for a memorable stay this Holy Week season. Guests may choose from two room packages with a minimum of two-night stay: Serene Stay and Easter Delight.

For Serene Stay, rates start at P21,000 for a Superior Room inclusive of breakfast for two adults and two children aged 12 years old and below and a themed setup with Easter eggs in a basket and one

Tudor the bear stuffed toy.

For Easter Delight, rates start at P23,000 for a Superior Room inclusive of breakfast for two adults and two children aged 12 years old and below, a themed setup with Easter eggs in a basket, one Tudor the bear stuffed toy, and two Easter Event tickets for two adults and two children aged 2 years old and below. The Easter Event tickets are applicable on April 9 bookings only.

Stay with us for that cherished long weekend with the family.

To book a room, call +63 2 7917 8225 or mobile: +63917 557 8265 /+63917 898 5421 or email reservations@taalvistahotel.com range from their use as Iron Age funerary vessels to vats in fermenting local alcohol, probably the notorious Lao whiskey. The arresting landscape, however, is dotted with craters left behind by extensive bombings by the Americans during the Laotian Civil War, and some areas are still restricted due to the high presence of unexploded bombs. Some of the innocently standing ancient jars also fell victim and got broken.

Initially, I wanted to visit other jar sites, but after the visit to Site 1, which took place at what probably was the best time to be there, I no longer felt the urge to check out the others. At Site 1, we got great lighting, no crowds, the quietness I always want, and great weather. The cherry blossoms were in bloom, too! Phonsavan does not offer much as a city, so one only goes there for the jars alone.

Vat Phou and Associated

Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape

VAT Phou is one of the earliest Angkorian stone temples that was built on the slopes of Mt. Phou Khao in the south. While the structures in situ cannot compete with the great ones in Angkor, the unspoiled location of Vat Phou cannot be undervalued and can even rival that of the Temple of Preah Vihear, another Angkorian World Heritage Site, in northwestern Cambodia. The temple complex was erected in between two water sources, the Mekong and the natural spring from the mountain that fed its massive reservoirs. The water from the spring, considered sacred, also ran through the lingam in the main sanctuary in the upper section.

On our visit, Vat Phou was being dominated by a large group of monks, providing countless opportunities for what many would call postcardworthy snaps. The causeways leading to the top are lined up with stone lingams, which are believed to be where the kings and pilgrims would receive their blessings. Not far from the main sanctuary is an area with carved stones, the most intriguing of which is the Crocodile Stone, which some have determined to have been used for human sacrifices. Another fascinating aspect of the site is the lingam-shaped outcrop on top of the mountain, the main reason why Vat Phou and its settlements came into existence.

Reaching the site from Pakse on a very reliable motorbike gives one a window to appreciate the bucolic sceneries of Champasak province, a still largely ignored part of Laos. The nearby Bolaven Plateau boasts a nice loop for bikers, some waterfalls, as well as superb mountain-grown coffee. It is definitely not to be missed!

There is always a special place for Laos in the hearts of those who have been there.