Island Spa @ Island Cove Turns 11

Island Spa is inviting you to their anniversary celebration this merry month of March.  They have just marked their 11th year in promoting wellness and total relaxation.  They have prepared some special treats for you.  Cheers! 

Walk-in or book an appointment today

Island Spa is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM; cutoff for receiving is at 9 PM.  For inquiries and booking, you may dial these numbers:  +63 46 434 09 88, +63 46 434 77 78, +63 917 505 62 80.  You may also visit their website or Facebook page.

Getting there

From Manila (private vehicle) :  Take Manila – Cavite Expressway – Kawit Exit.  End of expressway, turn left to Binakayan, drive about 200 meters to the intersection, then turn left to Covelandia Road.  About 15 min-drive from Mall of Asia, light traffic. 

From Manila (public transport) :  From Baclaran, board a bus going to Cavite City or Naic/Maragondon plying the Island Cove route. 

From Alabang (public transport) :  From Zapote, board a mini-bus or jeepney going to Cavite City or Tanza/Naic/Salinas plying the Island Cove route.

Disclaimer:  This is a personal write-up, not a paid advertisement.  I do not work for Island Spa, Island Cove, or any of their non-/trade partners.

Island SPA @ Island Cove offers ELES

To those who couldn't resist a dash of colorful nail polish, this one's worth looking into. 

Island SPA @ Island Cove has recently introduced the Australian cosmetics brand - ELES. 

ELES was created under the premier skin care brand Pevonia Botanica.  Both ELES and Pevonia offer an impressive line up of cosmetics and skin care products for the more discerning market.  Island SPA highlights ELES' Masquerade Collection of nail polish. 

Before ELES:  I would usually put color on my toenails - alternating two weeks with colored polish, two weeks without. When I applied a bright or dark hue, I noticed some yellowish stains on my nails after the polish was removed. 

Though I do not have any authoritative information about cosmetics, I tend to do some research over the Web.  There are seemingly endless reviews about the harmful effects of these ingredients which may be found in nail polish:  *formaldehyde, **dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and ***toluene.  It cannot be no-nail-polish-at-all for me, so I started looking for alternatives.  ELES is one of the better brands that made a public declaration about their non-usage of the said ingredients.  When Island SPA offered ELES, I did not hesitate to give it a try. 

My take: My toenails appeared healthy after the polish was removed (Baroque Bronze).  So I went on with the second trial (Nude Contessa).  After two trials, I don't have any intention to go back to the old brand.  It's tempting to apply another lovely color this weekend, but I'm mindful about giving my toenails at least a 'two-week rest' from nail polish. Moderation won't hurt.  :)

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Book an appointment today. 
Island Spa is open daily from 10AM to 10PM; cutoff for receiving is at 9PM.  For inquiries and booking, you may dial these numbers:  +63 46 434 09 88, +63 46 434 77 78, +63 917 505 62 80.  You may also visit their website – http://www.islandcovephil.com/activities/rejuvenate/

Getting there
From Manila (private vehicle) :  Take Manila – Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX).  End of expressway, make a U-turn to Covelandia Road.  Island Cove is about 15min-drive from Mall of Asia, light traffic.
From Manila (public transport) :  From Baclaran, board a bus going to Cavite City or Naic/Maragondon taking the Island Cove route.
From Alabang (public transport) :  From Zapote, board a mini-bus or jeepney going to Cavite City or Tanza/Naic/Salinas taking the Island Cove route.

 

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Formaldehyde* - A highly toxic substance, regardless of method of intake. - Wikipedia
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)** - used in nail polish as solvent for dye and plasticizers to prevent brittleness.  The European Union classifies DBP as an endocrine disruptor.  - David Suzuki Foundation
Toluene*** - this ingredient is widely-used as solvent. It has no proven carcinogenic effect but prolonged exposure to toluene may trigger conditions like nausea, drunken-type action, and color vision loss. - Wikipedia

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Disclaimer:  I do not work for Island SPA, Island Cove, ELES, Pevonia Botanica, or any of their trade partners. This is a personal write-up.  I do not claim any authoritative information about cosmetics, its formulation and/or usage. 

Island SPA @ Island Cove's 10th Anniversary Blowout

A trip to the SPA is always a welcome treat.  You do not have to break the bank, stop eating, or pray that your next vacation leave gets approved.  No need to go through such drastic measures for you to experience a refreshing mini-vacation in one of Cavite's premier SPA - Island SPA @ Island Cove.  Tucked in a private cove cum urban haven, about 15 minute-drive from Manila via CaviteX, you are never too far from experiencing the best services this Mediterranean-inspired SPA has to offer. 

Great news!  This merry month of March, Island SPA celebrates its 10th anniversary with a fabulous blowout.  

A truly SPAholic way of saying 'thank you' to its dear clients, Island SPA invites you to take part in the celebration and enjoy these fantastic treats.  Oh, and please don't forget to extend this invite to family and friends! =)

Note from Island SPA:  Have your spa treatment scheduled before and after pica pica so you can join us in celebrating a decade of giving you a true spa experience.

 

 

 

       Mechanics:

·        Pay only 10 pesos for the lowest priced spa treatment that you avail from the 3 treatments that you purchase.

·        Every set of 3 availed will entitle you to a raffle envelope for your 10 peso payment.

·        Fill up the details completely and drop this to our fish bowl.

·        We will pick one winner every Sunday at  9:00 p.m. at Island Spa lobby.

·        Winner will get the same set availed for FREE.

Book an appointment today and enjoy a well-deserved pampering only at Island SPA! 

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Getting there - easy!

From Manila (private vehicle) : Take Manila - Cavite Expressway (CaviteX).  After Kawit Toll Plaza, drive 300 meters towards Centennial Road (going to General Trias), take the u-turn slot going to Covelandia Road. About 10min- drive from Mall of Asia, light traffic.

From Manila (public transport) : From Baclaran, board a bus going to Cavite City or Naic/Maragondon taking the Island Cove route.

From Alabang (public transport) : From Zapote, board a mini-bus or jeepney going to Cavite City or Tanza/Naic/Salinas taking the Island Cove route.

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My other posts about Island SPA (from my old blog - http://meowthmoments.wordpress.com):

Mini-vacation by Island SPA @ Island Cove  - June 2012

Island SPA @ Island Cove:  A Take on Wellness - June 2012

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Disclaimer:  I do not work for Island Cove, Island Spa, or any of its trade or non-trade partners.  I'm posting this article as a satisfied and loyal client of Island SPA.

The Making of TIMELESS: Our Prenuptial Pictorial

Like a period film, we wanted our pictures to depict the elements of love and heritage - things which transcend the boundaries of time.  Simply classic. 



Timeless. In love and walking the high road together.

Candidly, BFD and Kuting. 
At first, it was difficult for us to get a real serious shot.  The photo shoot itself was fun, especially the people around us. 



Break time!!!

Fishball, anyone?

CAVITEX Billboard?  =)
Wedding: more romantic in the Philippines

With Garla and Aijhay of Makeup by Garla

Love and romance never go out of style.
Just like this mansion, first built in the 1800s and still stands in its entire grandeur to date.

BFD playing some funny antics...again.  =)

"Hanggang sa maabot ng iyong paningin..."





Photoshoot cum playtime



i-Dawn Zulueta daw ba ako???
Kung alam ko lang ikakasal ako this year, sana noon 2011 pa ako hindi kumain...

KUTING / UFC Warrior / BRIDEZILLA!!!  =)





Eloped???







Ano ang title ng movie? =)



Our signature shot =)

Another candid shot. =)



Jump! - with our hair and makeup artists: Garla and Aijhay

HMU artists at work  

Ernie and Teng of Close Up Photography




Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite, Philippines



Acknowledgment

Location:  Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite
Contact:  Mr. Angelo Aguinaldo and Team, and the Cavite Historical Society
Photography:  Mr. Lito Perez, Ernie, and Teng of Close Up Photography
Hair Stylist:  Aijhay Enriquez of Makeup by Garla
Makeup Artist:  Ms. Garla Cabuco of Makeup by Garla
Creative input:  Ms. Maricar Aman, Ms. Carmen Reyes of '8 and a half', Ms. Geri Bregonia
SPA services (post-pictorial):  Island SPA at Island Cove, Kawit, Cavite