Read: Holy Week 2014
Last year, Easter Sunday came, and my son asked if we would go to his friend's house. I asked him why he wanted to go there, and he said, I want to have an Easter Egg Hunt. I realized that he really had fun finding those eggs, so I promised that we would do it next year.
I was blessed because my son practices “delayed gratification”; he doesn’t insist on his wants and is willing to wait until the right time comes. When I went to Valenzuela last February, my sister asked me kung di ba daw kami aalis. It’s been a long time since we traveled, kahit overnight lang daw. I suggested different hotels to them, but the problem is the schedule, di kami nagkakasundo sa date. Hehehe! So we all decided Holy Week na lang para no classes and no work.
Last February, I was checking different hotels for their Lenten Promo and Easter Egg Hunt Activity. I saw the “You Ought to Live Lenten Offer” of Vivere Hotel, and they all agreed. So we hadan Easter Staycation at Vivere Hotel, which I will share in a separate post.
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A Hoppy Easter at Vivere Hotel
Since we did not avail of the “Hoppy Easter Room Accommodation” promo, we don’t have free tickets for the Easter event, so after breakfast, we went to the reception and asked if there were still available tickets. Fortunately, we can still buy the tickets.
We attended Sunday mass on the second floor from 9-10AM and went to the Vivere Ballroom on the same floor for the Easter event from 10AM-2PM. I purchased the ticket 950++ (P1159 nett) for each person. The tickets are very expensive, so I was hoping that it was really worth it.
When I checked the ticket, the program starts at 11AM, so we’re still early pala but good thing that we can do the “Egg Painting Activity” while waiting. I did not paint anymore, and I just let my son do his own artwork.
He went to the “Glitter Tattoo” booth. There is also a “Decorate a Cupcake” activity. My son was having a hard time squeezing the icing bag, but he made it. We gave the cupcake to his cousins who did not join the event, so I don’t know if it is good.
The program started at 11AM, the first game was “Bring Me,” and my son won a prize. After the game, we had an early lunch. We’re still full from our buffet breakfast at The Nest, so konti lang kinain namin. My son just ate two rolls, ice cream, and a few tablespoons of rice and pork. So luging-lugi kami sa buffet. Hehehe!
The choices for the lunch buffet are very limited, madami pa yung choices namin sa breakfast. They have bread, soup, panini sandwich, salad, roast pork, grilled veggies, potato wedges, pasta (choice of red or white sauce), and a scoop of ice cream. The drink is iced tea, but I did not notice the drink dispenser.
While eating and waiting for the program, the kids were watching a movie.
The program started again, with games for kids and adults. Our dilemma here is we’re not really good at naming the tune and title of movies or songs, games, so di kami nanalo. Sayang, they are giving away toys pa naman.
Two mascots came, sorry I forgot their name.
When the announcement of the Egg Painting winners was made, we were surprised when my son was part of the winners. We were not expecting it because I’d seen a lot of pretty painted eggs. Maybe the judge noticed na gawang bata talaga. hehehe!
Read: Painting at Sip & Gogh
The last part of the event is Egg Hunting; they provided a basket for each kid. My son was very happy that he got a lot of eggs and won two small prizes.
The program was finished by 1PM. It was a short program, but we really enjoyed it. Do you know why? The event was not crowded, para ka lang umattend ng birthday party. It was just a small group, so the kids had a lot of chances to win or get prizes. The games are not only for kids but for adults too, so it was really an event for the whole family.
The loot bag is only for kids, mas ok kung each person since same bayad Hehehe! But we’re happy with our loot. (hindi tinipid).
Things to Improve:
Since P1159 is not cheap, I wish there were more activities for the kids, more food choices, and a raffle. I was expecting a raffle for adults and kids, mga tipong overnight stay and buffet lunch/dinner prizes kaso wala.
Read: Trick or Treat at Taal Vista Hotel
You got a lot of loots there. I never experience egg hunting when I was younger. Your son is fortunate. Happy easter :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, the food choices could be improve. Congratulations on winning the egg painting, maganda naman talaga gawa ng anak mo. Nice loot bag and prizes Sis, I agree perfect family bonding din, sarap ng chocolates.:)
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It is wonderful for kids to experience activities like this but it does have its price. Unfortunately, we have limited activities here in Zamboanga City and so my son wasn't able to experience this.
ReplyDeleteWow supper saya naman nito sis, your kid looks having so much fun, kahit siguro mommy nag eenjoy din hahahahha! Congrats ang galing siguro mag painting kasi nanalo eh, the foods looks so yum. ang galing!
ReplyDeletethis is one great experience for easter, especially for the kids. we weren't able to go to any easter activities this year but i promised my kids that we'll try to have the best summer this year. :)
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