Manila Ocean Park: A Look Into the Dancing Sea Fairies

One of the best attractions of Manila Ocean Park is the Jellies: Dancing Sea Fairies Exhibit. The exhibit may only be spread into two sections but it will definitely provide a whole new experience for visitors. 

The Sea Jellies Exhibit

The look and feel of the attraction is inspired by the jellies' translucent bodies and their ability to catch light in fascinating and beautiful ways. The cylindrical and wall mounted aquariums are equipped with lighting effects and breathtaking music. This design captures the majestic beauty of the jellies as they gracefully drift in circles within the tanks. Moreover, these tanks are housed in two dark rooms installed with infinity mirrors. The reflections create the effect of being swarmed by these colorful and fragile sea fairies. 

Here are photos of the exhibit that will make you head off to the Manila Ocean Park and marvel at the cool creatures of the Jellies Exhibit. 

Manila Ocean Park: A Guide to Exploring the Oceanarium

Given how crowded it can be during the weekends and holidays, having an occasion that falls in the middle of the week is a great opportunity to celebrate and to take a day trip to one of the metro's most sought after attractions - the Manila Ocean Park.

Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines' first world-class marine theme park and an all-year all-weather destination for tourists and locals alike. Although it has been almost a decade since it's first opening, the park has expanded greatly over the years and continues to delight even the seasoned travelers. 

If you're planning a trip to the park any time soon, here are photos and videos to help you navigate through its fascinating features and attractions. This first part will focus on the main attraction of the park, the Oceanarium. 

Oceanarium Entrance

Manila Ocean Park's Oceanarium is home to 14,000 marine animals from around 277 species. Most creatures housed here are indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. It offers a stunning walk through of the watery depths featuring five zones - the Jungle Trek, The Reef, Lost Atlantis, Living Ocean, and Deep Sea. 

Jungle Trek
The journey inside the Oceanarium begins at the freshwater zone called the Jungle Trek, where a variety of freshwater fish mostly found in Amazon and African rivers are featured.

Jungle Trek Zone

"Rainforest" look and feel

Some of the fish species seen here are the Koi Fish, Catfish, Pink Danio, Tetra, Freshwater Angelfish, Red-Tailed Tinfoil Barb, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Clown Knifefish, Giant Gourami, Black and Red-Bellied Pacu, Janitor Fish, Cichlids, Arapaima, and Alligator Gar.

Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila: Now an Accor Hotel

Embracing the changing demands of travelers and elevating its high level of service, Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila has partnered with European hotel operator Accor to manage its 5-star, luxurious serviced residences in Ortigas. Formerly known as the Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center, the Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila is the newest brand transformation in the country's rapidly growing hotel industry. 

The property joins Accor's collection of more than 3,500 memorable hotels in 92 countries which includes hotel brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Adagio, and HotelF1. With this, the group will bring its decades of know-how and expertise in managing the Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila.

Delivering the experience of a 5-star hotel but with the personality and exclusivity of a private residence, the property is the first and only serviced apartments awarded the prestigious "Deluxe" classification by the Department of Tourism. 

Joy~Nostalg Apartments

The hotel offers 229 fully furnished serviced apartments ranging from studio to three bedroom units. The units are equipped with 5-star amenities, modern home conveniences and indulgences. The interiors are a mix of beautiful, timeless elements evoking classical elegance and luxury.

Let's take a look at some of the photos we took of the hotel to show how it can fulfill the 5-star experience to its discerning set of guests.

Dewa Bharata Bungalows Legian: A Great Bali Sanctuary

One of our friends just got back from a beautiful vacation in Bali. We were a "bit" secretly jealous seeing his many vacation pictures. We were reminded that it has been nine long months since our trip to the island of the gods. Time really passes quickly and we rarely get a chance to stop and look back. 

So here's looking back at one of the highlights of our Bali getaway - staying at the beautiful and quiet Dewa Bharata Bungalows Legian. 

Dewa Bharata Bungalows Legian

Location

Dewa Bharata's location is very strategic and is one of its main advantages. It is at the heart of Kuta, exactly where most tourists go. It is a 10-minute walk from the bustling nightlife of Jalan Legian, a 15-minute walk to Kuta Beach, and a 15-minute drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport. 

Hotel entrance c/o Dewa Bharata Bungalows Legian website