Bohol's Roving Eye

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Casa Benessere Beckons You

Imagine a high ceilinged two- storey abode that sits right smack in the middle of the tropical isle of Panglao, Bohol, Philippines

The wide ceilings and the verandas at the second floor assures house guests of an airy and homey feel and one that blends comfort and simple pleasures

Welcome to Casa Benessere which is Italian for House of Wellness & Easy Living

From the very moment that I laid my weary bones on its comfortable and huge bed, I felt like I was in Seventh Heaven.

I had the most relaxed sleep ever after getting a soothing massage and sipping the best Italian tea

Casa Benessere has two masters’ bedrooms and two double rooms at very affordable rates.

Aside from a sun- drenched patio where one can worship the sun in utmost privacy, it is an unpretentious bed & breakfast that offers services like a soothing massage.

Countryside tours, diving expeditions & island hopping can also be arranged with the staff

Rates include breakfast of your choice. Guests can also use the spacious and modern kitchen to cook or prepare their favorite meals

A winding staircase leads to the second floor and the veranda

Owned & managed by Berdeth Piquero- Ciccioni, guests are assured of great pampering and the best customer service.

By the way, the whole casa can be rented exclusively for a maximum of 10 guests

Contact this blogger for details and reservations

Photo Credits: BJ Enerio

Monday, January 6, 2014

Reynald Torralba Gatal : In Memoriam

The Gatal clan greeted 2014 on a somber mood. You see, the eldest of the Gatal & Torralba Clan passed away last December 27, 2013.

The rest of the holidays were spent either at the funeral home or in between as everyone did his share in the preparations for the final internment

Papa Rey passed away at 7 pm on December 27 after a stroke last December 23.

He was 79 years old

Hundreds of his friends and those who knew him came to pay their last respects and to join the family as his mortal remains were laid to rest at Dampas Cemetery last Jan 3 at 5 pm

Papa Rey as Reynald Torralba Gatal was fondly called was the eldest of Galicano Gatal & Albina Torralba- Gatal’s five children.