Previous Trips - Ilocos

Laoag, Philippines

As mentioned previously, Fort Ilocandia is a family favorite. It is so big that it is never crowded. The ambiance is so relaxing, the rooms large and the food great. There used to be duty-free shopping and I think the casino is still there. The expansive grounds are perfectly maintained and manicured.

Inaki and Timmy at night

Cool Nina in Fort Ilocandia room

The following photos were taken on a Holy Week vacation which coincided with the birthday of Timmy, April 15.

Timmy blowing birthday cake candles

Tiimmy birthday picture with Nina and Inaki

The kids liked it particularly because it has 3 swimming pools, one is Olympic-sized, another is deep and the third a smaller kiddie pool with a slide.

Joey taking a dip

Miren and Timmy night-swimming

Inaki and Timmy in deep pool

Timmy in kiddie pool

The beach is the widest I have seen and form part of the famous dunes although the sea is a bit rough and deepens quickly.

Kite is up

Kite is down

Paoay, Philippines

Miren and I hardly get a chance to take off on our own. We just can't bring ourselves to leave the kids behind. On this trip, Miren had to go to Vigan for work so I offered to be the driver. It was over a couple of weekdays so the kids couldn't come or they would miss school. Finally!

The next photos are of Miren and myself in Paoay.

Joey on steps of Paoay Church

Joey exploring Paoay Church

Paoay Church

Miren at garden of old house

Joey in the Malacanang of the North

Previous Trips - Ilocos

a travel blog by Joey Carlotta

Fort Ilocandia

Laoag, Philippines

Marcos Country

Paoay, Philippines