Safe Snorkeling, Everyone!

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned snorkeler or diver, there are still a lot of tips that you need to keep in mind when going underwater. They are not necessarily technical stuff that you need to study or memorize. Instead, these are general safety tips to enjoy and make the most out of your snorkeling sessions!

Be confident in the water - confidence is the key! Believe in yourself and you can actually do it. For open water snorkeling, you can carry a highly visible swim buoy so you are easily noticeable for the people around you

Buy good quality snorkeling equipment - good investment really pays off. Do not ever compromise the quality of your gears just because you found a cheaper option. Remember good quality requires money. Buying from untrusted manufacturers might risk your safety out there.

Find a snorkel buddy - do not be too complacent and find someone you can bring along with you when you snorkel. Unexpected emergency situations can happen so it’s better if you can help each other out.

Stay hydrated but no alcohol - if you just had one heck of a party last night then it’s better to postpone your snorkeling plans. Swimming under the impact of alcohol could lead to dangerous situations.

Take a rest after eating - Do not go snorkeling when your tummy is full. The waves and accidentally drinking saltwater might mix up your stomach resulting in discomfort and feel of sickness. Eat light but nutritive food like fruits, vegetables, salads with chicken, wholemeal pasta which will give you energy for swimming.

These are just some tips that you need to remember in order to make sure that your snorkeling session is enjoyable and 100% safe. These tips will help minimize the chances of discomfort and/ or accidents.

If you’re from Davao and you want to experience the best of snorkeling, then just type “Where is Camp Bernardino” on Google and you’ll find it to be the best snorkeling spot in Davao Oriental. Camp Bernardino de Lavigan’s water activities include not just snorkeling but also diving, boating, and fishing. What to do in Camp Bernardino? Go snorkeling now! Check them out now on their website at www.campbernardino.com

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Vitamin Sea for the Kids

As a family man, I only want the best for my family, especially my kids. The last couple of months was really difficult and it really broke my heart to see that my kids are very affected by this pandemic. Of course, I’m so thankful that we’re all safe and healthy. We’re lucky enough to be surviving this pandemic, with enough food on our table and with our jobs still there. But sometimes I get really blank when my kids ask me “dad why can’t we go ride our bikes?” They’re only 10 and 7 years old boys and it’s really hard to explain to them these things. It’s like we’re taking away a part of their childhood from them. Sometimes they also ask me why we don’t go to church anymore and do our usual Sunday bonding at the mall, doing some toy shopping or watching the latest Marvel movie. I have to explain to them that this is for their own safety and it will all be over soon.

The biggest impact of all is the fact that they’re going to have their classes online this year. It’s really difficult since they already miss their friends at school. They’re also feeling depressed because they can’t bond with them this year. So I decided to do something to cheer them up.

I know it’s really strict here in Davao City and there’s no way I can take my kids to the mall to cheer them up because it’s too risky. So I think maybe a little family time can distract them and make them feel positive again. A beach escape is what we need to make them feel happier despite the situation. I looked up some beaches but Samal is very strict. Mati is too crowded and I’m sure there are a lot of college girls and boys who will go there now that they’ve reopened. I wanted something that is enjoyable but still safe. Then finally, after hours of searching where we can go, I found Camp Bernardino de Lavigan - it’s a new glamping resort in Davao Oriental that looks decent to me. I booked a trip and secured all our health clearance to make everything smooth sailing.

We spent 3 days at Camp Bernardino de Lavigan, and it was really fun and memorable. My kids very much loved the snorkeling and boating experience because they haven’t been to the beach for almost 5 months! That’s a long time because we almost always go to the beach once a month to relax. They also love the fresh seafood and the spacious place. They were really thankful because, for the first time in a long time, they don’t feel “imprisoned” or suffocated.

Camp Bernardino de Lavigan is a perfect family resort in Davao Oriental if you want to relax and to be away from the crowd. This new resort in Governor Generoso practices safety measures that help you maintain social distancing while relaxing. Just type in Best Resort in Davao Oriental on Google and it will show up instantly! You may also check them out on their Facebook page.

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