An island of unicorns? Yes, it exists, and it's in the Philippines

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Inflatable Island or the island of unicorns

Here the color pink and the horns MANDAN

The unicorns they are definitely in fashion. For some time now they have been present everywhere, from emojis, cosmetics and t-shirts. There is no doubt that the concept sells, just look on Instagram, where the hashtag #unicorn It has more than 9 million publications.

katrina kay lacap , and her three partners, saw it clearly and knew how to take advantage of the business opportunity.

Inflatable Island or the island of unicorns

No need to dream it: just go to the Philippines

This group of traveling friends wanted to take a unique experience to philippines and they got down to work opening in April 2017 Inflatable Island , a unicorn amusement park . Of unicorns, just as it sounds.

The park has become known as the “largest in Asia”. It is located in Subic Bay , to some 80 kilometers west of Manila , and is designed so that the child in all of us finds a place of fantasy.

The investment was not a crazy idea. The cap and her partners already had similar projects for children in Philippines . She, for example, is one of the founders of Ball Pit Manila, a park for adults where you can play for hours in a pool of thousands of balls. Lacap is also the founder of the Jungle Environment Survival Training camp, also located in Subic.

The objective of the project was “create a unique experience” , as explained Princess Ann Reyes, marketing manager of Inflatable Island . They also wanted to "offer something that everyone can enjoy regardless of age." And they have certainly succeeded.

The reception was very good . Reyes tells that they could accommodate 60,000 people in their first two months of life. Considering this, it's no surprise that the company recently announced that they have expanded their inflatable play area. It currently has an extension of no less than 4,100 square meters , which is equivalent to eight basketball courts placed side by side.

In the floating zoo can be found from pastel pink inflatable slides , swings, trampolines and white slides as if we were in the clouds. Each one of the attractions is taken care of in detail, turning it into a perfect instagrammer Stage, included a rainbow path and a u giant inflatable nicorn

The resort also boasts a beautiful **retreat called Pink Bali Lounge**. Those who want to rest can do so here, next to the edge of the beach, under some pretty cloth umbrellas and some pink and lavender puffs.

The price of the experience is not exorbitant. The one hour pass is 499 Philippine pesos (about 8 euros), while the admission of a whole day in the park for 849 pesos (13 euros).

The attractions receive customers even during the typhoon season, as the Subic Bay is in a privileged situation Being surrounded by mountains, it remains calm all year round.

Pink Bali Lounge at Inflatable Island

Pink Bali Lounge

The owners are already thinking of expanding the project and opening other similar parks in other parts of the country. As Reyes says, "We are currently working on bringing Inflatable Island to other locations, so stay tuned!"

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