Cool breeze with scents of pinecones and strawberries, enchanting views and exciting finds, these are just some of the magical charms that is Baguio. El Cielito sits on one of Baguio’s scenic hilltops with breathtaking views that are just a glance away from your bedroom window. Strategically located on North Drive, a 5-minute walk takes
Safari Lodge, set from the road on Leonard Wood Street, nestles high among the pine trees. This three-story tone house brings to mind a big mountain chalet. The place was once a former residence. In contrast to the other modern hotels in Baguio, it is still full of traces of its past, a characteristic that
The Concorde Hotel is in the hills, in a pleasant neighborhood on the outskirts of town center. The large five-story brick building is well constructed, its red roofs emerging from the pine trees. The common areas are very congenial with superb dark, well-polished wooden floors, rustic furniture, statues and Ifugao basketry decorating the corridors of
The Lisland Rainforest Resort s the perfect stopover on the long trip to Vigan. It is also the jump-off point for discovering the Hundred Islands National Park, which is just one hour away. There is no other hotel with such charm in the immediate vicinity of the national park. After leaving the congested roads of
This wooded five-and-a-half hectare island, encircled by a golden sandy beach lined with coconut trees, is a little paradise for diver and lovers of peace and quiet. Bonito Island is on the eastern tip of Maricaban Island, midway between Batangas and Puerto Galera. At certain times of the year, particularly between November and February, the
Eagle point is a dive resort managed by Filipinos and Americans. Leaning against wooded hills, it is set on three levels of very steep terrain, which it hugs unevenly at various points. All the rooms therefore have a view of the sea. The biggest accomplishment of the resort is the main building, a superb, multi-leveled
The Farm at San Benito nestled at the foot of Mt. Malarayat on the outskirts of Lipa City, sits amids 47 hectares of lush fragrant greens, serene ponds and well manicured lawns. The spa resort was conceptualized and conceived in 2001 or 2002 primarily as the country’s first alternative medical center that employees non-traditional healing
Located not far from the tip of the Calatagan Peninsula, Lago de Oro Beach Club is under combined German, Australian and Filipino management. The present owners of Lago de Oro are not first-timers, as they had previously launched the Coral Beach Resort. The route from Manila traverses coffee and pineapple plantations before the Tagaytay Ridge
Coral Beach Club is the resort closest to Manila with a white sand beach, albeit artificial, the Matabungkay Beach. It is frequented primarily by golfers. It was launched by the owners of Lago de Oro Beach Club and was passed on several years ago to its current owners, Canadian Michael Hudson, an avid golfer and
Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort, name after the family of the owners, for two generations, is set in a pastoral framework of a coconut plantation of almost 8 hundred hectares – still under cultivation today. At the entrance is a beautiful Spanish church with a pink facade. It houses a museum which displays the unusual
Hidden Valley Springs, located between Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw, is hidden in the middle of superb forest. A track goes into the jungle and, in half an hour, leads right up to the water falls crashing onto the mossy rocks below. There are at least six swimming pools naturally heated by volcanic waters. The
For those who love walking – and the forest – the R & R resort at the foot of Mt. Makiling is a good place to stay. Although Mt. Makiling is a day trip from Manila just 55 km away, it is nice to get away from the capital during the weekend and explore the
The Caylabne Bay Resort, only two hours away from Manila, is the seaside resort closest to Manila, along with Montemar Beach Club in Bataan. The last 15 km of the route go through a forest and offer superb panoramic views of jagged coastline, Corregidor Island and the Bataan Peninsula further away. It is only after
The San Roque Beach Resort is the only resort directly on the banks of Taal Lake. Its owner, Lita Merkx, is a Filipina married to a Dutchman. After the construction of the resort in 1997, Lita, who was born here, acquired the neighboring property and expanded the resort that now has 12 rooms. The charm
The hills around Lake Taal are covered with pineapple plantations and coffee shrubs with flowers that perfume that air, Estancia Resort Hotel is on Tagaytay Ridge, the coastal road that goes around a part of the lake. The resort is obscured by vegetation, but offers spectacular views of the lake and the volcano. Because of
The great attraction of Montear Beach Club is its accessibility from Manila. Without taking a plane or even your own car, you can reach it in two hours by ferryboat and then by van. Montemar is a good place for relaxation. It is set in a rocky, wooded cove with a long beautiful beach surrounded
Only two hours from Manila, Le Petit Baguio is a place with a casual, homey atmosphere. Located on the mountain at the edge of the national park of Bataan, it is recommended for those who are fond of nature and random walks. The resort is the “return to nature” dream of Frenchman Jean-Paul Chambouleyron who
After three long hours on the road, it is a relief to arrive at White Rock Beach Hotel, marked by magnificent travelers’ trees. The hotel is set on a four-hectare property at the edge of Subic Bay, a lovely area with green lawns planted with coconut trees. The setting instantly gives you a leisurely feeling,
If you are looking for a luxurious, elegant ambiance in Subic Bay, the Legenda Hotel along Waterfront Road will meet your expectations. The hotel belongs to a Malaysian chain that gas several hotels in the Philippines, two of which are also located in Subic Bay Freeport – the Legenda Suites and the Four Seasons Hotel.
There are many reasons that make Pampanga a tourist destination. Exotic food is one. With a tradition of perfecting culinary skills, this province is home of be best cooks of the country, and naturally, of the best foods. Another reason is a five-star hotel – the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. Nestled in the middle