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Julian’s Island Lodge in Cavinti, Laguna
If there’s one place in the country that’s guaranteed to relax you, it’s Cavinti in Laguna. Here you can find a quiet lakeside community and tiny houses built on isolated islets in the lake. Here’s our stay at Julian’s Island Lodge, one of the private islands in the area. Our stay at Julian’s Island Lodge It’s been years since our last visit in Cavinti, Laguna. Back then, you could count in one hand the number of accommodations available for booking in the lake area. Today, things are different – there are more options to choose from, from resthouses and cottages to glamping tents and domes. Hali and I went in…
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Lalam Kalumpang: Beach Villa in Mabini, Batangas
It’s beach tiiime! I haven’t been to a beach in almost a year due to the pandemic. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I still know how to float in the water, if my cameras were still working, and my backpack hadn’t been touched since my last local trip in Camiguin. I still had Airbnb credits that were due to expire so I looked for a nice staycation in Batangas. It would be my first time out, so I didn’t want to do anything extreme — just somewhere I can relax and maybe take a dip in the water if I wanted too. I found this private beach villa…
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My Favorite Airbnbs near Manila
It’s not a secret that I love staycations and Airbnb is one of my favorite booking platforms. You can find rentals that aren’t available in regular booking sites — from stylish condo units in cities to lovely beach houses and resthouses in idyllic farms or mountainside. I use Airbnb for mini-vacations and sometimes when I want a new space to work to. Here I’m going to tell you about my favorite Airbnb staycations in or near Manila. What I look for in Airbnb units As I said above, I use Airbnb a lot but I don’t always post about it here. I only post about the really good ones. Here…
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Little House by the Beach: Staycation in Batangas
As it was nearing the end of the year, I decided to use up the rest of my booking credits. I had enough to book for a group room or house, and so aside from my boyfriend Hali, I also invited my sister and her daughter along. However, we agreed on a schedule a bit late so everywhere else is booked. Luckily, we found this Airbnb in Batangas, aptly named The Little House by the Beach. The Little House by the Beach The Little House by the Beach is a beach house located in Barangay Sawang in Lobo, Batangas. It’s about 2.5-3 hours from Manila. Hali brought a car so…
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Villa Elisha: Private Forest Resort in Antipolo, Rizal
One of the things I love discovering as a traveler are nice staycations. Especially today, when there’s a lot of places offering not just the promise of relaxation but also unique aesthetics and/or facilities. One of the places I’d been eyeing for a while now is Villa Elisha. Villa Elisha is a private villa resort located in Antipolo, Rizal. I’d actually found this when I was randomly browsing private resorts in Antipolo via Airbnb. However, at that time, I didn’t have anyone to go with me so I delayed booking for a later date. Fortunately, I was invited for a bloggers’ stay in the villa so I cleared my schedule…
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Staycation at Acqua Private Residences, Mandaluyong
Have you heard of Acqua Private Residences? This is the newest staycation place in the metro! Acqua Private Residences is a riverside multi-tower residential property. You can book here via Airbnb. I booked an overnight stay here on a weekend to see what the fuss is about and here you can read about my staycation at Acqua Private Residences. Staycation at Acqua Private Residences Hali and I booked a 1-bedroom apartment here at Acqua Private Residences. We chose one in the Livingstone Tower because it has its own pool and guests here enjoy free access to the pool area. We arrived at past 2PM and proceeded to check in. The…
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A dreamy staycation at Narra Hill (Tagaytay)
Narra Hill is one of my dream staycations. This bed-and-breakfast is located at a lush mountainside in Tagaytay, with an overlooking view of Taal Lake. It was honestly a kilig moment when I finally got the chance to stay here. Here’s my experience and review of Narra Hill. About Narra Hill Narra Hills is a boutique bed-and-breakfast / events & weddings venue. Technically, it’s located in Laurel, Batangas, but it’s also close (25-30 minutes) from Tagaytay City proper. Currently, there are 6 rooms available for booking. You can choose among: kubo (cottage), balcony room or premiere suite. The kubos are beside the plunge pool area, while the rest are in…
