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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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[Top Pick] 7 Private Hot Spring Resorts in Laguna
A private hot spring resort is one of the best locations for gatherings — whether it’s casual family get-togethers or a weekend trip among friends or co-workers. Here we’ve compiled the best private hot spring resorts you can find in Laguna! 1. Al Fresco Springs Al Fresco Springs is one of the top choices among hot spring resorts in Laguna. Al Fresco Springs offers private villas located in Los Banos, with a view of the foothills of Mount Makiling. Each villa features a pool that uses natural hot spring water — no heaters necessary! You can swim and relax at your heart’s content. You’ll also find that each pool has…
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Chasing waterfalls in Laguna: Hulugan Falls, Talay Falls, and Hidden Falls
I’m probably one of the last people among my travel circle to visit Hulugan Falls in Luisiana, Laguna. It was hugely popular in the past 1-2 years and I typically do not like joining the bandwagon (too many people), so I put off my visit until now. With Hali in tow, I joined a DIY trip to Hulugan Falls and two other nearby waterfalls — Talay Falls and Hidden Falls. Here’s our visit to these waterfalls in Laguna + guide on how you can get here too. Our waterfalls trip to Laguna We arrived in Luisiana, Laguna, at about 8AM in the morning. From there, everyone needed to register and…
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Casa Primera Hot Spring Resorts: Is It Worth Booking?
If you’re searching for private resorts in Laguna, you’ll undoubtedly come across Casa Primera Hot Spring Resorts. I went here last summer with my family. Here’s a short review about our stay in Casa Primera! Casa Primera offers various modern villas ideal for family or friends’ gatherings. These villas are located in Calamba, Laguna. What sets this apart from other resorts in this area is that Casa Primera villas have a nature-filled, relaxing ambiance and use natural water from Mount Makiling. Our experience at Casa Primera We booked Villa 4. It has an adult pool and kiddie pool (up to 5 feet and 3 feet, respectively), 4 airconditioned rooms with…
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Delightful farm stay at Costales Nature Farms, Laguna
Farm staycations are becoming more popular nowadays. It seems that, as we seek our way back to nature, we get more drawn to farms and rest houses in natural settings. One such place is Costales Nature Farms in Majayjay, Laguna. Costales Nature Farms offers a quiet retreat and farm tours to their guests. It’s the premier agri-tourism destination in the country. This farm produces organic vegetables and herbs and also processes organic meat. They supply major corporations such as Shopwise, Healthy Options and Itallianni’s. They also offer internships, workshops and tutorials to those who want to learn more about organic farming. Lastly, they are open for investments particularly from OFWs.…
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The Cliffhouse Laguna: A private hot spring resort with infinity pool
For Hali’s birthday this year, we decided on an exclusive couple stay at a private hot spring resort in Laguna, called The Cliffhouse Laguna. (Sometime ago, we spent his special day backpacking in Palawan. Is it a sign that we’re becoming tito and tita?) Here we’re going to show you around this place and tell you what to expect. The Cliffhouse Laguna The Cliffhouse Laguna is a boutique resort/private hot spring resort located in the foothills of Mount Makiling in Los Banos, Laguna. Unlike the usual busy resorts of Pansol, the resort can be found inside a subdivision, which ensures privacy and quiet. The facility is built in a cliff…
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5 BEST Hot Spring Resorts in Laguna to Relax & Re-energize
The province of Laguna is blessed to have natural hot springs. The water from these springs flows down from Mount Makiling, an inactive volcano. Over the years, more and more hot spring resorts have opened up, catering to people who want to relax, unwind and soothe their tired muscles. Here are the best hot spring resorts in Laguna — for your family or barkada outing, team building or personal vacation. P.S. If you’re looking for private resorts, check out our top pick for Private Hot Spring Resorts in Laguna. 1. 88 Hotspring Resort If you’re looking for the perfect resort for your family, head to 88 Hotspring Resort in Calamba,…
