“A Hidden Beautiful Place” in English
Bikini Tale #3
It was early January of 2018 when I started its first weekend with a summer vibe and exploration. So while I was on my way to Manila after my New Year’s eve celebration at my hometown in Ilocos Norte, I agreed on going for a staycation at Tagaytay. Very accessible and near to Manila, and it’s still January, the coldness is still there in the highlands! It was as well foggy when the night comes.
I booked the trip with booking.com using my credit card as a way to reserve the place. I didn’t pay anything yet because it was payment to be made at the property so I reserved a room for two with the Taal Lake view. This was a new property so I wanted to check on it. It was a Greek style inspired property owned by a Korean, the hotel splashed with the colors white and blue and the area was high you can see mountains, roads down, the slopes and the famous Taal Volcano.
HOW TO GET THERE BY PUBLIC TRANSPO?
We rode a Nasugbu Batangas bound DLTB Co. Bus found at LRT 1 Buendia, Pasay City. It was almost 2 hours of ride. Funny part is, since there's no stop over, I almost peed on my shorts, but thank God I was able to endure it, after holding tight to my hands.
We got off at the restaurant called Antonio's Breakfast near the hotel as the bus will pass by the place. Then we had to go down by stairs to their reception area and restaurant. We got the best room with the best view! It’s just that the room had no TV, where you really will need to connect and communicate with whoever you are with.
There was wifi, but wine was better.
We grabbed our afternoon meal at the restaurant as promised to me by my old friend. Then grabbed some groceries at their town, where we bought meal in Ministop and bought some wine at SM Hypermarket. It was just a one jeepney ride going there at the town.
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| @nitsujig's shot and edit. |
The place was not crowded. It was really new, the pool has not been finished yet, the workers still working on the landscape. But nevertheless, the place was serene and quiet. There's just few people checked in. Exactly what we were looking for! So the night was perfect indeed with the cold breeze.
In the morning, I woke up early, because I love sunrise and the sun and the view outside, I slid out of bed, took photos and forgot to leave the card that generated the electricity inside our room. The reason why my friend woke up is because of the heat. LOL. So I just paid him with a sweet morning!
We ate a good breakfast with Chris Lane’s song ‘For Her’ playing on the phone. You might want to listen to his songs guys, for your girls while eating. It’s sweet. Believe me. One tip down!
Or you may want to play her favorite song from her favorite artist.
And while enjoying the heat of the sun in a cold place, we were surprised when we were given a rice cake for their 100th day Anniversary! It was January 7. The rice cakes had a heart shape on it colored pink. Sweet!
By the way, the room was for Php3, 900.00 inclusive of breakfast. I realized we did not just pay for the hotel's service and room, but the view that comes with the place.
In the morning, I went to the rooftop to see a wider, bigger view of the Taal volcano and the mountains that surround Tagaytay after breakfast. Also, you can use their mini golf set inside the reception area. Very cute for couples!
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| This is a view from the rooftop. |
For more photos, please check my Instagram @chasingmeagan for my red bikini tale.
In this place, we were only able to do pictorial wearing my red bra and denim shorts. I wasn’t able to swim unfortunately because they're still working on the pool.
I hope one day, when I go back, the pool is ready for party. I suggest they should have a pool party maybe every Friday-Sunday. Because the pool area is open and a good music around is best. It’s like playing as one of the Gatsby movie superstars!
Travel tips:
Well, upon going home, buses bound to Manila or Olivarez Terminal are passing by the highway just outside the hotel. So you don’t need to worry, Tagaytay is a very accessible place to those who are having limited time looking for a place that does not count time, but count moments.
‘Til next time!
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