Philippines Expat and Travel Blog April Archive

I spent my whole day with a few friends who gathered and was reunited because one of our good buddy just graduated from college.

As we were talking about how we've become in the past years that we have not seen each other, we decided that we shall have an outing so we could spend quality time as what we used to when we still in high school. A friend suggested to do this before the month ends in one of Antipolo's premiere resort.

The place we've decided to stay at is Overlook Resortel - Resort and Conference Center. I went over to their website to check if its really good to stay there as what our friend said.

I found that aside from having one of the best site for relaxation, the resort is also situated on a position where you can see the wholeness of the metro. They have very much affordable room rates.

• Standard Room - (2 pax) - Php 1,500 ++
• Executive Room - (4 pax) - 2,500 ++
• Room 206 - (5 - 9 pax) - 4,500 ++
• Room 209 - (4 - 8 pax) - 4,500 ++
• Room 210 - (3 - 6 pax) - 4,500 ++
• Room 211 - (6 - 10 pax) - 4,500 ++
• C1 - (2 - 3 pax) - 2,500 ++
• C2 - (3 - 5 pax) - 2,500 ++
• C3 & C5 - (4 pax) - 2,500 ++
• C4 & C6 - (3 - 5 pax) - 2,500 ++
• Azalea(special) - (2 - 4 pax) - 3,500 ++

They also have function halls, swimming pools, restaurants that prepares sumptuous foods and large activity center. I also searched on forums that they indeed give good quality service for their customers. Now there is no reason for us not to spend a summer of bonding and good moments with a place such as this. We will definitely give it a go!

Travel Focus: Antipolo City

We have talked about a lot of places where visiting is a must especially for this summer vacation. The most popular, Tagaytay, Baguio and Boracay, are for sure crowded by now. But those three are for those people who are seeking long vacations and ultimate summer get aways. But how about for those who cannot afford to leave their jobs or those who cannot literally afford the price of these two? Do not worry, the answer for your question is just a few minutes from the bustling metros.

Antipolo City is famous because of its position. Its a city atop the mountain with lots of restaurants and resorts. The famous Hinulugang Taktak Resort is in Antipolo. The Antipolo church is also famous by its own right. The feature that made people love Antipolo is obviously the chance to see the whole Metro Manila from overlooking spots in the city.

At night, restaurants and hotels in Antipolo are always full because people wanted to see Metro Manila by night wherein it is glowing in night lights. The best part of having your vacation done in Antipolo is that it is just 30 minutes away from Philippine's top business district. Ortigas Center, Pasig, Cainta, Quezon City - all of them are just minutes away. From Makati and Manila city proper it is just an hour away. Antipolo was purposely transform to become the small Baguio. It is so much fun looking at the tall buildings and city scrapers from Antipolo.

Antipolo, I should say, is a very underrated city. Only a few people see how great it really is. As I have myself traveled Antipolo countless times, I discovered it is more than how people sees it.

Resorts and activities in Antipolo are next to be posted, so keep updated!