where to have a vacation here in LUzon

Philippines
May 15, 2009 2:31pm CST
I'm from Paranaque. My hubby is very busy at work that's why we don't really have the time to go far during this summer. Could anybody suggest a nice place just here in Luzon that could fit a tight budget? lol I want to go to the beach hopefully not so far from Manila so that an overnight stay can be just enough. Thanks in advance! :)
5 responses
@24Champ (465)
15 May 09
If you want to go to a beach near Manila, then you can try Batangas (Nasugbu and Lian have excellent beach resorts). From there, you can even make a side trip to Tagaytay (Cavite) and see the Taal Lake and Volcano from a picnic ground. Others coming from Manila also go to Subic (in Zambales) or in La Union. Nice beach resorts there, too.
• Philippines
15 May 09
thank you for the suggestions. we've been to some parts of batangas. I'd like to try Zambales. A lot of my friends say that it's very nice there. How far is it from Manila? Do you know any good resorts there that could accommodate us? I hope it's not too expensive... lol
@24Champ (465)
15 May 09
Subic is the best destination if you like to go to Zambales. It's about 3 to 5 hours from Manila (depending on the traffic condition). I suggest you browse the internet as there are many beach resorts inside the SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority).
@paoxav (1382)
• Philippines
17 May 09
Laguna is the cheapest and less stressful among all the vacation trips that you can have here in Luzon. Try Pansol.. If you're done with it, you can go to Cavite or Batangas. There are some beautiful beaches there. But if you still have enough budget, go to Subic. We've been there but I forgot the name of the resort. It was the beach beside the Ocean Adventure..
• Philippines
17 May 09
I agree.. Those are the places that's less of a hassle to go to :) I've been to a lot of beaches in Batangas already and up to now, it has never stopped surprising me. :) A small paradise just 2 hours away from the city.
@online_jon (1476)
• Philippines
17 May 09
Hello netpabelonio, good day to you. I see that you are very busy with your job and with that cause as a normal human being you must get rest, that's why you are looking to have a good vacation and you want to go in tn a near place in luzon where you can able to stay for over night. Well if you want you can just go in Batangas, with that place there is a good kind of beach which most of the filipino really enjoy it and find it very interesting because of the nice spot to get rest. As I know in some beach some where in Batangas they already get a kind of promo which is good like the Over night promo you are looking which they have a very small and affordable price. By the way I'm from Bataan and I can say that our place is good if you want a good adventure vacation so as a sort of advise, if your interest in your vacation is adventure our place is right for you and the problem is you really need to have a big amount of money for the transportation fee. Well, that's all. I hope I give a good response and share in your discussion. Hope this time you can still enjoy your vacation. Have a nice day!
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
17 May 09
Since you are from Paranaque, you may try to go to Island Cove in Cavite which is 1.5hrs drive away from your place. There you can enjoy the pool and resort because your preference is only for an overnight. Another place will be at Laguna, there are many resorts there and you may choose also the package that you may prefer including some relaxation found in many resorts now. If its only possible to extend your vacation together with your hubby, I will suggest for you to go to Puerto Galera. This is at Mindoro. Its not really far but it will take time for you to go there. Aside from the bus you will also ride a boat with a schedule time, but if you have a car or private vehicle it will be better. The beaches there are good, hotels are affordable, the food is nice also and the people are warm but the best part is the scenery. In a way you will be able to find yourself there by just standing near the beach. Its a vacation, for you and your husband so why not give time for it. I hope this suggestion may help. Happy journey!
• Philippines
16 May 09
If you really want to get away, try Isabela Province. It would take you at least 14 hours of travel. You can get there through Cagayan Valley (Baguio City included with this route) or by Nueva Vizcaya. Isabela offers native pork and wild boars plus the sites there are so wonderful to see. I wish I had more time there, I've been there only once. You should try it though.
@24Champ (465)
16 May 09
Pardon me mike, but she likes to go to the beach. There is no beach resort in Isabela because it is part of Cagayan Valley (unless you go to Palanan, Isabela which is only reachable by airplane from Manila). Likewise, Baguio City is not part of the route going to Isabela if you are coming from the south. You will pass by Bulacan then Nueva Ecija then Nueva Viscaya (which is already part of Cagayan Valley). It will take you only 10 hours from Cubao to Isabela (if you commute by bus) not 14 hours - you will be in Tuguegarao, Cagayan (or further) by then.