Staycationing is strangely intuitive; it captures both the desire to get away but also to ironically stay, exactly why it’s named as such. You want to wind down, relax, and laze off but you also want to be gone from your usual places and explore freshly familiar views. Much like the push and pull of wanting to fall in love but being afraid to reach out, there’s something unexplainable with wanting to travel so that you can do the same things you would at home.
If you want to get away, get gone with the wind and escape to a place where there’s the familiar photographic scenes with new experiences awaiting beyond the horizon. Read on to learn why Tagaytay is your escapist staycation fantasy.
Climate Perfect
There are only a few other places in the Philippines where you can get your layers on outside and not be sweating bullets. Tagaytay is one such place. It’s a vacation mecca where you can feel and look like you’re definitely on vacation mode. The air is cool but completely crisp. The climate in Tagaytay is perfect for touring on your favorite fit without worrying about feeling sticky and sweaty.
But if you aren’t really into going out and strolling about, Tagaytay still has the temperature for setting any mood: solo relaxation, friendly indoor fun, and cuddle-cationing. With accommodations like Hillcreek Gardens Tagaytay’s hotel, you have the perfect weather paired with the perfect amenities to enjoy a perfectly cozy time.
Food tourisms
Another reason to staycation in Tagaytay or even to just visit Tagaytay in general is the food. Manileños would even drive up just to sip bulalo then go back to the big city with their hearts and bellies full—that’s how famous the bulalo is.
And bulalo is but one of the delicious things that Tagaytay is known for. Grab a bite of the famous buko pie, enjoy platefuls of crispy tawilis, and don’t forget to grab fresh fruits especially pineapples.
Aside from dishes, Tagaytay has popular restaurants like Balay Dako and Farmer’s Garden. However, plenty of culinary gems are breaking through with innovative menus like The Blue Room which serves up international fusion dishes made with farm- and garden-to-table ingredients.
Plenty to See and Do
Some guests emphasize on the stay in staycation, other guests find relaxation in having leisurely strolls or visiting favorite spots. The thing with Tagaytay is both are easy to do; there’s plenty of places to visit and things to do and all of them are always so near.
If you’re up for a total local feel, you can take a 1-day Tagaytay local tour package where you get to visit most of the famous landmarks and popular destinations in Tagaytay—best thing is you get to sit back and let someone else do the driving. Don’t forget to also book a boat ride to Taal.
Families might enjoy visiting People’s Park, Picnic Grove and Paradizoo Theme Park Farm and Zoori Mini Zoo. People looking for a slightly quieter time might be more into visiting Museo Orlina, sharing a cup at the Starbucks with an overlooking view, or dating at Sky Ranch.
If going outside isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of things to do at Hillcreek Gardens, too. There’s a full-size pool, as well as rooms with jacuzzi and private mini-pools. You can hit the weights at our airconditioned gym or get maximum relaxation at our in-house spa.
The Hospitality
It might not sound like a lot but how much you enjoy a trip isn’t just about the place, the food, and the experiences; the people you interact with on trips spell how memorable it would end up being. Tagaytay is famous for tourism which also means that hospitality is part of its culture. Vendors, drivers, staff, common folk—they all carry a welcoming and helpful air to them. It’s so infectious even that the courteous and welcoming demeanor will rub off on travellers who’ve visited a little too frequently.
Besides being a luxury hotel and offering a hearty menu and in house relaxation services, one of the quiet charms that Hillcreek Gardens has is our customer service. Our staff are always attentive, caring, and genuine without being intrusive. You can relax knowing that you’re in good hands in Tagaytay and at Hillcreek Gardens.
The View
Of course, a Tagaytay staycation isn’t complete without the view. Plenty of cafes and restaurants along the main road have engineered their seating so that all guests have a glimpse of the horizon overlooking Taal. If you want the most panoramic view, make it a date and book a ride on the Tagaytay Sky Eye at Sky Ranch.
For other guests, the best view is seeing loved ones or just appreciating nature. Just outside your Hillcreek Gardens accommodation is acres of greenery and garden sights. Walk along the view or walk with someone special—your best view—and bask in how beautiful a Tagaytay staycation can be.