Showing posts with label Getaway. Show all posts
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2025/08/17

Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Rizal: Your Perfect Getaway Near Manila

8/17/2025 03:08:00 PM


Just a short drive from Metro Manila, Rizal Province is filled with scenic landscapes, vibrant art spaces, and nature escapes perfect for weekend getaways. Whether you're craving adventure, a romantic view, or soul-soothing nature therapy, here are the Top 10 destinations in Rizal you shouldn't miss.

1. Pinto Art Museum – Antipolo City

📍 Location: 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights Subd., Antipolo
💸 Entrance Fee: ₱250 (Regular), ₱125 (Students), ₱100 (Senior/PWD)
🕰️ Hours: Tue–Sun, 10 AM to 6 PM


Why Go?
This art museum is a favorite among creatives and couples. With Mediterranean architecture, sprawling gardens, and inspiring galleries, every corner is Instagrammable.

Highlight: Tranquil gardens and contemporary Filipino art.

2. Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa – Antipolo City

📍 Location: Loreland Farm Resort, Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo
💸 Packages: Starts at ₱1,150 (includes hydrotherapy pool access, locker, snacks)
🕰️ Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM


Why Go?
Pamper yourself with outdoor massages, jacuzzi baths, and nature therapy while enjoying views of Metro Manila and Laguna de Bay.

Highlight: Infinity pools with a scenic overlook.

3. Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River – Tanay

📍 Location: Barangay Daraitan, Tanay
💸 Registration Fee: ₱100/person | Guide Fee: ₱500–₱1,000/group

Why Go?
Perfect for hikers and nature lovers. After the hike, reward yourself with a dip in Tinipak River's turquoise waters surrounded by marble rocks.

Highlight: Limestone rock formations and riverside camping.

4. Pililla Wind Farm – Pililla

📍 Location: Brgy. Halayhayin, Pililla
💸 Entrance Fee: Free

Why Go?
Feel the breeze and take in the view at Rizal’s version of Bangui. The windmills are scenic and environmentally inspiring.

Highlight: Sunset selfies with towering turbines.

5. ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Café 360 – Binangonan

📍 Location: Eastridge Ave., Binangonan
💸 Entrance Fee: ₱200
🍽️ Dining Budget: ₱300–₱600/head

Why Go?
A stunning cliffside gallery and café in one. Ideal for a chill afternoon of art appreciation and food with a panoramic backdrop.

Highlight: Rooftop deck with 360° views and perfect golden hour lighting.

6. Cloud 9 Antipolo – Antipolo City

📍 Location: Sumulong Highway, Antipolo
💸 Entrance Fee: ₱100 (View deck + Hanging Bridge access)
🛏️ Rooms: Starts at ₱2,500/night

Why Go?
This destination has stood the test of time with its rustic charm, iconic hanging bridge, and hilltop restaurant.

Highlight: The hanging bridge that leads to a 360-degree view deck.

7. Treasure Mountain – Tanay

📍 Location: Sitio Maysawa, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay
💸 Entrance Fee: ₱200 (Day Tour), ₱500 (Overnight w/ Tent)
🏕️ Accommodation: ₱1,000–₱2,500 (Tent, Kubo, or Room)

Why Go?
Enjoy a relaxing mountain experience without the intense hike. Expect sea of clouds at dawn and cool mountain breezes.

Highlight: Beginner-friendly “sea of clouds” experience.

8. Mt. Purro Nature Reserve – Antipolo City

📍 Location: Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo
💸 Day Tour: ₱475/person (with lunch & amenities)
🛏️ Overnight Stay: ₱2,500–₱4,000/night (includes breakfast)

Why Go?
Connect with nature while supporting eco-tourism and indigenous communities. Offers forest hikes, cultural immersion with Dumagat tribe, and peace from digital noise.

Highlight: Eco-therapy in a forest sanctuary.

9. Casa Santa Museum at Jardin de Miramar – Antipolo

📍 Location: 276 San Jose Ext., Antipolo
💸 Entrance Fee: ₱325/person

Why Go?
Whether it's December or June, feel the Christmas spirit all year round with over 3,700 Santa figurines from all over the world.

Highlight: Kid-friendly and whimsical Santa wonderland.

10. ATV Adventures Rizal – Antipolo City

📍 Location: Sapinit Road, Antipolo (near Hinulugang Taktak)
💸 Rates: Starts at ₱1,500 per person (ATV trail ride for 1–2 hours)
🕰️ Booking: By reservation

Why Go?
If you're craving adrenaline, this is the place to rev up! Go on rugged forest trails, mud paths, and scenic hill climbs with professional guides.

Highlight: Get down and dirty with mud-splashing ATV fun through Rizal’s hidden terrain.

Rizal isn’t just a stopover—it’s a destination. Whether you’re after nature, art, or a dose of adrenaline, these 10 spots offer something unforgettable just a couple of hours from Metro Manila. Perfect for barkada getaways, romantic retreats, or solo escapes.

2019/08/17

6 Escape Ideas To Ditch Away Boredom and Pressure with Easy, Affordable Travel Courtesy of RedDoorz

8/17/2019 10:11:00 PM

Well, we just found an interesting ways for you to escape and ditch away boredom and pressure from the city life. That is just some few easy and affordable travels courtesy of RedDoorz. Since it's the season between vacay-happy Summer and the coming 'Ber months. Also that dreadful traffic, too much work, piled up tasks and pressure are just some of the things that will likely get you down.

The good thing is that there's the word "Escape". The very thought of it is the ultimate adventure, whether just around the city or in destinations around the Philippines.

According to the still ongoing Framingham Heart Study, men and women who travel often are less likely to get heart disease. It also found that because travel relieves stress, it improves mental health, boosts the immune system and promotes fitness.

The good news is, it’s so easy to travel these days. Affordable hotels with quality accommodations like RedDoorz have 150+ properties in 10+ cities all over the Philippines. The RedDoorz travel app, downloadable from the Apple store or Google Play Store, puts staycations or out of town trips literally at one’s fingertips.


You can escape anytime you want and find an affordable RedDoorz hotel from north to south. Here are 6 Escape ideas you can easily pull off when the spirit moves you:

1. Do a Staycation. Treat the family to a fun weekend. Or just disappear for a day or two watching streamed movies all day. You can choose from boutique hotels, inns, apartels or condotels that are part of the RedDoorz partner chain. It won’t cost much, but the experience is priceless.

2. Go Out of Town. You can easily book a room using the RedDoorz app and find your desired accommodation in Baguio, Pampanga, Metro Manila, Tagaytay, Palawan, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod or Davao. Just leave the world behind even for just a weekend. Even for just a day.

3. Try a Couple Getaway. The pressure of work and the day to day grind of housekeeping can really be straining. Grab some time off with your special someone for some peace and quiet and rediscover the joy of each other’s company.

4. Reward yourself. Pat yourself on the back for that promotion or the exam that you just passed. Celebrate your accomplishments and be kind to No. 1. Effortless travel is the best gift you can give yourself. A weekend in Palawan or Davao would be a really good choice!

5. Celebrate a Special Occasion. Blow your birthday candles in the private cocoon of a RedDoorz hotel room. Toast one another on your special anniversary. You can even invent holidays and celebrate the victory of your winning team. It all feels extra good when you don’t have to wash the dishes yourself.

6. Get some Me Time. Ultimately, the most important person is you. Discover the fun and adventure of solo travel and feel relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated.

This August, RedDoorz released its biggest sale ever! Just P499 per night on rooms anywhere in the Philippines till August 31. You can paint the town red. In any RedDoorz town you want.

2016/05/20

Toto Again at the Banana Peel's Summer In The City: Island Getaway

5/20/2016 01:33:00 AM

It's always nice to get out of your daily routine and most especially on a very toxic week. One of way of getting off from that hassle is a getaway but sometimes trips can be expensive and time consuming so here's one event that Banana Peel made for their consumers, "Summer in The City: Island Getaway".

Yes, it is an island getaway-look in the city to rejuvenate your thought and get rid of the stress. To be precise the event was held at the Trinoma Mall's Activity Center last May 7, 2016. The getaway was a whole day affair packed to serve summer to Banana Peel's consumer who would like to have some summer getaway in the city. 

2015/09/20

Kwento Ni Toto’s After Summer Group Getaway Adventure at Azalea Residences Baguio Part 3

9/20/2015 12:04:00 AM

When the Americans made their retreat during the 2nd World War it follows with the famous quote “I shall return”, and that’s what lingers in my head after waking up on my comfy bed in Azalea Residences Baguio on our last day. As what most of us feels, it’s hard to say goodbye but it doesn’t mean it’s the end of it but only the beginning of something new and more Kwento Ni Toto’s after summer group getaway adventure at Azalea Residence Baguio.

Since it’s the last day we all get time to visit parts of Baguio City for our ‘pasalubong’ but before that we were toured around Azalea Baguio Residences to get to know more of what the hotel offers to their guests. Here are some photos of the rooms that you can comfortably enjoy your stay and cherish some great moments with your friends or love ones.

2012/10/28

Matabungkay Beach Hotel, A Great Place To Relax

10/28/2012 07:40:00 PM

Planning to have a getaway this ber season?  Or just want to relax and have some good food?  Well, for whatever reason there's always a good place to go and visit.

This November 3, 2012, Saturday, you can plan your food trip with Matabungkay Beach Hotel (MBH) as the destination. MBH will be holding its Batangas Food Festival with special cooking demonstrations by three guest celebrity chefs. The demos will feature popular Batangas dishes with culinary twists, which will then be part of MBH’s menu for the whole November.

2012/06/24

A Great Getaway at Hidden Hills Farm

6/24/2012 10:01:00 AM

A great mountain view.
People from the city has always been looking for a good getaway out of the stressful and polluted city.  A great out of town adventure and relaxation spot that can rejuvenate and refresh a tired being.  A place with fresh air, enticing environment and luscious field with thousands of fruit bearing  trees like Coconuts, Avocado, Chestnut, Durian, Yellow Star Apple, Guava, Lansones, Rambutan, Jackfruit and Tropical flowers.



Fresh fruit-bearing trees.

Hidden Hills Farm provides that experience with its 4.5 hectares area abundant with fruit bearing trees, a relaxing 360 view of the different mountains surrounding the area from a multiple floors of viewing deck and is located at Barangay Imok, Calauan, Laguna.


The Nipa Hut and Garden Area great for functions and gatherings.
The place includes amenities like a native nipa hut reception hall or a garden that is good for events like wedding, baptismal or any kinds of gathering that needs a wider place with a provision for two swimming pools and it also has the longest fiber optic hanging bridge in Laguna, a very well spot to have a better view of the place.  a concrete residential house will welcome guests and visitors with a young coconut juice.


Experience the longest fiber optic hanging bridge.
If the whole experience is not enough for you then why not own that experience and have it all year round you.  The whole area is for sale for only 800 pesos per square meter which round up to a total of 36M pesos.  You get to own the place and have the business of recreation as well.  


For more details about this great getaway area kindly get in touch with this following number 09213191471.


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