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Whether you want to enjoy nature or stay at a cozy hotel, Tagaytay promises no less than the best!
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The great outdoors is waiting. Whether it’s the beach, the mountains, or the winding roads beyond the metro, everyone’s eager to make the most out of their upcoming summer vacation. The weather might be warmer, but it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and families.
There is no question on where to go this summer, as the summer places in Tagaytay already provide the answer. Don’t sweat making your summer plans, and include these summer places in Tagaytay in your itinerary! The cool winds, cozy altitude, and the abundance of sights and spots for a memorable vacation make Tagaytay the perfect tourist destination.
1. Sky Ranch Tagaytay
Where: Km. 60, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Kaybagal South, Tagaytay, Cavite
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, Holidays, 8:00AM to 9:00 PM
Admission Fee: PhP100
Revive your inner youth inside Tagaytay’s trademark amusement park, Sky Ranch!
Image: Sky Ranch
Start your summer with a visit to Tagaytay’s well-celebrated amusement park and an ideal place to go in Tagaytay. Sky Ranch, the 5-hectare leisure complex, has always been a crowd favorite since it opened last 2013 because of its enjoyable amusement rides and its prime location, which presents a stunning view of Taal Lake and Volcano.
Take in the Tagaytay view by riding the Sky Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel in the country at 63 meters, or by taking the Zipline, a 300-meter glide over a breathtaking panorama of Tagaytay. Other rides for thrill-seekers include the Sky Cruiser, an aerial ride where you can pedal your vehicle around an elevated track; the Super Viking, an open-seated gondola that swings up to 90 degrees back and forth; and the Log Coaster, a high-speed roller coaster.
Sky Ranch has gazebos for rent, as well as souvenir shops, a park clinic, and even a breastfeeding station. The admission fee is PhP100 with an access to Main Park and the Royal Canin Paw Park. Each ride has its entrance fee, and parking rates are also imposed for bicycles, cars, and tour buses.
2. Tagaytay Picnic Grove
Where: Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Brgy. Sungay East End, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours: Daily, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Entrance Fee: PhP50
Tagaytay’s Picnic Grove gives you the chance to reconnect with Mother Nature in the best ways.
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If you prefer a more laidback summer getaway in the leisure city of Tagaytay, then the vast and vibrant expanse of Tagaytay Picnic Grove should be pinned on your map. Situated at a comfortable height in Tagaytay Ridge, the 13-hectare Picnic Grove is famous for its natural sceneries: the eco-adventure trail full of beautiful hanging bridges and boardwalks; the meadows where you can go horseback riding for PhP350/hour; and the magnificent view of Taal, as seen while zooming through the zip line, which comes at PhP300 per trip.
But usually, families and groups come here to sit comfortably back and relax. In this case, they can rent picnic huts, cottages, or sheds in the place or avail of hammocks for a cozier afternoon. Entrance to the grove is at PhP50, and parking fees apply. There are also food stalls within the area, and souvenir shops to buy gifts to remember your trip by.
3. 8 Suites Tagaytay
Where: Lot 7, Iruhin Ridge View Subdivision, Barangay Iruhin, Tagaytay City
Room Rates: starts at PhP4,000 (suitable for 2 persons)
Don’t ditch your comforts when camping, and try glamping in 8 Suites Tagaytay instead.
Image: 8 Suites Tagaytay website
There comes the point when we can’t certainly decide where to go this summer. Whether we want to stay in and enjoy a luxury hotel’s amenities or camp out and relish the great outdoors. In these uncertainties is where glamping flourishes. A portmanteau that combines “glamor” and “camping,” the fast-rising, leveled-up version of camping out is quickly gaining traction, and forerunners like 8 Suites in Tagaytay are setting the pace.
What exactly do you get when you go glamping? Practically the same thing as camping, only with luxury hotel amenities like carpet matting décor, tea, and fairy lights, cozy mattresses in satin sheets, adorned with fluffy pillows and woolen blankets. 8 Suites also offers complimentary coffee, tea, and smores, entrance to their infinity spa, and breakfast for couples or groups. Counter to the disconnection that comes with camping, you get free Wi-Fi in 8 Suites! 8 Suites also accepts bookings for other particular purposes.
4. Twin Lakes Hotel Tagaytay
Where: Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Laurel, Batangas
Budget: Rates depend on check-in dates.
Experience the regal air and amenities inside the Renaissance-inspired Twin Lakes Hotel in Tagaytay.
Image: Twin Lakes Hotel Tagaytay
The most recent to open in this roster of destinations, Twin Lakes Hotel, has been slowly living up to the hype since it launched in December 2018. The 1,200-hectare tourism estate by developer Megaworld houses the eight-story hotel and is the first in the country to feature an actual grape-growing vineyard. It received the Best Hotel Development award at the 2018 Philippines Property Awards as a testament to its excellence. It was also the Country Winner for the Best Hotel Development in Asia category at the 2018 Asia Property Awards held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The upscale hotel, which resembles a royal Renaissance castle, has 122 rooms, but only around 30 to 40 are open for booking. You can choose among the two-bedroom Family Suites and Presidential Suites (up to 86 square meters), the Executive and the Deluxe Suite (up to 38 square meters), or the Superior Suite (up to 34 square meters). All room types have their balcony overlooking the Taal Lake and a complimentary buffet breakfast, making it an ideal vacation spot for couples or families.
5. Estancia Resort Hotel
Where: Zone II, Barangay San Jose, Tagaytay City
Room Rates: Starts at PhP5,400
In Estancia Resort Hotel, the Mediterranean and the modern unite to meet your hotel needs.
Image: Estancia Resort Hotel
Rounding up the list of recreational venues and an ideal place to visit in Tagaytay is Estancia Resort Hotel in Barangay San Jose. Setting itself apart as the Santorini of Tagaytay, the Mediterranean-inspired accommodation has been wowing guests with its quaint hillside resort, sprawling meadow-like terrain, and spectacular balcony views. Guests can choose among Deluxe Rooms, Casitas, or the Santorini rooms—18 well-adorned suites, each with its minibar, cable TV, en suite bathroom, and its veranda and an outdoor balcony overlooking Taal Lake.
The place is so big; they also offer shuttles and golf cars to transport guests to and fro venues! Within the premises are a private swimming pool, an indoor sauna, a jacuzzi, and an all-day dining restaurant, Benedetto’s. The hotel also has an entertainment and game room, and spacious and stunning venues for intimate functions.
Tagaytay has more in store for you. All you have to do is embark on that trip down south!
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This article was originally published in Yoorekka on March 15, 2019.
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