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5 Fun Road Trip Ideas for Your Next Holiday Adventure
Many people look forward to gatherings and celebrations over the Christmas season. Getting some quality rest and relaxation with loved ones is the best way to relax throughout the stressful holiday season, even though the gatherings can be frantic.
Here are five simple road trip spots for your friends and family if you don't have any travel arrangements for Christmas:
1. North: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Paoay Sand Dunes |
The typical cool-weather mountain options are pleasant, but since everyone wants to enjoy the cold, they'll also be crowded with tourists. Instead, enjoy the colonial history and heritage of Vigan by traveling all the way north to Ilocos. If you haven't been there in a while or haven't been there, it's a great place to visit. Take in the old-school vibe at Calle Crisologo and the city's old town, see historic sites like the Baluarte, and even embark on an adventure a little further north at the Paoay Sand Dunes.
2. South: San Pablo, Laguna
Pandin Lake in San Pablo, Laguna |
Consider going south into the province of Laguna, especially the city of San Pablo, also called the City of Seven Lakes, if you're just ready to spend a few hours outside the Metro on your road trip.
This little location provides a peaceful haven for history buffs and nature lovers. Discover the stunning namesake seven crater lakes, each with its own distinct charm, ranging from the calm Lake Sampaloc to the charming Lake Pandin. Enter the Sulyap Gallery Cafe for a taste of history. It is located in a stunningly restored Spanish-era home that provides a window into the past. The city is a great place to have a food excursion with family and friends because of its thriving culinary culture.
3. West: The island coves of Zambales
Nagsasa Cove, Zambales |
If you're thinking about the beach, the majority of folks are probably going to Batangas in the south or La Union in the north if they're not taking a plane to the Visayas. However, you may also drive west to the Zambales coastline, which faces the West Philippine Sea, and enjoy a captivating boat ride to one of the city's well-known coves.
The famous Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves are accessible by motorboat from the San Antonio, Zambales, coastlines in about an hour. You can camp there for a few days and take in the pristine, unspoiled natural wonders.
4. East: The province of Aurora
Ditumabo Falls, Baler, Aurora |
You might also decide to travel east from the Northern Luzon Expressway to the Aurora province. The surfing village of Baler is the most well-known location in the region, but there are plenty of hidden treasures just waiting to be found.
You can choose to visit locations like the magnificent Ditumabo Falls, also known as the Mother Falls, the Millennium Balete tree, an ancient natural wonder, and the Dinalungan River, where you can hike and observe the rare wildlife, after driving through the breathtaking mountain scenery of Nueva Vizcaya to reach Aurora. After everything, you may also go to Baler and relax!
5. The Metro: Antipolo
Pinto Art Museum |
Want to take a drive but don't want to go on an interstate? Just east of Metro Manila's main area is Antipolo, which is usually close by.
There are a lot of attractions in Antipolo and the neighboring cities and villages in the more accessible areas of Rizal province. Hiking and adventure seekers can visit the famed Hinulugang Taktak waterfalls, while those interested in culture can visit the Antipolo Cathedral and the Pinto Art Museum.
Enjoy your exclusive benefits from PLDT Home and Caltex, regardless of where you decide to drive this Christmas. Caltex is offering PLDT Home members a one-time P150 fuel discount. They receive a unique referral number when they sign onto their Home Rewards account, which they may use to sign up for Caltex Rewards. In addition to saving you a lot of money on your next road trip, you have the chance to enter a grand raffle and win P10,000 in Maya cash or a P10,000 gasoline certificate at Caltex!
To receive the instant prize, just use the Caltex referral code from PLDT Home Rewards. To enter the raffle, continue to pay your PLDT Home bills on time or upgrade your current plan.
Go to https://www.pldthome.com/loyalty-and-rewards to register and find out more about PLDT Home Rewards.
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