Traditional Valentine’s Day dates involve having romantic meals, giving gifts, and sharing intimate moments. Others have their dates by enjoying spa retreats, exploring museums, and satiating their love for street food, drinks, and all sorts of cuisines.
Metro Manila’s neighbors have several destinations perfect for dates with your significant other or family members and friends. If you’re still lost on where to go on February 14, take a look at these four destinations hours away from Metro Manila:
The rolling hills of Tanay, Rizal are lovely places to go sightseeing, take postcard-perfect photos, and camp under the stars. At El Patio Razon Resort, you and your other half will have all three. The resort lies on a hillside overlooking thick carpets of greens and Rizal’s neighbors.
El Patio’s highlights are its Instagrammable sites, including a Stairway to Heaven, Ring of Fire, Queen of Hearts, and two giant birds’ nests. Your photos at these spots will have beautiful, wide backdrops of the sky and verdant greens.
A-shaped cottages are on one side of the resort, perfect for couples who want to camp overnight. On the other side are multiple kawa, or large vats, where you can bathe with warm water and flower petals while overlooking the rest of Tanay’s hills. You’ll redefine spa and jacuzzi sessions with these features.
Waterfalls are an excellent spot to meditate, relax, and reconnect with your inner self. Find zen with your significant other at Kaytitinga Falls in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. These three-level waterfalls have an environment bursting with different kinds of trees, plants, and smaller brooks.
The area leading to Kaytitinga Falls isn’t that developed, so you’ll have to trek at least an hour to arrive at the place. Hiking to Kaytitinga Falls is great for getting your limbs moving while appreciating nature.
If you’re residing in Camella Monticello and are looking for a date spot, check out Kaytitinga Falls. The place is perfect for celebrating love surrounded by natural wonders.
Going to museums then having coffee after is a timeless date idea. There’s nothing more satisfying than bonding over art and having discussions over a cup of coffee and snacks.
In Antipolo City, the Pinto Art Museum and Cafe is a favorite hangout place for many millennials and Gen Z individuals. The museum showcases various artworks by local Filipino artists whose works cover politics, human nature, and aspects of daily life.
Inside the Pinto Art Museum is the Pinto Cafe. The coffee shop dons a Mediterranean style that fosters a romantic atmosphere perfect for Valentine’s Day. Its menu also consists of Filipino and continental dishes and beverages suitable for aesthetic flat-lay shots.
The Clark Freeport and Economic Zone is a well-known commercial, investment, and leisure hub spanning Angles City and Mabalacat City in Pampanga. Many metro inhabitants go to this zone to shop at the many outlets, boutiques, and duty-free stores.
While shopping is a primary activity in Clark, its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of its most-awaited events. The festival’s highlights include the many multicolored hot air balloons maneuvered by professional pilots from overseas. Other activities include sky diving, freestyle aerobatics, remote-controlled aircraft flying exhibitions, choreographed kite-flying, and flour bomb dropping.
Clark’s Hot Air Balloon Festival is a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day spot as you and your partner can marvel at the giant hot air balloons floating in the sky. This is also a great event to pop the question, with several couples having memorable proposals during the festival.
Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and appreciating the love you receive from your loved ones. It is also opportune to spend time with them by going to these four destinations outside Metro Manila. Plan your itinerary and enjoy the Day of Hearts and Love.
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