Chapter April began with a trip South to celebrate one of the April birthdays. Thank God the kids were already on vacation, thus, our minds were also already on vacation. These days, within a few minutes after I shower, beads of sweat form on my forehead and under my eyes. Summer is really upon us. The scorching sun insists upon making its presence felt; via the burning of exposed skin when we go outside. Hot & Happy in Laiya The children had the perfect idea of … [Read more...]
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Family Getaway: Romantic Hillcreek Gardens Tagaytay, Cymplified!
The first reason I snapped up a deal for an overnight stay in Hillcreek Gardens Tagaytay on Deal Grocer is because the room offered has two queen-size beds, perfect for our family of five... As of now. While the three of them could still fit in one bed. The second is, I wanted a beautiful place for our wedding anniversary getaway. Hillcreek Gardens just screams romance! It's a wedding venue after all. There was even a garden wedding ceremony on the day we checked in. Third reason is the … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Summer on Balesin Island, Cymplified!
Holy Week in the Philippines sometimes mean traveling with the family. This year was a local trip to Balesin Island. We still had to ride an airplane though. We were at the hangar before sunrise. With this post, I am taking you on a short video-heavy tour of some of the places in Balesin we have set foot on. There were more themed villages to see, like Bali, Phuket, Costa Del Sol and Balesin Village. There were fruit and flower farms, fish and aviary to visit, too. En route to Balesin … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Why I Like Traveling with Children 4 to 9 Years Old, Cymplified!
My family and I recently came from a trip to Tagaytay. It was a last-minute getaway. I just packed the morning before leaving! Thankfully, we still got a room at Taal Vista Hotel. Even so, family getaways always excite me. When they were still babies, though, excursions like this need a list first of all. Impromptu ones? A no-no! I would have preferred to stay home than lug the whole nursery to the beach. Think of all the onesies, diapers, burp cloths, towels, bottles, bottle sterilizer, … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: EDSA Shangri-La Celebrated Mother’s Day, Cymplified!
I was excited to finally take a break because it's Mother's Day. A couple of days before that our helper went on her annual vacation. Who could blame me for desiring time away from the kitchen sink, the mop and the dust? There would have been more of that in the next few days to come. So for the moment, I dressed up and showed up at the front desk, where I was presented with KitKat Rubies (mmm....!).EDSA Shangri-La Hotel also celebrated Mother's Day with the moms. My family and I then went up … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Jeju Island Trip Preparation, Cymplified!
I was looking forward to this trip. I also was not. One thing I was sure of is that there must be a Jeju Island trip preparation for our family. I looked forward to cooler weather since it turned sizzling summer here in the Philippines. I also looked forward to experiencing some of my family's firsts. It was our first time to travel internationally together. It was our first time to set foot on Korea. It was our first time to experience Spring. It was our first time to see Cherry Blossoms in … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay Hits & Misses, Cymplified!
After lunch and a brief meeting, we headed to Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay in our family car filled with bags and excitement. I was waiting for this day for ages! The anticipation didn't prevent the kids from dropping off to sleep, though. They did wake up upon nearing the venue. Since we used a Deal Grocer coupon, the check-in was a breeze. Hotel Kimberly was a bright four-storey hotel decked out in indigenous design materials and furniture. It's not the city-type hotel that's a skyscraper, … [Read more...]