Haven’t been posting much here, mainly because I haven’t really gone out of Manila lately. But last April, my office had our editorial planning in Tagaytay and while we spent the entire time hanging out at our hotel and not so much exploring Tagaytay (most of us have been there tons of times), the trip is definitely blog-worthy.
For one, the place we stayed in was none other than Discovery Country Suites. If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend escape from Manila, head up to Tagaytay and go book a suite here.
It has a nice country manor feel to it. I loved how they spruced up the place using juicy red tomatoes and sunflowers as home accents.
The room we stayed in was called The Siam, and true to its name, it was definitely Thai-inspired.
You know how hotel guests usually take souvenirs with them? I wanted to take the room key with me. Too bad it didn’t qualify as one of the usual freebie giveaway items, so I took a picture of it instead.
The best part about the room? It opens up to the outdoor jacuzzi.
We didn’t get to try it because it was really cold when we went up. And too much planning had to be done. Hehe
Best part about our stay there? Verbena Restaurant’s complimentary full-course meals.
Food that taste as good as they sound:
Creamy Oysters Fricassee
Herb-Marinated Mushroom and Organic Arugula Salad
Verbena’s Sampler Plate – BBQ Lamb Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Norwegian Salmon, and Osso Buco.
Fluffy Pancakes with Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Bacon
And, for our sweet finales—
Panna Cotta Heaven – Saffron & Caramel Oranges, Blackpepper & Raspberries, and Lemon Balm & Pistacchio
Can’t wait to come back here! Hopefully next time it’ll be purely pleasure!
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EDIT: Check out my full story for HIPP MAG on Discovery Country Suites here.
