The Christmas holidays are practically at everyone’s doorsteps now. For sure, families all over the country are planning where to spend the holidays and the end of the year. Resorts are a popular destination for family outings like these. But it’s not always that a family or a group of friends has the time to take a long trip to a destination out of town. There’s also the fact that some families just want the assurance of having hotel-type accommodations alongside their resort experience.
If you and your family or friends are going through this dilemma right now, there’s no need to go through the hassle of having to pick the right one amongst a bevy of choices. Traveloka has compiled a list of resort-type hotel that are sure to give you and your family the resort relaxation that you’re looking for.

With its proximity to the Mactan Island Aquarium, the Magellan Shrine, and the Jungle Cultural Entertainment Center, the Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan has enough attractions around it to catch the eye of any restless kid. However, that’s assuming they aren’t already taken in by the Crimson’s excellent amenities. Aside from a private beach where guests can kayak, snorkel, jetski, or para-sail, the Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan has a three-tiered infinity pool that stretches out to the beach and offers visitors a captivating view. It also offers 40 private villas with individual plunge pools and a spa that features internationally trained therapists who undergo regular training.

Though it’s best known for its multi awarded restaurant, Spiral, the Sofitel Philippine Plaza is a great choice for families looking for that resort feel in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Manila. Its location right beside Manila Bay already gives guests the opportunity to take in the famous Manila sunset. Sofitel further capitalizes on this with the Sunset Bar, an outdoor dining venue with grilled barbecue specialties on Friday and Saturday nights. There are also cultural shows and live music, and if you ever feel sleepy there are hammocks where you can lounge and take in some shuteye.

While the seaside is often the location associated with the word resort, that doesn’t mean the experience can only be had there and nowhere else. Resorts, after all, are self-contained establishments that attempt to provide the visitor’s wants while on the premises. The Taal Vista Hotel certainly does that. It holds a weekend market on its View Deck so guests don’t have to go far to have Tagaytay-grown organic produce. Folkloric dances are held every weekend as well, which visitors can watch if they’re done with the hotel’s spa, pool, gym, and recreation area. And all of this has the breathtaking view of the Taal Lake and Taal Volcano for a backdrop.

You can’t talk about seaside escapes and escapades without including Boracay in the mix, and there are quite a number of establishments there that would be a perfect fit for families. One such establishment would be the Henann Regency Resort and Spa, which is right on the beachfront of Station 2. Aside from easy access to Boracay’s famous white sand beach, the Hennan Regency Resort and Spa offers guests seven dining establishments that feature cuisines ranging from modern Filipino to Italian and Korean. And much more relevant to those looking to soak up some sun, the Henann Regency Resort and Spa has the longest stretch of beachfront on the entire island of Boracay.

For those on a tighter budget, the Fairways and Bluewater Newcoast Boracay offers the Boracay experience at a much friendlier price. Not only do guests get swimming pools, massage and spa services, and an 18-hole championship golf course, they get a private white sand beach away from the partying crowds on Boracay’s White Sand beach. The hotel also provides transportation assistance, and can even arrange a horseback ride for guests! If you’re looking for a family getaway and these properties have piqued your interest, they’re all on Traveloka’s inventory of hotels. And if you book using the promo codes that we provide every week, you can even get discounts on your hotel stay!

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