What's the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear Baguio? Last 17th of May I got invited for a After Summer Getaway with my co-influencers and bloggers by Azalea Hotel and Residences | Baguio. In case you didn’t know, Azalea Hotel and Residences is a magnificently massive deluxe serviced apartment composed of 99 modern luxury suites, each unit having its own kitchen, living and bedroom areas, touted to become the only hotel in Baguio with full services and amenities of an upscale serviced apartment.
Also not to mention that they have an owned restaurant that you can dine inside the hotel name Tradisyon. They served us for our day to day meal from breakfast to dinner. What I like about their restaurant is every meal they have a theme or a different courses to serve.
Baguio City probably has the most visitor attractions clustered in a relatively small area compared to other tourist destinations in the Philippines. Luckily I got the chance to experience what activities Azalea Hotel and Residences prepared for us.
More details here: Azalea Hotel and Residences | Baguio
Our first day, we arrived at Azalea Hotel and Residences | Baguio around 12 noon and had lunch at Tradisyon Restaurant. First stop is Cafe Yagam which is well known for their best Arabica Coffee in the Philippines. We got to taste their authentic sweet sticky rice with coconut cream which is the so called Kiniwar and their Pesto Sandwich with sliced eggs and tomatoes.
More details here: Cafe Yagam | Baguio
Last activity for the day, the Ukay-Ukay Challenge in Baguio’s Night Market at Harrison Road. Since it was my first time, I got really excited when I heard about the Ukay Challenge. Each team got P500 to spend for a whole outfit and guess what? We won for the most creative outfit because of our Michael Jackson inspired.
Our second day, after our breakfast in Tradisyon we headed straight to Bell Church. The Bell Church is located north of the downtown area of Baguio along the road leading to the town of La Trinidad, Benguet. Within its compound are intricately designed arches and buildings adorned with flags, bells and dragons. This place is where all the local and foreign Chinese tourists flock to the Bell Church during the Spring Festival or what is more commonly known in the West as the Chinese New Year.
More details here: Bell Church | Baguio
Ben Cab Museum
The Ben Cab Museum is one of the most go to museums here in our country today. I was really excited when I heard that visiting Ben Cab Museum is one of our itinerary. Also this museum houses our National Artist Ben Cabrera's art collection in a four-level building. This is also where Ben Cab lives and where his actual workshop is located. Without mentioning, Ben Cab Museum has also a Cafe where you can dine in called Cafe Sabel.
More details here: Ben Cab Museum | Baguio
The Diplomat Hotel
I’m sure a lot of you heard about this place. Yes, one of the most haunted building in the Philippines. The Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City on the top of Dominican Hill used to be a rest house and a seminary way back 1911 before it was developed into a school and eventually, a hotel. Almost every tourist that goes to Baguio makes it a point to visit this place because in spite of the ruins, it remained as one of the most panoramic and picturesque spots in the City of Pines.
More details here: Diplomat Hotel | Baguio
Arca’s Yard
After visiting Diplomat Hotel we headed straight to the very famous library/ museum but now also a cafe, Arca’s Yard. With it’s own cozy and instagramable interior I literally fell in love with it. Without mentioning their Camote Pie topped with vanilla ice cream and their cloud milktea!
More details here: Arca’s Yard | Baguio
After a long day, we headed back to our hotel for dinner at Tradisyon. Also same day that night we had our Social Night or the (Karaoke and Beerpong night).
Our third day, we went to Camp John Hay (Baguio City's most popular visitor attraction). For me it is a must to go and visit Camp John Hay to embrace the fresh air and see the beauty of pine tress that Baguio has to offer. Of course me and my co-influencers and bloggers got the opportunity to look for a good spot for our ootd shots. *blogger duties* as they say haha. After many years Camp John Hay's charm remains the same with its pine tree-lined roads, beautiful landscaping, quaint cottages and wide open spaces. The place remains a "must visit" for tourist.
More details here: Camp John Hay | Baguio
The Tree Top Adventure
My Tree Top Adventure is one for the books. Hyped and excited as we arrive at the location because of it’s own signature rides and attractions. Me, Cha, Zed and Nicole got to try their Canopy Ride, Funicular Ride and our favorite the Silver Surfer! Sadly we don't have our cameras with us to capture our thrilling rides. But if you guys want to try a one of a kind rides and attractions together with Baguio’s unmatched view of the forest wilderness try and visit them at Special Tourism Economic Zone, Camp John Hay Loakan Road, Baguio City.
More details here: Tree Top Adventure | Baguio
After a tiring but fun activities for our last day, we headed back to our hotel for our lunch at Tradisyon. An hour after we had a hotel tour with their very friendly staff, and showed us their different types of rooms and amenities that Azalea can offer. I can say that Azalea Hotels and Residences is one of the highly recommended hotel around the city.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Azalea Hotels and Residences | Baguio for this fun after summer getaway. To Kuya Melo of (outoftownblog.com) for inviting me, taking care of us and making this possible. Definitely a trip to remember! Til next time guys :)
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Wearing: Bershka Light Denim Jacket, AMS Oversized Pink Tee, H&M Active Shorts, Nike Socks, Vans Liberty.
