Summer Destinations in the Philippines for Couples
They say traveling is a good way for a couple to better get to know each other and strengthen their relationship. Traveling is not only fun but also quite challenging, with all the planning and obstacles that might arise. If you get through the difficulties and disagreements as a couple, in the end, traveling with the person you love will always be worthwhile. There will be memories to look back to and new interesting discoveries about your partner.
For your relationship and travel goals this year, here are some of the best places you can visit this summer!
Tagaytay
If you’re looking for a quick getaway, perhaps just a weekend or overnight escape from the city, Tagaytay is the best place to go to when you’re feeling romantic. The weather is very comfortable, and there are many charming restaurants that let you have an intimate time with your partner while enjoying good food and scenic view which include Taal Volcano and Lake.
Also read: One Day Guide to Tagaytay City
Riding the Sky Eye at Sky Ranch at night is especially romantic and an ideal activity for couples in Tagaytay. You can more deeply feel the time of being just the two of you together above the city and surrounded by sparkling city lights and dazzling stars.
Also read: Sky Ranch in Tagaytay: Adding Excitement to the City
Baguio
Baguio has a “cuddle weather” that will definitely bring couples closer together—quite literally. Because of its cool climate, you can easily walk around the city and discover places together. There are also many romantic restaurants in Baguio that won’t hurt your wallet.
If you want a special alone time, Tam-Awan Village is ideal. They have native-inspired Cordillera huts for accommodation, Tam-Awan Café that serves delicious Cordilleran specialties, an art gallery, and a garden and hiking trail. At night, you can gather around a bonfire, roast marshmallows, and watch the stars together.
Batanes
IMAGE Official Website of Province of Batangas
The peace and quiet of Batanes helps you better appreciate being away and alone with your loved one. This province in the northernmost tip of the Philippines is perhaps the best place to clear your mind and have honest and meaningful conversations with your partner, especially if you’re going through rough times as a couple.
IMAGE Official Website of Province of Batangas
Some of the best things for couples to do in Batanes are priceless and inexpensive. You can either walk hand in hand around or ride a bike together through the lush rolling hills and pastures that also give you a view of the vast ocean surrounding Batanes.
Bataan
If you don’t have much time to travel as far as Batanes, Bataan is a good alternative. Known for its tourist-drawing historical sites and luxurious beaches, Bataan is also home to gems that are off the beaten track and let couples find solitude and renew intimacy in nature, like nature parks and waterfalls.
Also read: Think about history and go to Bataan and Corregidor
IMAGE Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar website
You will feel like a prince and a princess from a fairy tale at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. It is a heritage resort village that features noble-class mansions, wooden stilt houses, and stone structures that would transport you back in time. The whole place has a dreamy and idyllic atmosphere and is definitely a great place to take beautiful photos together.
Also read: Travel back in time at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan
Cebu
As the Queen City of the South, Cebu boasts of majestic natural sceneries that are fun to explore with a loved one—beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and canyons! There’s a lot of adventure that awaits thrill-seeking couples this summer, and the ultimate relationship goal in Cebu is braving the Sky Experience Adventure at the Crown Regency Hotel.
Also read: Inside Cebu: The Queen City of the South
IMAGE 10,000 Roses Cafe Facebook page
After all the adventure, bring your significant other to 10,000 Roses Café & More, a Korean café surrounded by thousands of LED roses that stand out under the sun and sparkle brightly at night. There’s no need to buy flowers for your girl—just bring her here and enjoy the views together!
Also read: 10,000 Roses Cafe in Cebu
Antipolo
Sitting in the mountains of Rizal Province, Antipolo is a near-Manila destination that can easily give couples who need to unwind a change of environment. It is a famous site of many romantic restaurants and resorts that offer a stunning view of Metro Manila.
Also read: Weekend Travel Guide to Antipolo
One of this city’s most precious gems, Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens Spa, is a good place to stay if you plan to spend a night or two in Antipolo. You can take a dip and cool down with a view in the infinity pool or Jacuzzi or treat yourself to a relaxing massage before retreating to your Santorini Suite (one of the stylish accommodation suites of the resort).
Written by Rizelle “Rei” Leaño
