Site of Love

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan life, nothing can underestimate a perfect escape from all the stress that the pollution-filled and traffic-jammed city can give. And of course, the perfect escape would mean going away from the busy zone and treading towards the countryside where the soothing air, unexplored vast landscape and majestic natural scenery never fail to capture one’s tired spirit and give an instant ease. The perfect escape would always mean taking a break and transporting oneself in a place where anyone could feel most likely at home, a place like the province! If you’re in a search for one, then Sitio de Amor in San Pablo, Laguna, an approximately 1.5-hour drive from Manila, is definitely the escape that you’re looking for. This farm resort, owned by George and Amor Bondad, is a 4.5-hectare estate home to nature’s finest scenery and ambiance that will make you forget of any stress-related thoughts.

Sitio de Amor has rooms that are strategically situated far from one another so that its guests don’t see much of their neighbours during their stay. The owners wanted each and every guest to feel like they own the place, to really feel the serenity and since what they came here for is peace and quiet, they’ll get exactly that. Well, with added pampering and relaxation, of course. The concepts of their rooms are also rather artistic and fascinating, too. For one, the “tree house” seems truly perfect for lovers with its wonderful view of the stream and the natural vegetation. Plus, its pretty close to the infinity pool (and yes, there's really a huge tree supporting that room) If you want to get more intimate with nature, you might want to book the room dubbed as the “sexy room” because of the open-ceiling shower room in it. There are also rooms located near the lagoon if you want to wake up on the sound of gushing freshwater. And, there are loads of other things you can enjoy at Sitio de Amor. You can enjoy a good book while lying down in the hammock, clear your mind while strolling or jogging around, indulge yourself with rambutan and other tropical fruits (especially during August during the Rambutan Festival), safely camp out in the area, get a rejuvenating body massage, take a dip on the infinity pool or simply appreciate the view, the vast landscape that mother nature, along with the hardworking Igorots, magnificently constructed.

For reservations, please call (02) 552-7340 or 0918-927-4346 or email them at sitiodeamor@yahoo.com

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