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I was feelin' a bit guilty for all those broken promises to my kids about making plans for hitting the beach or even waterparks man lang. But having an unpredictable schedule, or travel funds spent into something else or this: there's always, always something that came up which leads me to thinking that the more "planned" the gala is the more it won't push through. kidding aside but admit it, this make sense and sometimes true that unplanned trips pushed through more often than the scheduled ones :P

So for the "bayad-utang" to my broken promises, we book an instant staycation to a hotel near our place. The Best Western Antel Hotel in Makati now known as the A.Venue Hotel. We book our stay through an online booking site that upon my research has the cheapest deal ever. You know me I'm so kuripot and wants the bestest offer my money can get. 


Upon checking in, the receptionist told us that we will be staying at the Serenity tower. Best Western Antel Plus / A.Venue Hotel has 3 towers pala. 

The A.Venue Suites, your Oriental suites connecting you to Asian culture with quick access to our fitness center, indoor pool. Antel Spa Suites is your Western monochromatic themed suites that offers quick access to our premium and personalized services of Toccare Spa, fitness center, and various boutique shops. And the Serentiy Suites reflects a modern pop culture that reflects sleek and stylish interiors that provides similar access to the full amenities of the hotel.

Serenity Suites here we go. 
1 Bedroom Unit with Living and Dining Room 
Price: Php3950.00 
 + Php2000.00 Security Deposit to be claimed after checking out.

Living Room

First Impression: My Kids, they love that hot pink chair that turns into a bed. I think they stayed there most of the time and instantly became their favorite spot. well, of course aside from the kiddie pool ha. Look oh, nagbihis agad. out fits pa lang swimming na swimming na :P As for me, the place looks neat and comfy. I wished for a bigger tv though haha ang KJ ko lang ba at TV lang bet ko?



Room Amenities
Kitchen: Mini Ref, Coffee and Tea kits, Microwave Oven, Complimentary bottled water, 
Personal Care: Toiletries, Towels and Bath Robes and Bedroom Slippers
Others: Wifi connectivity, Cable TV, Work table.

 Kitchen Area

Contents of the Mini Ref

Here's how our one bedroom unit looks like. 


  

Stylish Comfort Room


Toiletries

 Bedroom


What more can I say?
A.Venue Hotel's Swimming Pool is one of the best pools I saw around metro manila. It's so inviting and huge. One more thing I look forward about staycation is their bed. A big comfy bed with fluffy pillows and fresh cozy blankets for a good night sleep. Relaxation at its finest and Serenity suites delivered it.
A Short Video Clip of My Baby Bunso at The Kiddie Pool


In this part, get to know more about The Serenity Suites.
Serenity Suites reflect our modern pop culture that reflects sleek and stylish interiors that provide similar access to the full amenities of the hotel.
Building Features
37-storey high-rise building. 3 basement guest parking levels for the hotel 
3 podium parking levels for the residential. Beamless and column-free floor layout. 

3-high speed passenger elevators and 1 service elevator. 
Full backup power for the hotel - Back-up power for residential. 
Security Cameras in key common areas and Fire alarm and sprinkler system

Individual power and water meter, and also mailbox with keys.
Underground water cistern and overhead water tank.
5 chamber sewage treatment plant for waste water treatment


Building Amenities 
Sky Infinity Pool. Resort Spa Pool/ Kiddie Pool
Fitness Center using Life Fitness equipment. Tocarre Spa and Massage
Commercial Arcade. Business Center
Coffee Shop and Restaurant. Lobby Lounge Café
Garden Ballroom. Function Rooms
Formal Reception and impressive high-ceiling Grand Lobby

Hotel Services
24 hour security - 24 hour Room service -  Housekeeping service - Concierge service  
Car rental service - Banquet service - In-room massage service - In-building Clinic
Professional maintenance service - Professional leasing service 

Unit Features
HOTEL SUITES and  FULL-SERVICE RESIDENTIAL SUITES 
Studio • 1 Bedrooms • 2 Bedrooms

Hotel Suites: Antel provides a unique opportunity to be part of the growing hotel industry by allowing discerning buyers to invest in professionally managed and maintained hotel units minus the hassles and worries. Units are delivered complete with hotel standard furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE). For the first five years, units are automatically enrolled under the Rental Pool Program, where its owners will receive income based on GROSS REVENUE released every two months. It’s risk-free!

Full-Service Residential Suites:  Units are well designed and space planned, bundled with 24/7 access to convenience and luxury of an upscale hotel, complete with full amenities and services. Units are delivered complete and ready to accept furniture, fixtures and equipment. The unique feature of the unit is that it uses beamless and column-free layout using cast-in-place concrete that makes the unit virtually sound-proof, fire-proof and earthquake resistant.

Our staycation experience won't be complete with our "baby bunso" doing this....

And I bet your kids do this too! Or even you??? 

Ending this post with the view from our window (^.^,) geenighty!


Staycation with the kids at Serenity Suites


I was feelin' a bit guilty for all those broken promises to my kids about making plans for hitting the beach or even waterparks man lang. But having an unpredictable schedule, or travel funds spent into something else or this: there's always, always something that came up which leads me to thinking that the more "planned" the gala is the more it won't push through. kidding aside but admit it, this make sense and sometimes true that unplanned trips pushed through more often than the scheduled ones :P

So for the "bayad-utang" to my broken promises, we book an instant staycation to a hotel near our place. The Best Western Antel Hotel in Makati now known as the A.Venue Hotel. We book our stay through an online booking site that upon my research has the cheapest deal ever. You know me I'm so kuripot and wants the bestest offer my money can get. 


Upon checking in, the receptionist told us that we will be staying at the Serenity tower. Best Western Antel Plus / A.Venue Hotel has 3 towers pala. 

The A.Venue Suites, your Oriental suites connecting you to Asian culture with quick access to our fitness center, indoor pool. Antel Spa Suites is your Western monochromatic themed suites that offers quick access to our premium and personalized services of Toccare Spa, fitness center, and various boutique shops. And the Serentiy Suites reflects a modern pop culture that reflects sleek and stylish interiors that provides similar access to the full amenities of the hotel.

Serenity Suites here we go. 
1 Bedroom Unit with Living and Dining Room 
Price: Php3950.00 
 + Php2000.00 Security Deposit to be claimed after checking out.

Living Room

First Impression: My Kids, they love that hot pink chair that turns into a bed. I think they stayed there most of the time and instantly became their favorite spot. well, of course aside from the kiddie pool ha. Look oh, nagbihis agad. out fits pa lang swimming na swimming na :P As for me, the place looks neat and comfy. I wished for a bigger tv though haha ang KJ ko lang ba at TV lang bet ko?



Room Amenities
Kitchen: Mini Ref, Coffee and Tea kits, Microwave Oven, Complimentary bottled water, 
Personal Care: Toiletries, Towels and Bath Robes and Bedroom Slippers
Others: Wifi connectivity, Cable TV, Work table.

 Kitchen Area

Contents of the Mini Ref

Here's how our one bedroom unit looks like. 


  

Stylish Comfort Room


Toiletries

 Bedroom


What more can I say?
A.Venue Hotel's Swimming Pool is one of the best pools I saw around metro manila. It's so inviting and huge. One more thing I look forward about staycation is their bed. A big comfy bed with fluffy pillows and fresh cozy blankets for a good night sleep. Relaxation at its finest and Serenity suites delivered it.
A Short Video Clip of My Baby Bunso at The Kiddie Pool


In this part, get to know more about The Serenity Suites.
Serenity Suites reflect our modern pop culture that reflects sleek and stylish interiors that provide similar access to the full amenities of the hotel.
Building Features
37-storey high-rise building. 3 basement guest parking levels for the hotel 
3 podium parking levels for the residential. Beamless and column-free floor layout. 

3-high speed passenger elevators and 1 service elevator. 
Full backup power for the hotel - Back-up power for residential. 
Security Cameras in key common areas and Fire alarm and sprinkler system

Individual power and water meter, and also mailbox with keys.
Underground water cistern and overhead water tank.
5 chamber sewage treatment plant for waste water treatment


Building Amenities 
Sky Infinity Pool. Resort Spa Pool/ Kiddie Pool
Fitness Center using Life Fitness equipment. Tocarre Spa and Massage
Commercial Arcade. Business Center
Coffee Shop and Restaurant. Lobby Lounge Café
Garden Ballroom. Function Rooms
Formal Reception and impressive high-ceiling Grand Lobby

Hotel Services
24 hour security - 24 hour Room service -  Housekeeping service - Concierge service  
Car rental service - Banquet service - In-room massage service - In-building Clinic
Professional maintenance service - Professional leasing service 

Unit Features
HOTEL SUITES and  FULL-SERVICE RESIDENTIAL SUITES 
Studio • 1 Bedrooms • 2 Bedrooms

Hotel Suites: Antel provides a unique opportunity to be part of the growing hotel industry by allowing discerning buyers to invest in professionally managed and maintained hotel units minus the hassles and worries. Units are delivered complete with hotel standard furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE). For the first five years, units are automatically enrolled under the Rental Pool Program, where its owners will receive income based on GROSS REVENUE released every two months. It’s risk-free!

Full-Service Residential Suites:  Units are well designed and space planned, bundled with 24/7 access to convenience and luxury of an upscale hotel, complete with full amenities and services. Units are delivered complete and ready to accept furniture, fixtures and equipment. The unique feature of the unit is that it uses beamless and column-free layout using cast-in-place concrete that makes the unit virtually sound-proof, fire-proof and earthquake resistant.

Our staycation experience won't be complete with our "baby bunso" doing this....

And I bet your kids do this too! Or even you??? 

Ending this post with the view from our window (^.^,) geenighty!



I and the rest of #TropangFreshness had plans going up North. In Vigan Ilocos Sur to be exact. With common likes with Eens, and Ace wanting to visit Calle Crisologo we planned our Vigan Escapade. It was set to happen  this November but unfortunately, it won't be happening anytime soon. Due to conflict of schedule and whatsoever excuses only Ace would know. Charot! But we are planning to go hopefully with a lot of luck and prayers by January next year.


Wait where am I going on this post? Well, that's just a mini back story about how Vigan was part of my travel bucket list. Now here's the best part. A friend, na itago sa pangalang Lee who's celebrating her birthday this month, (HBD LEE!) asked if I'm up for a trip to Ilocos. 

Shocks, a-arte pa ba ako? I said yes right away. After some ups and downs in our convo I was set to travel up North for the first time, and  solo with no ka-kilala at all.

Good thing the one that handling the tour is someone I know, her name is Ms. Vannah. I managed to ask if there's someone I know on the batch of  bloggers that they invited, sadly wala akong kakilala. But I won't let it spoil my excitement. 


Then I met Astrid. a teeny bopper looking girl  but don't be fooled she's way older than she looks like. We rode together a Partas Bus from Cubao going to Vigan. We arrived an hour before out ETD and the bus from Pasay that we are set to board came an hour early too. So the scheduled 10pm ETD was moved to 9pm. 


Why? Because after we decided to climb aboard the bus head out the terminal in an instant :P Ay wow kami lang ang inantay? Staying true to its sign Board "SPECIAL" Actually, I have no idea what "Special" really means on our trip, not after the first and last stop-over was reached. Yes, Only one stop-over making me and Astrid so hungry :P 

Then the bus stop for a while at Durung's and they bought a pack of malunggay pandesal. With a mental note to self, saying "Pag ako inalok ni manong kukuha talaga ako, soooo gutom na mga besh! But sad to say di nila ako inalok huhu.


I managed to take some snaps with what's left of my energy and cellphone battery after 7hours of road trip via Partas Bus, did a quick tour of the hotel lobby and so far I'm liking what I see.






Our Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel Room






 And finally, Sleeping time (^.^,)

DAY 1: DIY Vigan City Tour  
Because we were so excited, having our breakfast was just a breeze. So eager to head onto the city proper and take a peek at that historical street called Calle Crisologo.

And mostly relaxation time... #StaycationMode 

It was a bit rainy during the first day of our stay in Metro Vigan. Since it's (mostly) everybody's first time to in Vigan, we all decided to go out for a stroll even when it's raining :P 

Where have I Gone in Vigan?

Our DIY Vigan Tour : First Stop, Empanada Iloco


Team Clingy Friends: Me, Zoe, Edmar, Kev, Asta, Cha. and -minus 1 Wala pa kasi si Kieth
We are still waiting for our import blogger friend to arrive fresh from Dubai.
P.s Kieth if nababasa mo toh, bukod sa wala ka pa sa picture eh masaya pa kami dito (^.^,) cheret.
Walking around Metro Vigan Starts Now. 

We, the #TeamClingyFriends were a bunch of super excited big kids na hindi ma-pirmi sa isang tabi, the main reason why we head out touring around the city even with the bad weather. Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden prepared a tour for us with a detailed itinerary. Day1 is basically our free time and hotel familiarization tour. So after seeing the hotel rooms and its facility, off we go to the city.

And the journey of "finding payong' is on. Simply because we know that it'll be one hell of a week, because of the typhoon. But, #TeamClingyFriends won't let this trip go just like that. Therefore, we decided to buy our own payong cause walang makakapigili sa amin :P.

Day2: Still Rainy in Vigan City Tour 

Burnayan in Vigan | Pottery



Crisologo Museum
Crisologo Museum


Quirino Museum
Elpidio Museum
Hidden Garden



Bell Tower at Bantay
Bantay Bell Tower


at Quirino | Banaoang Bridge
Take a look at how the weather was like that day (^.^,) OO Mahangin sa labas :P

 Calle Crisologo at last.... 


Day3: Sight-Seeing up North c/o Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel
First Stop: Ilocos Norte Arch.
Ilocos Norte Arch
San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Laoag Plaza
Touch Down Pagudpud!!!
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Patapat Viaduct / Bridge



Hannah's Beach Resort


  Bangui Wind Farm



 Wind Mills Overload 


Kapurpurawan Rock Formation



Malacanang of The North



Paoay Sand Dunes Adventure
Ayan, present na si Kieth! wait... Sinong-Kieth? #TeamClingyFriends 
Photo by: Kieth Walter Ayuso


Last Stop for Day3 Ilocos Escapade: Kaway-Kaway in Paoay Church



Day4: Watch out for my DIY Ilocos Tour post.
Cause were going to Pinsal Falls (^.^,)

Plus Calle Crisologo Part2


So next time you'll hit the northern lands of Ilocos, 
Choose Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel!


Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel
National Highway, Guimod, Bantay,(Metro Vigan) Ilocos Sur, Philippines
+63 77 644 0401 | +63 02 584 4176 | +63 917 809 8909
for reservation email at: reservations@fiestagarden.com.ph

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Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel


I and the rest of #TropangFreshness had plans going up North. In Vigan Ilocos Sur to be exact. With common likes with Eens, and Ace wanting to visit Calle Crisologo we planned our Vigan Escapade. It was set to happen  this November but unfortunately, it won't be happening anytime soon. Due to conflict of schedule and whatsoever excuses only Ace would know. Charot! But we are planning to go hopefully with a lot of luck and prayers by January next year.


Wait where am I going on this post? Well, that's just a mini back story about how Vigan was part of my travel bucket list. Now here's the best part. A friend, na itago sa pangalang Lee who's celebrating her birthday this month, (HBD LEE!) asked if I'm up for a trip to Ilocos. 

Shocks, a-arte pa ba ako? I said yes right away. After some ups and downs in our convo I was set to travel up North for the first time, and  solo with no ka-kilala at all.

Good thing the one that handling the tour is someone I know, her name is Ms. Vannah. I managed to ask if there's someone I know on the batch of  bloggers that they invited, sadly wala akong kakilala. But I won't let it spoil my excitement. 


Then I met Astrid. a teeny bopper looking girl  but don't be fooled she's way older than she looks like. We rode together a Partas Bus from Cubao going to Vigan. We arrived an hour before out ETD and the bus from Pasay that we are set to board came an hour early too. So the scheduled 10pm ETD was moved to 9pm. 


Why? Because after we decided to climb aboard the bus head out the terminal in an instant :P Ay wow kami lang ang inantay? Staying true to its sign Board "SPECIAL" Actually, I have no idea what "Special" really means on our trip, not after the first and last stop-over was reached. Yes, Only one stop-over making me and Astrid so hungry :P 

Then the bus stop for a while at Durung's and they bought a pack of malunggay pandesal. With a mental note to self, saying "Pag ako inalok ni manong kukuha talaga ako, soooo gutom na mga besh! But sad to say di nila ako inalok huhu.


I managed to take some snaps with what's left of my energy and cellphone battery after 7hours of road trip via Partas Bus, did a quick tour of the hotel lobby and so far I'm liking what I see.






Our Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel Room






 And finally, Sleeping time (^.^,)

DAY 1: DIY Vigan City Tour  
Because we were so excited, having our breakfast was just a breeze. So eager to head onto the city proper and take a peek at that historical street called Calle Crisologo.

And mostly relaxation time... #StaycationMode 

It was a bit rainy during the first day of our stay in Metro Vigan. Since it's (mostly) everybody's first time to in Vigan, we all decided to go out for a stroll even when it's raining :P 

Where have I Gone in Vigan?

Our DIY Vigan Tour : First Stop, Empanada Iloco


Team Clingy Friends: Me, Zoe, Edmar, Kev, Asta, Cha. and -minus 1 Wala pa kasi si Kieth
We are still waiting for our import blogger friend to arrive fresh from Dubai.
P.s Kieth if nababasa mo toh, bukod sa wala ka pa sa picture eh masaya pa kami dito (^.^,) cheret.
Walking around Metro Vigan Starts Now. 

We, the #TeamClingyFriends were a bunch of super excited big kids na hindi ma-pirmi sa isang tabi, the main reason why we head out touring around the city even with the bad weather. Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden prepared a tour for us with a detailed itinerary. Day1 is basically our free time and hotel familiarization tour. So after seeing the hotel rooms and its facility, off we go to the city.

And the journey of "finding payong' is on. Simply because we know that it'll be one hell of a week, because of the typhoon. But, #TeamClingyFriends won't let this trip go just like that. Therefore, we decided to buy our own payong cause walang makakapigili sa amin :P.

Day2: Still Rainy in Vigan City Tour 

Burnayan in Vigan | Pottery



Crisologo Museum
Crisologo Museum


Quirino Museum
Elpidio Museum
Hidden Garden



Bell Tower at Bantay
Bantay Bell Tower


at Quirino | Banaoang Bridge
Take a look at how the weather was like that day (^.^,) OO Mahangin sa labas :P

 Calle Crisologo at last.... 


Day3: Sight-Seeing up North c/o Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel
First Stop: Ilocos Norte Arch.
Ilocos Norte Arch
San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Laoag Plaza
Touch Down Pagudpud!!!
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
Patapat Viaduct / Bridge



Hannah's Beach Resort


  Bangui Wind Farm



 Wind Mills Overload 


Kapurpurawan Rock Formation



Malacanang of The North



Paoay Sand Dunes Adventure
Ayan, present na si Kieth! wait... Sinong-Kieth? #TeamClingyFriends 
Photo by: Kieth Walter Ayuso


Last Stop for Day3 Ilocos Escapade: Kaway-Kaway in Paoay Church



Day4: Watch out for my DIY Ilocos Tour post.
Cause were going to Pinsal Falls (^.^,)

Plus Calle Crisologo Part2


So next time you'll hit the northern lands of Ilocos, 
Choose Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel!


Metro Vigan Fiesta Garden Hotel
National Highway, Guimod, Bantay,(Metro Vigan) Ilocos Sur, Philippines
+63 77 644 0401 | +63 02 584 4176 | +63 917 809 8909
for reservation email at: reservations@fiestagarden.com.ph

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