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Adults often stay at home during Christmas Day because they expect visitors (bunch of godchildren and young relatives) to see them and to get their presents. Well, that’s for those with godchildren and those who take on the role of the big, fat, gift-giving guy Santa Claus.
For kids, they want to be out of the house because (1) they want to immediately get their gifts from their godparents, (2) they have to show off their new set of Christmas clothes and shoes, (3) they just don’t want to be stucked in the house thinking the rest of the kids in the world are having a merry Christmas outside.
I’ve got some places you could visit this Christmas in case the young ones insist of celebrating Christmas anywhere but your house.
SPOILER ALERT: These are destinations in Lipa City and one in Mataasnakahoy. Leave a comment if you know of a place in your hometown that’s worth visiting this Christmas.
La Virginia Resort & Hotel (Brgy. Manggahan, Mataasnakahoy)
Photo Credit: www.lavirginiaresort.com
Early warning: it’s too cold to swim ’cause the temperature in Mataasnakahoy could get really cold during Christmas season so if you don’t want to start sneezing on your way home, do some other things. And here comes the Zipline Rides! Yes, this is La Virginia’s current favorite attraction among its visitors, with the gorgeous view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano to marvel at during the ride.
Two-way ride with photo frame costs P300.00, while the two-way ride plus photo mug rates at P400.00. You have to pay a separate amount for the resort’s entrance fee though. It’s P300.00 for adults and P200.00 for the kids.
Bluroze Farms (Brgy. Lodlod, Lipa City)
Why not go on a Christmas picnic? Kids, and kids at heart, would enjoy a lot of activities here. Roam around the mini-zoo and get up close (but not too close) with the non-human creatures there. Bluroze has vast open grounds for kids to run freely while the ladies dine at the restaurant and the gentlemen play hoops at the court.
For a large family visit, divide yourselves into groups and race to the other end of the Bluroze maze. If you get tired doing all these stuffs, sit on the tire swings and feel like a child again as you swing to and fro. Scream all you want, it’s the best way to enjoy this humble ride. 😉
Below are for young adults who are planning to meet old friends for a Christmas reunion.
Aristeo’s (Brgy. Antipolo, Lipa City)
Now one of the most frequently visited spots around Lipa, Aristeo’s will provide you a favorable atmosphere and a dining experience all reasonably priced. You’re lucky if there aren’t too many people there so you can choose from the spots inside the restaurant. This is so far the most recommended place we have on the list where you can bring your favorite people to.
Tip: Go there at night or just right before sunset, you’ll be provided with quite a lovely view on the horizon when you reach the upper deck.
1984 (Ayala Hi-Way), L.A.X. Bar and Resto (Brgy. Sico), Club Stratosphere (Blue Sapphire, Brgy. Sico)
These are three of the hottest gimik spots in Lipa City. If you and your friends are the kind who enjoy urban fun, celebrate Christmas in any of these three. But manage some clean fun and don’t get too tipsy. Santa Claus might get annoyed and mark you naughty, not nice.
