Hotels and inns may be fully booked on holidays and weekends. But there are hidden secrets in the city that are more affordable and homey than the rest. I had a nostalgic feel of Spanish bed and breakfast at Casa De Carlo at Las Brisas Crossing Mendez.
Here's what one can expect at Casa De Carlo:
The Resto - guests need to call first as dishes are cooked upon request.
The Double Room - priced at only PHP1,800 per night (as of May 1, 2009), it has a lovely bed, cable TV, own bathroom, A/C. DVD player and movies may also be requested from the kind owner. There is also a townhouse for larger groups.
The Breakfast - Sumptuous Spanish breakfast with rice, meat, and greens. Water and coffee (Kapeng Barako) is also served.
The Garden - crisp fresh air, plants, a telescope for stargazing...also a venue for private and intimate gatherings / events.
What I discovered in Tagaytay (and nearby areas) are:
Fried Tawilis - found exclusively in Taal Lake. A specialty in almost every restaurant / eatery in Tagaytay
The Sunset - this was taken near Caleruega a few minutes away from Tagaytay. The church is just a kilometer away.
Caleruega - One can visit the compound with an entrance fee of PHP30. The church has been most famous for wedding ceremonies.
The Hanging Bridge - Inclusive of the Caleruega entrance fee is a chance to walk the hanging bridge for fun and a short adventure.
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3 comments:
we had a really bad experience with casa de carlo. we reserved room 3 but there was no refrigerator as stated in the website, no cable tv so we can't watch any shows. yes there was a dvd player but we don't like the movies. they charge additional fee for kitchen utensils but on their website there was no fee indicated. there was a dead rat floating in the jacuzzi. breakfast for 4 were not served. we argued with the caretaker to give us additional mattresses. the co-owner of the place went inside our room without any permission. that was a very rude way to treat a guest.
hi jeramie. oh, that must be an unforgettable experience. let me try to contact the owner so he can be informed of this. he was very nice when i stayed there. everything was in order.
thanks for posting!
I've been planning to have a vacation in Tagaytay next year! Can't wait to take a rest from working in Cagayan de Oro City.
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