Surprise! It’s a long weekend and we’re sure you completely missed that on your calendar but no worries—we’ve got you covered on how to turn your weekend into a last-minute vacation. Here are five different activities and destinations you’re totally going to enjoy:
Soak Up the Sun at Zambales
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Swim, sunbathe and surf at Liwliwa Beach, Zambales. Find the perfect spots to spice up your Instagram feed with the perfect summer feel or give yourself some me-time in this quiet paradise. Just take an Iba-bound bus from Cubao or Pasay and get off at San Felipe. From there, the beach is just one tricycle ride away. Who to bring: Surf squad Budget: P1500 per person
The Corner Market in Podium
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Get your cravings satisfied at The Corner Market, located at the second level of The Podium. With a bunch of choices that are all fresh from the farm and off the bait, you’re definitely gonna leave this food haven satisfied if not craving for more. Who to bring: Family or food buddies Budget: P200-P400 per person
Nature Tripping in Rizal
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Set on a nature trip around Rizal from the breathtaking Pililia Wind Farm to a quick dip at Daranak Falls. With Tanay just a 45-minute van ride away from Starmall along EDSA Shaw, you’re sure to spend more time at your destination than the dreading Manila traffic. Who to bring: Nature lovers Budget: P1000 per person
Revisiting History at Corregidor
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What better way to spend Araw ng Kagitingan than to visit the Island of Corregidor itself! You can avail of a tour package that includes ferry transfers, an island tour, lunch buffet, and other guide fees. Go through 12 historic sites and stories within the 9-hour trip at the island that is one hour and fifteen minutes away from Manila. Who to bring: Family or enjoy the tour alone Budget: P2500 per person
Netflix Binge Watch
You can never go wrong with Netflix (doesn’t matter if you’re re-watching your favorite movies or binge watching a new series), some snacks, and a bunch of pillows to cozy you up, with or without company, all at the comfort of your own home. Who to bring: Bring over a few friends, someone special, or spend some quality time alone Budget: Free
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA suggests five long weekend ideas: surfing at Liwliwa Beach in Zambales, eating at The Corner Market in Podium, a nature trip in Rizal, a history tour of Corregidor, and a Netflix binge at home. Each idea lists who to bring and a per-person budget.
MEGA says to take an Iba-bound bus from Cubao or Pasay and get off at San Felipe, then take a tricycle ride to Liwliwa Beach. It suggests swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, recommends bringing a surf squad, and lists a budget of P1500 per person.
MEGA describes The Corner Market as a food destination on the second level of The Podium, with choices it calls fresh from the farm and off the bait. It suggests bringing family or food buddies and lists a budget of P200 to P400 per person.
MEGA suggests a nature trip from the Pililla Wind Farm to a quick dip at Daranak Falls, saying Tanay is a 45-minute van ride from Starmall along EDSA Shaw. It recommends bringing nature lovers and lists a budget of P1000 per person.
MEGA says a Corregidor tour package includes ferry transfers, an island tour, a lunch buffet, and guide fees, covering 12 historic sites in a 9-hour trip. The island is one hour and fifteen minutes from Manila, with a budget of P2500 per person.
