Balinsasayaw (n.) a bird that can be found on the mountains of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines…read more Their nests -- which was glued together with their saliva -- are harvested and used to make soup. While Balinsasayaw Restaurants have been around for years in the area, I've never tried any of them. Thanks to a work engagement, I was able to visit the newly-opened Balinsasayaw Bed & Breakfast in Tagaytay. It was actually a surprise -- a pleasant one. First of all, it didn't look anything like the restaurants, which was all individual native huts. This one was a modern white structure on the ridge side, giving you wildly beautiful views of both the lake and the surrounding areas. Second, this one is a bed and breakfast -- they have 6 rooms that can take 12 people, they have a small events hall, and a pool, too! I didn't have to check in for work this time, but we were able to use the rooms that they had for a research group set-up, and they were pretty spacious and well-equipped. As for the food -- and this one is always critical for me haha -- it was quite flavourful, and the servings were huge for the price. When you're looking for a place to stay in the area (and we all know that tagaytay can get quite full nowadays), look them up.

I took a day trip to Sonya's garden, where I enjoyed the buffet and the beautiful garden. One thing…read morethat I will say is at the ambience of the location commands that you walk slow. So feel free to walk slowly and take the moment. Taking all of the beautiful flowers taken the beautiful stingless bees And just relax. I am so grateful that Sonya gave me a tour of her home. I'm very very grateful to have met her puppies. And I'm looking forward to another visit. I'm so grateful for the book as well. The service was amazing. Everyone was very friendly nice and warm.

Beautiful restaurant hidden in Tagaytay (secret nga eh!) and the food is a mix of fresh florals and…read morevegetables, fruit, with lutong bahay favorites and new classics. The herb roasted chicken is definitely my biggest recommendation here, as it's so delicious and smells amazing. Their binagoongan rice is also excellent, and goes well with your meals. Our party was mixed with both a la carte and their prix fixe classic menu that already had set courses, which ended up confusing our table a little bit (how to tell your lola they can't eat my bread...) so I recommend sticking to one type for all if possible. The servers kept it under control though and were friendly, had good rapport with our family, and kept everything refilled. We came on a weekday lunch and it was empty, and felt like we had the entire venue for a private lunch - highly recommend if you're able to come during the week!

What a beautiful place to visit. Hopefully next visit have much time to spend and to explore the…read moreplace. Will stay overnight for sure We have so much fun watching the concert Miss Kuh with Music and Magic ( Vicky Sevilla Pangilinan, Jet Montelibano ) also with my FFF Ms. Fe de los Reyes and with surprise appearance of Ms. Donita Rose. Before I forget the food is delicious . Thank you guys for a wonderful show. Till next time

I first heard of Hacienda Isabella from a friend who went there to do an ocular for an event she…read morewas doing. Then, finding out that it was owned by Kuh Ledesma from the several advertising placements on billboards, broadsheets, and magazines. However, it was only a few years after that I was able to see it for myself. We did a wedding at Hacienda Isabella and I must say that I was glad to finally see it. It's a sprawling property reminiscent of Old Asia, with several casitas, a pool, a main house, and a lawn. The vast lawn was where we had the wedding reception and it easily fit 300 guests. I think it could probably fit more. For those who just want a weekend getaway, they have rooms for a reasonable fee. What I liked most was the main house where a long wooden table with equally long wooden benches are, serving as the main dining table in the house where a few rooms are located.

Omg guys. I do not regret searching for a good bed and breakfast in Tagaytay. This was a total…read morepackage of what I was looking for. Through Expedia.com, I relied on their excellent reviews. Extremely clean. No dusty area. No hair on my sheets. Quality white towels, linens and toiletries. I loved the house interior. The view was spectacular! The service was impeccable. I love JV and Carlo. We felt super spoiled and they exceeded my expectations. The people who work here are very courteous and polite. Free breakfast! Free wi-fi! They can also refer you to Taal Volcano tour packages.

Casa Alegria was probably the first place we've stayed at in Tagaytay with a nice view of the Taal…read moreVolcano. The room we stayed at was sufficient and the team here were accommodating and awesome! However, I do have some suggestions, comments, and highlights - which I've told the staff. 1. Modernize the showers. The showers near the pool were pretty cool. It was for full body and the shower head was one of those waterfall showers. The ones in our room was difficult to operate and it was either scorching hot or frigid cold - nothing in between. 2. Parking area for the guests were small. I would say that the maximum capacity would be 2-3 vehicles depending on its size. 3. The towels weren't free. This was the first time I was charged for having to ask for extra towels. For an extra towel, it's 50 pesos which converted to a little over a dollar, but it would be nice to have a warning beforehand because my boyfriend put his towel on top of a table which had printer ink. 4. Fix this dangerous plank on the deck; here's a picture (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/casa-alegria-bed-and-breakfast-tagaytay-city?select=mSwMrd4IxbmDIP_AZZt0fw). Any injuries from this is a liability and it endangers the guests. 5. Clean the sink hole and add a drain on top of it so contents do not fall and clog the drain. 6. Modernize the locks into magnetic key cards because we actually were accidentally locked out of our rooms. We appreciated the effort of the staff using a card to unlock our door, but a modern, magnetic key card would be more convenient for them and the guests. 7. No Wi-Fi. I told the staff about this and they said it's because the signal is hard to reach down the area which seems like it's out of their control so be prepared for no Wi-Fi! Overall, we had a great stay and I would definitely come back after they fix some of the things they need to fix. Casa Alegria was under construction when we stayed which explained why it was a bit messy around.

It was a weekend of back-to-back weddings in Kawayan Cove and Alfonso, and my Dad and I figured it…read morewould be best for us to stay overnight in Tagaytay so we don't have to head back the following day. The inn he initially booked, gave us a room different from the one he saw and reserved, so we were left with no other logical choice but to look for another place to stay. After about 7 hotels and inns, it was almost 1am when we found Aroma Hotel. It's actually a home, converted into an inn. Quite modest and a bit old, but good enough for the night. When we got there, the clerk at the front desk gladly answered my queries regarding the rates, the types of rooms available, and indulged me with a room check. Clean and decent enough, my Dad and I checked-in and made ourselves comfortable. For less than PhP2,000, our room had a king-sized bed, air-conditioning and even an in-room refrigerator. Best was that the toilet was new and clean, with complimentary toiletries to boot! The following day, we got our complimentary breakfast of fried rice, one viand and egg cooked to our liking. Over breakfast, we saw that they even had a pool where there was a group celebrating a birthday party. It was a good discovery and we'll probably be back the next time it's more convenient to spend the night in Tagaytay rather than heading home.

One afternoon, I was invited as a wedding planner to Discovery Country Suites to be taken around…read morethe property and see what they can offer. I have always been skeptical about things like these mostly because I found it a bit fake - always best foot forward, they'll make sure everything is perfect and topnotch, mostly because they know someone is there paying close attention to anything and everything. I'm glad I took the offer because I saw and experienced first hand what they could offer. We were given a tour of the property, being shown the kinds of rooms they had, from the smallest suite that can fit up to four, to the biggest that can fit up to 8 comfortably. Only having less that 10 rooms, the whole hotel can only accommodate up to 40 guests. I'd like to see that as a good thing, because it can be occupied by one big family or group and they would have the entire property to themselves. My favorite would be the small room at the basement floor, which has a totally separate entrance at the side of the hotel. It has a small patio outside, complete with coffee table and perfect for quiet meals or reading a book. It's right by the highway, but just entering the lobby already gives that relaxed feel and vibe, it feels like you entered your home away from home. The general feel of the place is serene, very rustic, and exuding the relaxed and laid-back feel of the country. After all, this is Tagaytay, and there's no better quick getaway venue than the secluded Discovery Country Suites.

Adorable 7-bedroom hotel -- all suites-- with a great restaurant (Verbena) and good-sized rooms. A…read moresmall pool/hot tub at the garden level is a nice surprise.

Ordered a Salsiccia al gelsomino (pepperoni and sausage) pizza with a French Press Coffee and a San…read moreMiguel Light. A nice, crispy crust on the pizza. Decent flavor. With a group of people from our local coffee club. Nice decor with comfortable seating. Small parking lot off the street with parking avaliable also at the side of the building. The overall consensus of the group is that Leonardas is worth a return visit.