And by adventures, this could mean anything really…as long as we are together doing something fun or new. It could be traveling together to far off lands, or just taking a short staycation somewhere nearby. It could also be doing something or going somewhere none of us has done or been before.

We already had a beach trip earlier this year (we love the beach!), and are hoping to squeeze in more before the summer’s over (although living in the island paradise that we do, who says we really need to stick to summer!). A bigger trip is already in the works for later this year (it will be our first time to travel outside the country just the four of us!). Meanwhile, I am hoping to sneak in shorter and simpler jaunts closer to home.

Our weekend in Tagaytay was one such mini-jaunt….a chance for a quick but fun weekend escape.

Tagaytay is an easy weekend (or even day trip) destination for us weary city folk. Relatively simple to get to, a car ride of an hour and a half or less, with various routes (if you’re interested in alternate routes let me know…my hubs is the expert!). When you arrive there are a lot of things for all ages to enjoy. Restaurants aplenty covering many cuisines, with everything from the ubiquitous “bulalo” houses (a must in my book! Also tawilis!) to fine dining establishments. There are spas where couples (or singles!) can hide away for the weekend, and parks where kids can run around. And, of course, finding a nice cozy seat with a view, to sip something warm and revivifying while gazing at Taal lake and its famous crater. Listing all the things to do would take up a whole other post (maybe for another time?)!

We were initially going to see a development by Mañosa Properties, which I am currently in love with (I have always been a fan of Bobby Mañosa and his dedication to Filipino design) and we thought…why not make a weekend of it? So that’s what we did! We packed up the whole family (plus my mom!) and off we went…and landed at the pristine white steps of The Boutique Bed & Breakfast.