Christmas Holiday get-away? Batangas is the answer.

Christmas vacation is coming. If you are planning for a holiday getaway with your friends and family, I have some ideas and a list of resorts you can choose from. This is all based on my personal tour.

 My Batangas tour happened for a purpose. I was appointed to search for a nice and safe resort to hold our company team building. With some colleagues with me, we started the road trip to Laiya, Batangas. Before heading there, I already made some research days before and have set appointment with the owners or representatives of each resort. Thinking that it would make my trip easier and simultaneous. Indeed, it was a hassle-free tour. I was given only a day to finalize the search.  These resorts that I will be featuring are my personal favorites. Guys, start taking notes :)

(Photo credit to Sabangan)

Sabangan Beach Resort - Located in Laiya, San Juan Batangas. The place is so peaceful. Aside from the swimming pools inside the resort, they also have a beach front. An open area where you can spend outdoor activities with friends or family. Here is their contact number :

Laiya, San Juan, Batangas Philippines Phone: (02) 914-9640 TeleFax: (02) 667-3997 E-mail: info@sabangan.com Office Hours: (Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 5:30pm) How to get there: http://www.sabangan.com/index.php/about-us/map-location

Acuatico Beach Resort

(Photo credit to Acuatico Beach Resort)

    One word: Breathtaking! This is the first time I have entered a resort with infinity pool. Very calming and relaxing. Located also in Laiya, San Juan Batangas I got some pretty cool shots with my colleagues. We were so overwhelmed that aside from the infinity pool, they also have a beach front, Spa, floating bar, outdoor Jacuzzi and yes, Wifi-access.
Here are the reservation numbers:

Mondays - Thursdays (8am to 6pm)
Fridays (8am to 5pm) 
(632) 892-7577 to 79
(632) 408-8383

For inquiries and other concerns, you may email them at:
reservations@acuaticoresort.com.ph

How to get there: http://www.acuaticoresort.com.ph/location.html

                                                                                             (Photo credit to Blue Coral BR)

Blue Coral Beach Resort

Located at Laiya, San Juan Batangas. Of all the beaches I visited, for me this is the most family-friendly. I mean, they offer more family rooms than any other. The tropical ambiance is a breathe of fresh air for families who came all the way from Manila. 

Here's the contact number:

559-9747/ 559-9754

E-mail: info@bluecoralbeachresort.com.ph

How to get there: http://www.bluecoralbeachresort.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3

(Photo credit to Sea's Spring Resort)

Sea's Spring Resort

Few kilometers away from Laiya. Located at Brgy Mainit, Mabini Batangas. I believe the resort is owned and operated by Koreans. The resort is complete with facilities. The swimming pools are natural hot spring and seawater pools. There's also a natural bamboo sauna. Some of the activities you can enjoy while staying in the resort are Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Island hopping, KTV and billiards. 

If you want to book a reservation. You can contact the resort at:

881-1766/ 881-1499/ 0917-564-8085

Here's the map on how to get there: http://seasspringresort.com/images/map.jpg

I hope this post will help you decide where to stay in Batangas. Remember, you have to consider 3 things in choosing the right resort:

1. The safety and credibility of the Resort. (It may look nice on photos but you need to have a review on feed backs from previous guests. It's a big help, believe me.)

2. Budget

3. Accessibility.

Happy Holidays! :)