for a big family like mine, it was really hard to look for travel deals that will suit our needs.. more often, deals would offer accommodation for 2 (and 2 kids free) and not for 4 kids and 2 adults.. my option would always be a accomodation for 4 (plus 2 kids free), yan saktong sakto sa amin ang mga ganyang deal.. so when Ensogo offered an overnight stay at Chateau Royale good for 4, I did not hesitate and bought not just one but 2 vouchers. That’s overnight stay + dinner and breakfast for 4 for 3000+ Php, swak na swak! And we can choose a room with two queen sized beds..para sa amin talaga ung deal na un! What’s the best part is, Chateau Royale has a playground, a swimming pool and horseback riding (plus rock climbing!).. if you ask me, it’s a perfect resort for a family with kidsss (stress on the s haha)
First weekend we went there, we had breakfast at Bag of Beans (wala na silang cinnamon roll ahuhu) then straight to the resort.. maulan nun pero keri lang.. (may baon akong sandamakmak na vitamin c at paracetamol just in case haha)..
Our second time to the resort, my 3rd boy requested for my ate to be with us (ay ako din naman gusto ko kasama sya haha) and the weekend trip also served as my first born’s birthday celebration (although his birthday falls on the 24th)..
too much of Bag of Beans so we decided to eat brunch somewhere else.. good thing a blogger mentioned about Molave Market that serves the freshest bulalo.. it’s waay cheaper compare to known bulaluhan in Batangas.. but still a little pricey considering the location..carinderia type with a not so carinderia kin of price 🙂 but yes, the beef is fresh!
But before having our lunch at Molave Market, we dropped by at Residence Inn for some animals sight seeing..unfortunately, by the time we were to feed the tiger and the lion, it rained so hard.. but we had a blast watching the show at the inn:
the next morning, me and the older boys strolled around the fog (with their cozy jacket.. the one I bought at Walmart.. in fairness cozy talaga!)
our second time was better than our first (though the food was better the last time we were there).. hindi masyadong maulan eh, so the kids had more fun at ako naman nagkaroon ng “me” time because ate was there.. I even tried rock climbing 🙂
We had lunch at Claw Daddy (Nuvali) on our way home (that’s another story)..
That’s two weekends of fun, fun and fun! at gusto nila ulit bumalik sa Chateau Royale with my mom and my other sisters and my nephews.. aba suki! In fairness, though the resort is not that classy, I’m quite happy with the service and our accommodation.
Grasyah | Shutterbug Mommy says
October 21, 2012 at 8:46 amLooks like you guys had so much fun!
It is always worth the money and time and effort of travelling pag alam mong nagenjoy ang lahat..
I missed going out of town too.. Hoping soon eh maka-travel ulit with the family.. 🙂
Natatakot din ako mag-try ng mga deals online.. hehehe baka ma-scam.. 🙂
good for you to have found this great deal from ensogo..
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 10:59 amtry ka lang 🙂 basta make sure that deal is from the hotel mismo and not travel agencies 🙂
Jennie says
October 21, 2012 at 8:57 amAww… nothing beats family bonding outside our usual grind. Your children will remember this most when they grow up. Cute ni Sati! 🙂
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 10:59 amthanks! 🙂
Franc Ramon says
October 21, 2012 at 10:47 am3,000 for 4 people is really reasonable and Tagaytay is such a nice place for the family with its great weather and several attractions.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 21, 2012 at 10:57 amindeed! with free dinner and breakfast pa un 🙂
Teresa Martinez says
October 21, 2012 at 12:21 pmThese are precious moments with your family. I hope my family can have a similar trip soon. We deserve some break.
Blanca says
October 21, 2012 at 3:21 pmreading the Bag of Beans part made me teary eyed. The weekend before my husband passed away, we were here, enjoying the coffee and each other’s company.:'( You guys are a picture of a truly happy family.:)
Mas says
October 21, 2012 at 6:22 pmGreat deal you got there. Yup, most of the deals are good for 2 lang. Tiyagaan lang talaga to wait for a deal that’s right for you. In that case, enjoy ka na, naka-save ka pa.
january says
October 22, 2012 at 8:11 ami wonder where is Molave Market? landmarks please…
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2012 at 11:36 pmI’ll add a map later 🙂
Geeky Guide says
October 22, 2012 at 4:55 pmThanks for sharing your travel experience! I’ve noted down a number of your stops for my own plans in the future, hehe
Nova Cruz | The Family Woman says
October 22, 2012 at 9:48 pmWow! one happy family! Is it true the more merrier?
We’re also fond of checking out vouchers for hotel accommodations. The last one we got was at Subic.
Pag makakapag horse back riding na ang baby ko, we’ll be visiting Tagaytay. And sana meron ding deal for Chateau Royale.
Yamito Uytingco Calamba says
October 23, 2012 at 10:27 amIn this I agree! Overnight stay for 4, dinner and breakfast for Php3000 is totally a good deal. And Tagaytay is one of the best places to visit on a weekend. In case you plan of going back, try visiting Bag of Beans! They have the best lattes and wip-cream blended mocha shakes and cakes too! ^_^
special education philippines says
October 23, 2012 at 10:12 pmEvery year my family, extended relatives and I also try to spend a weekend together. It is super tiring because I always end up to be the event organizer from booking, itinerary planning, food and accommodation etc. But at the end of the trip all my hardwork is paid off by the happy chatter and the smiling faces of my loved ones who are asking me already where do I plan to bring them next year.
Tiffany says
October 24, 2012 at 12:42 pmLooks so fun! I love that towel-wrapped photo, so cute. 🙂 Its really nice to treat your family for a vaation once in a while.
Ane says
October 31, 2012 at 10:38 pmI’ve never been to Batangas. But I would like to visit someday. 😛
I can imagine how tiring it can be with 4 kids ba naman! 😛 But it sounded like you had fun despite the stresss, stress on the s, hehehe 😀