Who have
not dreamt of coming to Santorini in Greece? I do! You needn’t go far if you haven’t got the
budget to go to the real Santorini. There are two places in the North of Luzon
in Philippines where locals could experience a piece of that romantic hideaway,
not as breathtaking as the Greek Island perched on the rim of an active volcano
but hey, at a fraction of the cost and not leaving the country, this is as good
as it gets.
It was a
weekend and we decided to drive from Baguio City to the north initially to do
some Visita Iglesia (and it was not even Holy Week!) but ended up with few churches
than seven. On our way to Narvacan,
Ilocos Sur, we passed by two of the places that look like mini Santorini.
Thunderbird
Resort Poro Point in La Union
VOA Compound, Pennsylvania Avenue
San Fernando City, La Union
Philippines
2500
http://www.thunderbirdresortsporopoint.com/
White-washed
mediterranean-style buildings with blue-domes overlooking the west Philippine
sea, this five star resort is huge with several facilities – a huge inviting
swimming pool few meters from the deep blue sea, spa, golf club, basketball
court and several restaurants.
Room
rates ranges from P7000 to 15,000, check it online at their website.
Staff
were very accommodating and friendly and you can visit this place without even
staying at one of their expensive villas, just as we did.
Vitalis
Resort and Spa
Sabangan
Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
http://www.vitalisresort.com/
We drove
less than 100kms / 2.5 hours from Thunderbird Resort in La union to Sabangan
Santiago, Ilocos Sur to see what my niece was modestly saying as the Santorini
of the north and we’ve heard it’s owned by no less than the Singson family of
Ilocos Sur.
Passing
by it, we noticed that there is some construction going on but you can already
book a place on their website.
White-washed buildings are cascading through the hills down the ocean, a
miniaturized Santorini indeed.
Room
rates ranges from P4500 to 11,500 per night.
This place is perfect for any kind of night you're looking for. In the downstairs area at New York Event Venues, you can enjoy a lounge setting while talking over drinks with a small party. Or, if you're looking to mingle or have a bite to eat, you can head upstairs.
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