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The Curated Weekend Itinerary: Where to Eat, Stay, and Visit

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Lists of restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops I tried and recommended in Metro Manila and Batangas.
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Batangas

 
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La Conchita Restaurant (Lipa, Batangas) 🌴✨ An absolute hidden gem nestled inside the stunning Palazzo Antonio in Lipa City! La Conchita offers a gorgeous, resort-style dining experience that perfectly blends elegance with a relaxed, tropical ambian...
La Conchita Restaurante
 
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Mabini is famous for diving, but I recommend this resort specifically for the dining experience. It’s tucked away and much quieter than the more crowded resorts nearby. The food is fresh, and the staff is incredibly professional. It’s the perfect 're...
SOLITUDE ACACIA RESORT
 
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If you’re looking for a dining spot that feels intimate and personal, this is it. Servando’s at Villa Elisa has a rustic charm that’s hard to find elsewhere. It’s perfect for a sunset dinner where the sound of the ocean is your background music. The ...
Servando Restaurant + Cafe Anilao

Metro Manila

 
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Planning a massive shopping trip at MOA or attending a concert at the Arena? This hotel is a great budget-friendly base. It’s close enough to the action of the Bay Area without the high 5-star price tag. The rooms are straightforward and functional—e...
Guangdong Business Hotel
 
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If you’re in Binondo for the food (let’s be honest, everyone is!), this is the perfect base. You are literally steps away from the best dumplings, hopia, and oyster cakes in the city. It’s an older, classic hotel, but the location on Lucky Chinatown ...
BEST FORTUNE HOTEL AT CHINATOWN MANILA