Five Road Trip Ideas for Your Holiday Getaway

The Christmas season in the city can be stressful. It often entails a lot of parties and reunions for many. Plus, there are endless preparations and shopping errands to do. The holiday gatherings may be hectic and the best way to unwind during the busy season is some quality R&R with families and loved ones. You might want to get away from it all and just unwind, so here are five roadtrip ideas for you. 

If you’re still looking for ideas, PLDT Home and Caltex got you more reasons to hit the road for your next Christmas celebration. PLDT Home and Caltex are making your family roadtrips more rewarding with the Fuel your Fiber Promo, where you can get a one-time P150 fuel discount at Caltex and even a chance to win P10,000 worth of fuel vouchers.

Five Road Trip Ideas in Luzon

If you haven’t got plans to travel this Christmas, here are five easy road trip destinations for your friends and family:

1. North: Vigan, Ilocos Sur

The usual mountain options for the cool-weather season are nice, but since everyone wants to enjoy the cold, they’ll also be packed full of tourists. Why not take it all the way up north to Ilocos and bask in the colonial history and heritage of Vigan?

If you’ve never been or haven’t been in a while, it’s a great place to visit. Enjoy the old-school vibe at Calle Crisologo and the city’s old town, see historic destinations like the Baluarte, and even go on an adventure a little farther north at the Paoay Sand Dunes.

2. South: San Pablo, Laguna

If you’re only willing to travel a couple of hours outside the Metro for your road trip, consider heading south into the province of Laguna—specifically, the city of San Pablo, also known as the City of Seven Lakes.

This charming destination offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Explore the breathtaking namesake seven crater lakes, each with its unique allure, from the serene waters of Lake Sampaloc to the picturesque Lake Pandin. For a taste of history, step into Sulyap Gallery Cafe, housed in a beautifully preserved Spanish-era house that offers a glimpse into the past. The food scene in the city is also vibrant, making it a fun destination to go on a food trip with family and friends.

3. West: The island coves of Zambales

If you’re thinking of the beach, most people will likely be headed to La Union in the north or Batangas in the south, if they’re not flying to the Visayas. There’s another direction you can take, though: drive west to the Zambales coastline facing the West Philippine Sea, and take a mesmerizing boat ride to any of its popular coves.

There’s the well-known Anawangin and Nagsasa Coves, which take around an hour to get to by motorboat from the shores of San Antonio, Zambales. You can spend a few days camping on its tranquil land while enjoying the pure, untouched wonders of nature.

4. East: The province of Aurora

From the Northern Luzon Expressway, you can also choose to head east to visit the province of Aurora. While the most well-known spot in the area is the surfing town of Baler, there are also a number of gems waiting to be discovered.

You’ll reach Aurora after driving through the stunning mountain landscape of Nueva Vizcaya, and from there you can choose to visit places like the grand Ditumabo Falls, better known as the Mother Falls, the Millennium Balete tree which stands as an ancient natural wonder, and the Dinalungan River, where you can hike and take in the rare wildlife. And you can also head to and chill at Baler after everything!

5. The Metro: Antipolo

Fancy a drive but don’t want to pass through an expressway? There’s always nearby Antipolo just east of the main Metro Manila.

Antipolo, as well as the nearby towns and cities in the closer parts of Rizal province, has quite a number of attractions within reach. There are the popular HinulugangTaktak waterfalls, the MasungiGeoreserve for hiking and adventure enthusiasts, and the Antipolo Cathedral and the Pinto Art Museum for those who want to take in some culture.

Get Away From City Life this Christmas

No matter where you choose to drive this Christmas, make sure to enjoy your exclusive rewards from PLDT Home and Caltex. PLDT Home subscribers can get a one-time P150 fuel discount at Caltex. When they log into their Home Rewards account, they get a special referral code that they can use to register for Caltex Rewards. The savings can get you much farther for your next road trip, and at the same time, you get a chance to win P10,000 in fuel voucher at Caltex or P10,000 in Maya cash prize in a grand raffle!

Simply use the Caltex referral code from PLDT Home Rewards to enjoy the instant reward,and keep paying your PLDT Home bills on time consistently or upgrade your current plan, to earn raffle entries!

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