10 Best TEAM BUILDING & COMPANY OUTING Destinations Near Metro Manila 2024

Looking for a destinations near Metro Manila for company outing and team building activities?

A lot of companies and organizations go on trips or "outing" to build a solid team, to take a break from work and to promote camaraderie among its employees thru team building activities. If you are looking for team building venues & destinations near Metro Manila to hold an ideal getaway for your team, here are some of my recommend team building and company outing destinations just 3-5 hours away from the metro.

10 BEST HOTELS IN CLARK PAMPANGA (Affordable & Luxury Hotels near Clark Airport)

Planning for a trip to Pampanga this 2024? Or are you looking for hotels near Clark Airport? Where to stay in Clark? The best place to stay is inside Clark Freeport Zone near Clark Airport!

Clark Freeport Zone is one of the top tourist destinations in Pampanga. Staying for a night or two in Clark, Pampanga is the best way to truly experience what it has to offer. You could find vast array of nice hotels with swimming pool and lovely resorts inside Clark Freeport Zone where you could stay while exploring the many amazing tourist spots in Pampanga, exciting things to do and interesting places to visit. These hotels and resorts are also near Clark International Airport (DMIA), which makes an ideal place to stay if you have a flight via Clark Airport.

To make it easier for you to decide where to stay in Clark, I listed below some of my recommended hotels and resorts in Clark. Whether it's a luxury resort in Clark, a business hotel, or an affordable hotel, you'll certainly find your "home away from home" in Clark that will suit your budget and preferences.

50+ AWESOME DAY TRIPS FROM METRO MANILA: Day Tours, Excursions & Weekend Getaways 2024

Looking for best day trips and tours from or near Manila this 2024? Check out this list!

There are so many great things to do in Metro Manila, but there are times that we want to escape the city life - even just for a while. We tend to search for top things to do near or day trips and tours from Metro Manila. Do you want to go to the beaches near Manila? Perhaps hike a mountain? Or maybe a quick food trip adventure? There are so many awesome day trips from Manila that you can do - that you, your friends and family will surely have fun and enjoy.

Below, I listed some of the best day trips or day tours from Manila that you can do or avail for an exciting adventure. No need to go far to relax and enjoy especially if you have limited time. You can always go on a day trips in many destinations near Metro Manila such as Batangas, Zambales, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Subic, Pampanga, Bulacan, Pangasinan, and of course, Tagaytay.

PAMPANGA ITINERARY: 20 Best PAMPANGA TOURIST SPOTS and Things to Do (Travel Guide Blog 2024 for First-timers)

Traveling to Pampanga soon? Let me help you plan your trip with this list of top things to do Pampanga, tourist spots, and best places to visit Pampanga (and Clark) that should be included in your Pampanga itinerary!

The Province of Pampanga is located in Central Luzon, which can be easily reached by bus or just an hour's drive north of Metro Manila. Known as the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines", one of the top things to do in Pampanga is definitely "food tripping". But more to its delectable dishes, Pampanga is also home to a lot of exciting and thrilling adventures, rich history, old and historical churches, colorful festivals, and many amazing tourist spots and attractions that you should visit and experience.

With just an hour's drive from the Metro, Pampanga certainly makes an awesome road trip destination near Metro Manila for a quick weekend getaway or a even day tour. It almost has everything any traveler or foodie will surely love and enjoy. If you're staying overnight, the City of Angeles, Mabalacat and Clark are the best places to stay in Pampanga.

TOP PICKS: 7 Churches in Pampanga to Visit for Visita Iglesia

Where to go for Visita Iglesia near Metro Manila? Popular choices could be the provinces south of the Metro such as Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Quezon. If you want to go north, you could also visit the provinces of Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac. For this list, I'll be sharing some of the churches in Pampanga that you could visit for Visita Iglesia during Holy Week.

15 CHRISTMAS DESTINATIONS IN & NEAR MANILA to visit this Yuletide Season 2023

Where to go this Christmas in and near Manila? Here are some of the most spectacular Christmas display in and around Metro Manila to visit for kids, family and couples!

The Philippines is known for having the world's longest Christmas season. It starts at the first day of September and ends on the feast of the Epiphany. Definitely, Filipinos go all out and love to celebrate the Yuletide season in fun and merriment. This is the time where families and friends unite and and enjoy the season in the most "Christmassy way". So if you're living in or visiting the Metro, here are some of my recommended must-see Christmas destinations, attractions and activities in (and near) Metro Manila.

TOP PICKS: 5 Summer Destinations for Kids near Metro Manila (No Beaches Here!)

Summer Destinations for Kids near Metro Manila

Move over beaches! Summer doesn't only mean going to the beaches to cool off. There are also more fun and exciting summer destinations to explore!

Summer is definitely for kids! It's the time of the year when kids are on vacation from school as well as the time for a much-deserved vacation. Kids shouldn't be just staying inside the house busy with their gadgets. Parents should bring them outdoors for them to learn and experience new things. If the beach is not your thing this summer, here are my top 5 summer destinations for kids near Metro Manila.

NOW OPEN! Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Clark, Pampanga!

The newest Hilton Resort is now open in Clark, Pampanga!

Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, announced the opening of the 308-room Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort. It is the third Hilton property in the Philippines, and it offers services and amenities perfect for staycationers. From digital key, Hilton’s signature Serenity beds, exceptional dining, exciting and fun-filled recreational facilities.

Located inside Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, it is owned by Donggwang Clark Corporation, the hotel is a short 12-minute drive from Clark International Airport and located close to the city’s main business hubs and entertainment attractions, such as Clark Museum, Aqua Planet and Nayong Pilipino.

10 Road Trip Destinations near Metro Manila + Road Trip Tips for 2023

Looking for places to go on a road trip near Manila this 2023?

For me, going on a road trip is one of the safest thing to do to relieve that "travel itch" this pandemic. But while on a road trip, make sure to practice safety health protocols by always wearing your face mask and face shield, practicing social and physical distancing and avoid places with too many people.

Because of the growing popularity of travel in the Philippines, we Filipinos have been traveling a lot more than we used to. May it be local or international destination, we never fail to save our vacation leaves and long weekends for us to see and experience the beauty of our country and the rest of the world. In a tropical country like the Philippines, the favorite activities among Filipinos remain to be enjoying the beaches, going on a road trip, or heading out to breathe some fresh mountain air like in Tagaytay.

GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL, "The Biggest, Brightest and Most Colorful Christmas Event in the Philippines!"

It's the time of the year again of the most festive season in the Philippines. This Yuletide Season, you could visit many sights and attractions nearby where you could really feel the true meaning of Pinoy Christmas, especially when celebrated with your loved ones.

Known as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines," the City of San Fernando Pampanga once again brought us the annual Giant Lantern Festival. Dubbed as "The Biggest, Brightest and Most Colorful Christmas Event in the Country," the Giant Lantern Festival or "Ligligan Parul," exhibition night happened last December 14, 2019 (Saturday) at Robinsons Malls Starmills, Pampanga. It is a yearly competition of larger than life and extravagant Christmas lanterns in glittering and colorful lights, dancing in spectacular and kaleidoscopic patterns accompanied by lively Christmas Carols, popular songs, as well as a live band. Each giant lantern measures up to 20 feet with more than 10,000 light bulbs and manually controlled by rotor operators. It was participated by various barangays (villages) of San Fernando City, Pampanga to showcase their amazing talent and ingenuity in lantern making.

AQUA PLANET CLARK: Experience, Travel Guide, Ticket Prices, Tips and Reminders

Looking for resorts and water parks near Metro Manila? Visit Pampanga and have a water-mazing adventure at Aqua Planet Water Park!

Dubbed as the one of the biggest and most modern water parks in Asia, Aqua Planet is located at the heart of Central Luzon inside Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga - just less than 2 hours drive from Metro Manila. It is highly accessible via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and Tarlac-Pangasinan,La Union Expressway (TPLEX), whether you're coming from Metro Manila, or its nearby provinces such as Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, and Nueva Ecija. It is also very near Clark International Airport which serves as the newest gateway to the Philippines for international flights from abroad.

BUDGET HOTELS IN CLARK/ANGELES CITY: Red Planet Angeles City

Looking for budget hotels in Clark/Angeles City, Pampanga?

Whenever my friends would ask me for budget hotels in Clark/Angeles City area, I would always recommend Red Planet Angeles City. Located along Don Juico Avenue near SM City Clark, Red Planet Angeles City is a 165-room budget hotel offering no frills accommodation to the delight of value-for-money travelers visiting Angeles City or transiting via Clark International Airport in Pampanga. It is one of my favorite budget hotels in Angeles City, as it is located near the city's business, commercial and entertainment districts.

How to Get to AQUA PLANET from MANILA by Commute and Private Car?

How to get to Aqua Planet Water Park in Clark, Pampanga? You can get to Aqua Planet Clark by commute or by private car. Here's how!

Aqua Planet is now one of the most popular water parks near Metro Manila. Located in Clark Pampanga, it is so easy to get there whether by commute via public transportation or by private car. It's just 15 minutes by car from SM City Clark Pampanga, 20 minutes from Angeles City proper, about 45 minutes from Subic Bay via SCTEX, and just 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Metro Manila. Recently, we had an amazing summer adventure at Aqua Planet Water Park. Many have been asking me how to get there from Metro Manila by public and private transportation. With this, let me share to you how to go to Aqua Planet Water Park by public transportation or by private car.

HOTEL REVIEW: Best Western Metro Clark Pampanga

If there's one province near Metro Manila that I love to visit over and over again because of food, that would be the Province of Pampanga. Known to be the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines," Pampanga is home to the best kitchens in the country. And that is so true! I've been to Pampanga several times and all we did is just to eat, eat and eat! Hahaha! Well, aside from the many attractions to see and activities to do, food tripping will always be on top of my list of top things to do in Pampanga.

Midori Clark Hotel Angels' Dream 2018 grants 800 Christmas Wishes!

When I was a kid, I always hang my socks on our simple Christmas Tree with high hopes that when I wake up on Christmas day, I will get the gift I've been wishing for. It has been an essential part of the Christmas tradition for every kids, in the belief that it is to be filled with presents by Santa Claus. That's the beauty of being a kid, knowing and believing that dreams and wishes do come true.

All these, flashed back to my memories as we joined Midori Hotel and Casino's Angels' Dream Project 2018. Now on its third year, the Angels' Dream Project is the Corporate Social Responsibility program of Midori Clark Hotel and Casino which aims to fulfill the wishes of 800 Aeta kids.

Relaxing and Memorable Stay at Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Pampanga

Park Inn by Radisson Clark

Business and leisure travelers, city dwellers, and staycationers need not to travel far to experience first-rate accommodation, exceptional service, and awesome gastronomic adventure in one place. Just about 1 hour away from Metro Manila, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga makes a perfect destination for families, group of friends, or travelers looking for a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

BUDGET HOTELS IN ANGELES CITY: Zen Rooms San Angelo

Looking for budget hotels in Angeles City Pampanga?

Indeed, first impression lasts... The moment we entered ZenRooms San Angelo at Garden View Hotel, I felt like I was transported in a nice and chic boutique resort away from the city. It is reminiscent of some resorts we've been to in Boracay, Bohol, and Tagaytay, but actually we're in the middle of Angeles City, Pampanga. How could it be? Let me share to you our lovely and memorable 2-night stay at ZenRooms San Angelo.

American Comfort Food at Toscana Dining’s All-American Buffet at Midori Clark Hotel

Your taste buds are calling for some down home American cooking at Toscana Dining’s weekend buffet for the whole month of July. Homemade pizzas, fresh pasta, sizzling stir fry, bountiful deli station, tacos station and live barbeque - all made right before your eyes. Mouth-watering Angus Beef as an addition to the carving station is hard to resist! It’s a feast with different selections of Asian delights highlighting comforting All-American favorites. Bring your family and friends for a tummy-filled weekend.

2017 Philippine International HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA Official Schedule, Ticket Prices, How to Get There and Travel Tips

The 2017 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF 2017) is happening on February 9-12, 2017 in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. It is an annual event that showcases a grand display of colorful Hot Air Balloons, aviation shows, paragliding, skydiving, among many other exciting aerial shows. Indeed, it's an awesome weekend of everything that flies! As February is the month of love, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2017 is one of the best activities to do on Valentines Day.

HOTELS IN CLARK, PAMPANGA: Royce Hotel and Casino (Hotel Review)

Isn't great if you could take a break from the stress of your daily life even just for a while; get into your car and drive off to a memorable holiday near the Metro?

If you've been wanting to have a quick weekend getaway with your family, friends, or special someone, why not travel to Clark, Pampanga? With its numerous hotels to stay in and activities to enjoy, Clark Freeport is one of the best places if you want to have a quick vacation, just an hour away north of Metro Manila.