agoda: Best Year-end Vacations in Manila

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With year-end approaching, many Filipinos are counting down the days to their much-anticipated getaways. But for less-organized folk, it's a last minute dash to book accommodation.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Hotel. Source: agoda

With the ease of booking last-minute domestic travel, it's a great opportunity to explore your own city. agoda's Travel and Tech Study found 86 per cent of Filipinos want to explore more of their own country.

agoda's Global Director for Brand and Communication, Andrew Edwards, comments: "A vacation in your own city is a great opportunity to discover what foreign tourists love about where you live -- without the jet-lag, language difficulties and disorientation."

agoda booking data shows seven out of the ten most popular year-end destinations for Filipino travelers in 2016 were domestic. So here are some of Manila and its surrounds' best vacation properties to help re-discover your own backyard.

The luxury shopping getaway at Conrad

Check In to Conrad Manila, and Step Out to the SM Mall of Asia, located right next to the hotel, giving locals the perfect chance to shop 'til they drop. After a full day of shopping, unwind at the luxurious spa and pool overlooking Manila Bay.

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The ultimate couples retreat at Camp Netanya

Only a three-hour drive from the capital, Camp Netanya Resort and Spa offers the perfect Mediterranean-esque city break. Check In to Camp Netanya, and Step Out to beautiful water views with the chance to enjoy watersports, snorkeling, and a spa; a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.

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One for the kids at the Sofitel

Check In to the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, nestled in an expansive tropical setting, and Step Out to Star City Theme Park and Zoological Gardens -- perfect for a family vacation close to home. Relax after a long day of activities by enjoying the captivating sunsets and sparkling waters of Manila Bay.  

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Immerse yourself in culture at Las Casas

Situated in the historic Spanish village of Bataan, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Hotel is the perfect cultural getaway. Each room is decorated in a mixture of colonial Filipino-Spanish style. Check In to any of the 17 guestrooms and Step Out (and back in time) to the nearby famous heritage houses.

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