Anya Resorts & Residences: A boost to wellness tourism

MANILA, Philippines - Anya Resorts and Residences in picturesque Tagaytay City will help boost the country’s wellness tourism. With its international standards of spa services, food, and accommodation, the development is expected to be one of the main attractions in the growing tourism industry.


Recently, the Department of Tourism reported a total of 1.65 million tourist arrivals in the country — an encouraging sign that the country does have the potential to become a major player in the tourism industry in Southeast Asia.

For that to happen, however, the country needs more destinations that are at par with, if not better than, other travel attractions in the region. One such place is the leisure and wellness haven Anya Resorts and Residences.

Anya is located along Buena Vista Hills Road in Silang, Tagaytay, secluded in a recessed property verdant with trees, gardens, and grassy groves, It is the premier relaxation destination in Tagaytay and is the first truly world-class integrated luxury resort, spa, and residential development in the country.

“There’s no doubt that Anya will boost health and wellness tourism in Tagaytay. Tourism-related business are bound to experience growth and generate more income and livelihood due to the influx of local and foreign tourists who stay at Anya,” said Andrew Sparrow, project head of Anya Resorts and Residences.

“Anya” comes from the Sanskrit word that means “boundless” and it is an appropriate name for Anya Resorts and Residences, which provides visitors with comfort, pampering, and peace — without limits.




“Anya Resorts and Residences is designed to meet international standards of quality in its services, spa treatments, and amenities. It is expected to be the premier destination for those seeking serenity and rejuvenation in Tagaytay. It is a major attraction for tourists,” said Sparrow.

Guests of Anya experience round-the-clock hotel services (from room service to even laundry and pressing) conforming to international best practices as well as unlimited access to the resort’s world-class amenities. These include the use of pocket gardens for relaxation and contemplation or wellness activities like meditation and yoga.

There’s a tranquility pool for guests (two other pools are exclusive to residents), a “borderless library” (guests may take a printed or electronic book and read it anywhere in the property), and a spacious lobby lounge.



Anya also has several restaurants that serve healthy international cuisine. The food is meant not only to be delicious but healthy as well; the vegetable ingredients are sourced from Anya’s own farm. Anya’s cuisine is created and supervised by Chef Carlo Miguel.

The spa services include massage, detoxification, and other treatments that help increase each guest’s level of health and well being.

Anya Resort and Residences is developed and managed by Roxaco Land Corp., the property development arm of Roxas and Co. Inc.

Roxaco Land Corp. has also been the developer of projects like the Fuego Hotel chains and several subdivisions in Batangas and Cavite since 1988.

source: philstar.com

Bam Aquino finally marries girlfriend of six years

MANILA, Philippines -President Aquino's younger cousin and senatorial hopeful, Benigno Paulo "Bam" Aquino IV, 35, has finally tied the knot with 28-year-old Timi Gomez, his girlfriend of six years.

The wedding took place on Saturday, September 15, in a quiet, exclusive-for-family affair in Tagaytay.

Among the sponsors are the President's sister Aurora Corazon "Pinky" Aquino Abellada, along with cousins Danny Lichauco and Rafael Lopa.

Aquino met Gomez at the National Youth Commission six years ago.

source: interaksyon.com

Splendido Taal Home With Best Lake View

More people now think of Tagaytay as the site for a second home, if not a dream home. The climate is much cooler all year round. And it has the added advantage of being relatively close to Metro Manila; about 70 kilometers or less than two hours away.

Residents of Tagaytay enjoy a relaxed rural, countryside setting, plus fresh food because farms and fishing grounds are nearby. At the same time, Tagaytay has all the modern conveniences that we expect from urban living: shopping malls, hospitals, schools, business establishments and modern telecommunications.

One residential development that stands out because of its ideal location in Tagaytay is the Splendido Taal Residential, Golf and Country Club. Tower 2 of the 250-hectare gated community located along the Tagaytay Ridge is now open for selling, and like Tower 1 which is already sold out, it offers the best view of the breathtaking Taal Lake.

According to Splendido’s developers JAKA and Sta. Lucia Land, location was key in choosing a site for the development.

“We were fortunate enough to find the perfect spot in the Tagaytay Ridge that offers the best view of Taal Lake and its island. Other developments in the area also offer a view of the lake but they simply aren’t at as good a location,” said James Aguila, Project Director of Fil-Estate, the exclusive marketing arm of Splendido.

Besides the Taal Lake, residents of Spledido Taal would be able to view the scenic Balayan Bay. Splendido Taal is also close to the beaches of Nasugbu and Calatagan.

The project is a mixed-use development which offers several types of units for sale. The fourth to the 11th floor units are for condotel operations and those in the 12th to the 18th floor are residential units. Unit types include studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments.

Unit owners of Splendido Taal Tower 2 are awarded lifetime membership at the Splendido Taal Country Club, giving them access to its fine dining restaurants, coffee shop, and bar. They also have access to wellness services like saunas, Jacuzzi, day spa and massage services, and the swimming pools for adults and for kids.

The country club has a covered basketball court, badminton courts, a bowling alley and a gym. There’s also free Wi-Fi access. Unit owners who are avid golfers also have access to the Splendido Taal Golf Club. They will also enjoy free golf club associate membership for two years.

source: mb.com.ph

Enjoying summer at Tagaytay Highlands

MANILA, Philippines - Raring to escape the summer heat in Metro Manila? No need to travel far as Tagaytay Highlands, located at the southeast of Mount Sungay, is just over 75 minutes’ drive from Manila and has the ambience of a perfect summer destination for the whole family.

Tagaytay Highlands boasts outstanding scenery and cool weather because of its high altitude. The Country Club and Sports Center accentuates the Highlands’ playing and recreational atmosphere. Aside from having a close look at the wonders brought by Mother Nature, you can indulge in various physical, indoor and outdoor activities, and be pampered by numerous relaxation services and facilities.

Golf aficionados will challenge themselves to two-caliber golf courses — the Tagaytay Highlands and Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course, which combine location, landscaping, and a championship layout that sets this destination golf course apart. Tagaytay Highlands boasts Swiss-engineered cable cars to ferry you through its course, and the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club has the country’s only 48-seat funicular system.

The Spa and Lodge, which is luxuriously styled as an authentic log cabin, will pamper moms with its spa facilities including relaxation therapy, administered by excellently trained professional personnel.

Meanwhile, kids and kids-at-heart can explore the wide array of outdoor activities such as paintball, hiking trails, swimming and go-karting or if they prefer to be spared from the sun, there are indoor games like squash, WII sports, billiard, bowling, and indoor swimming.

Families share gastronomic passion and Tagaytay Highlands offers a remarkable culinary journey that allows the family to taste a little bit of almost everything in the world. Each Highlands food and beverage outlet takes pride on its own specialty menu.


At the end of the day, families can retire in their desired Tagaytay Highlands homes where they can sit, relax and catch up.

Truly, Tagaytay Highlands is an ideal summer destination for the whole family. Call Belle Corporation at 623-3347 or (63917)55BELLE or visit their office at Unit 2006 East Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

article source: philstar.com