PLANNING vacations for the holiday season gets trickier every year.
With the traffic getting worse, both in Manila and in Davao City, traveling becomes dreaded instead of looked forward to. This has severely affected our holiday schedules and vacation leaves. When our opportunity to travel gets restricted, we become compelled to visit vacation places that are more convenient to reach.
I’ve recently discovered that in Subic Bay, there’s a secluded beach resort that makes a suitable family vacation spot for the Christmas holidays. Unlike the frequently visited tourist destinations such as Tagaytay and Baguio City, ACEA Subic Bay Resort is fairly new.
Although it’s only been operating for two years now, ACEA is still waiting to be officially launched to the public. Do not let the “soft opening” image discourage you from visiting, though. ACEA has all the attractions and facilities you will need for a brief staycation: a hotel, a beach, an infinity pool, a kiddie pool, a fitness room, and a restaurant.
Formerly the Dungaree Beach, ACEA resort has been developed to provide overnight accommodations for families, couples, and small groups of friends. The best thing about this hotel is that for less than P9, 000 per night, you can avail of the family room, which allows four persons full access to all the facilities, including the free buffet breakfast.
ACEA neither has the cerulean waters of Palawan and the white sand beaches of Samal Island. But ACEA, with its quiet charm and breathtaking sceneries, will make you feel worlds away from the cacophony of city noise. If you like spectating sunsets, ACEA has two spots where you can watch with uninterrupted views: from the poolside lounge chairs and from the restaurant terrace. Beyond the beach, you can also see a silhouette of the mountains, the perfect backdrop for your beach escapade.
So if you are looking for ideas on where to celebrate a quiet yet memorable Christmas, try booking Davao-Clark-Davao flights and experience the world-class service offered at ACEA Subic Bay.
Located at San Bernardino Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, ACEA can be reached through a two-hour drive from the Clark International Airport.