{"id":8288,"date":"2023-04-13T10:40:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T02:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8288"},"modified":"2023-04-13T10:40:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T02:40:18","slug":"barkada-trips-in-under-the-radar-local-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/barkada-trips-in-under-the-radar-local-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Barkada trips in under-the-radar local destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Calling all holiday goers! Summer is finally here \u2013 and so are the beach umbrellas, <\/strong>halo-halo <\/strong><\/em>and <\/strong>samalamig<\/strong><\/em> vendors popping up everywhere, and <\/strong>barkada<\/strong><\/em> group chats pinging every now and then for that highly anticipated beachside getaway.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Filipinos throng the roads and airports with much enthusiasm\nthis summer, data from Airbnb revealed that group travel has been on the rise\nwith group travel spiking by almost 180 percent year-on-year last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This summer, the global travel platform has seen almost 400\npercent growth in guest searches for Philippines stays. The quiet town of Santa\nMaria in Bulacan ranks the #1 domestic destination with the highest number of\nguest searches on Airbnb this summer, with other popular destinations including\nMalay, Baguio City, and Cebu City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve yet to make plans for the upcoming long weekend or\nthe rest of summer, Airbnb has rounded up a list of unique, group-friendly\nAirbnb Stays in the hottest destinations under Php10,000 \u2013 making the spend no\nmore than Php2,500 per person if you\u2019re a barkada\n<\/em>of four! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the charm of\nBulacan\u2019s idyllic town  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to the world\u2019s largest indoor arena where several\ninternational artists have performed recently, this quaint town just an hour\naway from the metro is rich in history and culture. Travelers can visit Santa\nMaria\u2019s beautiful churches and try its famous full back fat chicharon<\/em>. This town also offers many\ncozy villas ideal for groups, such as the Bali-inspired Asteria Villa<\/a> and this four-bedroom home<\/a> located near malls and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncover the hidden gems of\nAklan\u2019s Malay  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malay comes next and is best known for its world-famous Boracay\nisland, but there\u2019s more to this town with amazing gems waiting to be\ndiscovered. Rich in natural wonders from majestic falls perfect for trekking,\nto cold springs for a quick dip, and botanical gardens with a rich variety of\nflora \u2014 guests can definitely find an experience that suits them. If you and\nyour friends prefer to be in the more quiet part of the town, consider booking\none of these tropical villas: Villa Onyx<\/a> or the Puka Villas<\/a>. Both are located within the Diniwid\narea, close enough to the bustling White Beach yet offering a slice of\ntranquility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Escape to Baguio for some\nsummer breeze <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In third spot is no other than the Summer Capital of the\nPhilippines \u2014 a popular getaway from the sweltering lowlands during summer.\nBaguio never falls short of things to do: travelers can visit the classic parks\nfull of activities for all ages, or try out the latest cafes in town. If your barkada\u2019s<\/em> idea of summer is a mountain\nretreat, check out some of Baguio\u2019s most colorful and \u2018gram-worthy cottages. RME Home in Baguio<\/a> is equipped with a fully-functional\nkitchen for special dinners, and this fun and <\/a>cosy<\/a> house<\/a> themed after an extremely popular\nAmerican sitcom is conveniently located just a few minutes away from the city\u2019s\nhotspots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to the South\u2019s Queen\nCity where modernity meets culture <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rounding up the list is Cebu \u2013 a hot summer favourite offering\na dazzling array of activities including eco-adventures, heritage landmarks,\nthriving nightlife, and delicious gastronomic adventures. For a different\ntravel experience, check out two tiny homes on Airbnb namely Bamboo House<\/a> and Robin\u2019s Nesto<\/a>. Both may be cozy in size but promise\namazing pools coupled with stunning views, and a summer you won\u2019t forget\nanytime soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further fuel your barkada<\/em>\u2019s\nwanderlust this summer, download the Airbnb app or head over to https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As Filipinos throng the roads and airports with much enthusiasm this summer, data from Airbnb revealed that group travel has been on the rise with group travel spiking by almost 180 percent year-on-year last year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8289,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[110,1742,1077,1909,1564],"class_list":["post-8288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","tag-travel-2","tag-travel-adventure","tag-travel-destination","tag-travel-time","tag-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8288"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8290,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8288\/revisions\/8290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}