Just two-hours away from Manila is our destination for Wanderer Volume Two. A four days and three nights experience from Vivere Azure to Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort in Anilao, Batangas.
July is not your typical month to book a beach getaway, as the monsoon season starts at June in the Philippines till mid-October. That's why it is hard to predict the weather sometimes. Today could be a sunny day, the next it’ll be raining cats and dogs all day. But as how fast as seasons change in the Philippines, there could be no bad timing to take a drive out of the city and go to the laid back atmosphere of the beaches in nearby provinces.
Anilao, Batangas is known for its majestic and rich marine biodiversity, this makes Anilao the best diving sites in the world. Aside from diving, hotels and resorts in the area are also something to look forward to. The luxurious and serene surroundings of Vivere Azure will give you that relaxation you are longing for and Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort will offer you an adventure at sea.
This year, traveling surely became even more expensive than in the pre-pandemic times. As you need to do swab testings and buy personal protective equipments—face masks & face shields—to lessen the spread of the virus. That’s why we maximized our short getaway outside Manila. This trip is also for us to celebrate my mother’s 50th birthday, so what better way to celebrate your fifty-years of existence, well, at a place where the celebrant always loves being at, the beach! Even though the weather won’t cooperate with our beach trip, there’s no way it will stop us from enjoying the fresh breeze from the sea and wonderful amenities of the hotels we’re staying at could offer.
We first stayed at Vivere Azure. Short story about this, when my mom decided to have her birthday trip in Anilao, one thing popped up in my mind, that vlog of Anne Clutz at this hotel—Vivere Azure. So, I immediately suggested to have a stay there. Vivere is in a pricey stand point compared to its neighboring hotels and resorts in the area. But, the price is all worth paying when you experience their amenities—from the relaxing ambiance of the whole resort, the scenic view from the pool, and the delicious food. We stayed at Vivere for just one night, then, we moved to Aiyanar, which is just a six-minute drive away.
In Aiyanar you could experience scuba diving and see the beauty underwater and savior the majestic marine life Anilao could offer. They have a 3-day training to acquire a certification for diving but they also have a one day experience, training and actual diving, but, just at the area infront of the resort. Even though, you’ll see beautiful marine life right away. They also have a large infinity pool where it is divided with a training area for those who will be diving. The dining area was also an instagramable spot, especially when it is lit at night. The view from the rooms are as equally beautiful to when you are looking at it from the outside. Having a cascading architecture its just so satisfying to look at.
Though half of our stay we’re mostly in our room due to the storm that was reported at that time in the area. I still enjoyed our quick getaway. It gave me a time to have a break from the isolation and stress in the city and had a chance to be with mother nature and be at the beach again.
To book your stay at Vivere Azure, go to vivereazure.com and for Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort visit aiyanar.com
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