“It’s more calming then it is unsettling
really,” assures Sherwin Lucas when asked about living a few hundred meters
from one of the world’s most active volcano.“Waking up to a panoramic vista of a volcano lying serenely amidst a
mist-filled lake has a way of soothing one’s soul.”The Manila-born Mr. Lucas knows of what he
speaks. He has been Resident Manager of Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay for almost
two years now and has been responsible for providing stressed city dwellers an
out-of-town sanctuary where they can cool their heels and recharge tired
nerves.
Discovery Country Suites was once a private
country retreat offering a prime view of the lake and volcano.Its reinvention as a luxury Bed &
Breakfast facility was a welcome alternative for the local tourism, especially
for the upscale market who is seeking a more sophisticated destination for a weekend
experience.“We’ve benchmarked ourselves
with the Bed & Breakfast experience one would have in the charming inns
that dot the coastline ofCarmel in California,
or the quaint private villas in an Italian countryside,” says Mr. Lucas.Indeed, one will get a feel for these places
with small touches that the Resident Manager, assisted by his
impeccably-trained staff, is able to orchestrate for every visiting guest. This
include dishes from the celebrated contemporary country cuisine menuby Colombian corporate chef David Pardo de
Ayala at Restaurant Verbena, a nightly complimentary wine and cheese buffet
set-up at sun down, and of course, warm milk and chocolate chip cookies
delivered to your room before retiring for the night.When Tagaytay’s cool clime turns nippy, it
is not uncommon to see guests lounging by Restaurant Verbena’s fireplace
basking in the warmth emanating for the hearth and each other’s company.
Seven uniquely designed suites provide indulgent
escapes for harried city refugees. The suites’ interiors reflect the property’s
world-class stature such as the Asian-inspired Ceylon,
Siam and Nara
suites and the continental Andalucia, Saint-Tropez,
Nantucket and Oxford
suites.Soft, goose down pillows,
feather beds and high thread count sheets make it easy to hibernate with a good
book or your favorite DVD movies.
“The
volcano notwithstanding, there are many pleasures to be had and experienced
here,” assures Mr. Lucas.“Besides,
generations of Taaleños have lived and breathed in this city untouched and
blessed by it. They aren’t worried and there’s
no reason why we should be”.
Find out how
you can experience the ultimate out-of-town escape by visiting the bed &
breakfast’swebsite at www.discoverycountrysuites.com
or by calling its
Manila
reservations office
at (632) 683.8383. Special rates for the
month of June are available beginning at
P 5,500++ for Week Day bookings and P 8,000++ for Week Ends.
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For more information
please contact:
Marc B. dela Cruz
Marketing Manager
25 ADB Avenue, OrtigasCenter, PasigCity
Telephone: (632) 683 8209
/ 683 8222 local 3303
Facsimile: (632) 683-8333
Email:
mdelacruz@discovery.com.ph
to secure best rates and instant confirmation online.
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