My husband and I have been married for almost 20 years and we haven’t got a chance to indulge in an overnight staycation with just the two of us. Maybe one of the reasons is we’re too afraid to be away from the kids even just for one night so we don't really push it through.
Last February of 2018, (as you notice, this is a long post overdue), my blogger friend Mommy Levy Blogger launched a contest in time for her birthday which I luckily won. The prize is a staycation for two at Canyon Woods Resort Club with breakfast.
Yes, I won!
I found out that I won from a neighbor who sent me a message because that day was so exhausting, I couldn't even spare a minute to touch my phone. I was so stressed out to the point that I almost wanted to cry, so imagine my reaction when I found out that I won an overnight staycation just by liking, subscribing and sharing a Facebook post.
The voucher is valid until April 30, 2018. We still had three months to plan for that Batangas trip. First on our list, well, before anything else, we had to find someone who is willing to spend the night in our house and watch over the kids while we're away. I have three boys, by the way.
We haven't done this before. I mean, leaving the kids for 24 hours straight.
I am a self-confessed paranoid mom. Maybe because I was so hands on and I am the only one who's taking care of them 24/7 without any household help (my husband who is working for 12 hours a day/6 days a week). That's why I am so thankful to my mom and my sister-in-law for looking after the kids while we're away.
We checked in last April 5, 2018. We arrived there at 4:30pm and finished settling our things in the room at exactly 5pm. We roam around the building and found the indoor pool but unfortunately,the pool closes at 5pm and opens at 8am. So we ended up checking the other resort facilities. Apparently, the resort is really huge and there are a lot of activities that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults.
The Indoor Pool |
The Outdoor Pool |
They also have a golf course and spa which we wasn't able to try. We spent the night in our suite, watching a movie while eating our take out dinner from Clubhouse Coffee Shop. The food is good, a bit pricey, but you have no other choice because there were no other restaurants or fast foods nearby. It is located in the middle of the woodland.
Canyon Woods Resort Club is kind of isolated but if you are after the beautiful scenery and fresh air while enjoying recreational activities with privacy, this resort is a go-to.
We had our breakfast at the Clubhouse while enjoying the fresh scent of the pine trees which reminds us of Baguio. The cool weather wraps around our shoulders that will give you a relaxing and peaceful mood.
After we had our breakfast, we headed back to our room then packed our things right away because our minds didn't really left our home especially to a super hands-on mom like me. Not to mention that we're travelling back with our motorcycle so we do not want the afternoon heat consume our energy.
We didn't had the chance to maximize our alone time but we will surely treasure those happy moments because we rarely spend a day with just the two of us. We definitely enjoyed our stay and we wholeheartedly thank the heavens and Mommy Levy for making this staycation possible.
Thank You Mommy Levy from Mr. and Mrs. Geronimo |
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