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Want to have an awesome staycation? You definitely will if you have what’s on this list.
Staycation, a portmanteau of the words stay and vacation, refers to a vacation spent at one’s home or a nearby destination rather than traveling to another city or country. Staycations also mean enjoying a home and its amenities, or an area’s local attractions as one takes some time off from work or school. Most people enjoy staycations not only because it requires little to no travel costs, but also because they are easy to plan and the stress of traveling is eliminated.
Fortunately, there are residential places that offer all that you need to have that much-needed R and R in the safe confines of your own residence. The following is a list of must-haves showing what makes a residential community staycation-worthy.
1. Resort-quality Swimming Pool
In the Philippines, swimming pools are almost synonymous to vacations, especially during summer vacations. In a tropical country like ours, wherever we can swim to cool off are the go-to places of families and friends. Having a swimming pool in your residence eliminates the need to go out of town for a short dip not only on days when you feel like the heat is too much, but also when you just feel like swimming, whether by yourself or with your loved ones.
2. Mini Theater
For movie buffs, a movie marathon is always on their list of things to do while on a break. Having a mini theater complete with a large screen, a cinematic surround-sound system, and lush reclining chairs will definitely level up their movie experience. Some residential communities even offer a wide movie selection from which you can choose a film to enjoy.
3. Media Room
A media room can be used for watching movies, playing video games, and belting out karaoke songs. Professional and frustrated vocalists alike can sing their hearts at a facility like Admiral Baysuites’ KTV room, where the latest video and sound gadgets are available exclusively to their residents. Admiral Baysuites also has a music room, for those who want to practice their musical instruments.
4. Reading Room
If you want a personal space where you can finally continue your long-abandoned adventure with your favorite books, you may head over to the reading room, much like the one in Monarch Parksuites. Bookworms will appreciate this perfect reading nook made especially for them, where they can read and let imagination take them away in a quiet and peaceful enclosed space with comfortable chairs.
5. Fitness Gym
If you want to workout during your break, you may easily do so if your residence has its own gym. It’s even better if it has state-of-the-art equipment for your fitness needs. At an on-site gym, working out is in your hands; you can do it in your own time and at your own pace. Because having a gym close by is such a convenience, you won’t have any reason not to go and get your body beach ready!
6. Billiards Room
If a billiards room is just a few feet away from your doorstep, then there’s another reason to have a staycation. You can just invite your friends over to play then retreat to your home or unit within just a few minutes right after.
7. Children’s Play Area
Whether the kids in your family enjoy outdoor play, obstacle courses, interactive games, or reading, they can have the time of their lives in amenities like an outdoor playground and a kid-friendly indoor activity space. Having a place where the kids can have fun anytime of the day and within the vicinity of your house will give you time to do more things during your staycation. It also makes sure that your little ones can enjoy themselves in the safety of your community.
8. Sports Courts
Want to spend your staycation through athletic activities? You may do so with ease if your community has various sports courts available anytime. Shoot some hoops at the basketball court—Filipinos’ beloved sport—and practice your swings at the tennis court. These sports havens will not only keep you fit but will also let your social network grow bigger.
9. Game Rooms
Bored of your old board games? If you’ve got game rooms, then you’ve got nothing to worry about. There are rooms for dart games, poker, and even mahjong. With these game rooms, you and your loved ones can kill time and have hours of fun without traveling far from your doorstep.
10. Beauty and Wellness Area
Probably one of the reasons why you’d skip traveling is that you’d want to relax and be stress-free. Your staycation will be more awesome if the place where you live can provide you with a spa area, a sauna, and a facial room. It’s the perfect way to de-stress and take care of your body without the hassle of going out.
11. Party Pit
Don’t want to leave your place but are longing to meet your friends during your break? Then let them do the traveling for you. At Monarch Parksuites, you can find unique outdoor amenities you would need to throw a simple but unforgettable party. There’s a barbeque pit where you can grill steaks to your tummy’s content, a sunken garden where you can hold small gatherings, and Monarch Parksuites’ hedge maze that you can walk through as you catch up with your friends.
This article was sponsored by Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. is one of the fastest growing players in the Philippine real estate industry, specializing in the development of sophisticated and luxurious residential condominiums. Initially finding its niche within the affluent Filipino-Chinese community, Anchor Land has brought modern condo living to Old Manila through a fusion of current trends and traditional comforts and practices. ALHI has continued its dynamic and aggressive approach to take on even bigger and bolder challenges.
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