Valentine's day is one of those days where you can lambing your partner on bringing you to a romantic place and spend quality time together. It's also a good excuse for a lakwatsa- hihihi. And because Mike was too busy working on several TV shows (he's a concept developer and writer by the way) I was the one who picked the place to celebrate the cheesiest day this 2016.



After our relaxing overnight stay at B Hotel we drove from Quezon City to Antipolo for our Valentine's Day 2 celebration. Going to Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa was my personal request to Mike. I fell in love with the Ubud-like photos I saw on Instagram so I convinced him into checking this place out. Good thing it is just in Antipolo, not too far from Quezon City.

Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa they say is the first ever hanging garden spa in the Philippines. It's a new addition to the already established Loreland Farm Resort in Antipolo. This place is known for their panoramic infinity pools overlooking Rizal mountains, Metro Manila skyline & Laguna de Bay which seemed all so romantic, perfect for the Valentine weekend.

Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa

Entrance Fee
They offer several packages - Day Tour & Spa Packages

Day Tour
Hanging Gardens Retreat
Duration | 5 Hours
Adults | 1,100 per person
Kids (12 years and below) | P880 per person
Inclusion 
-All Hanging Gardens Facilities except for the spa 
-Snacks of Antipolo Suman
This is what we availed + a special Valentine dinner

Hanging Gardens Getaway
Duration | 6 Hours
Adults | 1,650 per person
Kids (12 years and below) | P1,320 per person
Inclusion 
-All Hanging Gardens Facilities except for the spa
-Four course wellness menu served ala-carte

Spa Packages ranges from P2,450 to P3,950 it's inclusion are
-Access to Hanging Garden Facilities
-Snacks of Antipolo Suman
-Four course wellness menu served ala-carte
-Luljetta's Welcome Kit
-Luljetta's Singnature Massage & Ear candling
-plus different kinds of scrub 
*price depends on the type of scrub

Because I was just really curious with the place, we didn't avail of their Spa Packages, instead added P1,000 per head for the Valentine's Day dinner. Please take note that reservation is a must and paying in advance is required for you to have a sure slot. 

Tropical

Locker
When we arrived, a lady greeted us "Welcome to Lujetta's!" pronounced as lul-ye-tas, oh so all this time I was pronouncing it wrong pala. When they confirmed my booking they gave us hand straps. We then proceeded to the locker area to change and leave our bags. Unfortunately, because it was that time of the year where lovers (like us) were all over the place, the locker was already full and we had no choice but to leave our bags behind the receiving area. We were given towels and batik robes placed in a basket where we carried around while exploring the garden.



Hanging Garden
The place is a tropical haven, minus the lovers chaos it is not just a romantic sanctuary but a relaxing venue to recharge. I love the fresh air and warm breeze.  Because it is a hanging garden, the place is clustered to levels of terraces and exploring the garden will lead you to quite a number of stairs, although walking up and down is a good exercise naman.

Wearing my batik robe

Infinity Pools
We first checked out the main attraction which is the infinity pool with the majestic view. Oh it was really pretty! Overlooking the pool are the lush greenery of Rizal landscape looking farther you will see the Manila cityscape and Laguna de Bay. The Bali feels made me miss Bali's Ubud, I can stay here forever. And because it was a holiday and a weekend, the pool as expected was packed. Although, we managed to take a few trick shots as to avoid them in our photos. 

I can stare at you forever

Bali/Ubud Feels

Infinity pool + Breathtaking view = One fine day

Mike's moment

ChaMike and the GoPro - first time to use it together

Against the light

Medyo pasweet

Medyo Fierce

Fierce talaga

Yes, we were not alone

Hydro Massage Pool
After our swimming episode at the infinity pool, we check out the Hydro Massage Pool. It is a water-based spa treatment which uses high pressure jets of water to massage your skin and stimulate your circulation. We just hoped that the water was warm to make it more relaxing.
Fish Spa
Just above the Hydro Massage Pool, a fish spa is located where you can dip your feet while the fish suck the dead skin cells out. I tried it a couple of times in Ocean Park but the fish here were bigger, if I'm not mistaken I think these are tilapia (not 100% sure). When they tried biting the skin it was a bit startling, their mouths were big! But Mike being an animal lover, enjoyed this part of the garden.

Wearing our batik robes. Haha

Mike had fun :)

Buddha's Lounge
Above the infinity pool there is a lounge area which they call Buddha Lounge, an ethnic interior where they hold private dinner for two on special request. It is overlooking the infinity pool so this place is perfect for that lovely dinner with your partner. 

Buddha's Lounge

Other side of the ethnic inspired lounge

Hanging Movie Lounge
If we have more time, I would love to get lazy in this area, just watch a movie while lounging in one of the couches.

Hanging Movie Lounge

Detox Water for free

Sauna

Flower Garden

#ChaMikiss

Antipolo's Best Suman for Snacks
After all the walking Mike and I claimed our suman and iced tea at the upper level restaurant. It was indeed really delicious! YUM!



Sunset
The most anticipated time of the day. The sunset was truly breathtaking in all angles. Of course we went back to the infinity pool to appreciate it more. It was really so pretty <3

Sunset is always a feast to the eyes

Infinity Pool + Breathtaking view + Sunset = Best Day!

Thanks Mike for my shots <3

Million peso view

Okay another one

And another

Okay. Last!

Dinner
When we finally finished romancing the sunset, it was time to fix ourselves and get ready for dinner. We needed to leave early as we wanted to catch Mike's show 'I love OPM.' The dinner was okay but was expensive for the P1000 per head fee; although the view from the terrace was amazing. So yes, we kinda paid for the view.