The Leaf Vol. 55 No. 2

What Lies at the Heart of Batangas Can’t make it to Bali right away? feature local animals like alpacas, on the season. If you want to spend a Don’t worry, Cintai Corito’s Garden will horses, and ducks, which tourists can little extra, the executive villa, which bring Bali to you. feed too! costs P27,500 a night, is the right one for you. Each villa has no television and has “Cintai” means “love” in Indonesian Tired of wandering? This garden limited Wi-Fi connectivity, providing Bahasa—and rightly so, since it reflects restaurant can give you an extra kick. the opportunity to “disconnect to the love embodied by its namesake. Abadi Restaurant serves a variety connect.”

This garden was built to honor the of veggies and protein-rich food for memory of Corito, the matriarch breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and Reservations can be made through who passed away from cancer. Her a buffet on Mondays. These may several booking services or by emailing family would take her to their private be savored at their alfresco areas at at cintaireservations@coritosgarden.

Balinese-inspired sanctuary to help affordable costs while receiving the com. You may also visit their Facebook her forget her condition. They chose same high-quality service as a deluxe page—Cintai Corito’s Garden to share their garden in the hopes that diner. On top of their mouthwatering Batangas—for further information. In it would become a haven for others in dishes, Abadi’s interiors are another case of conflicts with scheduling, the the same way that it had been for the visual feast. resort permits free cancellation before matriarch. the reserved date.

In addition, Cintai offers a great day This sanctuary, located somewhere trip from 8 AM to 5 PM, but visitors Truly, Cintai is run by some of the in Balete, Lipa, is perfect for anyone and tourists can also stay at its hotel finest in the business. With employees searching for relief from the hustle and to make the most of their good night’s brimming with outstanding service bustle of modern life. Covered in trees, rest. It has 18 Balinese-inspired villas, and top-tier amenities ranging from this seven-hectare land is full of twists each with its own set of amenities notable Balinese architecture to and turns. classified into deluxe, terrace, garden, cuisines, villas, and other recreational and executive categories. The Terrace activities, you definitely won’t be Step ahead and you may explore each Villa and Garden Villa are perfect for leaving empty-handed. Only here in of the gigantic Balinese structures or groups or families, with their regular the heart of Batangas can you satisfy take a dip or splash in one of its four prices ranging from P10,000 to P11,000 your heart’s desire! swimming pools. Or, what about a per night. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Villa, spa massage, where you’re caressed with a standard rate of P10,000, is ideal by professional therapists and bathed for small families, typically two adults FRANCINE AYEN D. MAGTIBAY in a soothing fragrance of oils? What’s and two children. They do, however, more, an Instagram-worthy shot might offer significant discounts depending JOICE ERIKA DANIELLE M.MASAYDA Hello Lipa