AFTER cocooning indoors for nearly two summers, people are raring to break free and head for the great outdoors to a high-altitude aerie that spells a summer-in-the-mountains experience. Multiple contrasting nature views take the concept of play to a whole new level where clean, crisp air; sensory indulgences; and a plethora of activities for fun and relaxation abound. A setting that is far removed from the crowded metropolis is premier mountain resort Tagaytay Highlands, the ultimate summer destination south of the metro for affluent Filipinos.

Tagaytay Highlands offers a mesmerizing vista of scenic Taal Lake. Rising in the distance is Laguna's mythical Mount Makiling while Canlubang Valley shimmers on the horizon. Such scenes of uncommon beauty invoke a calm return to one's self amid these tranquil views.