The holidays at Punta de Fabian

MANILA, Philippines - For Filipinos, togetherness defines the Christmas season. It is not Christmas if family and friends are not around, they say. That explains why Christmas gatherings, in whatever shape or form, are a must. For those looking for a place to enjoy the holidays with family and loved ones, Punta de Fabian Resort in Baras, Rizal is the answer.

Punta de Fabian’s fantastic view of the Sierra Madre mountain range, hills, towns of Rizal province, and Laguna de Bay sets the stage for heartwarming, unforgettable moments. That is just the start, by the way, for the resort is already known for its features and facilities, all of which cater to both family occasions and business gatherings.

Punta de Fabian owner Teresita Fabian-Pamintuan says, “There are a good many reasons why Punta de Fabian is an ideal venue for families and business events. For starters, it is the peaceful ambiance of the place. Because it sits on a hill, it is a good distance away from the noise of the city and the main road. So for those wanting a sense of privacy, Punta de Fabian has that in abundance.”

Pamintuan adds, “Our loyal clientele likewise enjoys the comfort provided in every room. We did not stop there, of course, as we believe that our guests deserve only the best. We just renovated our rooms, supplied each with imported hypoallergenic pillows and towels.”

This brand of comfort is felt in Punta de Fabian’s 40 rooms. There are 35 rooms with views of the lake and five economy rooms. Every room is furnished with spacious beds, television sets, separate showers and baths, terraces, Wi-Fi Internet access, and all-natural toiletries.

Families and friends have enough reasons to get together outdoors. The resort has a 160-square-meter infinity pool, Jacuzzi, lagoon-shaped pool, volleyball, basketball and badminton courts, and kiddie pool. Indoor recreation is also aplenty: billiards, darts, game boards, table tennis, and videoke.

“Even corporate groups will appreciate and enjoy these facilities,” Pamintuan says. “Since we have become the choice venue for business events, which are many, we made sure that our facilities will satisfy the requirements of their team-building sessions and seminars.”

These facilities come in the form of airy function rooms, and the popular maze. “Our guests have a lot of fun with our 1,000-sqm maze. Since we put it up, they have made it a must for their strategic games and relay events. With our staff offering warm services, we help make events like these successful. That is practically the essence of Punta de Fabian: to provide comfort and the best service for both work and leisure.”

Punta de Fabian’s lovely Manansala Restaurant is also an attraction in itself. It presents a variety of Filipino and Asian dishes, a no-fail selection of well-loved flavors.

“We know that our guests prefer to dine on something that reminds them of home,” Pamintuan says. “For the holiday season, we have a special promo, a kind of Christmas gift to our clients.”

She is referring to the 20 percent discount in the resort’s room accommodations. The promo starts from Dec. 1 to Feb. 28, 2014. The promo includes complimentary use of outdoor amenities such as the lagoon-shaped pool, the infinity pool, and the basketball court. Guests staying on until New Year’s Eve will get to enjoy Punta de Fabian’s fireworks display.

“We know that a lot of families and groups will still want to celebrate a joyful, meaningful holiday. Here at Punta de Fabian, we will make it happen,” Pamintuan concludes.

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Punta de Fabian is located along Manila East Road in Barangay Evangelista, Baras, Rizal. For inquiries, call 433-1995, 929-2920, 710-3153 or 994-1455. Visit its website at www.puntadefabian.com.