The long, scorching summer has arrived, bringing with it intense heat and relentless sunshine. However, the soaring oil prices pose a significant obstacle for families planning their traditional out-of-town trips, making travel more expensive and less feasible than in previous years.

The good news is that you can spend Holy Week and summer in Quezon City, arguably the greenest city in Metro Manila. As the largest city in the metro, it is likely the country’s first master-planned urban hub, seamlessly combining residences, commercial areas, and green public spaces that have been preserved over the decades.

One great place for you and your family to experience the city’s eclectic character and Old World charm is Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa, an upper-midscale hotel in the SM Supermalls group.

From March to May, the hotel offers special room rates starting at P 5,800, including three ice scoops for guests to enjoy a refreshing, cool stay.

Guests can enjoy the amenities and select from 238 well-appointed rooms and suites, featuring contemporary chic interiors to provide a comfortable space for grown-ups.

Hotel guests can enjoy delicious dishes at Casa Urban Table, an all-day dining venue offering a hearty and diverse buffet breakfast, along with specialty options for a guilt-free Holy Week diet.

Connect with family at the 7th-floor pool, enjoying skyline and greenery views. During sunset, relax and enjoy ice-cold drinks at the pool bar while chill-out music fills the atmosphere.

Explore eco-friendly and fashionable wooden eyewear at WODD that kids will definitely love.

Dash is a large, 24/7 mini dining and convenience store on the ground floor, perfect for grab-and-go food and drinks before check-in or after check-out.

Located near SM City North Edsa, the country’s first and largest supermall, established in 1985, the boutique hotel offers easy access to the metro’s verdant green spaces, providing a countryside vibe.

Quezon Memorial Circle, an iconic elliptical park located within jogging or biking distance, features gardens, rare tree species, jogging and promenade paths, picnic areas, recreational facilities, a presidential car museum, and a 66-meter tower at the site of the former president’s tomb.

Explore a jungle oasis amidst the urban landscape at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, a zoological and botanical garden featuring a lagoon, aquarium, playgrounds, and a Wildlife Rescue Center for distressed animals.

Both parks are now linked by an elegantly landscaped overhead walkway.

Meanwhile, golfers can play at the 18-hole, par-70 Veterans Golf Course, which features narrow fairways, small greens, molave trees, and dog-legs, making it a challenging yet enjoyable round.

Further east, the University of the Philippines offers a popular weekend spot for jogging and walking. Nearby, the La Mesa Dam Ecopark has reopened, and both serve as the city’s lungs, helping improve air quality.

Remaining committed to environmental advocacy, the property has once again received the prestigious Hotel Sustainability Basics verification from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This underscores its continuous efforts to reduce carbon emissions, protect natural resources, and support the local community.

If you’re staying for a few nights, the hotel can help arrange city tours and special-interest activities to make your urban getaway lively and memorable.

For traditional Holy Week religious obligations, parish churches are just a few minutes away, including SM City’s Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel.

A staycation at Park Inn offers a perfect mix of city comforts and green escape, making it feel like a leisurely walk in the park.

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