If you’ve been itching for a vacation but your finances are telling you otherwise, it’s time to look a little closer to home. With travel expenses on the rise, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is giving Filipinos the ultimate excuse to text the barkada or gather the family for a local getaway.
From the white sands of Boracay to the cool mountain breeze of Batangas, here is how the country’s largest hotel operator is helping you travel smarter, cheaper, and with more purpose this year.
A Call to Explore the Philippines
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts—the largest hotel operator in the Philippines—has launched its “TARA! (Travel Away & Reignite Adventure)” campaign. The initiative aims to make meaningful domestic getaways highly accessible to local travelers looking for impactful vacation experiences.
For many Filipinos, travel has become more than just a vacation. It is an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, discover new places, and create lasting memories.” said Loleth So, Group Commercial Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts
Through Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ TARA! Campaign, we hope to make these experiences more attainable while encouraging locals to travel with more intention to the many destinations our country has to offer.” she added.
Exclusive Rates and Participating Destinations
Running from June 17 to November 29, 2026, with stays valid through November 30, 2026. The promotion features special room rates starting at ₱3,800.
To accommodate different traveler preferences, the campaign divides its participating properties into distinct offerings. Their room-only packages, available at Belmont Hotel Manila, Savoy Hotel Manila, Grand Westside Hotel. Also in Kingsford Hotel Manila, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, Belmont Hotel Iloilo, and Mercure Mactan Cebu.
Followed by their room-and-breakfast packages available at Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Chancellor Hotel Boracay. In Belmont Hotel Boracay, Savoy Hotel Boracay, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, and Savoy Hotel Mactan.
And lastly their premium options at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel and Twin Lakes Hotel.
Unlocking Diverse Regional Experiences
Beyond providing comfortable accommodations, the campaign serves as a gateway to diverse regional adventures across the country.
In Boracay, guests can enjoy pristine white-sand beaches, island hopping, water sports, and beachfront dining. Meanwhile, travelers heading to Cebu can seamlessly blend leisure with adventure. By exploring local beaches and indulging in the region’s famous culinary scene.
For those preferring a staycation, Manila offers modern lifestyle shopping, live entertainment, concerts, and deep historical immersion in Binondo. The world’s oldest Chinatown. Similarly, visitors to Iloilo can experience celebrated local gastronomy. Their historic centuries-old churches, and legendary Ilonggo hospitality.
Serene Mountain Retreats
For travelers chasing peace and quiet, Twin Lakes Hotel in Batangas provides a cool, refreshing escape. Surrounded by lush mountains and overlooking Taal Lake. The vineyard-inspired property offers scenic viewpoints and leisurely nature walks far from the bustle of the city.
Booking Guidelines and Eligibility
To secure these promotional rates, guests must book at least 14 days prior to their arrival date. By contacting their preferred hotel directly or reserving via the official property website using the promo code TARAMHR. All bookings under this promotion require prepayment and are strictly non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-amendable.
The offer is exclusively available to local Filipino residents upon presentation of a valid government-issued ID. Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines may also avail of the promotion by presenting a valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card). Travelers should note that standard blackout dates apply. Particularly during high-demand periods, major events, and conventions.
As value-driven, domestic travel continues to trend, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts invites everyone to travel with purpose, support local communities, and build new memories across the archipelago.
Ano, TARA?
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