Being in nature is one of the most restorative healing experiences. Whether you need one of these vacations or you’d like to bond with family and friends, a trip that will immerse you in nature has multiple benefits. In an article by the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, scientists Stamatakis and Mitchell share that “Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. It may even reduce mortality.” As humans, our genetic programming allows us to get distracted from pain and discomfort through nature, making an environment with trees, water, the sun and plants very healing. Spending time amongst the natural elements also has the power to restore an individual, giving a positive mood, meaningful thoughts and a sense of vitabrancy.

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If all of these have just made you want to book your escape from the city, into somewhere that offers all of these, look no further than a four-hour trip from Metro Manila to San Felipe, Zambales, hometown of Ola Beach Resort.

This beach-side escape has everything that the family or group of friends needs: progressively-designed modern casitas blessed with verandas that offer calming views, clean bathrooms and practical rooms with double beds or bunk beds.

Outdoors, revel in your choice of bonding experience with nature: sit in one of its tropical garden pockets, lull yourself to sleep on a hammock hanging from a tree, or go on an ATV ride at the beach front. Of course, the beach is there, ready for you and the family to soak, swim or surf. Much of the place is social media-worthy, benefitting your TikTok and Instagram feeds. If you just want some quiet as you sit and watch the sunrise and the sunset, there are also spots for this. Those who are up for it can have a drink and meals at the bar, specializing in grilled food. At night, fairy lights and charming pendant lamps made of bamboo and rattan give the place a pleasant glow.

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In the gallery below, preview what Ola Beach Resort has to offer:

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Book your beach vacation through the Ola Resort And Restaurant Facebook page.