tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9048433048654691402019-10-02T02:14:56.855-07:00Wonderful CebuA guide for tourists in Cebu.Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-2307894410848340392019-02-03T22:15:00.000-08:002019-02-03T22:22:25.728-08:00Island Hopping in Moalboal<div style="text-align: justify;">Moalboal is a small town. It is a good two-hour drive or approximately 89 kilometers away from Cebu City. The town is located in the southwestern side of the main island of Cebu and bounded by the waters of the Tañon Strait on the west. To it's east is the bustling town of Argao. And to the southwest is the municipality of Badian, a popular tourist destination. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At one glance you will mistake it for a typical sleepy town. But in its spectacular waters are where all the action happens. Moalboal is known as the gateway to some of the most breathtaking spots in the diving arena not only locally but in the entire country. It is home to a wide variety of marine flora and fauna that will enchant any diving enthusiast.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyJrX57-rVY/XFfVGAd7waI/AAAAAAAAQAE/FFOFQ412hpg5uRiyfs0LI-S4jYRqWqHFwCLcBGAs/s1600/snorkeling%2Bin%2Bmoalboal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Snorkeling in the waters off Moalboal Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1600" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XyJrX57-rVY/XFfVGAd7waI/AAAAAAAAQAE/FFOFQ412hpg5uRiyfs0LI-S4jYRqWqHFwCLcBGAs/s320/snorkeling%2Bin%2Bmoalboal.jpg" title="Snorkeling in the waters off Moalboal Cebu" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snapshot of Moalboals rich waters</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Exploring Moalboal, Cebu definitely will leave you in awe. There are a lot of things to discover that even the locals have not roamed around enough yet. But that’s what makes it such an exciting travel destination. You always have something to look forward to for a getaway with family and friends. And there’s this one popular activity you can do to make the most out of a one-day trip. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.southshoretours.ph/uncategorized/moalboal-pescador-island-hopping-the-best-island-hopping-in-cebu-south/" target="_blank">Island hopping in Moalboal</a> has been a favorite among those who got bitten by the travel bug for a lot of reasons. It offers great respite via a perfect mix of adventure - unimaginable beauty, perceived danger, and even mystery both above and under the waves. Three of the more most talked about parts of an island hopping trip to Moalboal are the Pescador Island getaway, swimming with the turtles at Turtle Bay, and the million sardine run.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dw-wFBFdwMk/XFfVXHrkaMI/AAAAAAAAQAQ/0lChH6elXzMwtXSGDQZANwyQIB44_MHBACLcBGAs/s1600/moalboal%2Bisland%2Bhopping%2Bat%2Bpescador%2Bisland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Island hopping is a popular activity in Moalboal Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dw-wFBFdwMk/XFfVXHrkaMI/AAAAAAAAQAQ/0lChH6elXzMwtXSGDQZANwyQIB44_MHBACLcBGAs/s320/moalboal%2Bisland%2Bhopping%2Bat%2Bpescador%2Bisland.jpg" title="Island hopping is a popular activity in Moalboal Cebu" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Island hopping is a popular activity in Moalboal, Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Pescador Island Getaway</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The island is located a few kilometers from the western coast of the island of Cebu. Pescador Island is part of the municipality of Moalboal. The island derived its name from the Philippine’s Spanish colonial heritage. “Pescador” literally translates to “fisherman” in Spanish. The island’s rich fishing ground and marine biodiversity speak for itself as it certainly attracts both fishermen and divers alike.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uwnAdhRleM/XFfUW4T02NI/AAAAAAAAP_w/rE6G9ZDzVbklYKkzY8tnBOxbH0EEkl0QwCLcBGAs/s1600/pescador%2Bisland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pescador Island in Moalboal Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uwnAdhRleM/XFfUW4T02NI/AAAAAAAAP_w/rE6G9ZDzVbklYKkzY8tnBOxbH0EEkl0QwCLcBGAs/s320/pescador%2Bisland.jpg" title="Pescador Island in Moalboal Cebu" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Island hopping in Moalboal will give you a chance to experience the island via snorkeling or diving escapade. South Shore Cebu Travel and Tours can arrange your itinerary and schedules so you can enjoy the world class dive site experience while in a quick visit to this simple and unassuming islet. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Swimming with Sea Turtles at Turtle Bay </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">On a good day, you can swim with the gentle sea turtles found among coral reefs nearby. Turtle Bay is teeming with such rich marine life that even the elusive sea turtles are visible to visitors playing among other fishes. Skilled local divers can guide you so you can get that perfect selfie that will be the envy of your friends.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuVngVZqULQ/XFcd53SlyCI/AAAAAAAAP_g/cXdry1eSZ-8Orq3nG5_f0OVZVbrA7MOSwCLcBGAs/s1600/sea%2Bturtle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Swim with sea turtles in Moalboal Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuVngVZqULQ/XFcd53SlyCI/AAAAAAAAP_g/cXdry1eSZ-8Orq3nG5_f0OVZVbrA7MOSwCLcBGAs/s320/sea%2Bturtle.jpg" title="Swim with sea turtles in Moalboal Cebu" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swim with sea turtles in Moalboal, Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">The Million Sardine Run</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Probably the most photographed activity of the Moalboal island hopping adventure is the Million Sardine Run. The spectacles of man-made attractions such as those found in large aquariums and marine parks would wane at the underwater magnificence of what mother nature can do. The wild environment showcases such spontaneity and magic only wilderness can offer. And that is exactly what Sardine Point in Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu can offer. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The seemingly choreographed dances of the fishes are such an eye candy taking you to another realm only South Shore Cebu Travel and Tours can weave at such an affordable price point. You may send us a message to find out how you can get started with your awesome Moalboal island hopping adventure today.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yNixzoOzCzo/XFfUzVPHkTI/AAAAAAAAP_4/y_AiNEBsB6Y2c7tt7LbLT_NVBgI9flOdgCLcBGAs/s1600/moalboal%2Bsardine%2Brun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sardine run in Moalboal Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yNixzoOzCzo/XFfUzVPHkTI/AAAAAAAAP_4/y_AiNEBsB6Y2c7tt7LbLT_NVBgI9flOdgCLcBGAs/s320/moalboal%2Bsardine%2Brun.jpg" title="Sardine run in Moalboal Cebu" width="261" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moalboal sardine run<br />(Photo courtesy of Jeremy Jauncy)</td></tr></tbody></table>When you have a day to spend and explore the beautiful waters off Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, you may contact South Shore Travels. Their contact details are as follows:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Street Address: 60 Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Telephone Number/Whatsapp/Viber: +63 977 646 8620</div><div style="text-align: justify;">E-mail Address: southshoretour@gmail.com </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Website: <a href="https://www.southshoretours.ph/" target="_blank">South Shore Cebu Tours</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southshoretours/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South Shore Cebu Tours</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Note: This article and majority of the photos in this post is a contribution from South Shore Travels as part of their promotions. The Wonderful Cebu Blog did not receive any compensation in exchange for this post.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-18982104454062842852017-11-30T01:00:00.000-08:002017-11-30T01:06:28.047-08:00Arts And Crafts Festival 2017: NBS' Make and Create Event<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Art is such a relaxing activity. It takes away your stress. And it helps you get back your focus on things. I never thought I would be interested in anything about art. That is until a friend introduced me into adult coloring. Last October 2016, National Bookstore held their Color and Calligraphy Fair in Cebu. Since then, I got hooked in calligraphy then into painting loose florals using watercolor. <o:p></o:p><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">I was assigned in Manila for work for a couple of months. If you are an art enthusiast, Metro Manila has lots of art festivals that you would not want to miss. National Bookstore was back in Cebu for NBS Make & Create Arts & Crafts Festival 2017. When NBS announced the event through their Facebook page, all my art hormones were pumped with adrenaline. I would not miss the opportunity. What made it more exciting is that the Wonderful Cebu Blog was invited for a special preview of the different sponsors of the event. And I got to represent the Wonderful Cebu Blog for it. The Make & Create Arts & Crafts Festival ran two days from 14-15 October 2017. This kind of art festival only happens once in a blue moon in Cebu!<o:p></o:p><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wa-yDkKwcTI/Wh-_re3Y18I/AAAAAAAAL7k/KZF_OTxCJhI1I-njo2jImR49HCdP8kjkACLcBGAs/s1600/make%2Band%2Bcreate%2BNBS%2B2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival with National Bookstore 2017" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wa-yDkKwcTI/Wh-_re3Y18I/AAAAAAAAL7k/KZF_OTxCJhI1I-njo2jImR49HCdP8kjkACLcBGAs/s640/make%2Band%2Bcreate%2BNBS%2B2017.jpg" title="Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Make and Create with National Bookstore 2017<br /><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Mr. Louie Manalo welcomed me and introduced me to the different brand supervisors. A special preview for Cebu-based bloggers and media was set for the first two hours of the event. Let me share my experience.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>UNI WRITING INSTRUMENTS</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">I was first introduced to Mr. Ricky Malanog, marketing head of Uni Writing Instruments. Uni Writing Instruments is a brand that has been providing us with quality ballpoint pens. We may only know about Uni’s ballpoint pens. They also sell a variety of other writing instruments. They have products like Jetstream Pens, Gel Ink Rollerballs, Liquid Ink Rollerballs, Artistic Drawing Pens, Mechanical Pencils and Leads, Multi-functional Pens, and Markers. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">I love the Uni Ball Signo White gel ink pen. If you are into brush calligraphy or lettering, the Uni Ball Signo White can add texture to your lettering designs. You can also use the Uni Ball Signo White pen when doing a galaxy watercolor painting. I also plan to buy the Uni Posca White pen for calligraphy on wood.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>CRAFT EASY and DISNEY’S ART ATTACK</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Are you into scrap booking? The famous scrap booking brand, Craft Easy, showcased their artful and unique scrap booking materials in the event. Children were also welcomed into the NBS Make and Create festival. If you are a Disney baby and you follow TV shows on the Disney Channel, you might be familiar with the brand Disney’s Art Attack. Mommies and their kids were mostly present in the Disney’s Art Attack booth doing coloring and creating crafts. For your scrap booking needs you can visit any National Bookstore branch nationwide and look for the Craft Easy section. Disney’s Art Attack also sells child friendly coloring materials. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>LIMELIGHT and SHARPIE</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Bullet Journaling or BuJo is one of the famous trends among art enthusiasts nowadays. BuJo is a customized planner where you can create your own format for your weekly spread. It is where you can jot down your to-do-lists, sketches, and mindless scribbles. You can also use it as a diary or travel journal. Limelight offers an excellent brand of quality journals. It is the perfect suit for your bullet journaling needs. Limelight journals' use are not only limited to bullet journaling. These journals can also be used for sketching, watercolor painting, calligraphy, and almost all kinds of art. This is because its paper is at 120 Grams per Square Meter.<b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b>It<b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b>can withstand<b> </b>different kinds of media.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTel-J5CtDQ/Wh_AOervqEI/AAAAAAAAL7w/MYdXiAl-HRYx2OmVpXd9PjclFQN49qP6ACLcBGAs/s1600/Limelight%2Bbooth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Limelight booth at Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rTel-J5CtDQ/Wh_AOervqEI/AAAAAAAAL7w/MYdXiAl-HRYx2OmVpXd9PjclFQN49qP6ACLcBGAs/s640/Limelight%2Bbooth.jpg" title="Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Limelight booth</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_8" o:spid="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="limeight2" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:212.65pt; margin-top:3.9pt;width:206.1pt;height:274.85pt;z-index:251665408;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image013.png" o:title="limeight2"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_s1033" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="limelight" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:-8.8pt; margin-top:3.45pt;width:208.55pt;height:277.8pt;z-index:251664384; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image015.png" o:title="limelight"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">With BuJo, you also need colorful markers for your designs. Sharpie is a water-based marker that can address your needs. It is perfect for your bullet journaling, scrap booking, poster making, adult coloring, and other arts and craft needs. <b> </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>PRISMACOLOR PREMIER</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Adult coloring started all my art journey since August of 2015. Merchandisers were selling different colored pencil brands like hot potato back then. But there is only one brand I wanted to own and that is the Prismacolor Premier pencils. Do I already own a set of Prismacolors? The answer is no because I couldn’t afford to buy one. One of the freebies given during the event was a set of 12s Prismacolor Premier pencils. Can you just imagine how happy I was when I received the tin box? It’s like the Michelangelo of colored pencils. Prismacolor Premiers are artist-quality colored pencils with high quality pigments. Its soft and thick core creates a smooth process in coloring and is perfect for blending and shading. Prismacolor Premiers were sold on a 40% discount during NBS’ Make & Create event.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_12" o:spid="_x0000_s1030" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="prisma2" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:237.55pt; margin-top:5.45pt;width:237.55pt;height:178.25pt;z-index:251669504; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image021.png" o:title="prisma2"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="prisma" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:-1.25pt; margin-top:7.5pt;width:234.95pt;height:176.05pt;z-index:251668480; visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image023.png" o:title="prisma"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">People who were present at the Prismacolor Premier booth were mostly sketching enthusiasts. Some were into adult coloring. I also spent 2 hours coloring an artwork. I just don’t want to miss the chance to use these “dream” Prismacolor Premier pencils. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">I hoped I didn’t babble about how much I love Prismacolor and looked like an art geek. I really couldn’t remember the words that came out of my mouth because of my excitement.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>PRESTIGE PAPER PRODUCTS</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Pretige Paper Products offers eco-friendly specialty papers. These can be used by graphic designers, social printers, digital service bureaus, commercial printers and hobbyists. I started my watercolor painting journey in August of 2015. Since then, I have been searching for a cheaper Fabriano watercolor paper in 3 branches of National Bookstore in Cebu. To my dismay, I haven’t found one. The one they are selling was the biggest size which costs Php 1,000 - Php 2,000. During the special preview for bloggers and media at the NBS Make & Create event, my heart fluttered with happiness when I saw the 9x12 size of Fabriano paper on display! Paper brands that are under Prestige Paper Products are Fedrigoni, Fabriano, Rock Paper, Mondi, Imari, Maestro and Eska.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>SAKURA PHILIPPINES</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Sakura Philippines offers prime watercolor sets, brush pens, drawing pens and gelly roll pens. Sakura Philippines is promoting their Pigma Macron drawing pens. These are mastered for manga drawing and organic doodling. Sakura’s Koi Watercolor set is also a great find for watercolor enthusiasts. This nifty watercolor set is a perfect suit for travelers who are into watercolor painting. It comes with a portable case, a palette and a water brush.<!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_13" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="sakura" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:0;margin-top:73.2pt; width:195.75pt;height:144.05pt;z-index:251670528;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image025.png" o:title="sakura"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_14" o:spid="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="sakura2" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:0;margin-top:.35pt; width:213.75pt;height:143.5pt;z-index:251671552;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image027.png" o:title="sakura2"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Ever since I started doing calligraphy, my go to brush pens were the Zig Brushables. During the event I decided to try on the Sakura Koi Coloring Brush Pens and bought one. What I love about the Sakura Koi brush pens is that it is easy to handle and I get to control the thin and thick pressure strokes well. I also love Sakura’s paint brushes because of its smooth tip. I hope National Bookstore branches in Cebu would stock up on Sakura’s paint brushes so I can purchase other sizes of their paint brush.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>ELMER’S GLUE PHILIPPINES</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">When someone asks us about glues what brand comes into your mind first? Right! Elmer’s Glue. Aside from their multi-purpose glue, they also introduced their new product, Elmer’s Classic Glitter Glue. There was also a demonstration during the event on how to make a slime using Elmer’s Classic Glitter Glue.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_15" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="elmers" style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:80.05pt; margin-top:7.5pt;width:219.4pt;height:164.55pt;z-index:251672576;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/Master/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image029.png" o:title="elmers"/> <w:wrap type="square"/></v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b> </b><b> </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>MARVY UCHIDA</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Marvy Uchida is a brand exclusively distributed by Valiant Paper Asia-Pacific Corporation in the Philippines. Their products include a variety of hobby and craft pens for calligraphy, drawing and fabric coloring. School and office pens are also present in Marcy Uchida’s line of writing tools.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><b>FABER-CASTELL and DELI</b></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Faber-Castell is a Germany-based brand and houses one of the best brands of color pencils. There are two kinds of Faber-Castell brands. The one with the red background are student grade coloring materials. The one with the dark green background are artist grade coloring materials. During the event it was the former that was given the spotlight together with a new brand of coloring materials named Deli. Deli is a well known brand in China. It is a new player of art and office supplies brand in the Philippines. Their products include coloring materials, adhesive products, conference products, office machines and writing instruments.<o:p></o:p><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojF5rJzIeSM/Wh-__d85phI/AAAAAAAAL7o/cezYka0fBRUE9A95ydfZ_9wAvkkfKsrEACLcBGAs/s1600/faber%2Bcastell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Faber-Castell at Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival 2017" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojF5rJzIeSM/Wh-__d85phI/AAAAAAAAL7o/cezYka0fBRUE9A95ydfZ_9wAvkkfKsrEACLcBGAs/s640/faber%2Bcastell.jpg" title="Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faber-Castell</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Faber-Castell also has brush pens that are used for calligraphy and is also one of my favorites for its flexibility.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Here are a few artworks I created using the materials provided during the NBS' Make and Create Arts and Crafts Festival 2017.<br /><br /><br /></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BagnUpAF5Sa/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">#LingCalligraphyCebu #LingsWatercolorJourney #calligraphycebu #calligraphyph #calligrafriendsph #practicecalligraphy #calligraphydrills #pointedpencalligraphyph #artcebu #watercolorcebu #weddingscebu #looseflorals #watercolorflorals #instaart #biblequotes Paper: Fabriano @prestigepaper Watercolor: @simbalionph</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Ling Calligraphy Cebu (@lingcalligraphycebu) on <time datetime="2017-10-21T12:11:48+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Oct 21, 2017 at 5:11am PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaaIbc2l__K/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">It all started with adult coloring. Spent 2 hours coloring this @prismacolorsociety booth during #MakeAndCreateWithNBS in Cebu. Prismacolor pencils are just 😍😍😍 . It's the dream colored pencil. #artcebu #prismacolorph</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Ling Calligraphy Cebu (@lingcalligraphycebu) on <time datetime="2017-10-18T23:46:24+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Oct 18, 2017 at 4:46pm PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaPEyiHFujr/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Time check: 12:27 AM. Since I really wanted to try the #FabrianoWatercolorPaper and the #SakuraPaintBrush, I did a quick watercolor sesh using @willizago 's tutorial in #MakeAndCreateWithNBS @nbsalert @smcitycebuofficial . I hope I did a good job especially on the side rose but I reckon it still needs improvement. It looked like a Peony. 😁 Tomorrow I' m gonna hoard more Fabriano paper. It is the best watercolor paper that I have tried! Sakura's paint brush is just 😍 so soft! Watercolor Paper: Fabriano from @prestigepaper Paint Brush: @sakuraartph Brush Pen: Zig Fudebiyori @zigphilippines Watercolor: @simbalionph . #LingsWatercolorJourney #lingcalligraphycebu #calligraphycebu #calligraphyph #looseflorals #watercolorflorals #artcebu #cebucrafts #cebubloggers #bloggerscebu #watercolorcebu #cebuevents #wonderfulcebublog #wonderfulcebu #practicemakesprogress #prestigepaperproducts #fabrianoph</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by Ling Calligraphy Cebu (@lingcalligraphycebu) on <time datetime="2017-10-14T16:42:57+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Oct 14, 2017 at 9:42am PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">Thank you National Bookstore for bringing NBS’ Make & Create Arts & Crafts Festival in Cebu! Thank you for inviting Wonderful Cebu to the event. Here’s to more art events in Cebu! Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><i>Guest writer: Jennifer Abrenica of <a href="https://darlingakongangga.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thoughts by Anonymous</a></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><i>Full disclosure: Jennifer represented the Wonderful Cebu Blog during the media preview for the National Bookstore Make and Create Arts & Crafts Festival. Rest assured, her opinions are her own and not influenced in any way. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-87679074089368955812017-11-01T04:50:00.001-07:002017-11-01T04:50:54.943-07:00Kartzone: Feed Your Need for Speed in Cebu City, Philippines<div style="text-align: justify;">Metro Cebu probably has one of the worst traffic problems in the world. In fact, <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/08/14-reasons-why-traffic-is-bad-in-cebu.html" target="_blank">Cebu's driving culture</a> was cites as second worst by Waze, the wayfinding app. This means that if you have a constant need for speed, it will be hard to sate that in the streets of Metro Cebu. Unless it's deep into the night. Worry not now, there is a way to fill your need for speed in Cebu.<br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><h2>Kartzone</h2><div>Enter <b>Kartzone</b> Cebu, a go-kart rental facility in Kasambagan, Cebu City with a pretty basic racetrack. To start, here's their contact information:</div><div><br /></div><div>Business Address: F. Cabahug Street, Kasambagan, Cebu City</div><div>Landmarks: Near Jollibee and Burger King</div><div>Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cebukartzone/" target="_blank"><b>Kartzone</b> Cebu</a></div><div>Telephone number: +63 32 268 2553</div><div>E-mail address: <a href="mailto:kartzonecebu@yahoo.com">kartzonecebu@yahoo.com</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>I rented a go-kart with them once and used their track for 8 laps. But I was never a speed demon and I just tried it for once. I also did not have photos of that experience as we did it in at night and we did not have cameras that can capture the experience in the dark. Luckily, Jen of <a href="https://darlingakongangga.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thoughts by Anonymous</a> gave me permission to use her photos when she visited <b>Kartzone </b>Cebu.</div><div><br /></div><div>First, we paid the fees for go kart, safety gear, and accessory rentals. A helmet is the only required safety gear. A face mask is also available for rent. Of course the karts are equipped with seat belts. I strongly suggest though that they require guests to wear closed shoes. For a higher safety standard, they can also rent out padded overalls, arm guards, knee pads, shin guards, elbow pads, and gloves.</div><div><br /></div><div>While their rules do indicate that they do not allow rentals for guests who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they have no way of knowing for sure. They only check for obvious physical indicators such as grogginess and breath that smells of alcohol. Perhaps a breathalyzer test may suffice? I understand that will drive costs up though. </div><div><br /></div><div>The experience starts with a safety briefing where we were just made to view film. It was quite informative and sufficient as long as you pay attention. After the safety briefing, we then proceeded to putting our gear on and getting on our go-kart of choice.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dAndqzsiWIU/Wfmv3w5hbUI/AAAAAAAALwE/l7Gr4gRiBLoWIbWpGyyOoTKjGx7zC7yGQCLcBGAs/s1600/jen%2Bat%2Bkatzone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jen at Kartzone Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="540" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dAndqzsiWIU/Wfmv3w5hbUI/AAAAAAAALwE/l7Gr4gRiBLoWIbWpGyyOoTKjGx7zC7yGQCLcBGAs/s640/jen%2Bat%2Bkatzone.jpg" title="Kartzone Cebu City Philippines" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jen at <b>Kartzone </b>Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table><div>The standard for renting a go kart and using the racetrack at <b>Kartzone</b> Cebu is 8 laps. Regular rental rates are PHP 425 for the single-seat go kart and PHP 450 for the twin-seater. The price drops during happy hour on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The happy hour single-seat rental is at PHP 325 for 8 laps, and the twin-seater rents at PHP 350. 4-lap tickets are also available during happy hour. The 4-lap tickets cost PHP 225 for single-seaters and PHP 250 for twin-seaters.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ub52WtA38A/Wfmv5HF1QDI/AAAAAAAALwI/iC_GpYAmBKMt2b-w52vIzs2ROZRaVErXACLcBGAs/s1600/jen%2Bdriving%2Ba%2Bgo%2Bkart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jen on the Kartzone Cebu racetrack" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ub52WtA38A/Wfmv5HF1QDI/AAAAAAAALwI/iC_GpYAmBKMt2b-w52vIzs2ROZRaVErXACLcBGAs/s640/jen%2Bdriving%2Ba%2Bgo%2Bkart.jpg" title="Kartzone Cebu City Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jen on the racetrack</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Other than go karts, <b>Kartzone's </b>racetracks have also been used for motorcycle races and automobile time trials. This was the former stomping ground of Cebuano actor Matteo Guidicelli. Matteo was a champion motorcycle racer before he focused mainly on a showbiz career in Manila.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you need to sate your hunger for speed? <b>Kartzone </b>Cebu just might be able to address your need for speed. Give them a try and tell us about your experience in the comments below.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-29236529111226817332017-10-28T13:58:00.000-07:002017-10-28T13:59:56.878-07:00Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant: For The Big Appetite in Cebu<div style="text-align: justify;">I'd like to believe that Cebuanos fell in love with Japanese cuisine. One only has to look at how many Japanese restaurants there are in Cebu. More than just the traditional ramen noodles, teriyaki dishes, tempura, sushi, and sashimi, other Japanese dishes have become common in Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Some restaurants have taken this Cebuano love for Japanese food to a higher level. Restaurants that serve Japanese dishes in fusion with other cuisine are quite common. One of these places is <b>Sumo Sam</b> at Ayala Center Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">By all means, <b>Sumo Sam</b> is a Japanese restaurant. It retains many traditional Japanese dishes and restaurant customs such as a hot towel before a meal. But it also integrates some Western influences on their menu. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c9zyy8_nMoA/WfTo-1buHJI/AAAAAAAALts/ZMrCKYK5-e4VcK6-2IjuPFODK7tDTWaHACEwYBhgL/s1600/21616256_10155124707958095_5632838750019686338_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant in Cebu City" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c9zyy8_nMoA/WfTo-1buHJI/AAAAAAAALts/ZMrCKYK5-e4VcK6-2IjuPFODK7tDTWaHACEwYBhgL/s640/21616256_10155124707958095_5632838750019686338_n.jpg" title="Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant</b> in Cebu City</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this post, I look back to that one time I dined here. I remember it to be quite an expensive meal. I did have salmon and steak so that kind of bloated my expense. For my meal, I had a salmon and steak combo. Part of the promotion back then, the meal included a bowl of Japanese fried rice a couple of Japanese rolls, and a bowl of salad greens.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They served the miso soup, salad greens, and Japanese rolls first. The miso soup serving is bigger than what I usually get at other restaurants. Salad greens were fresh and the lettuce had a good crunch. All were good, nothing extraordinary though.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGUHMeDY2Es/WfTo-4dlMHI/AAAAAAAALts/2r--6caFGTYI6tQ1OIw4EEZs3tFO1XcrACEwYBhgL/s1600/california%2Broll%252C%2Bmiso%2Bsoup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Japanese rolls miso soup and salad greens at Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGUHMeDY2Es/WfTo-4dlMHI/AAAAAAAALts/2r--6caFGTYI6tQ1OIw4EEZs3tFO1XcrACEwYBhgL/s640/california%2Broll%252C%2Bmiso%2Bsoup.jpg" title="Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japanese rolls, miso soup, and salad greens</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I find the Japanese fried rice to be a little wanting in ingredients. While it had generous spices in it, there was too little meat in it. I probably got too used to having lots of colorful things in my fried rice. That's why I like Chinese fried rice so much.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4tkX_SQIbc/WfTo-8djVJI/AAAAAAAALts/zHA8ej6SC2MVPL-y430AcqhAjaifXoCZgCEwYBhgL/s1600/japanese%2Bfried%2Brice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Japanese fried rice at Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4tkX_SQIbc/WfTo-8djVJI/AAAAAAAALts/zHA8ej6SC2MVPL-y430AcqhAjaifXoCZgCEwYBhgL/s640/japanese%2Bfried%2Brice.jpg" title="Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japanese fried rice</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now on to the main entrees. Salmon was pan seared but I guess it got well done a little too well. I love to enjoy my salmon grilled or baked so I can savor that soft and succulent fish meat. <b>Sumo Sam's</b> version is overcooked compared to how I prefer it. I sure hope this would be one of the better places to order salmon in Cebu, but it is not. My top place for a salmon dish is still at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/11/maple-fine-dining-restaurant-in-cebu.html" target="_blank">Maple</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They also did not get my steak right. I always order my steak well done and made sure to tell them when I placed my order. Instead, they served my order medium rare. I haven't really sampled a good lot of steaks in Cebu, but I can tell you that one good place to get them is at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/05/acacia-steakhouse-in-cebu-city-philippines.html" target="_blank">Acacia Steakhouse</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ix7PsQXlZQ/WfTo_Wy6caI/AAAAAAAALts/Z_Ol6YBW400cRhh7ArM4NI-dC5EUOyowwCEwYBhgL/s1600/steak%2Band%2Bsalmon%2Bcombo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="steak and salmon combo meal at Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Ix7PsQXlZQ/WfTo_Wy6caI/AAAAAAAALts/Z_Ol6YBW400cRhh7ArM4NI-dC5EUOyowwCEwYBhgL/s640/steak%2Band%2Bsalmon%2Bcombo.jpg" title="Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steak and salmon combo meal</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><h3>Location and Contact Information</h3><div>Business Address: Ground Floor, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City</div><div>Telephone Number: +63 32 401 0643</div><div>Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sumosamcebu/" target="_blank"><b>Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant</b></a></div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.sumosamcebu.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sumo Sam Japanese Restaurant</b></a></div><div>Twitter: @SumoSamCebu</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My <b>Sumo Sam</b> dining experience is not my best Japanese meal in Cebu. It is also not the worst. Kind of an average experience. The one positive that I see here though is the meal size. The serving portions can definitely feed a sumo appetite. I hardly finished my meal and I have a fairly big appetite myself.<br /><br />How about you? Have you dined at <b>Sumo Sam</b>? How was your experience? Did you find something good in their menu that we missed? Tell us in the comments below.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-66744121158850244202017-10-27T04:38:00.000-07:002017-10-27T04:53:01.413-07:00Tempura Japanese Grill: My Top Place For Gyoza in Cebu City<div style="text-align: justify;">As it's name suggests, <b><a href="http://www.tempuragrill.com/" target="_blank">Tempura Japanese Grill's</a></b> specialty dish ought to be <b>tempura</b>. As a true lover of Japanese cuisine, <b>tempura</b> is one of my favorites. I couldn't be happier to try it in Japanese restaurants around Cebu. I sure did hope that <b>Tempura Japanese Grill's</b> rendition is the best in town. Truth is, not for me. </div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>Tempura Japanese Grill</b> branch in Cebu is located at the ground floor of the SM City Cebu Northwing in the North Reclamation Area of Cebu City. It was in late February 2016 when I first dined at <b>Tempura Japanese Grill</b>. I definitely ordered <b>tempura</b> and 2 familiar Japanese dishes: tonkatsu and gyoza. They also gave me the customary complimentary miso soup to start my meal. The soup was good and much like how it is in other restaurants.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HISHHlqRVzA/WfMRH1ykQ-I/AAAAAAAALtE/I3pRConqeL8Gr5cKEr6vx1kYNLi195m4QCLcBGAs/s1600/tempura%2Bjapanese%2Bgrill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HISHHlqRVzA/WfMRH1ykQ-I/AAAAAAAALtE/I3pRConqeL8Gr5cKEr6vx1kYNLi195m4QCLcBGAs/s640/tempura%2Bjapanese%2Bgrill.jpg" title="Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tempura Japanese Grill</b> in Cebu City</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Due to the fact that I anticipated their <b>tempura</b> to be the best I ever tasted in Cebu, I was a bit disappointed that it was not the case. I also wanted to order the king prawn <b>tempura</b> but they ran out of it when it was my turn to dine. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Having tasted their version, my top choice to get <b>tempura</b> in Cebu is still at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/02/choobi-choobi-restaurant-cebu.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi Restaurant</a>. Their rendition was a little bit too soggy. I wished they shook more of the excess oil off before plating and serving it. While it had some good flavor in it, the excess oil kind of takes away some of the crunch from the breading. Besides, the oiliness can make you feel a bit sick.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I still want to go back and try their king prawn version. If they ran out of it, there must be something good about it. Don't you think so?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mnxzf1XFMhA/WfMRHzM7j0I/AAAAAAAALtI/TZeR-n8KGfY0NtRA5bbieWrYp4Ys2HjAgCLcBGAs/s1600/ebi%2Btempura%2Bat%2Btempura%2Bgrill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Shrimp Tempura at Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mnxzf1XFMhA/WfMRHzM7j0I/AAAAAAAALtI/TZeR-n8KGfY0NtRA5bbieWrYp4Ys2HjAgCLcBGAs/s640/ebi%2Btempura%2Bat%2Btempura%2Bgrill.jpg" title="Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ebi <b>tempura</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tonkatsu was good. The pork meat tasted sweet probably from how they seasoned it. It's breading had enough crunch and they probably put some extra egg in it to make it fluffier. They served it on a bowl of sweet Japanese rice then sprinkled it with spring onions. Not the best tonkatsu I came across but it's definitely one dish I can come back for. My top place to get Tonkatsu? I'd still go for that Kurobota pork cutlet at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/04/tonkatsu-japanese-restaurant-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Tonkatsu by Terazawa</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i_xWNRCein4/WfMRIozo2KI/AAAAAAAALtM/yQ7YFLgkpFs-IOHP_Qzv6BoILIKchgYPwCLcBGAs/s1600/tonkatsu%2Bat%2Btempura.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pork cutlet bowl at Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i_xWNRCein4/WfMRIozo2KI/AAAAAAAALtM/yQ7YFLgkpFs-IOHP_Qzv6BoILIKchgYPwCLcBGAs/s640/tonkatsu%2Bat%2Btempura.jpg" title="Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tonkatsu</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The pleasant surprise that I came across though is the gyoza. I have some mixed feelings about gyoza as sometimes they are really good. But sometimes, I come across some varieties that do not suit my taste preference. <b>Tempura Grill</b> does it right for me. Their version was probably boiled or steamed before it was fried. It's not too sticky and had a good balance of vegetable and meat as filling. That filling was well-seasoned too. I can keep coming back for this as it is really good. This is now my top pick for gyoza in Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z4H8VREovAs/WfMRH4eh8nI/AAAAAAAALtA/0_A2TH8wqXQLW6Codr4gVvDfchTJhImngCLcBGAs/s1600/gyoza%2Bat%2Btempura%2Bgrill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pot stickers at Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z4H8VREovAs/WfMRH4eh8nI/AAAAAAAALtA/0_A2TH8wqXQLW6Codr4gVvDfchTJhImngCLcBGAs/s640/gyoza%2Bat%2Btempura%2Bgrill.jpg" title="Tempura Japanese Grill in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gyoza</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">For more information about this Japanese restaurant you may follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tempurajapanesegrill/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tempurajapanesegrill/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Customer feedback may be sent through e-mail at customerservice@tempurajapanesegrill.com<br /><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you dined at <b>Tempura Japanese Grill</b> in Cebu City? What do you think about their <b>tempura</b>? What are your favorite dishes in their menu? You may tell us in the comments below.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-63534450809925831722017-10-10T15:56:00.002-07:002017-10-18T20:46:17.896-07:00Mactan Newtown: A City Within a City in Mactan Island<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last 7 October 2017, I had the chance to visit one of the emerging lifestyle centers and BPO hubs. It is located in Lapu-lapu City on the island of Mactan. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Named <b>Mactan Newtown</b>, this developing center is one of Megaworld Corporation's first major townships outside Metro Manila. It even has its own beachfront and has a lot of potential for growth. I can only be excited about what else is in store for this township project. By now, it's already getting noticed.</span></div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where to Dine at Mactan Newtown</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For now, the township boasts an assortment of dining options. This includes a McDonalds fast food chain. A 7/11 convenience store is right next to it. A Japanese restaurant called Shikisai is also worth checking out. Civet Coffee is a cozy cafe you might want to visit as well. You can also find more food choices at Mactan Alfresco. Mactan Alfresco is an open air food court. It is largely inspired by the hawkers food centers in Singapore. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Meximama Mexican Restaurant at at Mactan Newtown" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f_OojCqJgOI/VS6tmcpcVpI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/hNvX0RWWleY/s640/IMG_8009.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Mactan Newtown" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meximama</td></tr></tbody></table><a name='more'></a><br />Food joints at Mactan Alfresco are:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/02/choobi-choobi-restaurant-cebu.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a></li><li>Mama Linda's BBQ and Seafood Haus</li><li>Manang Sayong</li><li><a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/04/eat-Mexican-food-in-Mactan-Cebu.html" target="_blank">Meximama</a></li><li>Muvanz</li><li>Orange Karenderia</li><li>Oyster Bay Express</li><li>Rico's Lechon</li></ul><br /><h2>Business Locators at Mactan Newtown</h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Manulife and The Results Company are found there as well. They provide jobs to a good number of people. Manulife is a major player in the life insurance industry. The Results Company is largely a call center.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><h2><span style="font-family: inherit;">Living at Mactan Newtown</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from the businesses at <b>Mactan Newtown</b>, there is also a high end residential component. Living at the township means you can make the most of living in the city and enjoy scenic views too. After all Lapu-lapu is the Historic Resort City. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are three condominium projects. These are the 8 Newtown, One Pacific, and One Manchester. Investors are already being drawn to it. If you are a potential property buyer, you are welcome to visit. You will be given a tour of the different parts of the township. Your private tour includes a preview of the projects being developed. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilok8P3EYTw/Wd1MdAV-xjI/AAAAAAAALi0/TxDSAikokf0uED0VbAaMgIaTanjOiHZPwCLcBGAs/s1600/sample%2BOne%2Bpacific%2B56sqm%2B1%2Bbedroom%2Bwith%2Bbalcony.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="One Pacific dining area at Mactan Newtown" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilok8P3EYTw/Wd1MdAV-xjI/AAAAAAAALi0/TxDSAikokf0uED0VbAaMgIaTanjOiHZPwCLcBGAs/s640/sample%2BOne%2Bpacific%2B56sqm%2B1%2Bbedroom%2Bwith%2Bbalcony.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Pacific dining area</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yO7QNaKTNCY/Wd1M4slp8rI/AAAAAAAALi8/gxQ_-1-2RGA5i7-F5IG5c0nZvcOwiLE_QCLcBGAs/s1600/sample%2Bone%2Bmanchester%2Bplace%2B36sqm%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="One Manchester living room at Mactan Newtown" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yO7QNaKTNCY/Wd1M4slp8rI/AAAAAAAALi8/gxQ_-1-2RGA5i7-F5IG5c0nZvcOwiLE_QCLcBGAs/s640/sample%2Bone%2Bmanchester%2Bplace%2B36sqm%2B2.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Manchester living room</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At 8 Newtown, you are treated to an Asian-inspired architecture from Japan and Singapore. Its amenities include a swimming pool, a gym, and a spa with sauna. The homey vibe also makes you feel at ease with your surroundings. </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZJtVg9-xB4/Wd1Mn_Ha7yI/AAAAAAAALi4/A2f0m6mWFUA72iSyt1l3UAXQZwyre5tTACLcBGAs/s1600/8%2Bnewtown%2Bspa%2Barea.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The spa at 8 Newtown" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZJtVg9-xB4/Wd1Mn_Ha7yI/AAAAAAAALi4/A2f0m6mWFUA72iSyt1l3UAXQZwyre5tTACLcBGAs/s640/8%2Bnewtown%2Bspa%2Barea.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The spa at 8 Newtown</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Much of the other residential towers are still under construction. These areas will be open for public visits soon. The concept of these areas are largely European-inspired. These projects are designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Plans for rock climbing and other sports amenities are also in the works. These help encourage future residents to value their own well-being.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w5pJy-CwPbc/Wd1LVBU9fvI/AAAAAAAALik/wTuRlPu_XCAh8Gna_R5mqTzgK94D6ZnmQCLcBGAs/s1600/one%2Bpacific%2B%2528middle%2529%2Band%2Bone%2Bmanchester%2B%2528right%2529%2Bongoing%2Bconstruction.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Condominiums under construction at at Mactan Newtown" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w5pJy-CwPbc/Wd1LVBU9fvI/AAAAAAAALik/wTuRlPu_XCAh8Gna_R5mqTzgK94D6ZnmQCLcBGAs/s640/one%2Bpacific%2B%2528middle%2529%2Band%2Bone%2Bmanchester%2B%2528right%2529%2Bongoing%2Bconstruction.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Condominiums under construction</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><h2><span style="font-family: inherit;">Other Developments at Mactan Newtown</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A nursery school is also being built. Future residents can send their children to this nearby school. This is proof of the progressive future the developers have in mind.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="font-family: inherit;">Leisure Facilities at Mactan Newtown</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A kilometer away from the ML Quezon Highway entrance is the <b>Mactan Newtown</b> Beach, formerly Portofino. The beach itself is continuously developed to cater for future expansion. More cottages and amenities have been added to it. </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AFH7Zds_vVc/Wd1LtjE42PI/AAAAAAAALis/TSf7-3NJehIzhIQ-6vvHW2pLx3qIsQsugCLcBGAs/s1600/mactan%2Bnewtown%2Bbeach%2Boverlooking%2Bbeach.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Mactan Newtown Beach" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AFH7Zds_vVc/Wd1LtjE42PI/AAAAAAAALis/TSf7-3NJehIzhIQ-6vvHW2pLx3qIsQsugCLcBGAs/s640/mactan%2Bnewtown%2Bbeach%2Boverlooking%2Bbeach.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mactan Newtown</b> Beach</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from swimming, other activities can be enjoyed at the beach. You can enjoy food and drinks at the bar. Equipment for water sports are also available for rent. You can rent jet skis and banana boats. Paddle-powered watercraft can also be rented from Island Buzz Philippines.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C22UzgbEc2w/Wd1MDY2JbeI/AAAAAAAALiw/HUMhWpI-a4sYiAo20ZGE_XGH85jTgTVWACLcBGAs/s1600/mactan%2Bnewtown%2Bbeach%2Bother%2Bamenities.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Paddle boards for rent at Mactan Newtown" border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C22UzgbEc2w/Wd1MDY2JbeI/AAAAAAAALiw/HUMhWpI-a4sYiAo20ZGE_XGH85jTgTVWACLcBGAs/s640/mactan%2Bnewtown%2Bbeach%2Bother%2Bamenities.JPG" title="Mactan Newtown" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paddle boards for rent</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parallel to the Mactan Shrine would be an entrance to the township itself. A life-size replica of The Galleon Victoria will begin construction in 2018. The idea is for the structure to complement the existing monument of the first Filipino hero. Thus, increasing the area's tourism value. It will also contribute to the appreciation of our history.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><h2><span style="font-family: inherit;">Learn More About Mactan Newtown</span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, <b>Mactan Newtown</b> is getting its share of the limelight even as it develops. I am excited to see what future activities could be done once it has fully achieved its potential. To learn more about <b>Mactan Newtown</b>, you may <a href="http://www.mactannewtowncebu.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">visit this website</span></a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you witnessed the transformation at <b>Mactan Newtown</b>? What are your thoughts about it? Share them in the comments section below.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Contributing writer: <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2015/07/cebu-teambuilding-facilitator-magz.html" target="_blank">Paulo Magallon</a></i></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-4639081569816895812017-10-04T04:36:00.000-07:002017-10-18T20:55:15.949-07:00Aicila Suites: A Cheap and Clean Hotel in Cebu City<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When companies decide to conduct a training outside of the company, one of the main concerns besides the location and accessibility of the place would be the cost. <b><a href="http://aicilasuites.com/" target="_blank">Aicila Suites</a></b> as a seminar venue can provide those variables as well as present a welcoming venue for training. The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/10/cebu-teambuilding-services.html" target="_blank">Cebu Teambuilding Facilitators Network</a> affiliates were at <b>Aicila Suites</b> on 28 July 2016 to conduct a <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2016/08/ctfn-affiliates-facilitate-sales-and-marketing-seminar-for-fabulosa-de-fashion.html" target="_blank">sales and marketing seminar for Fabulosa de Fashion</a>, a clothing retail store with several branches in Metro Cebu. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Aicila Suites </h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aicila Suites</b> is a Cebu City hotel situated at the crossroads of Talamban and Cabangcalan. The hotel features guest rooms and suites that provide free internet access. Balkon Bar is the in-house restaurant. Family KTV is also situated within the hotel building. Family KTV provides a number of rooms for Karaoke and Wii games. The hotel offers enough space to hold different kinds of events. Weddings, social gatherings, and corporate training events are some examples. Strategically located in one of the busier areas in Cebu, the hotel has a 7-Eleven convenience store and Park N’Go Bakeshop for quick and convenient stops during a busy day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-stW2l3LMKEI/Wa1reT99zYI/AAAAAAAAI-E/p5LabOne6gwsCn1NV3HQJi-dK4VHwwQeACEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Bfacade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aicila Suites in Cebu City " border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-stW2l3LMKEI/Wa1reT99zYI/AAAAAAAAI-E/p5LabOne6gwsCn1NV3HQJi-dK4VHwwQeACEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Bfacade.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aicila Suites</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Their KTV and Family Room can be used to hold corporate meetings and even handle management training sessions. All rooms already include tables and chairs, whiteboard, and sound system. Talk about meaningful corporate discussion with a touch of Karaoke during break time. It is an excellent choice for organizations who wish to conduct their training events in a small yet conducive place.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0a18_9FR1k/Wa1rexmVZ5I/AAAAAAAAI-Q/pBGscEL8uTYjMWt_5hTFGmmY3_LTH9IkgCEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Bfunction%2Bhall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Function room at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="692" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o0a18_9FR1k/Wa1rexmVZ5I/AAAAAAAAI-Q/pBGscEL8uTYjMWt_5hTFGmmY3_LTH9IkgCEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Bfunction%2Bhall.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Function room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On events that require more people, the hotel also has a Function Hall that can fit around 250-300 guests. The hotel offers event packages inclusive of food and use of the equipment. Their packages ranges from PhP 400 per person for a 5-course menu, PhP 350 per person for a 4-course menu, PhP 200 per person for a 3-course menu and PhP 100 per person for a 2-course menu. Either way, <b>Aicila Suites</b> offers an ideal location and package for training conferences regardless of the number of people. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2>Room Rates</h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NKAHcvETHmo/Wa1rhMDj-wI/AAAAAAAAI-s/Nb_w2o6DLgAJK0hk1M4KgjdLR3JdXkkSACEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Broom%2Bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Suite room at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NKAHcvETHmo/Wa1rhMDj-wI/AAAAAAAAI-s/Nb_w2o6DLgAJK0hk1M4KgjdLR3JdXkkSACEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Broom%2Bb.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">Suite Room - PhP 2,300</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gu5ObWP0eTA/Wa1rhfvtNDI/AAAAAAAAI-s/wsbRhxg-40sBH7EZcA8CN3ekfkGJzi-IQCEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="De luxe room at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gu5ObWP0eTA/Wa1rhfvtNDI/AAAAAAAAI-s/wsbRhxg-40sBH7EZcA8CN3ekfkGJzi-IQCEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Broom.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">De Luxe Room - PhP 1,550</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXjpzXZFt3I/Wa1rgybCPTI/AAAAAAAAI-s/BIXv3HSHA4cX5R5YckDO42LqH47JT6w9ACEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Broom%2Ba.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Standard room at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="1600" height="286" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aXjpzXZFt3I/Wa1rgybCPTI/AAAAAAAAI-s/BIXv3HSHA4cX5R5YckDO42LqH47JT6w9ACEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Broom%2Ba.png" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">Standard Room - PhP 1,350</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-asl58W38chc/Wa1red3CKCI/AAAAAAAAI-s/_SXtkPjE9JYDf62ES0R4zaIZvEqbE9dmQCEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Bdorm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dormitory room at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-asl58W38chc/Wa1red3CKCI/AAAAAAAAI-s/_SXtkPjE9JYDf62ES0R4zaIZvEqbE9dmQCEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Bdorm.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">dormitory - PhP 3,500</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><h2>KTV Rates at Aicila Suites </h2><br />KTV Rooms 5, 6, 7, 8 (5 pax)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Php 100 / hour<br />KTV Room 2 (10 pax)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>PhP 120 / hour<br />Rooms 3 & 4 (15 pax)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Php 150 / hour<br />Room 1 (20 pax)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Php 200 / hour<br /><br /><br /><br /><h2>Bar & Restaurant at Aicila Suites </h2><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o3mYtCpY2wY/Wa1reqvmGwI/AAAAAAAAI-s/ADCVmKOpyfwx8gMhdoKG2MbfqgHNRmDhgCEwYBhgL/s1600/aicila%2Bbar%2Band%2Bresto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Balkon Restobar at Aicila Suites" border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="829" height="358" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o3mYtCpY2wY/Wa1reqvmGwI/AAAAAAAAI-s/ADCVmKOpyfwx8gMhdoKG2MbfqgHNRmDhgCEwYBhgL/s640/aicila%2Bbar%2Band%2Bresto.jpg" title="Aicila Suites seminar venue in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Balkon Restobar</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><h2>Amenities at Aicila Suites </h2>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Complimentary breakfast<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Air-conditioned rooms<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Free WiFi internet access<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>24 hour security<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Secured car park<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hot & cold shower<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cable TV<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>20-100 pax function rooms<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Elevator & stand-by generator<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>7-Eleven convenience store<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4706399932135512961" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Premium Park N’ Go bakeshop<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Balkon Restobar<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Coffee Shop<br />-<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Family KTV<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Contributing writer: <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2016/08/cebu-teambuilding-facilitator-christopher-douglas-avila.html" target="_blank">Christopher Douglas Avila</a></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-19626740548888481262017-10-02T16:26:00.001-07:002017-10-20T02:52:51.299-07:00Ogtong Cave Resort in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With the summer heat hitting the main island of Cebu, <a href="https://www.travelbook.ph/philippines/cebu/bantayan/?affid=2260" target="_blank">Bantayan Island</a> is surely becoming the go to destination for a wet and wild escapade this summer. Well, not necessarily a wet and wild escapade. Bantayan Island can cater to different kinds of travelers. You can have a quiet vacation, an adventurous one, a nature-inspired travel experience, or probably even a mystic trip. That's how versatile Bantayan Island is. Of course one consideration is where to stay in the island. We suggest you consider <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b>.</span></span><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Numerous companies are also preparing and looking for conducive places to combine a company outing with employees and a company’s team building event. One of the resorts that is good for a company outing and team building is the <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b>.</span></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hid=70216" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" height="480" src="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613100014895411.jpg?s=480x360" srcset="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613100014895411.jpg?s=480x360 1x, //pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613100014895411.jpg?s=960x720 2x" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ogtong Cave Resort</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><a name='more'></a><h2><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Beach at Ogtong Cave Resort</span></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-4c4be1d0-d99a-8aba-fe8f-3592ab1785d6" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Located at Santa Fe, it is a ten minute ride from the Sante Fe port to <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b>. It is also one of the interesting places to visit in Bantayan Island. The entire resort sits on a huge coral rock placing the resort in an elevated position which you can see at the beach front. <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b> is a sister resort of <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/10/santa-fe-beach-club-santa-fe-bantayan-island-cebu.html" target="_blank">Santa Fe Beach Club</a>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/uhRAphelpWeK-XjzB_rYGheDSZYjBZSxOaETKcRQw052B80GZofGLL9FAxK7wrHUUm1GflxHbcVhFmBzkOAnSfG4josNMF6HvwWdCq7kvKZTpP6sp-cDSZNgXALm2wli6xAq47OCTN9mFI4mlOtYZWdCSLKh4_6tESW8i5nd08M0kXfauojlbVYfkAIBADMm7_Ud7_36r5Ctmx_KYzp6VYmLjvcULJbDLrzTPAdfwSkHLvMUnRabM62dYg3UBX8nujWy0tcGnBmr9E8Et3zJ03RZaahAl6NblvePQZdLDEtRCQ4rKBs2Luk9zojioEVBIJ_KAI71cGZExo-PPsecy1L02-K2icmKcMTGYRBsm88C99KPs-3DS4tX7fx5nqdk2PCxTBqjqvxNOC0A5rtsCqS_l3U9aa3Dem_sdYJrf5pYPvd9Io6TK9OmY1Wc53gcvF0djXzS61DWunfYyuoiN8chDUIq9jq-1CWhOYXf1YLUxPewYtE_Q2LDZuy7oNpQ0i4sZdXND6I92bhwiD-lsC9KHSdDLjLYGa-bY2_8OXyI3J6XXBYO3Or2SOJUCjQtXzImgqtR3QAP25JwQ9ZZ1v4Pg2uNQVf_MFP1ocMQ574SkGjMlaORDGZn=w1200-h675-no" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="the beach at Ogtong Cave Resort" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/uhRAphelpWeK-XjzB_rYGheDSZYjBZSxOaETKcRQw052B80GZofGLL9FAxK7wrHUUm1GflxHbcVhFmBzkOAnSfG4josNMF6HvwWdCq7kvKZTpP6sp-cDSZNgXALm2wli6xAq47OCTN9mFI4mlOtYZWdCSLKh4_6tESW8i5nd08M0kXfauojlbVYfkAIBADMm7_Ud7_36r5Ctmx_KYzp6VYmLjvcULJbDLrzTPAdfwSkHLvMUnRabM62dYg3UBX8nujWy0tcGnBmr9E8Et3zJ03RZaahAl6NblvePQZdLDEtRCQ4rKBs2Luk9zojioEVBIJ_KAI71cGZExo-PPsecy1L02-K2icmKcMTGYRBsm88C99KPs-3DS4tX7fx5nqdk2PCxTBqjqvxNOC0A5rtsCqS_l3U9aa3Dem_sdYJrf5pYPvd9Io6TK9OmY1Wc53gcvF0djXzS61DWunfYyuoiN8chDUIq9jq-1CWhOYXf1YLUxPewYtE_Q2LDZuy7oNpQ0i4sZdXND6I92bhwiD-lsC9KHSdDLjLYGa-bY2_8OXyI3J6XXBYO3Or2SOJUCjQtXzImgqtR3QAP25JwQ9ZZ1v4Pg2uNQVf_MFP1ocMQ574SkGjMlaORDGZn=w1200-h675-no" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The beach at <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The beachfront is also an elevated area and brings about a fantastic view of the sea. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">The place offers several choices of accommodations for long stays or just an overnight stay as well as various places for picnics and day use accommodations. </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ouQme7Z5YNLMZtdOTdFjWLVjR_4efV0w3XQeWbAwWMnCgioWJuLDpZ5BiZgpQc7tywSrsowXiXBTpqU_qfEPdsfGifwrLCaejbQug7QqmuuWR8aCxDFuSnJSk_Egz0UI6uJx28fnYYrjbKOojikKaH6dc5wcPJ3E1dGUMN2M7FBdiSxHGSlh3thf0JmPobt4pLwd6ppM1CoBE1lNA5LIDKwGsAll1K6gZnLH0Ur1gXXJOIeh1gVj2bUV6YodZe9sRsRxF3dazLmDrRqKAEN6_s9HOZ1eKCYjQLh7UdgvSMXFpdP54x9Oc6_J_J1xCZI2lJzrT5In2cC_jo9t4C0co3zEu-8-BwON1rCmADgU80E2Pr7Ef9uvI-kROCbJZKINMvVunySJ24MlIeTZRgB_iXqdvsheXdB2lCQdMdT5o-zn8CD6grInj5NhkNde9C9gqBmT201vZlGeU--I8haR1YOvRwT-9Db-cSGhxsGZ5zRVe3qBbXfE0tW0UIMarGVU0Qw2YEjYffvYiV-zOl8H-tnMnqyyGj_FfTBAdSEPZX1gWxnfFWR4i0uzaJgwzRGMZiu2Cb83ihbu_L5ST3vyxBVF7puFPFucu8Gm9l6TzEMQ9157KAO9IB=w1200-h675-no" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="picnic cottages at Ogtong Cave Resort" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ouQme7Z5YNLMZtdOTdFjWLVjR_4efV0w3XQeWbAwWMnCgioWJuLDpZ5BiZgpQc7tywSrsowXiXBTpqU_qfEPdsfGifwrLCaejbQug7QqmuuWR8aCxDFuSnJSk_Egz0UI6uJx28fnYYrjbKOojikKaH6dc5wcPJ3E1dGUMN2M7FBdiSxHGSlh3thf0JmPobt4pLwd6ppM1CoBE1lNA5LIDKwGsAll1K6gZnLH0Ur1gXXJOIeh1gVj2bUV6YodZe9sRsRxF3dazLmDrRqKAEN6_s9HOZ1eKCYjQLh7UdgvSMXFpdP54x9Oc6_J_J1xCZI2lJzrT5In2cC_jo9t4C0co3zEu-8-BwON1rCmADgU80E2Pr7Ef9uvI-kROCbJZKINMvVunySJ24MlIeTZRgB_iXqdvsheXdB2lCQdMdT5o-zn8CD6grInj5NhkNde9C9gqBmT201vZlGeU--I8haR1YOvRwT-9Db-cSGhxsGZ5zRVe3qBbXfE0tW0UIMarGVU0Qw2YEjYffvYiV-zOl8H-tnMnqyyGj_FfTBAdSEPZX1gWxnfFWR4i0uzaJgwzRGMZiu2Cb83ihbu_L5ST3vyxBVF7puFPFucu8Gm9l6TzEMQ9157KAO9IB=w1200-h675-no" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picnic cottages</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Subterranean Cave at Ogtong Cave Resort</span></span></h2><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The resort has a huge swimming pool ideal for water activities and games. The resort’s landscape feature a spacious tropical garden surroundings that can be good for picnics among small groups of people. Several garden patches spread around the resort provide open spaces and strategic stations good for team games and activities. The resort also feature a small subterranean cave which provides cool and refreshing dips. Activities such as scavenger hunt or Amazing-race themed activities are one of the few examples that can be utilized for team building activities. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hid=70216" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ogtong Cave" height="481" src="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613410014895533.jpg?s=480x360" srcset="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613410014895533.jpg?s=480x360 1x, //pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/702/70216/70216_13090613410014895533.jpg?s=960x720 2x" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ogtong Cave</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/h0nM69urADL9flHGjz08EFLsY6BRB998b7Qy0fuTIhZ38bY-fgrBRKGd4st_3YrPJme6L45xoPl68U-7E2AWJ62GJXQc9DB5Ri85vfzm2Oscs_rEIWxbkRI4CdNfQtI4VrsiwNFwvk9nT999OYKEqjWRL2G6a5F_dYmbQj6CUrQCWD_hXPU6LCT-WzT0LF-Av6a35VmTv7PLEvtopFkW-MEkspC1xYVNrOMmX00yTCNhMg_h7-Ld764DrB89CZ8slJVrwlunvqwDmCdi9pV7qGRDQi61iEkpTHGn3pGSqWXCjWGajik-HlGvBNrDbcqPdm6uDtVVTl3Vy3Ge9AGlPf9b9m2pviTbTMqKMwnbRwvHe0FkZukfHpojbUPpzFGVZOJuA25_Dx9wcZrcsE_N3XwF6FT2gStl8euv4b5rJU2FT_1cTbhm8M97T7FHvo2ELbU6PEclgDPhZ9PhJBalFAZfWQeHu-rJiSnz0nfhD2Ik2zzI6_4g_OUvHAAPEWozC7pYd08ysh5M51GPgcaBvxK6COmfed7GvL6cnboImTO_OuoxEaju-EAjr5c53gyxQyR2ErpErgf8SeJqMeUvZxlfhwcH2gAAlYZqMT3NXdSIbhvJIUBmBySd=w1200-h675-no" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="outdoor space at Ogtong Cave Resort" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/h0nM69urADL9flHGjz08EFLsY6BRB998b7Qy0fuTIhZ38bY-fgrBRKGd4st_3YrPJme6L45xoPl68U-7E2AWJ62GJXQc9DB5Ri85vfzm2Oscs_rEIWxbkRI4CdNfQtI4VrsiwNFwvk9nT999OYKEqjWRL2G6a5F_dYmbQj6CUrQCWD_hXPU6LCT-WzT0LF-Av6a35VmTv7PLEvtopFkW-MEkspC1xYVNrOMmX00yTCNhMg_h7-Ld764DrB89CZ8slJVrwlunvqwDmCdi9pV7qGRDQi61iEkpTHGn3pGSqWXCjWGajik-HlGvBNrDbcqPdm6uDtVVTl3Vy3Ge9AGlPf9b9m2pviTbTMqKMwnbRwvHe0FkZukfHpojbUPpzFGVZOJuA25_Dx9wcZrcsE_N3XwF6FT2gStl8euv4b5rJU2FT_1cTbhm8M97T7FHvo2ELbU6PEclgDPhZ9PhJBalFAZfWQeHu-rJiSnz0nfhD2Ik2zzI6_4g_OUvHAAPEWozC7pYd08ysh5M51GPgcaBvxK6COmfed7GvL6cnboImTO_OuoxEaju-EAjr5c53gyxQyR2ErpErgf8SeJqMeUvZxlfhwcH2gAAlYZqMT3NXdSIbhvJIUBmBySd=w1200-h675-no" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Outdoor space at <b>Ogtong Cave Resort</b><br /><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/psJx-CjyWscmMmQvl2C8zXDdFpzW2N46IYJVH_AGqh6Yco2s7QiWDs1r-quhjNc3pDD0KOSKy8OnYNqF0-wuXZZtsZ2zBLEDy6G5Z1Sfz4IWrbWcXEaME5NH0qKizaikifiVwaw8tVgM_mh1t84eRdh3_AJMaFkGyfAFfbeZ0RVoMEF3TUkdpa5HgRoduLrifa4haImjvoPXb6eIcSDZXHw91k7UjrdFUGjYEBcw3S78CLJMNeJh1pGLXtK3cFO5Fgaezx8B1TxwMi8kNk_F7mm4113lB0ipboJnOKCA1IdI3Zf8SHgVVGUXxoDgqqhIxqJuncqi2oETpBIDCK_HlKoJuhYZcEstbHIC3fBAU9cfqk1RBsumIc6GuUkhC0dtK3r6imnTddY0gPhw5aeXYQjxY_ZuAgfh-yevYz7v8JBhC0mHkC6vxqhkMv4GDaOuAws7EiFhcVofAAumy4xnLSsKfwkoypg2FEufa_ClNsQYWG28CvATpct84vgKui0aGBmeKtAnPS419wgfU8lBceUtxrO84dF2T8gA7KxCSkmwwlEkIA6yBBfCs_NcXRwz4kwOFOJa8Tis_udArbZ87flWYWW7U3ij0tLxTbicB8rfpKMWbn4Fk4VY=w1200-h675-no" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="swimming pool at Ogtong Cave Resort" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/psJx-CjyWscmMmQvl2C8zXDdFpzW2N46IYJVH_AGqh6Yco2s7QiWDs1r-quhjNc3pDD0KOSKy8OnYNqF0-wuXZZtsZ2zBLEDy6G5Z1Sfz4IWrbWcXEaME5NH0qKizaikifiVwaw8tVgM_mh1t84eRdh3_AJMaFkGyfAFfbeZ0RVoMEF3TUkdpa5HgRoduLrifa4haImjvoPXb6eIcSDZXHw91k7UjrdFUGjYEBcw3S78CLJMNeJh1pGLXtK3cFO5Fgaezx8B1TxwMi8kNk_F7mm4113lB0ipboJnOKCA1IdI3Zf8SHgVVGUXxoDgqqhIxqJuncqi2oETpBIDCK_HlKoJuhYZcEstbHIC3fBAU9cfqk1RBsumIc6GuUkhC0dtK3r6imnTddY0gPhw5aeXYQjxY_ZuAgfh-yevYz7v8JBhC0mHkC6vxqhkMv4GDaOuAws7EiFhcVofAAumy4xnLSsKfwkoypg2FEufa_ClNsQYWG28CvATpct84vgKui0aGBmeKtAnPS419wgfU8lBceUtxrO84dF2T8gA7KxCSkmwwlEkIA6yBBfCs_NcXRwz4kwOFOJa8Tis_udArbZ87flWYWW7U3ij0tLxTbicB8rfpKMWbn4Fk4VY=w1200-h675-no" title="Ogtong Cave Resort in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming pool</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOMS & RATES AT OGTONG CAVE RESORT</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; text-align: center;"><colgroup><col width="246"></col><col width="126"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM TYPE</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM RATES</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Seaview Villa (twin) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 3,200.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Garden Villa (twin) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,800.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Family Room (triple) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 3,300.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Family Room (for 5) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 4,300.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Deluxe Room (twin)</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 3,200.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Row House (twin) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,600.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Family Adjoining room (4) w/ ref & TV</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 3,800.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Deluxe Suite (2)</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 7,000.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cottages (non-aircon) good for 2</span></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 1,200.00</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">AMENITIES AT OGTONG CAVE RESORT:</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are the facilities you may avail directly and/or indirectly at the resort when you come and during your stay:</span></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shuttle service from Santa Fe Port on Bantayan Island</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurant, bar, room service</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">24-hour front desk service for any request or inquiry</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rentals including bicycles, boat tours, scooter, motorbikes (outsourcing)</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Safety box deposit, family room, smoking area</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sports & recreation: outdoor swimming pool, children's pool, massage service, garden areas, non-motorized water sports facilities, etc.</span></span></div></li></ul><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please, you may use the following contact details for inquiry or request from the resort. </span></span></div><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">TeleFax: +63 32 438-9129</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Telephone: +63 32 438-9436 / 512-8928</div></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Cellphone: +63 920-899-9456 / +63 932-433-6282</div></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: justify;">E-mail: info@stafebeach.com</div></span></span></li></ul><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Contributing writer: <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2016/08/cebu-teambuilding-facilitator-christopher-douglas-avila.html" target="_blank">Christopher Douglas Avila</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Have you stayed at the <b>Ogtong Cave Resort </b>in Bantayan Island? You may share your experiences in the comments below.</span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-60287012766531416662017-10-02T16:19:00.000-07:002017-10-18T21:09:15.907-07:00Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summer is finally here with all its beach craze, outdoor and water activities, and what more fun way to experience all that in one of the best natural white sand beaches in the country – at the white beaches of Bantayan Island. As exciting as it can be, organizations also organize fun-filled activities with their employees and teams thus look for potential venues conducive for the energy and excitement of employees. All this can be found at <b>Santa Fe Beach Club</b> in Bantayan. </span></span><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-5407c0fd-d99c-f3e0-6964-c4e10bfed4e5" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Located at Santa Fe town, it is literally a few minutes’ walk from the Sante Fe port. One can even see the beach’s primary rest house from afar, sporting a large white triangular house making it a sought after beach club for those wanting to enjoy the place’s naturally white sand and beach. </span></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hid=284368" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island" height="480" src="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/284/284368/284368_13090619240014899520.jpg?s=480x360" srcset="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/284/284368/284368_13090619240014899520.jpg?s=480x360 1x, //pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/284/284368/284368_13090619240014899520.jpg?s=960x720 2x" title="Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa Fe Beach Club</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The place features several rooms, both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms that accommodates a range of two to five individuals. The beach club has a large restaurant at the ground floor that provides affordable selection of food and can accommodate large groups of people. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Santa Fe Beach Club</b> also has an air-conditioned function room that can accommodate around forty to fifty people. Their function room comes with a sound system, podium, white board and markers making it ideal for presentations, lectures and indoor seminars or workshops. The place is also big enough to accommodate food catering inside the function room. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eniqqsAHWLs/WdLGucary6I/AAAAAAAALck/-el5zFDOXB4Q41ajKBhWExA9LQpxKxkYwCEwYBhgL/s1600/function.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="function room at Santa Fe Beach Club" border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1560" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eniqqsAHWLs/WdLGucary6I/AAAAAAAALck/-el5zFDOXB4Q41ajKBhWExA9LQpxKxkYwCEwYBhgL/s640/function.jpg" title="Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Function room</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The resort also has a volleyball area where employees can enjoy playing some games. The area can even be used for outdoor sports activities. Near the volleyball area are large wooden umbrellas where people can enjoy the shade while watching at the beautiful beachfront. The location of the beach club is known for having a long stretch of shoreline with fine white sand beach, this means that the place has enough space to fit several team building activities. Groups can enjoy the basking in the sea for water sports or water-related activities. Access leading to the rooms are wide enough for competitive beach games or Amazing race themed activities. The place can also be a location for night activities where a bone-fire can be nestled and members can huddle around conducting activities and sharing experiences. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IOtJsNmPyD4/WdLGuZk5zvI/AAAAAAAALco/QcVu8_FpjPAaAe5mDN7HvT65XX-8j2jNwCEwYBhgL/s1600/beach1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beachfront at Santa Fe Beach Club" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IOtJsNmPyD4/WdLGuZk5zvI/AAAAAAAALco/QcVu8_FpjPAaAe5mDN7HvT65XX-8j2jNwCEwYBhgL/s640/beach1.JPG" title="Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beachfront</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With all the pretty beaches in Bantayan out there, when one is looking for a straight down beach front close to the port, a place that can sustain all the summer energy and enthusiasm organizations bring to experience that summer feeling, then <b>Santa Fe Beach Club</b> surely tops that list. </span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><h2><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS AT SANTA FE BEACH CLUB</span></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 0pt;"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; text-align: center;"><colgroup><col width="246"></col><col width="126"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM TYPE</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM RATES</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Standard Room Clubhouse (twin)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,000.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Standard Room Clubhouse (triple)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,200.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Standard Room Clubhouse (quadruple)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,500.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Deluxe Room (triple)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 3,600.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cottage Seaview (triple)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 2,700.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Extra person (mattress)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 300.00</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">NON-AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 61.5pt;"><br /><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; text-align: justify;"><colgroup><col width="222"></col><col width="186"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM TYPE</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM RATES</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cottage Back Tripple</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 1,300.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Family Room with adjoining room</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 1,800.00</span></span></div></td></tr><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Extra person (mattress)</span></span></div></td><td style="border-bottom: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-left: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-right: solid #000000 0.5pt; border-top: solid #000000 0.5pt; padding: 0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt; vertical-align: top;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">P 300.00</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">AMENITIES:</span></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 14pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurant, bar, BBQ facilities</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Facilities for the disabled visitors and guests</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shuttle service from Sta Fe Port to the resort & vice versa</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meeting & events facilities</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Car park area, smoking area</span></span></div></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sports & Health: massage service, private beach, loungers for sunbathing, waters sports facilities (non-motorized), tours, etc.</span></span></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xO0_Rbnh7eA/WdLGubbn0GI/AAAAAAAALcs/vnLatNYCMN0a3-LMyvu94gcrR7cKbtX3ACEwYBhgL/s1600/restaurant1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Restaurant at Santa Fe Beach Club" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xO0_Rbnh7eA/WdLGubbn0GI/AAAAAAAALcs/vnLatNYCMN0a3-LMyvu94gcrR7cKbtX3ACEwYBhgL/s640/restaurant1.JPG" title="Santa Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restaurant</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Santa Fe Beach Club is a sister resort of <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/10/ogtong-cave-resort-in-bantayan-island.html" target="_blank">Ogtong Cave Resort</a>. Ogtong Cave Resort is also located in Santa Fe.</span></b><br /><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Freely use the following address and contact details to learn more about this resort and its holiday offers:</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 6pt;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">TeleFax: +63 32) 438-9090</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telephone: +63 32) 438-9107 / 5128650</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cellphone: +639287787770 / +639325412954</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Santa-Fe-Beach-Club-Ogtong-Cave-Resort-270950210468/" target="_blank"><b>Santa Fe Beach Club</b></a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">E-mail: info@stafebeach.com</span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Contributing writer: <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2016/08/cebu-teambuilding-facilitator-christopher-douglas-avila.html" target="_blank">Christopher Douglas Avila</a></span></i><br /><br />Have you stayed at <b>Santa Fe Beach Club </b>in Bantayan Island? How was your experience? You may share them in the comments below.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial narrow"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-65218565745037609472017-09-30T11:59:00.001-07:002017-10-25T17:19:46.461-07:00Hidden Valley Mountain Resort: What a Wonderpool World<div style="text-align: justify;">Nestled within the mountains of Toledo and Pinamungajan is a hidden oasis with majestic pools that will certainly satisfy your inner mermaid (or merman). To those who are craving for waves but can do without the dangers of the open sea, then look no more this place is for you. Mountains and waves seem out of sync. Never mind that their wave pool generates artificial waves out of spring water. It's as real as it can get with those three-foot waves anyway.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It was an early morning trip to Pinamungajan with our clients from <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2017/08/access-etalk-team-building-2017-pinamungajan-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Access e-Talk Plus for a team building seminar</a>. Our destination was <b>Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</b> at Barangay Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu. True to its name, the <b>Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</b> was quite difficult to find but going there is definitely worthwhile.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-koJwvVp27rY/Wc_nIZ7s6rI/AAAAAAAALa4/ZDGJi7a5sPEzyVu-W1WZ46gB2joMpwaJwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-koJwvVp27rY/Wc_nIZ7s6rI/AAAAAAAALa4/ZDGJi7a5sPEzyVu-W1WZ46gB2joMpwaJwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2679.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Hidden Valley resorts</b> are managed by the Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative so the LMPC members can get discounted rates. There are three different swimming pools within 2 resorts in the vicinity. One in the famous <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/03/hidden-valley-wave-pool-pinamungajan.html" target="_blank">wave pool resort</a>, and 2 others at the mountain resort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8AlfEReKmtI/Wc_nEHC83kI/AAAAAAAALas/YIXuFcFnNzYFueEHd5ZleLZ4jOf6SACHwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LMPC manages the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8AlfEReKmtI/Wc_nEHC83kI/AAAAAAAALas/YIXuFcFnNzYFueEHd5ZleLZ4jOf6SACHwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2648.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LMPC manages the resort</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the seminar, we only had a chance to roam around the <b>Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</b>. So I’ll mostly write about the mountain resort but don’t worry I’ll be adding some details on the other resorts as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The entrance fee for day use at the mountain resort is <span style="color: red;">Php 75</span> for adults and <span style="color: red;">Php 50</span> for kids who are 3</div><div style="text-align: justify;">to 6 years old. You can use their cottages for <span style="color: red;">Php 200</span> (White Vine Table), <span style="color: red;">Php 250</span> (Pool Side cottage) and <span style="color: red;">Php 600</span> (Raging River cottage). They have a playground, a rental and souvenir shop, a cafe and a restaurant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Corkage</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Before you bring your “baon” here, please be aware that they have corkage. For food it’s <span style="color: red;">Php 50</span> per menu/kilo and <span style="color: red;">Php 250</span> per one whole <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/02/cebu-favorite-lechon.html" target="_blank">lechon</a>. For the drinks, it’s <span style="color: red;">Php 100</span> per case.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The resort also offers food and you can short order a plated meal or a single round buffet. The plated meal costs <span style="color: red;">Php 105</span> and includes rice, atsara, one main course, fruits and drinks. The single round buffet is <span style="color: red;">Php 180</span> per person (minimum of 12 persons) with rice, appetizer, 2 main course, vegetables or side dish, fruits and then drinks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Quick Review of the food</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">So our clients for the seminar opted to have the meals prepared by the resort. We had morning snacks,</div><div style="text-align: justify;">lunch and afternoon snacks. Here’s a quick food review for you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Morning snacks. They served puto maya with mango and sikwate. The mango I had was a little too sour but the classic puto maya and sikwate combo redeemed it for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j7iN-6_LnbM/Wc_nDGJc6xI/AAAAAAAALao/XKmmab10d-oW5XWR0YF7RafzBZ8URbR3gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="mango and rice cake at Hidden Valley Mountain Resort" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j7iN-6_LnbM/Wc_nDGJc6xI/AAAAAAAALao/XKmmab10d-oW5XWR0YF7RafzBZ8URbR3gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2571.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puto and mango</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lunch. For lunch we had a single round buffet. There was rice, pancit, sinigang na hipon, grilled pork, fish fillet, chop suey, atsara, pineapple, watermelon and soda. I liked the sinigang since I’m a sucker for shrimps. As for the rest, I’d say they were a <span style="color: blue;">7/10</span> since the meal was satisfying but didn’t leave any lasting impression.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Afternoon snacks. We had a sandwich and their local chocolate milk for the afternoon snacks. I am a big fan of chocolate milk in general but this one was just too sweet for my taste, not my cup of tea. If you’re a sweet tooth, though, then you might like it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">All-in!</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Now if you’re feeling pool-greedy and the ones at the mountain resort just isn’t enough, you can avail of their day use package so you can also enjoy the other pools! Kids ages 3 to 6 can enter both the mountain resort and the wave pool for <span style="color: red;">Php 175</span>, while it’s <span style="color: red;">Php 200</span> for adults. What’s more, just add <span style="color: red;">Php 100</span> to use the infinity pool, too! So that’s <span style="color: red;">Php 300</span> for adults and <span style="color: red;">Php 275</span> for the kids and all their existing pools are yours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZfyUguuPq0/Wc_nHK2Q0JI/AAAAAAAALaw/kbZoEQeDb2QC7ryO1ouJja1Aa3fIRMXFgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="swimming pool at the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZfyUguuPq0/Wc_nHK2Q0JI/AAAAAAAALaw/kbZoEQeDb2QC7ryO1ouJja1Aa3fIRMXFgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2658.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming pool at the mountain resort</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p2iRnJ2G19E/Wc_nHU3JARI/AAAAAAAALa0/l6F_bWwV9A4X8O3NpS6eRdUzI2kt1rDygCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View of the wave pool from the Hidden Valley Mountain Resort" border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p2iRnJ2G19E/Wc_nHU3JARI/AAAAAAAALa0/l6F_bWwV9A4X8O3NpS6eRdUzI2kt1rDygCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2669.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the wave pool from the mountain resort</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aren’t you excited to get your fingers all wrinkly from swimming so much? Who knows, you might even grow some gills!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">How to get there</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">I won’t go into too much detail here since there is a plethora of awesome blogs that discussed routes and fare prices. And I profess I’m direction challenged so I have no confidence venturing here on my own. Luckily, the resort offers van services so we reached the place through the experienced driving of “Kuya” who safely delivered us to the resort and back to the city.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Transportation (One Way trip)</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Cebu City to <b>Hidden Valley Resort</b>: Php 3, 500</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Toledo City to <b>Hidden Valley Resort</b>: Php 2, 000</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pinamungajan to <b>Hidden Valley Resort</b>: Php 1, 500</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lutopan to <b>Hidden Valley Resort</b>: Php 1, 500</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coaster from Cebu City to <b>Hidden Valley Resort</b>: Php 7, 000</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can also drive on your own if you’re familiar with the road (and plenty fine with the possibility of getting lost cos you’re an adventurous human, ain’t you?). Or you can also get there via a habal-habal after a long bus ride from Cebu City to Lutopan, Toledo City.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Pros and Cons</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">You gotta love that there’s lots of pools to choose from in here. Furthermore, swimming in blue waters and being surrounded by the lush green mountains is very calming. Therapeutic even!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The area is big and ideal for indoor and outdoor seminars and other activities. When we visited, they had a skybike but was not yet open for use. The corkage might put you off but you can always order food from the resort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The location is not very accessible. The road can get narrow and a bit dangerous especially when it rains as there is a possibility of landslides. There were some debris on the road on our way home since the weather was particularly bad that day. Hopefully, they can also improve on the drainage system at the mountain resort. Our function hall was almost flooded by a bit of water but they placed a block on the door as a temporary fix.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For reference on other rates, here’s a photo of their brochure:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uV_n8hVOuuM/Wc_nCVcJdSI/AAAAAAAALak/f-9ytJWqlTszw6boaBsPb2FXDD3X3Au4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_2646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort rates" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="902" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uV_n8hVOuuM/Wc_nCVcJdSI/AAAAAAAALak/f-9ytJWqlTszw6boaBsPb2FXDD3X3Au4ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_2646.JPG" title="Hidden Valley Mountain Resort in Pinamungajan Cebu" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rates</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Contact details</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Note: The prices above reflects the rates as of my last visit on August 2017 and are subject to change in the future. So if you still got more questions, you can write them an email at hiddenvalleyresort@yahoo.com. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you prefer to talk, you can easily reach them on any of these numbers from their brochure: </div><div style="text-align: justify;">+6332 350 0840</div><div style="text-align: justify;">+6332 350 1176</div><div style="text-align: justify;">+63 917 729 4137</div><div style="text-align: justify;">+63 917 327 4166</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Contributing writer: Cherubim Mae Traya</i><br /><i><br /></i>Have you been to the <b>Hidden Valley Mountain Resort</b>? We want to know about your experience. You may share them in the comments below.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-16289030985261541982017-09-29T13:35:00.001-07:002017-10-18T12:52:37.662-07:00Sirao Flower Garden: A Hidden Gem in Cebu City's Mountains<div style="text-align: justify;">In Cebu City, you would not expect that deep in the mountain barangays, you will find a garden of luscious flowers. <b>Sirao Flower Farm</b> is a place to go for your pre-nuptial or debut photos. Being surrounded by flowers in your pictures is definitely romantic. The place is also known as the Little Amsterdam of Cebu. Or quite simply, the Celosia Flower Farm. And yes, it's this flower farm that was trending on social media in the past year.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sirao Garden</b> first started as a simple flower farm. The flowers were harvested every end of the year which will be used for All Soul’s Day and for Sinulog. The owners of <b>Sirao Garden</b> were surprised to find that their garden was starting to attract visitors from different places. So they decided to plant more flowers and develop the place.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t8RMlPl1A9Q/Wb3fIhQU-CI/AAAAAAAAKdk/n6Jxk_io9U4nUlr8rItz7YAUP54KTDwKwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G1355407_1504949238335_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t8RMlPl1A9Q/Wb3fIhQU-CI/AAAAAAAAKdk/n6Jxk_io9U4nUlr8rItz7YAUP54KTDwKwCPcBGAYYCw/s640/G1355407_1504949238335_high.JPG" title="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sirao Flower Garden</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />When I went there a year ago (2016), the ground was still a muddy terrain but now they added a little bit of concrete so that it will be safe for walking. They have also added a couple of tree houses so that you can see the majestic view in <b>Sirao Garden</b>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3JuWHly-i84/Wb3fw-WQaaI/AAAAAAAAKdk/_p8g4D5XYi014RKa_tS-1M_gSJnSYPRqACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5462_1504949971726_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="cottage for rent at Sirao Flower Garden" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3JuWHly-i84/Wb3fw-WQaaI/AAAAAAAAKdk/_p8g4D5XYi014RKa_tS-1M_gSJnSYPRqACPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5462_1504949971726_high.JPG" title="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cottage for rent</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />It is enjoyable to walk around the garden filled with Celosia flowers. You can also spot a few sunflowers here and there. It feels like you’re in the secret garden. A lot of people visit the place during the weekends and holidays. It’s a tourist spot even for Cebuanos.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GsTLwrREmDw/Wb3frzV_4CI/AAAAAAAAKdk/LCe4t3D-Gyo9sDO1YXtQmSaauh5l1N3NQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5448_1504949729451_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sirao Flower Garden" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GsTLwrREmDw/Wb3frzV_4CI/AAAAAAAAKdk/LCe4t3D-Gyo9sDO1YXtQmSaauh5l1N3NQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5448_1504949729451_high.JPG" title="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flowers in bloom</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When my friends and I visited <b>Sirao Garden</b>, it was raining just a few hours ago and since it’s a garden, well, our shoes were caked with mud. But it didn’t stop us (or even the other people) from exploring the place. The mud didn’t seem to matter anymore as long as the people can have Instagram-worthy photos. The sky was dark but we were still able to take really cool photos. Outside <b>Sirao Garden</b>, there are stalls with food or drinks to satisfy your stomach needs after picture-taking (I strongly recommend their sweet corn!).<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2erxwDlWKac/Wb3frvebR6I/AAAAAAAAKdk/_X6kuz9WTE89pYqaf_QHjtXGxRCIs70fgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5447_1504949729451_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sirao Flower Garden" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2erxwDlWKac/Wb3frvebR6I/AAAAAAAAKdk/_X6kuz9WTE89pYqaf_QHjtXGxRCIs70fgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5447_1504949729451_high.JPG" title="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower plots</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It’s not hard to get to <b>Sirao Garden</b>, although it is a bit away from the city. It’s just along the road so it’s not a difficult place to spot. Plus, they also have a really big sign saying <b>#SIRAO</b>. You can ride a</div><div style="text-align: justify;">motorcycle or habal-habal from JY Square Mall Lahug. There are a lot of motorcycles that will offer a ride for a fee of around <span style="color: red;">Php 200.00 – Php 300.00</span>. There are still a lot of places to tour in Busay, it would be a waste to go right back down after visiting <b>Sirao Garden</b>. You may arrange a private city tour with any tour companies. Entrance fee to the place is at <span style="color: red;">Php 30.00</span>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9PiQ0Umoa8o/Wb3fItam3nI/AAAAAAAAKdk/ClNp43O62aAqGiZtP32Y57Uikn_fR4GOACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G1345403_1504949238335_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sirao Flower Garden" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9PiQ0Umoa8o/Wb3fItam3nI/AAAAAAAAKdk/ClNp43O62aAqGiZtP32Y57Uikn_fR4GOACPcBGAYYCw/s640/G1345403_1504949238335_high.JPG" title="Sirao Flower Garden in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sirao Flower Garden</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Have you been to the <b>Sirao Flower Garden</b>? How was your experience? You may share in the comments below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Contributing Writer: <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2017/01/cebu-team-building-facilitator-edelyn.html" target="_blank">Edelyn Codera</a></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Gratis: The Wonderful Cebu Blog would like to extend gratitude to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/affordablecebutours/" target="_blank">South Shore Tours</a> for sponsoring a <a href="http://affordablecebutours.com/tour/twin-city-tour-cebu-mactan/" target="_blank">Twin City Tour in Cebu</a> for our writer. The <b>Sirao Flower Gardens</b> was one of the stops in that <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/twin-city-tour-cebu-lapulapu.html" target="_blank">twin city tour</a>.</i></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-67360465760923241102017-09-26T00:04:00.000-07:002017-11-12T07:40:18.298-08:00Tops: Breathtaking Views of the Queen City of the South<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tops </b>got its name by being literally at the top. This former helipad in Malubog, Cebu City is a famous tourist destination for scenic views of the city lights at night and the urban sprawl and nature’s greens during daylight. As mentioned, Tops was once a helipad. It was owned by a scion of the influential Osmeña political family. There are also restaurants and areas where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The place seems to have an allure that constantly attracts both locals and visiting tourists. </div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">From JY Square in Lahug, you can ask habal-habal drivers to take you to <b>Tops </b>with a fare ranging between Php 80-100.00 one way. You can also opt to ride a taxi but I think that’s more expensive. Or if you want to, you can walk for thirty minutes to one hour depending on your pace. That's if you want some extra challenge going to <b>Tops</b>. As for us, we rode on the car provided by South Shores Travel and Tours for our twin city tour.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Twt9g5OYMh0/Wb3kbjuSYvI/AAAAAAAAKxc/u-wwKTMI-gsF6siTqTBFwTJ65kYz9-K0gCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Twt9g5OYMh0/Wb3kbjuSYvI/AAAAAAAAKxc/u-wwKTMI-gsF6siTqTBFwTJ65kYz9-K0gCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tops Lookout</b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;">See also: <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/twin-city-tour-cebu-lapulapu.html" target="_blank">Twin City Tour: Cebu + Lapulapu</a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was starting to drizzle when we got to <b>Tops</b>. The person manning the entrance warned us of a possibility that there would be ‘no view’ because of the fog. However, we took up the challenge to still get in and take our chances. We weren’t disappointed at all. After paying the entrance fee of Php 100.00, we got past the spacious parking lot and finally inside the circular grounds of <b>Tops</b>. A pride of Barangay Malubog, <b>Tops</b> surely gave us an overlooking view of urban Cebu.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xcPcSHjn1Wk/Wb3j_Kc_W-I/AAAAAAAAKxc/3LengnCwaLIf01XJ2jWpkGPAjs1oi02ogCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G1205294_1504948559381_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="glimpse of view from Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xcPcSHjn1Wk/Wb3j_Kc_W-I/AAAAAAAAKxc/3LengnCwaLIf01XJ2jWpkGPAjs1oi02ogCPcBGAYYCw/s640/G1205294_1504948559381_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glimpse from <b>Tops</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Way above sea level, <b>Tops’</b> breeze lulled me to just stay put and look at the wonder before my eyes. Unlike any of Cebu’s other tourist spots, <b>Tops </b>has nothing much to offer but the view. Some said that a 100-peso entrance fee is a bit too expensive but I beg to disagree. One cannot simply argue the value <b>Tops</b> can offer.<br /><br />See also: <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/mountain-themed-day-tour-of-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Quick Mountain-themed Tour in Cebu City</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tops</b> also has a wide, spacious, hexagonal-tiled grounds where you can just run around or can have a picnic, camping or other activities. There are a few benches near the viewing deck so you can sit as well from time to time. There are also cemented tables and chairs housed under a ringed-design open area. The ring design would really create a good effect if you take some photos at the right angles.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0hVUyte2Ums/Wb3kMfuyHhI/AAAAAAAAKls/aYhC40Ba85oiaJK6jYW9Nx78_d60B9tjACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G1265329_1504948819588_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="picnic places at Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0hVUyte2Ums/Wb3kMfuyHhI/AAAAAAAAKls/aYhC40Ba85oiaJK6jYW9Nx78_d60B9tjACPcBGAYYCw/s640/G1265329_1504948819588_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picnic area</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I suggest that you bring food and drinks when you go there as the price of the stores inside are ridiculously expensive. I haven’t heard of any corkage fee so you could just bring some chips and sodas if you want.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UIdLIPFsN6g/Wb3khplNazI/AAAAAAAAKls/O12AYjY9kiUaxgK0wU7VPfeEE-YnNUBNgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5393_1504949161139_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A store at Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UIdLIPFsN6g/Wb3khplNazI/AAAAAAAAKls/O12AYjY9kiUaxgK0wU7VPfeEE-YnNUBNgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5393_1504949161139_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the stores at <b>Tops</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It’s a good place to go when you want to be alone and just contemplate. But I think it's better when you have your friends or special someone to share the view with you.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6jhGl9QM9Y/Wb3khEIcNGI/AAAAAAAAKls/l2j7-vQwPX8DCCyGe-ikGVyV8JUV-IKfwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5381_1504949090086_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Alone at Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j6jhGl9QM9Y/Wb3khEIcNGI/AAAAAAAAKls/l2j7-vQwPX8DCCyGe-ikGVyV8JUV-IKfwCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5381_1504949090086_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alone at <b>Tops</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9T8NMuuouCY/Wb3j89w41uI/AAAAAAAAKxc/U7o8_4WCL-UWtI_HFXv1lPWbgQd2ZEYggCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G1195286_1504948473934_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="At Tops with friends" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9T8NMuuouCY/Wb3j89w41uI/AAAAAAAAKxc/U7o8_4WCL-UWtI_HFXv1lPWbgQd2ZEYggCPcBGAYYCw/s640/G1195286_1504948473934_high.JPG" title="Tops Lookout in Cebu City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At <b>Tops</b> with friends</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was my second time visiting<b> Tops</b>. The other time was a night out with a group of friends. And like the first time, I am surely at awe with it again. My second visit gave me a satisfying perspective of what <b>Tops</b> actually looked like when the sun’s rays works it wonders versus the nighttime city lights effect. The <b>Tops</b> gave me a sentimental and refreshing feeling upon going home. If given the chance, I would surely stay there for a day- just to see how <b>Tops</b> evolve from morning to evening.<br /><br />Have you been to <b>Tops</b>? We want to know about your experience. You may share in the comments below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Contributing Writer: Quennie Nikki Paring</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Gratis: The Wonderful Cebu Blog would like to extend gratitude to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/affordablecebutours/" target="_blank">South Shore Tours</a> for sponsoring a <a href="http://affordablecebutours.com/tour/twin-city-tour-cebu-mactan/" target="_blank">Twin City Tour in Cebu</a> for our writer. The <b>Tops Lookout</b> was one of the stops in that tour.</i></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-1580911540093233642017-09-24T11:58:00.000-07:002017-10-25T17:18:56.118-07:00Jonie's Sizzlers and Roast: Really Cheap Meals in Cebu<div style="text-align: justify;">Cebu is foodie heaven. And as economic theory states, costs can be high where there is high demand. The good thing about Cebu though is that despite that heavy demand for restaurants, there is also no shortage of supply. That means, cost is somehow balanced and Cebu dining need not be expensive. Sure there are quite a number of places that are expensive. But there are also many that offer great value for your buck. There's the typical hole in the wall places. But you can find cheap food even in malls.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Jonie's Flavored Chicken</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">While not exactly a much talked about restaurant, <b>Jonie's Sizzlers and Roast</b> offers meals with very affordable prices. <b>Jonie's</b> is located at the upper ground floor of SM City Cebu. They specialize in flavored roast chicken. I must say there's pretty good flavor in their roast chicken.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One good thing about the <b>Jonie's Sizzlers and Roast</b> menu is that while they specialize in flavored roast chicken, they serve a variety of meats as well. And they have vegetarian options too. The menu has pork dishes, fish and seafood dishes, chicken, and beef. Here are some that we tried:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Grilled Tangigue </h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Tangigue or mackerel is one of my favorite fish food along with salmon and bangus (milkfish). I love tangigue either as a fish steak, fried or pan-seared, or grilled. When I want to eat healthier at <b>Jonie's</b>, I order the grilled tangigue.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5bZ9zxhPHo/WcVJWH_In4I/AAAAAAAALLA/I75IIKlaHoMiFfjYeoYTkUc3IGdZwnWMgCLcBGAs/s1600/249F3999-A06C-4195-8458-48279EDF55CC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="grilled fish at Jonie's Flavored Chicken" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M5bZ9zxhPHo/WcVJWH_In4I/AAAAAAAALLA/I75IIKlaHoMiFfjYeoYTkUc3IGdZwnWMgCLcBGAs/s640/249F3999-A06C-4195-8458-48279EDF55CC.jpg" title="Jonie's Flavored Chicken in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grilled tangigue</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Pork Steak</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Pork is my favorite meat and I love eating pork in whatever way it is cooked. Pork steak is a good way to enjoy pork and they have it on the menu at <b>Jonie's</b>. They have good flavor on this one and if it were to improve, the meat can be more tender to the bite.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jW0JISby1hI/WcVCsThuUmI/AAAAAAAALK0/ZodSMhTF01gLXLduUw4bwG4xmquruF_6ACEwYBhgL/s1600/jonie%2527s%2Bpork%2Bsteak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pork steak at Jonie's Flavored Chicken" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jW0JISby1hI/WcVCsThuUmI/AAAAAAAALK0/ZodSMhTF01gLXLduUw4bwG4xmquruF_6ACEwYBhgL/s640/jonie%2527s%2Bpork%2Bsteak.jpg" title="Jonie's Flavored Chicken in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork steak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Pork Belly</h4><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet another pork dish at<b> Jonie's </b>is their grilled pork belly. The sweet blend sauce really goes well with this one. Then again, the meat is kinda hard. I guess they did not thaw it enough before they cooked it.</div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3vHB3ehKkE0/WcVCsrerJLI/AAAAAAAALK0/f6QcxgKEgJ0SfX7MkGKmw8sJ9VG3IACDACEwYBhgL/s1600/jonie%2527s%2Bpork%2Bbelly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pork belly at Jonie's Flavored Chicken" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3vHB3ehKkE0/WcVCsrerJLI/AAAAAAAALK0/f6QcxgKEgJ0SfX7MkGKmw8sJ9VG3IACDACEwYBhgL/s640/jonie%2527s%2Bpork%2Bbelly.jpg" title="Jonie's Flavored Chicken in Cebu City " width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork belly</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><h3>Contact Information</h3></div><div>Location: Upper Ground Floor, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City</div><div>Mobile Number: +63 923 909 4019</div><div>Facebook Page: <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoniesOfficial/" target="_blank">Jonie's Sizzlers and Roast</a></b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you dined at <b>Jonie's Flavored Chicken</b>? What is your favorite meal. You may share your thoughts in the comments below.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-60592108145837546042017-09-23T16:33:00.001-07:002017-10-20T02:26:59.069-07:00Skip's Beach Resort: A Backpacker's Lodge in Daanbantayan<div style="text-align: justify;">Back in 2007, I went to meet Skip Ellsworth at his beach resort in Agujo, Daanbantayan, Cebu. By then, Skip was already ailing and can only move through the aid of a wheelchair. He introduced me to his wife Belle and one of his kids who was only about 11 or 12 years old by that time. Skip was a martial artist. He was Bruce Lee's third student in America. <script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br /><br /><br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> Almost nine years after that visit, I was again in Daanbantayan. I was on a familiarization tour of <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/03/virgin-beach-resort-daanbantayan-cebu.html" target="_blank">Virgin Beach Resort</a>. But I made sure I visited <b>Skip's Beach Resort and KTV</b> once again. I was able to talk to Belle and learned from her that Skip passed away in 2008. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVqOyMCYSDY/WawLijS2K0I/AAAAAAAAI2k/p45OAJqD-B0JsvIe-2TV2WnwLnFCjvJvACLcBGAs/s1600/skip%2527s%2Bexterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Skip's Beach Resort in Daanbantayan Cebu " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVqOyMCYSDY/WawLijS2K0I/AAAAAAAAI2k/p45OAJqD-B0JsvIe-2TV2WnwLnFCjvJvACLcBGAs/s640/skip%2527s%2Bexterior.jpg" title="Skip's Beach Resort in Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"><b>Skip's Beach Resort and KTV</b></div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z563uKYW97Y/WawLhyq7CwI/AAAAAAAAI2c/xKHCg2qd56geopKdJYSdlZkQN9HEd3V2QCEwYBhgL/s1600/skip%2527s%2Bbeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="View from the terrace of Skip's Beach Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z563uKYW97Y/WawLhyq7CwI/AAAAAAAAI2c/xKHCg2qd56geopKdJYSdlZkQN9HEd3V2QCEwYBhgL/s640/skip%2527s%2Bbeach.jpg" title="Skip's Beach Resort in Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the terrace</td></tr></tbody></table><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2><span style="color: blue;">Belle's Restaurant </span></h2><div><span style="color: black;">During our brief stay at <b>Skip's Beach Resort and KTV</b>, we ordered a clubhouse sandwich, brewed coffee, and iced tea at Belle's Restaurant. The restaurant is so named after Belle, Skip's Filipina wife. The clubhouse sandwich was simple but good. It was 3 pairs of loaf bread slices that came with ham, lettuce, tomatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, and chips.</span> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xT5VNHc1nOY/WawLh4n4qZI/AAAAAAAAI2g/43IYAfgD7Rk8iOQ5yrzdf15SJTVXJ61oACEwYBhgL/s1600/skip%2527s%2Bclubhouse%2Bsandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Clubhouse sandwich from Belle's Restaurant at Skip's Beach Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xT5VNHc1nOY/WawLh4n4qZI/AAAAAAAAI2g/43IYAfgD7Rk8iOQ5yrzdf15SJTVXJ61oACEwYBhgL/s640/skip%2527s%2Bclubhouse%2Bsandwich.jpg" title="Skip's Beach Resort in Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clubhouse sandwich at Belle's Restaurant</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><h2><span style="color: blue;">Free Camping Grounds No More </span></h2><div><span style="color: black;"><b>Skip's Beach Resort </b>used to pride itself as having Southeast Asia's largest free camping grounds. This was specially true when Skip was still alive. This is no longer true now. They no longer allow non-hotel guests to pitch a tent within the premises. The bamboo cottages which can be used for free back then also now cost PhP 500 for a day's use.</span> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xtZoJgkYn9M/WawLh4QD3xI/AAAAAAAAI2s/rfHGs5ENq-4d-KCt9O__3EKcmCELE1DYQCEwYBhgL/s1600/skip%2527s%2Bcottages.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cottages for rent at Skip's Beach Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xtZoJgkYn9M/WawLh4QD3xI/AAAAAAAAI2s/rfHGs5ENq-4d-KCt9O__3EKcmCELE1DYQCEwYBhgL/s640/skip%2527s%2Bcottages.jpg" title="Skip's Beach Resort in Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cottages for rent</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><h2><span style="color: blue;">Hotel Rooms and Backpackers' Lodge</span></h2><div><span style="color: black;">In lieu of the free camping grounds, <b>Skip's Beach Resort</b> did provide a cheap alternative. They now have a backpacker's lodge that can accommodate up to 8 persons for each of the 2 rooms. Cost is at PhP 600 per person a night. Other hotel rooms' costs start at PhP 1,450 a night.</span><span style="color: black;"></span> <br /><h2><span style="color: blue;">Contact Information for Skip's Beach Resort</span></h2></div><div>Street Address: Barangay Agujo, Daanbantayan, Cebu</div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.skipsbeachresort.com/"><b>Skip's Beach Resort</b></a></div><div>E-mail Address: skipsbeach@gmail.com</div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-47009724088390674662017-09-23T16:20:00.001-07:002017-10-25T17:28:20.836-07:00Santiago Bay Garden and Resort in the Camotes Group of Islands<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">In February 2016, I facilitated a team building program for NPax Cebu Corporation in the Camotes group of islands in the northwestern part of Cebu province. The event was held at the <b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b> in San Francisco town on Pacijan island. It was a good venue for team building programs in the Camotes islands.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.camotesislandph.com/santiago_bay.html" target="_blank"><b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b></a> is among the popular resorts in Camotes. You have to book in advance to get a room here. </div></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hid=529227" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Santiago Bay Garden and Resort Camotes" height="480" src="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/529/529227/529227_16093014370047175035.jpg?s=480x360" srcset="//pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/529/529227/529227_16093014370047175035.jpg?s=480x360 1x, //pix6.agoda.net/hotelImages/529/529227/529227_16093014370047175035.jpg?s=960x720 2x" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort </b>in the Camotes Islands</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: blue;">Reasons To Stay At Santiago Bay Garden and Resort </span></h2><h3><span style="color: red;">Prices are Reasonable</span></h3><h3><span style="color: red;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">While rooms at the </span>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort <span style="font-weight: normal;">is of high demand making it fully booked most of the times, it has not raised prices to ridiculous levels. In fact, it remains as among the cheaper accommodation options in the Camotes Group of Islands.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAZVszGWrSQ/Wcbn79jETII/AAAAAAAALQ0/oLmHnkehoZYXTnZi8Xbf0YbDXw7hNotZACEwYBhgL/s1600/santiago%2Bbay%2Broom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="hotel room at Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TAZVszGWrSQ/Wcbn79jETII/AAAAAAAALQ0/oLmHnkehoZYXTnZi8Xbf0YbDXw7hNotZACEwYBhgL/s640/santiago%2Bbay%2Broom.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">De Luxe Family Room</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div></div></span></h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Booking Options</span></h4><h3><span style="color: red;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"></span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hl=en&hid=529227" target="_blank">Book via Agoda</a></span></div><span style="color: black;"></span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><ul><span style="color: black;"><li>Up to 80% discounts</li><li>Real reviews</li><li>No booking fees</li></span></ul><div><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1749219&pcs=1&hl=en&hid=529227" target="_blank">Book via Travelbook</a></span></div><span style="color: black;"></span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><ul><span style="color: black;"><li>Member-only benefits</li><li>Pay at Hotel</li><li>Earn Points</li><li>Cheaper Prices</li></span></ul></div><span style="color: black;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"></div></span></div></span></h3><h3><span style="color: red;">It is Very Accessible</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">The location of <b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b> is great for those who have never been to the Camotes Islands before. It is merely a 10-minute ride from Consuelo Port to <b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b>. And it is beside the most visited place in the Camotes islands: <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/04/white-beach-santiago-bay-san-francisco-camotes-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">White Beach</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3><span style="color: red;">The Resort Has Several Function Halls </span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b> has open air cottages of various sizes that can be utilized as activity halls during team building events and other group activities. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gm99Y2gz0iQ/Wcbn6rIz0gI/AAAAAAAALQo/rLNHiB41bnETkQwpmZ6qcJKV9NXrOhuPQCLcBGAs/s1600/santiago%2Bbay%2Bopen%2Bspace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="an open space at Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gm99Y2gz0iQ/Wcbn6rIz0gI/AAAAAAAALQo/rLNHiB41bnETkQwpmZ6qcJKV9NXrOhuPQCLcBGAs/s640/santiago%2Bbay%2Bopen%2Bspace.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Activity space</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The biggest areas that can be utilized for this is the uncovered restaurant area and the roofed hall beside the massage room. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2pqx87Ex-A/Wcbn5cv3CnI/AAAAAAAALQY/vZn5IuTfMnYam8IvqW9nLf63OSoEQDq4gCLcBGAs/s1600/santiago%2Bbay%2Bhall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="a function hall at Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2pqx87Ex-A/Wcbn5cv3CnI/AAAAAAAALQY/vZn5IuTfMnYam8IvqW9nLf63OSoEQDq4gCLcBGAs/s640/santiago%2Bbay%2Bhall.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Function hall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We utilized the hall beside the massage room for the <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2016/10/NPax-Cebu-teambuilding-camotes-island-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">team building program we conducted for NPax Cebu Corporation</a> in the last week of February 2016. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GpjwMWkOEDQ/Wcbn6CGCEVI/AAAAAAAALQk/Qr5bc9AU99w99akeovDMD-zPvIa1R6LwQCLcBGAs/s1600/santiago%2Bbay%2Bkiosk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A Kiosk and activity area at Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GpjwMWkOEDQ/Wcbn6CGCEVI/AAAAAAAALQk/Qr5bc9AU99w99akeovDMD-zPvIa1R6LwQCLcBGAs/s640/santiago%2Bbay%2Bkiosk.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Activity area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The swimming pool can has a maximum depth of less than six feet. It is a largely safe place for bathing and swimming. There is also a life guard on duty most times. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GzFljBCTJc/Wcbn7UXxgPI/AAAAAAAALQs/28G9LwLT7vYkhEvjv6h1_iTc_eZJuZ1PACLcBGAs/s1600/santiago%2Bbay%2Bpool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The swimming pool at the Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GzFljBCTJc/Wcbn7UXxgPI/AAAAAAAALQs/28G9LwLT7vYkhEvjv6h1_iTc_eZJuZ1PACLcBGAs/s640/santiago%2Bbay%2Bpool.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming pool</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4706399932135512961" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br /></div><h3><span style="color: red;">It is Right Next to White Beach </span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">White Beach is almost a mandatory stop for tourists visiting the Camotes Islands. It is Camotes' most popular beach and most visited place. And <b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b> is right next to it. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uWj_EIQIlE/WcbWOzbuy6I/AAAAAAAALP4/8Giu7OqGZWQ94IwiXiXcjjp0TuAY_jLMgCEwYBhgL/s1600/white%2Bbeach%2Bview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="White Beach by Santiago Bay Garden and Resort " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uWj_EIQIlE/WcbWOzbuy6I/AAAAAAAALP4/8Giu7OqGZWQ94IwiXiXcjjp0TuAY_jLMgCEwYBhgL/s640/white%2Bbeach%2Bview.jpg" title="Santiago Bay Garden Resort Camotes" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Beach in Camotes</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Have you stayed at the <b>Santiago Bay Garden and Resort</b> in the Camotes Islands? How was your experience? You may share them in the comments below. </span></div></div><h3></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-76079724393890274372017-09-22T13:05:00.001-07:002017-09-26T00:31:28.664-07:00Thresher Shack: Humble Dormitory in Malapascua Island<div style="text-align: justify;">There are more fancy accommodation options on Malapascua Island. But I chose to stay at The <b>Thresher Shack</b>. The <b>Thresher Shack</b> is a humble dormitory type accommodation. It is located at the Divelink Cebu property on Logon Beach. It also helped that one of the partners that own Divelink Cebu is an uncle of mine.</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><h2><span style="color: blue; text-align: justify;">The Thresher Shack</span></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Uncle Gary is one of the major owners of Divelink Cebu. When you get to know him, it is not hard to know why the humble accommodation that started with just 6 beds was called <b>Thresher Shack</b>. Uncle Gary is a marine biologist. He is a scuba diving enthusiast. And he is a prominent shark conservationist as well. He is now based on Malapascua Island. Malapascua is a known haven for thresher sharks in the northern part of the central Visayas province of Cebu.</span><span style="color: black;"></span> <br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qCZxhSv6yXc/WawDzlFdNkI/AAAAAAAAI1w/z9TA91SiBiUBZvkA_i-mMy0J2x4GXxk8gCLcBGAs/s1600/thresher%2Bshack%2Bexterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Thresher Shack" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qCZxhSv6yXc/WawDzlFdNkI/AAAAAAAAI1w/z9TA91SiBiUBZvkA_i-mMy0J2x4GXxk8gCLcBGAs/s640/thresher%2Bshack%2Bexterior.jpg" title="Thresher Shack in Malapascua Island Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <b>Thresher Shack</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: black;"></span> <span style="color: black;"></span><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11044165?location=Divelink%20Cebu%2C%20Daanbantayan%2C%20Philippines&s=dsB8QzKH" target="_blank">Book a bed at Thresher Shack via AirBnB</a>. For new AirBnB users, register through <a href="http://www.airbnb.com/c/thaddeaue1" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a> to get substantial discounts on your first AirBnB booking.<br /><br />The amenities are basic and was intended for the diver guests and clients of Divelink Cebu. One gets not just a decent size bed for Filipino or Asian standards. But one will also have access to a foot locker, shoe rack, night lamp, desk fan, and an extension cord. There is no air conditioning. But the cool sea breeze at night more than makes up for it. Guests share a restroom and expected to be considerate to others who use it. Bed space at the 6-guest bedroom costs PhP 600 a night. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9lzUOoAArc/WawDzOZx8oI/AAAAAAAAI1k/GGwneJLJeW4kyR7X55hISKiuhQt3Yhw7gCEwYBhgL/s1600/beds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beds" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9lzUOoAArc/WawDzOZx8oI/AAAAAAAAI1k/GGwneJLJeW4kyR7X55hISKiuhQt3Yhw7gCEwYBhgL/s640/beds.jpg" title="Thresher Shack in Malapascua Island Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beds at <b>Thresher Shack</b></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEK5D7FFO9I/WawDzZimEgI/AAAAAAAAI1s/GIcus0scnvo1fW1wlRwt10SWRb3JxdgwwCEwYBhgL/s1600/my%2Bbed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="My bed" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gEK5D7FFO9I/WawDzZimEgI/AAAAAAAAI1s/GIcus0scnvo1fW1wlRwt10SWRb3JxdgwwCEwYBhgL/s640/my%2Bbed.jpg" title="Thresher Shack in Malapascua Island Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My bed</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">Divelink Cebu hosted us in February 2016. </span>During that time, construction of one more dormitory-type bedroom was underway. Bed capacity will increase by up to 26 guests after completion. Bed space at the newer and bigger room will cost less per night. This new room shall enable Divelink to cater to a larger number of in-house <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/02/barely-wet-weekend-divelink-cebu-malapascua.html" target="_blank">scuba diving</a> clients. Divelink by the way is the island's first Filipino-owned and managed dive shop. <span style="color: black;"></span> <br /><h2><span style="color: black;">Contact Information </span></h2><div>Business address: Divelink Cebu, Logon Beach, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HN3ih2kBXDo/WawDzJNBmJI/AAAAAAAAI1o/EoHUT0l3L_Q2-5VgZESlDAqKIDLrJRkPACEwYBhgL/s1600/divelink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Divelink Cebu" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HN3ih2kBXDo/WawDzJNBmJI/AAAAAAAAI1o/EoHUT0l3L_Q2-5VgZESlDAqKIDLrJRkPACEwYBhgL/s640/divelink.jpg" title="Thresher Shack in Malapascua Island Daanbantayan Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Divelink Cebu</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div></div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.divelinkcebu.com/" target="_blank"><b>Thresher Shack</b></a></div><div></div><div>E-mail address: <a href="mailto:info@divelinkcebu.com">info@divelinkcebu.com</a></div><div></div><div>Telephone number: +63 32 514 6711</div><div></div><div>Mobile Number: +63 926 675 6763</div><div></div><div>Twitter: @cebudivelink</div><div></div><div>Instagram: @divelinkcebu</div><div></div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mydivelink.cebu" target="_blank"><b>Thresher Shack</b></a></div><div></div><div>Google Plus: <a href="http://plus.google.com/113943454196078181587/videos" target="_blank"><b>Thresher Shack</b></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-54243106905094789572017-09-21T13:26:00.000-07:002017-10-18T12:55:29.503-07:00Mactan Island: A Suggested Itinerary for a Quick Day Tour <div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mactan Island</b> is known for its beaches. But there is actually more to that in this island in Cebu. Here is a suggested itinerary for a quick day tour of <b>Mactan Island</b>.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mactan Ferry </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">If coming from Cebu City, we suggest that you take the Mactan Ferry at Pier 3. It is a convenient way to get to <b>Mactan Island</b> and avoid the dreaded traffic situation in Mandaue City and Lapulapu City. It's also a cheap way to get started with the tour. Besides, who doesn't want the fresh sea breeze of the morning?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Muelle Osmeña Wharf and Lighthouse</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Mactan ferry docks at the Muelle Osmeña Wharf. On site is a lighthouse that is more than 100 years old. Snap a photo with that lighthouse.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Birhen sa Regla Church </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Across the exit of the Muelle Osmeña Wharf is the Birhen sa Regla Church. The main church in Lapulapu City, many devotees come here to ask for favors. Common among these favors is the prayer to conceive.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Saint Alphonsus Catholic School </h2><div>Also in the area is Saint Alphonsus Catholic School. SACS was established in 1916. It is more than a hundred years old.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Senyang's </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">For breakfast, we suggest a local <b>Mactan Island </b>fare. Head to Senyang's for their famous lumpia. Senyang's is walking distance from St. Alphonsus Catholic School.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Lapulapu Central Elementary School </h2><div>For the serious history buffs, visit the Gabaldon building at the Lapulapu City Elementary School.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Lapulapu City Hall</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit the Lapulapu monument at city hall and learn about its history. It used to hold a bow and arrow. But after a succession of 3 mayors died of heart attack, they changed the weapon.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Millennium Park</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Millennium Park is a public park under the <b>Mactan Island</b> side of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Walk with caution in this park as there have been numerous reports of crime. Or better yet, snap photos from the vehicle you are riding in.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Ukehub Kafe</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Admire the world-class ukulele products from Susing's Guitar at the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/04/ukehub-kafe-lapulapu-city-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Ukehub Kafe</a>. If you are lucky, you might be able to catch a learn-to-play session for the ukulele. Or you can schedule one before you embark on your tour.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-feQfznKSL0Q/WbuBq9S4yKI/AAAAAAAAKDI/UHHp7o--x0cmSo5mACmewAgPFKri9GosgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/ukehub%2Bkafe%2Binterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ukuleles on display at the Ukehub Kafe on Mactan Island" border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-feQfznKSL0Q/WbuBq9S4yKI/AAAAAAAAKDI/UHHp7o--x0cmSo5mACmewAgPFKri9GosgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/ukehub%2Bkafe%2Binterior.jpg" title="Quick tour of Mactan Island" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ukuleles on display at the Ukehub Kafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mactan Shrine</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most visited sites in <b>Mactan Island </b>is the Mactan Shrine. It is believed to be the site of the Battle of Mactan. Ferdinand Magellan died in that battle. That battle also enshrined Datu Lapulapu as the first Filipino to triumph against the Spanish conquistadores.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Sutukil</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Right beside the Mactan Shrine are restaurants that offer sutukil, a Cebuano palate feast consisting of sugba (roast), tuwa (soup), and kilawin (fish ceviche). If you are big on seafood dishes, you will lobe this place.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mactan Newtown</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/10/mactan-newtown-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Mactan Newtown</a> is the newest commercial park in <b>Mactan Island</b>. Head to the Mactan Alfresco to sample some of the restaurants. Restaurants in the area are Muvanz, <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/02/choobi-choobi-restaurant-cebu.html" target="_blank">Choobi Choobi</a>, <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/04/eat-Mexican-food-in-Mactan-Cebu.html" target="_blank">Meximama</a>, Orange Karenderia, Mama Linda Inato, and Oyster Bay Express. Or just simply marvel at the modern structures within the area.<br /><br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Hadsan Cove</h2><div>When you have time, you can try the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/06/cebu-yellow-submarine.html" target="_blank">submarine tour</a>, helmet diving, or the hot air balloon at Hadsan Cove.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Dinner</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Choose between MB's Tavern and the kandingan places for dinner. MB's tavern is a German-owned cafe. They serve pizza, breads, and some Filipino dishes. Choose MB's tavern if you want to play it safe. For the more adventurous, try goat meat dishes in one of the kandingan places in barangay Basak.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Pueblo Verde </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Pueblo is a modern shopping complex right outside the Mactan Export Processing Zone II in barangay Basak.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">D'Jungle Dinner and Cultural Show</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">If you do not have a flight to catch, cap the night off with dinner at D'Jungle Restaurant. An after-dinner cultural show starts around 7:00 p.m. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Buy Packed Lechon at the Airport</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">If you have a late night flight to catch, be sure to bring in some <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/02/cebu-favorite-lechon.html" target="_blank">lechon from Cebu</a>. Ayer's and Zubuchon have stalls at the Mactan Cebu International Airport where you can get some.<br /><br />Do you know of other interesting places to visit in <b>Mactan Island</b>? Let us know in the comments section below.<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-83258071371813170382017-09-18T14:32:00.000-07:002017-10-13T23:47:33.806-07:00Twin City Tour: Cebu + Lapulapu<div style="text-align: justify;">There are many tourists who come to Cebu with very limited times. They sure want to maximize whatever time they have to enjoy local culture, food, and tourist spots. One of way for them to make good use of their time is to do a <a href="http://affordablecebutours.com/tour/twin-city-tour-cebu-mactan/" target="_blank"><b>twin city tour</b></a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the past, we posted about <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/10/quick-city-tours-in-cebu.html" target="_blank">quick tours they can do at certain locations in Metro Cebu</a>. Let us explore another one in this post. This itinerary shall focus on Cebu City and Lapulapu City. We recommend the services of <a href="http://affordablecebutours.com/about-us/" target="_blank">South Shore Tours</a> for vehicles you will need on this tour. They have a <b>twin city tour</b> package that can be availed for a price as low as PhP 900 per person.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have your driver pick you up at your hotel right after you have breakfast. We recommend that you start early. Start your <b>twin city tour</b> no later than 9 a.m. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Flower Garden</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">You may have heard of the flower gardens in Cebu's mountain barangays. Start your <b>twin city tour</b> with a visit to one of them. <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/sirao-flower-garden-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Sirao's Celosia gardens</a> may be the most popular. There is Terrazas de Flores which is nearer to urban Cebu City. There is also Balamban's Buwakan ni Alejandra. Although Balamban is not part of Cebu City. Enjoy the scenery and take photos for your Instagram. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hIGqPjz2GHo/Wb3fsK7p-sI/AAAAAAAAKdk/eu_3XuEXi4kcwDYWJS5aiCbAPbA39A7RQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/GOPR5460_1504949754573_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Sirao Flower Garden" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hIGqPjz2GHo/Wb3fsK7p-sI/AAAAAAAAKdk/eu_3XuEXi4kcwDYWJS5aiCbAPbA39A7RQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/GOPR5460_1504949754573_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sirao Flower Garden</td></tr></tbody></table><span id="goog_1615745350"></span><span id="goog_1615745351"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Tops </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Your second stop will be at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/tops-lookout-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Tops Lookout</a>. Tops is a popular hangout for both locals and visitors. The former helipad of the Osmeña family gives good views of the city. This is true specially at night.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Twt9g5OYMh0/Wb3kbjuSYvI/AAAAAAAAKi4/t3nkO3nN_WsfmS1AtH9X26fLUcbt59oXgCEwYBhgL/s1600/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Twt9g5OYMh0/Wb3kbjuSYvI/AAAAAAAAKi4/t3nkO3nN_WsfmS1AtH9X26fLUcbt59oXgCEwYBhgL/s640/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tops</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Temple of Leah </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/12/temple-of-leah-cebu.html" target="_blank">Temple of Leah</a> is the third stop. This temple is a new structure. There are a few interesting things about it. For one, it was built as a copy of the Parthenon in Greece. Second, it is a mausoleum a man built in loving memory of his late wife. In the future, they plan to add more value to this destination by adding museum pieces.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bsYPt21Ll4A/Wb3lJx9OXZI/AAAAAAAAKlU/y0SjPwhnuRUS9hGN_g5xWshg97V6gwZ1gCEwYBhgL/s1600/GOPR5257_1504948266104_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Temple of Leah" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bsYPt21Ll4A/Wb3lJx9OXZI/AAAAAAAAKlU/y0SjPwhnuRUS9hGN_g5xWshg97V6gwZ1gCEwYBhgL/s640/GOPR5257_1504948266104_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple of Leah</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Taoist Temple</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Move on to the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/08/taoist-temple-cebu-city-philippines.html" target="_blank">Taoist Temple</a>. This temple was built in 1972. It showcases Chinese influences in Cebu. This is a popular stop for tourists as well. The dragon sculptures, botanical gardens, and landscaping are the things to see here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PCwGvcDJLPw/Wb3l5Lz0YqI/AAAAAAAAKmE/Z2B_60rAD9QuZHxtM6Xe_2aSxcKn9AGEACEwYBhgL/s1600/20139948_1452670601438649_5354816500331201371_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Taoist Temple" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PCwGvcDJLPw/Wb3l5Lz0YqI/AAAAAAAAKmE/Z2B_60rAD9QuZHxtM6Xe_2aSxcKn9AGEACEwYBhgL/s640/20139948_1452670601438649_5354816500331201371_n.jpg" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taoist Temple</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Spanish-era Structures</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Next up is a <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/el-cebu-viejo-walking-tour-of-cebus-old-spanish-quarters.html" target="_blank">walking tour of Spanish-era structures</a>. Ask your driver to drop you off at Fort San Pedro. <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2013/06/fort-san-pedro.html" target="_blank">Fort San Pedro</a> is the country's oldest and smallest tri-bastion fort. The fort hosted the earliest Spanish settlement in the archipelago. At certain times of the year, they have tourism interns who guide tourists around the structure. Right outside Fort San Pedro is <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/10/plaza-independencia-cebu.html" target="_blank">Plaza Independencia</a>. It is a very old park that also has a very interesting history.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QJuwxsPcZAk/Wb3nYaHQZBI/AAAAAAAAKvM/Fcd9PQzsI8wAXk1GisYdGGCMv48tna0DwCLcBGAs/s1600/GOPR5170_1504947315772_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Fort San Pedro" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QJuwxsPcZAk/Wb3nYaHQZBI/AAAAAAAAKvM/Fcd9PQzsI8wAXk1GisYdGGCMv48tna0DwCLcBGAs/s640/GOPR5170_1504947315772_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fort San Pedro</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Walk to Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño. This church is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines. The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/magellans-cross-iconic-cebu-city-landmark.html" target="_blank">Magellan's Cross</a> is right outside it's premises. The cross was erected to celebrate the conversion of natives to Christianity. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted this cross. The kiosk that houses this cross is one of Cebu's most iconic symbols.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DCaOiTiAfS0/Wb3n-1so54I/AAAAAAAAKws/NNekPHCbAsM_Zyk5_iOuQOWb3o3IJJ6PQCLcBGAs/s1600/G0063073_1505009071183_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Magellan's Cross" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DCaOiTiAfS0/Wb3n-1so54I/AAAAAAAAKws/NNekPHCbAsM_Zyk5_iOuQOWb3o3IJJ6PQCLcBGAs/s640/G0063073_1505009071183_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Take another short walk to the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cebu. It took several years to complete. It also has a very interesting history. Right beside it is the cathedral museum.<br /><br />Further down the road is Shamrock Pasalubong Center. You can buy local delicacies at this place. Cross the bridge over Estero de Parian. Stop at the eastern end of Colon Street. Here you will find the Colon Street Obelisk. It indicates that Colon Street is the oldest and shortest national road in the country. From Colon Street, one can see the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/cebu-heritage-monument-parian-plaza.html" target="_blank">Heritage of Cebu Monument</a>. It was built on the old Plaza Parian. The monument depicts many historical events in Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/yap-sandiego-ancestral-house-parian-cebu.html" target="_blank">Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House</a> is a stone's throw away from the monument. This house was built in 1675. Walk another block and drop by Casa Gorordo. This is the ancestral home of Cebu's first Filipino archbishop. Ask your driver to pick you up at this location and drive to Museo Sugbo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-06r_4NUuz_4/Wbxj6NRMKvI/AAAAAAAAKK4/M1_WWk1mvgkSb1TZmgaeoOoNCfG8DEXsACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/G0173107_1505009235807_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-06r_4NUuz_4/Wbxj6NRMKvI/AAAAAAAAKK4/M1_WWk1mvgkSb1TZmgaeoOoNCfG8DEXsACPcBGAYYCw/s640/G0173107_1505009235807_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Museo Sugbo is the Cebu branch of the National Museum of the Philippines. This edifice used to be the Carcel de Cebu. It served as a jail facility for centuries. It was converted into a museum in 2008. This is the end of the Cebu City leg of your. Eat some lunch before proceeding to Mactan Island. Check out Cebu City's buffet restaurants for a good meal.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EDKDqDLFRlQ/Wb3nU2uwaqI/AAAAAAAAKu8/D3s1qhaL4bwIytzgocqPtXfLxLmcQGL1QCEwYBhgL/s1600/GOPR3214_1505010476146_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Museo Sugbo" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EDKDqDLFRlQ/Wb3nU2uwaqI/AAAAAAAAKu8/D3s1qhaL4bwIytzgocqPtXfLxLmcQGL1QCEwYBhgL/s640/GOPR3214_1505010476146_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Museo Sugbo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />A good place to start the Lapulapu City leg of your twin city tour is at the Mactan Shrine. This is the site of the Battle of Mactan. It was here where Lapulapu and his men fought and killed Magellan. Alternatively, you can have a real Cebuano lunch beside this shrine. It is where you will find many <i>sutukil </i>restaurants. <i>Sutukil </i>is a Cebuano meal of grilled seafood, soup, and fish ceviche.<br /><br />After the shrine visit, immerse yourself in the Cebuano musical culture. You can either visit Susing's Guitar factory or the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/04/ukehub-kafe-lapulapu-city-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Ukehub Kafe</a>. If you're lucky, you might be able to attend a ukulele workshop at </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ukehub.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-feQfznKSL0Q/WbuBq9S4yKI/AAAAAAAAKDI/UHHp7o--x0cmSo5mACmewAgPFKri9GosgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/ukehub%2Bkafe%2Binterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: Ukuleles" border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-feQfznKSL0Q/WbuBq9S4yKI/AAAAAAAAKDI/UHHp7o--x0cmSo5mACmewAgPFKri9GosgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/ukehub%2Bkafe%2Binterior.jpg" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ukuleles on display at Ukehub Kafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Roman Catholics may want to say a prayer at the Birhen sa Regla church. Cebuanos often come to this church to ask for divine favors. Those who are not too religious may choose to marvel at the Muelle Osmeña lighthouse instead. The lighthouse is more than 100 years old.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />End your tour at the 10000 Roses Cafe. Technically, the cafe is located in the town of Cordova. Consider it a bonus in the twin city tour. Enjoy the view of 10000 LED-powered artificial white roses. This place is best visited at night.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dxs5T64vM4A/Wb3pWjktGNI/AAAAAAAAKyE/BvTb735EYkQ1AxZP2vYRJ4BiA9tUJtp-gCLcBGAs/s1600/G1565579_1504954279196_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twin city tour in Cebu stop: 10000 Roses Cafe" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dxs5T64vM4A/Wb3pWjktGNI/AAAAAAAAKyE/BvTb735EYkQ1AxZP2vYRJ4BiA9tUJtp-gCLcBGAs/s640/G1565579_1504954279196_high.JPG" title="Twin city tour in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10000 Roses</td></tr></tbody></table>I hope you enjoy your <b>twin city tour</b>!<br /><br /><i>Note: Some photos are contributed by Cheska Baynas and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/affordablecebutours/" target="_blank">South Shore Tours</a>.</i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-80245044207443648702017-09-17T14:26:00.000-07:002017-09-26T00:05:51.881-07:00El Cebu Viejo: A Walking Tour of Cebu's Old Spanish Quarters<div style="text-align: justify;">The Philippines had been a colony of the Spanish Empire for 333 years. Spanish influences are seen in many of Cebu's old structures. Most of these Spanish-era structures are found near <a href="https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/" target="_blank">Cebu City's</a> waterfront. A walking tour can be done to appreciate these Hispanic influences. We suggest an itinerary in this post.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Fort San Pedro </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">It is the smallest and oldest tri-bastion fort in the country. The fort housed the first Spanish settlement in the country. <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2013/06/fort-san-pedro.html" target="_blank">Fort San Pedro</a> is a popular wedding reception venue. A few refer to it as the Cotta. It is among the more popular tourist stops in Cebu City.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mY1Fhxr1I4w/VnDfuhRnM-I/AAAAAAAAFSc/q0znuz7Rco4K62jki4OmJhdC7tBb0z6BACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Fort%2BSan%2BPedro%2BPanorama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fort San Pedro " border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="960" height="188" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mY1Fhxr1I4w/VnDfuhRnM-I/AAAAAAAAFSc/q0znuz7Rco4K62jki4OmJhdC7tBb0z6BACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Fort%2BSan%2BPedro%2BPanorama.jpg" title="El Cebu Viejo walking tour of Cebu's old Spanish quarters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fort San Pedro</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Plaza Independencia </h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/10/plaza-independencia-cebu.html" target="_blank">Plaza Independencia</a> is right outside Fort San Pedro. It probably is the most popular public park in Cebu. There are also lots of interesting monuments within the plaza. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0oDvBlEPY_k/WbSeEWERV5I/AAAAAAAAJTA/7vedUimBAtQfaaroMjwOHyLq6N5O7v8ZQCLcBGAs/s1600/Ramon%2BMagsaysay%2Bmonument%2Bat%2BPlaza%2BIndependencia%2Bin%2BCebu%2BCity%252C%2BPhilippines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ramon Magsaysay statue at Plaza Independencia" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0oDvBlEPY_k/WbSeEWERV5I/AAAAAAAAJTA/7vedUimBAtQfaaroMjwOHyLq6N5O7v8ZQCLcBGAs/s640/Ramon%2BMagsaysay%2Bmonument%2Bat%2BPlaza%2BIndependencia%2Bin%2BCebu%2BCity%252C%2BPhilippines.jpg" title="El Cebu Viejo walking tour of Cebu's old Spanish quarters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ramon Magsaysay statue at Plaza Independencia</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Sergio Osmeña Sr. Birthplace</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The birthplace of Cebu's Grand Old Man is indicated by a stone marker. The marker is located near the corner of Lapulapu Street and Osmeña Boulevard. Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. was born on 9 September 1878.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Basilica Minor del Sto. Niño is a centuries-old landmark. It is a symbol of the Cebuano's deep devotion to the Holy Infant. Pay attention to the old ladies dancing the Sinulog dance here while in prayer.<br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Magellan's Cross </h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/magellans-cross-iconic-cebu-city-landmark.html" target="_blank">Magellan's Cross</a> is one of Cebu's most recognizable landmarks. The kiosk that houses it is even part of Cebu City's official seal. It marks the site where Magellan erected a cross. The planting of that cross was to commemorate the conversion of the natives to the Christian faith.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8opljBLec-4/WbSMOjQGSoI/AAAAAAAAJSo/JPxwa1URBWITYgRlhOPd3-2O_adUDB5WgCLcBGAs/s1600/magellans%2Bcross%2Bkiosk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Magellan's Cross " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8opljBLec-4/WbSMOjQGSoI/AAAAAAAAJSo/JPxwa1URBWITYgRlhOPd3-2O_adUDB5WgCLcBGAs/s640/magellans%2Bcross%2Bkiosk.jpg" title="El Cebu Viejo walking tour of Cebu's old Spanish quarters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magellan's Cross</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Plaza Hamabar </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">This public park wasn't probably built during the Spanish regime. It is a tribute to Sri Humabon. Humabon was a wise and great Cebuano ruler. He made first contact with Ferdinand Magellan. <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/plaza-hamabar-tribute-to-cebuano-king.html" target="_blank">Plaza Hamabar</a> is in the vicinity of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zatBxW53XnA/WbSMrG_ji5I/AAAAAAAAJSs/g1MIX0jyWv8p1zjuF1sih9_TpLfnKdHzgCLcBGAs/s1600/hamabar%2Bstatue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Plaza Hamabar " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zatBxW53XnA/WbSMrG_ji5I/AAAAAAAAJSs/g1MIX0jyWv8p1zjuF1sih9_TpLfnKdHzgCLcBGAs/s640/hamabar%2Bstatue.jpg" title="El Cebu Viejo walking tour of Cebu's old Spanish quarters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plaza Hamabar</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is another centuries-old church. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cebu. The church has a very interesting history.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Right beside the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is the Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu. It is also across Plaza Hamabar. The museum is also known as the Cathedral Museum of Cebu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Parian District </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Parian District is Cebu's old Chinatown. Many structures here date back to the time the Philippines was a Spanish colony. Visit the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/cebu-heritage-monument-parian-plaza.html" target="_blank">Heritage of Cebu Monument</a> at Parian Plaza. Another notable place is the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/museo-pari-sa-sugbu-at-jesuit-house-of-1730.html" target="_blank">Jesuit House of 1730</a>. The Jesuit House also houses the Parian museum. The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/yap-sandiego-ancestral-house-parian-cebu.html" target="_blank">Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House</a> is one of the oldest houses in the country that still stand today. Colon Street is the oldest and shortest national road in the Philippines. The Colon Street Obelisk can be found at the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/09/bisita-sa-pari-an-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Parian district</a>. Then, there's Casa Gorordo. It is the house of Cebu's first Filipino bishop.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QRr8eScb38/Wa7_c9rAwgI/AAAAAAAAJF8/WZzJc7U08BoDaeoJLQzzbuNV5NngyIPuACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Cebu%2BHeritage%2BMonument.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Heritage of Cebu Monument" border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="960" height="528" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QRr8eScb38/Wa7_c9rAwgI/AAAAAAAAJF8/WZzJc7U08BoDaeoJLQzzbuNV5NngyIPuACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Cebu%2BHeritage%2BMonument.jpg" title="El Cebu Viejo walking tour of Cebu's old Spanish quarters" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heritage of Cebu Monument</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Museo Sugbu</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Museo Sugbbo is the Cebu branch of the national museum. It used to be known as Carcel de Cebu. Carcel de Cebu served as a jail facility for centuries. It was just recently converted to a museum.<br /><br />That's it folks! I hope you enjoyed it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-16190295973217726792017-09-16T13:57:00.000-07:002017-10-19T16:17:44.837-07:00Talisay City, Cebu: A Suggestion for a Quick Day Tour<div style="text-align: justify;">Talisay City is among the newest cities in <a href="http://www.cebu.gov.ph/" target="_blank">Cebu province</a>. I once lived here during my high school years. Let me share to you how you can do a quick day tour of urban Talisay City. </div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Gaisano Fiesta Mall </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">A good starting point is the Gaisano Fiesta Mall in barangay Tabunok. This is Talisay City's biggest and first mall. Tabunok is also Talisay City's most urbanized barangay. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Tabunok Flyover </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Tabunok flyover is not just a flyover. It is the first flyover in the entire Cebu province. The area around it is among the busiest in Talisay City in terms of commercial activity. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Linda's Chicharon</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">While Carcar City is known for its chicharon, there is one stall near the Tabunok flyover that sells really good chicharon and pinakupsan. Look for Linda's Chicharon along the stretch of Rabaya Street between the flyover and Sangi Road. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Victoria's Halo-halo </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Back in high school, Victoria's Halo-halo was a popular place to get some desserts. It hasn't changed much to date. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Isdaan sa Tangke</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">From Rafael Rabaya Road, take a tricycle to barangay Tangke. While Bantayan Island is known for its dried fish industry, Isdaan has also made a name for itself in the industry. It supplies most of its products to groceries in Cebu.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Santa Teresa de Avila Church</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/santa-teresa-de-avila-church-talisay-cebu.html" target="_blank">Santa Teresa de Avila Church</a> is more than a century old. It is Talisay City's main catholic church. The church is located in the old part of town.</div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8bcJwKSZDbE/WatMqg1RNwI/AAAAAAAAIwU/cQLgQikrK5IF7at9q0usMzEGctgU5AgnACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/08F882F1-5DDA-441B-AF2F-5D5ADD82F7E8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Santa Teresa de Avila Church " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8bcJwKSZDbE/WatMqg1RNwI/AAAAAAAAIwU/cQLgQikrK5IF7at9q0usMzEGctgU5AgnACPcBGAYYCw/s640/08F882F1-5DDA-441B-AF2F-5D5ADD82F7E8.jpg" title="Quick city tour of Talisay City Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa Teresa de Avila Church in Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="text-align: justify;"></span><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Lechon Lane </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Talisay City is known for its <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/02/cebu-favorite-lechon.html" target="_blank">lechon</a> or inasal nga baboy. The best place to get this is at the lechon lane behind the fire station in the poblacion. Best time to go is Sunday mornings. You will notice how popular Celia's lechon is here. So make sure to get some from Celia's. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Talisay Liberation Park</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Not far from lechon lane is the Talisay Liberation Park. The park commemorates the liberation of Talisay City from Japanese forces in World War II. It is located at the beach site where American troops landed in 1944.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Crocolandia Park </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">After visiting the Talisay Liberation Park, head to Biasong. There you will find <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/crocolandia-talisay-city.html" target="_blank">Crocolandia Park</a>. As it's name suggests, Crocolandia Park is a crocodile farm. But more than that, they also have a vast collection of animals in captivity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rJuh247gd8/WbSvPsiL2MI/AAAAAAAAJTU/f0aD2hsFGewaD9nufjflH0M9rTnTslhuQCLcBGAs/s1600/737E8AAE-4A60-48A6-8DE7-63AAE71D153E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A crocodile at Crocolandia Park" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rJuh247gd8/WbSvPsiL2MI/AAAAAAAAJTU/f0aD2hsFGewaD9nufjflH0M9rTnTslhuQCLcBGAs/s640/737E8AAE-4A60-48A6-8DE7-63AAE71D153E.jpg" title="Quick city tour of Talisay City Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A crocodile at Crocolandia Park</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Talisay City Hall</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Next stop is Plaza Talisay at the new Talisay City Hall. There's nothing really much to do here. Except for some pictorials. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">South Coast Center </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Cap off your day with dinner and desserts at two places in the South Coast Center. We suggest you have dinner at the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/08/everest-food-corner-talisay-city-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Everest Food Corner</a>. Then treat your sweet tooth at <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/07/pink-heaven-bakeshop-and-bistro-talisay-city-cebu-philippines.html" target="_blank">Pink Heaven Bistro</a>. Or you can interchange that.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRy_L0O81xY/WatO6Y3vdsI/AAAAAAAAIw8/i2zVnqkLjqUJP6ZA9t1QA1A5dBxZbJvIgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/468C1EEB-3C4F-4974-BE53-E3302A77AA6A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Birthday pancit at Everest Food Corner" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRy_L0O81xY/WatO6Y3vdsI/AAAAAAAAIw8/i2zVnqkLjqUJP6ZA9t1QA1A5dBxZbJvIgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/468C1EEB-3C4F-4974-BE53-E3302A77AA6A.jpg" title="Quick city tour of Talisay City Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birthday pancit at Everest Food Corner</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nSzg3JIR48/WatPJcJRggI/AAAAAAAAIw8/Uor6q1OB-XwIJ1qgoz7-R1CKk-v2916qACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/B6DFBC2A-0E76-4AF6-8027-9AAA7C641F7A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mango Heaven Cake at Pink Heaven Bistro" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nSzg3JIR48/WatPJcJRggI/AAAAAAAAIw8/Uor6q1OB-XwIJ1qgoz7-R1CKk-v2916qACPcBGAYYCw/s640/B6DFBC2A-0E76-4AF6-8027-9AAA7C641F7A.jpg" title="Quick city tour of Talisay City Cebu Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Heaven Cake at Pink Heaven Bistro</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mananga Bridge</h2><div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the way home, pass by Mananga Bridge over Mananga River. Mananga River is the major river in Talisay. It is also the setting of many local legends. The most prominent of these legends is the myth of Maria Cacao.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-22064137022221421652017-09-15T14:22:00.000-07:002017-09-21T14:26:23.255-07:00Heritage Walk: American-era Waterfront Tour in Cebu City<div style="text-align: justify;">Americans have considerable influences in Cebuano culture. Architecture is one of them. This posts suggests an itinerary for a tour of American-era structures in <a href="https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/" target="_blank">Cebu City's</a> waterfront. It is a short tour. It can probably be completed in less than half a day.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><h2>Aduana Building</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Aduana is also known as the Malacañang sa Sugbu. The Aduana building was the customs building during the American occupation of the city. Aduana is a Spanish word. It literally means customs. It is now used as the official residence of the country's president in the Visayas. This building was built in 1910. This building also fronts the oldest part of Cebu's international port. The dock is now used by the Philippine Coast Guard.<br /><br /></div><h2>Compania Maritima Building </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Compania Maritima is a picture of neglect. This is a building of significant historical value. But its current state is sad and in ruin. Several homeless people actually live here. The outside reeks of the smell of urine. <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/compania-maritima-building-neglected.html" target="_blank">Compania Maritima</a> used to be the location of Hotel Shamrock. It used to be the headquarters of one of the country's biggest shipping companies. And it is where Shamrock traces its humble history. Shamrock is now one of today's leaders in the Cebu food industry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m3_jaBr7YGA/WaxhJ5rOy_I/AAAAAAAAI3E/-alnO2XNDGAHaTLTHpaOwMhSOZbFtG6ywCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/DFDF74FF-B6EE-4411-9F37-F81FD143EAB7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Compania Maritima Building" border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="1024" height="316" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m3_jaBr7YGA/WaxhJ5rOy_I/AAAAAAAAI3E/-alnO2XNDGAHaTLTHpaOwMhSOZbFtG6ywCPcBGAYYCw/s640/DFDF74FF-B6EE-4411-9F37-F81FD143EAB7.jpg" title="American-era waterfront tour in Cebu City Philippines" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compania Maritima Building</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><h2>Gotiaoco Building </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Gotiaoco Building is another heritage building that was poorly preserved. The building was built during the time the Americans governed Cebu. Yet, the Gotiaoco Buidling was not owned or built by Americans. It was built by a Chinese businessman. Plans are in place to convert it into a museum.</div><div><br /></div><h2>Cebu City Hall </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The old city hall of Cebu City is also a structure built during the American occupation. Right across it is the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2016/01/magellans-cross-iconic-cebu-city-landmark.html" target="_blank">Magellan's Cross</a> and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño. Those two are reminders of the Spanish influences in the Queen City of the South.</div><div><br /></div><h2>BPI Museum </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">The Cebu branch of the Bank of the Philippine Islands was the bank's third branch in the country. It is now a national landmark and museum. The structure was built in the early 1940's.</div><div><br /></div><div>There you have it folks! Short and easy.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-40486700599143359612017-09-14T16:51:00.001-07:002017-10-10T20:39:31.884-07:00Mountain-themed Day Tour of Cebu City<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.cebucity.gov.ph/" target="_blank">Cebu City</a> is not all urban. There are parts of the city that is still mostly green. When you are in Cebu and want a change of scenery from the mostly urban hassles of city living, you may want to take a mountain-themed tour of Cebu City. This post is about a suggested itinerary.</div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">JY Square Mall </h2><div>Suggested starting point for this itinerary is at the JY Square Mall. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Breakfast</h2><div>Lots of options here. Here are 3 of them:</div><div><br /></div><h3>Crate Cafe</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Come here if you love coffee. Or when you imagine yourself sipping your morning cup of coffee in an outdoor table with Cebu's hills as backdrop. It prepares you for the adventure ahead. They open at 7 a.m. but are closed on Mondays.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Terrazas de Flores Cafe and Botanical Garden</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">If you wanna get right at it, Terrazas de Flores do not only offer your morning dose of coffee and breakfast but also a beautiful flower garden which kind of starts your day of several flower garden visits. They open at 7 a.m. all week.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Dolce</h3><div>Coffee, salads, desserts. You will feel at home at Dolce if you want those. They also open at 7 a.m. You may also want to skip this in the morning and visit it for after dinner dessert.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Sirao Flower Garden or Celosia Flower Farm</h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Starting from the farthest end of this itinerary takes one to the now famous <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/sirao-flower-garden-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Sirao Flower Garden</a>. Also known as the Celosia Flower Garden and dubbed Cebu's Little Amsterdam. It's a flower garden with beautiful views. Take heed though if you are allergic to pollen.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GtNvAK5r4ts/WbVu8crIYGI/AAAAAAAAJTk/Pje69Mp9efMgI8-SH1yPlG9QogDjQQ8VwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sirao%2Bflower%2Bfarm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sirao Flower Farm" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GtNvAK5r4ts/WbVu8crIYGI/AAAAAAAAJTk/Pje69Mp9efMgI8-SH1yPlG9QogDjQQ8VwCLcBGAs/s640/Sirao%2Bflower%2Bfarm.jpg" title="Mountain-themed Cebu City day tour" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sirao Flower Garden</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Tops </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the oldest places in this list. Tourists have been coming here for the great view overlooking urban Cebu. Best to be here at night so one can appreciate the city lights in the dark. Originally built as a helipad for the Osmeña political family, locals and tourists alike now frequent the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2017/09/tops-lookout-cebu-city.html" target="_blank">Tops Lookout</a> for fresh air and refreshing views. Entrance fee here is minimal. There are food stalls, barbecue grilling areas, and picnic areas.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xJN2ZJftAg/WbsVj2riqjI/AAAAAAAAKB8/v6CE0SkazdoGiOD1wrcDS6QKGwTtt-eSACLcBGAs/s1600/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tops" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xJN2ZJftAg/WbsVj2riqjI/AAAAAAAAKB8/v6CE0SkazdoGiOD1wrcDS6QKGwTtt-eSACLcBGAs/s640/GOPR5280_1504948454912_high.JPG" title="Mountain-themed Cebu City day tour" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tops</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Temple of Leah </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">Patterned after Greece's Parthenon, the <a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/12/temple-of-leah-cebu.html" target="_blank">Temple of Leah</a> place is relatively new. Built as a tribute to the late Leah Adarna by her husband. Entrance fees are collected here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q59oGWe5Ri0/WbVzBcQiWZI/AAAAAAAAJT0/jePLeXJkPXYsXNz6yI5_QjfUHXacvYbqwCLcBGAs/s1600/20690403_1572748912745188_6451000507139536571_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Temple of Leah " border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="1600" height="466" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q59oGWe5Ri0/WbVzBcQiWZI/AAAAAAAAJT0/jePLeXJkPXYsXNz6yI5_QjfUHXacvYbqwCLcBGAs/s640/20690403_1572748912745188_6451000507139536571_o.jpg" title="Mountain-themed Cebu City day tour" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple of Leah</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Lantaw Restaurant Busay </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">For lunch, I suggest Lantaw Restaurant Busay. It is a stone's throw away from the Temple of Leah. This full service restaurant has a diverse menu focused on Filipino favorites. If you are feeling adventurous, try the eels. You can have it as soup or fried.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eKXJ2zAngo/WbVzapuCAKI/AAAAAAAAJT8/A6d0UOLbYb0c420KbnQQiemNpRse1QRiQCLcBGAs/s1600/994625E8-EC39-469D-91BE-3C39196E3E8A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lantaw Restaurant Busay " border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eKXJ2zAngo/WbVzapuCAKI/AAAAAAAAJT8/A6d0UOLbYb0c420KbnQQiemNpRse1QRiQCLcBGAs/s640/994625E8-EC39-469D-91BE-3C39196E3E8A.jpg" title="Mountain-themed Cebu City day tour" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lantaw Restaurant Busay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mountain View Nature's Park </h2><div style="text-align: justify;">One can spend the afternoon at Mountain View Nature's Park. PhP 50 entrance per person. Suggested activities are swimming and the ropes course. Both have additional charges. Snacks may be ordered from the Fire Tree Nook Bar and Restaurant.<br /><br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Dinner</h2><h3>Cafe Marco </h3><div style="text-align: justify;">When you have the budget and you want a buffet, your best bet is dinner at Cafe Marco. This restaurant is located inside the Marco Polo Hotel. It has received rave reviews despite its prohibitive cost. That's some indication that you somehow get the value of what you pay for.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3>Anzani </h3><div>Hungry for steak? Anzani is one of the best places to get it in Cebu. Quite pricey. Yet they have good reviews.</div><div><br /></div><h3>Mr. B</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">For those with a modest budget, head to Mr. B. This place is quite a secret. It's not even on Google Maps. PhP 400 get's you a good meal for two, a private open air hut, and amazing views of the city at night.</div><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-56073630022884017442017-09-09T09:37:00.000-07:002018-01-31T03:35:24.015-08:00111 Waterfalls of Cebu<div style="text-align: justify;">I Read somewhere that Cebu has a total of 111 waterfalls. It may very well be the waterfall capital of the Philippines. </div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this post, I will attempt to list down these 111 natural gems that makes Cebu a refreshing tourist haven.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sSDc09BpVKY/TMt0nGVBQtI/AAAAAAAADAk/7tf9w9Xdo8oOFZHoJSdGgspayn9Sb4qmQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Canlaug%2Balegria%2Bcebu%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Canlaob Falls" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sSDc09BpVKY/TMt0nGVBQtI/AAAAAAAADAk/7tf9w9Xdo8oOFZHoJSdGgspayn9Sb4qmQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Canlaug%2Balegria%2Bcebu%2B5.jpg" title="111 waterfalls in Cebu" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canlaob Falls</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><ol><li>Aguinid Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Amatugan Falls (Tuburan)</li><li>Ambakan Falls (Oslob)</li><li>Ambakon or Liptong Falls (Santander)</li><li>Bagatayam Falls (Sogod)</li><li>Balay'g Sawa Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Balisong Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Balobo Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Batad-batad Falls (Moalboal)</li><li>Binaliw Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Bonbon, Binalayan, or Triple Drop Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Budlaan Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Bugasok Falls (Argao)</li><li>Bugasok Falls (Moalboal)</li><li>Bugasok Falls (Pinamungajan)</li><li>Bugho Falls (San Fernando)</li><li>Bugnawan Falls (Ginatilan)</li><li>Buktot Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Busay Falls (Poro)</li><li>Busay Falls (San Fernando)</li><li>Busay Lut-od Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Cabadiangan Falls (Alcantara)</li><li>Cabadiangan Falls (Compostela)</li><li>Cabangkaya Falls (Catmon)</li><li>Cabutongan Falls (Santander)</li><li>Calasa Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Cambais Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Capo Cuatro Falls (Talisay City)</li><li>Cancalanog Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Candayvic Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Canlaob Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Danasan Falls (Danao City)</li><li>Dao Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Dingayop Falls (Dalaguete)</li><li>Dita or Yaya Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Gaas Falls (Balamban)</li><li>Gining Falls (Balamban)</li><li>Gulas Falls (Boljoon)</li><li>Hambabaod or Bonbon Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Handigan Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Hush Puppies Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Igotan Falls (Talisay City)</li><li>Inambakan Falls (Ginatilan)</li><li>Kabang Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Kabutongan Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Kahugan Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Kalunasan Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Kampael Falls (Ginatilan)</li><li>Kanciahan Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Kanggagawan Falls (Catmon)</li><li>Kang Minggay Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Kan-amno Falls (Boljoon)</li><li>Katuryano Falls</li><li>Kawasan Falls (Badian)</li><li>Kawa Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Kawa-kawa Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Ka-Tinggo Falls (Catmon)</li><li>Lanipao Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Lapnis Falls (Ronda)</li><li>Lelo-an Falls (Dumanjug)</li><li>Liki Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Liki Falls (Pinamungajan)</li><li>Linut-od Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Lisuran Falls (San Fernando)</li><li>Looc Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Lusaran Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Lusno Falls (Ronda)</li><li>Lut-od Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Maglukso Falls (Santander)</li><li>Mag-atubang Twin Falls (Tuburan)</li><li>Mag-upi Falls (Tuburan)</li><li>Malingin Falls (Carcar City)</li><li>Malingin Falls (Minglanilla)</li><li>Mamig Falls (Catmon)</li><li>Mangasang Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Mangitngit Falls (Carmen)</li><li>Manguyakuya Falls (Toledo City)</li><li>Manipis Falls (Talisay City)</li><li><a href="http://www.wonderfulcebu.com/2015/01/mantayupan-falls-barili-cebu.html" target="_blank">Mantayupan Falls</a> (Barili)</li><li>Masaba Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Mauyog Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Montañeza Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Montpeller Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Padidit Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Panganuron Falls (Poro)</li><li>Pityak or Tubod-dugoan Falls (Dumanjug)</li><li>Saki Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Sinungkulan Falls (Pinamungajan)</li><li>Tabon Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Tabunan Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Taginis or Buktot Falls (Moalboal)</li><li>Tigib or Kitara Falls (Alegria)</li><li>Tiling's Falls (Toledo City)</li><li>Tinising-uwang Falls (Cebu City)</li><li>Tinubdan Falls (Catmon)</li><li>Tizon Falls (Malabuyoc)</li><li>Trabon Falls (Samboan)</li><li>Tumalog Falls (Oslob)</li><li>Udlom Falls (Pinamungajan)</li><li>Uwangan Falls (Tabuelan)</li></ol><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQleSpQQCFk/TMt1-SBuSYI/AAAAAAAADAo/gd4qnHMfCO4OSg7-iVHCmfkDNjE85xeLACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/mantayupan%2Bbarili%2Bcebu%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mantayupan Falls" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQleSpQQCFk/TMt1-SBuSYI/AAAAAAAADAo/gd4qnHMfCO4OSg7-iVHCmfkDNjE85xeLACPcBGAYYCw/s640/mantayupan%2Bbarili%2Bcebu%2B1.jpg" title="111 waterfalls in Cebu" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mantayupan Falls</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-82683724145062742402017-09-08T16:45:00.000-07:002017-09-15T04:19:12.506-07:00Earn A Free Hotel Stay While You Book Your Cebu Hotel<div style="text-align: justify;">Who doesn't love free? I know I do. And I know many of you dear readers do to. So, let me share to you how you can earn points that you can use towards free hotel stays in the future. This is specially good for people who travel frequently and book hotel rooms quite frequently. Much like airline miles program that earn free airfare, this one also let's you accumulate points that you can use to book hotels in the future. The good thing about this is it is free to join.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This program is from <a href="https://www.travelbook.ph/philippines/cebu/?affid=2260" target="_blank">Travelbook.ph</a>. Each completed hotel stay booked through the program earns users a specific number of points. Let this points accumulate over time. Here's how you can use the accumulated points:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Pay for a hotel room</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">You can pay for the entire cost of a hotel room using only the points you earn from the <a href="https://www.travelbook.ph/philippines/?affid=2260" target="_blank">Travelbook.ph</a> program. Yes, you heard that right. When you have enough points, it can cover the entire cost of a hotel room.</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.travelbook.ph/philippines/cebu/?affid=2260"><img alt="Earn a free hotel stay with the Travelbook.ph program" height="640" src="https://affiliate.travelbook.ph/tb_assets/img/image_banner_hotel/cebu_250-x-250_1465904343.jpg" title="Earn a free hotel stay with the Travelbook.ph program" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: justify;">As a hotel discount</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Do not worry if the cost of the hotel room is greater than the points balance that you have. You can still use those points. What you can do is apply it as a discount to the booking. That way, you don't have to pay for your hotel room entirely by cash.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Things to Remember</h2><div>Of course, this program has its limitations. Take note of these major points:</div><div><ul><li>You have to sign up as a member to access the benefits of this program.</li><li>Points earned from the <a href="https://www.travelbook.ph/philippines/?affid=2260" target="_blank">Travelbook.ph</a> Rewards Program can only be used towards hotel bookings in the Philippines.</li><li>Points expire after 1 calendar year.</li><li>Take heed of cancellation policies as there may be related charges when you cancel bookings.</li></ul><div>How cool is that? </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-904843304865469140.post-72630480330343942652017-08-16T18:47:00.000-07:002017-10-18T12:38:42.275-07:00Cebu Upside Down World Museum: Changing Perspectives <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ha</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ve you ever wondered how it would feel like to live <b>upside down</b>? <a href="https://www.facebook.com/udwcebu/" target="_blank"><b>Upside Down World Museum</b></a> recently opened in the month of March 2017. It is a unique museum that offers you an experience of a topsy turvy world. Everything has been glued hard and screwed to the ceiling to give you an experience of the <b>world</b> <b>upside down</b>. The set-up of the museum is like a cozy house but the difference is that all the furniture is hanging above your head. <b>Upside Down World</b> <b>Museum</b> uses real furniture but no need to be scared about getting squashed by the bed or the furniture falling down on top of your head because the management of the museum assured us that they are screwed or glued securely. They used a strong and special glue to stick the things on the ceiling. </span></span></div><br /><br /><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <br /><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8732175222425956" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="6639014838" style="display: block; text-align: center;"></ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You have to be creative in taking pictures to enhance the effects of the <b>upside down world</b>. On our visit we took a lot of time thinking what kind of dynamic poses we could demonstrate. The staff of <b>Upside Down World Museum</b> were very helpful and friendly as well, they were eager to suggest to us what poses we should do. There are ten different rooms where you can pose and take pictures to your heart’s content: the living room, library, kid’s playroom, bedroom, laundry area, market, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, magic room, and the casino. Before going inside the museum, you will be asked to take off your shoes and place them in the locker. Even the locker numbers are <b>upside down</b>!</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 1A: Living Room at the Cebu Upside Down World Museum</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Going inside <b>Upside Down World Museum</b> is like visiting a friend’s house and like all houses; the first place you’ll see is the living room. The living room gave off a nice and warm feeling because of the realistic looking chimney. After a brief time of checking the room out and examining things (even the television was <b>upside down</b>!), we proceeded to take pictures. Bewildered by the room, not knowing exactly what kind of poses to use, we were stunned until the staff suggested us a pose.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhI24CTVF7M/WcNPBrOOzqI/AAAAAAAALDo/9_ipslByY4Aw-hNWv6dQhlr6vPniVaT5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Living room at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhI24CTVF7M/WcNPBrOOzqI/AAAAAAAALDo/9_ipslByY4Aw-hNWv6dQhlr6vPniVaT5ACEwYBhgL/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0245.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 1B: Library </span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Right across the living room is the library. The wallpaper of the room was designed to look like a bookshelf and there was a chess table in the middle of the room. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 2: Kid’s Playroom</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The kid’s playroom was </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">colorful</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and looked really cute with small tables for children. </span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hGjXboyYOV8/WcNPgpMzimI/AAAAAAAALD8/qwO76bMAU1A5ouDv9wEvv7K-3xJQwzj3QCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="playroom at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hGjXboyYOV8/WcNPgpMzimI/AAAAAAAALD8/qwO76bMAU1A5ouDv9wEvv7K-3xJQwzj3QCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0286.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kid's playroom</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 3: Bedroom</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We we’re a bit scared about the big bed on top of our head’s while taking pictures but we were assured about their safety so we proceeded to taking more pictures. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kokp-AEhNyY/WcNPBh1SeuI/AAAAAAAALDs/3YiDCAn0GKY2Wswx-miYnuGTuv1XAOirQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bedroom at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kokp-AEhNyY/WcNPBh1SeuI/AAAAAAAALDs/3YiDCAn0GKY2Wswx-miYnuGTuv1XAOirQCEwYBhgL/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0270.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bedroom</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 4: Laundry Area</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The laundry area has amazing details as well with bottles of downy and an <b>upside down</b> washing machine. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-4e3bef17-edd1-5359-c009-ccda7609dcac"></span><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-4e3bef17-edd1-5359-c009-ccda7609dcac"></span><br /><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 5: Market</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step on into the western-style market with lifelike fruits and fishes. It’s like strolling in the streets of Italy to get some groceries for the family meals!</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TlaM3bxCxCg/WcNPghaDoRI/AAAAAAAALD4/xuYHjf2dnXAMJMbOiTQV60WzNw0QbMb_wCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="market at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TlaM3bxCxCg/WcNPghaDoRI/AAAAAAAALD4/xuYHjf2dnXAMJMbOiTQV60WzNw0QbMb_wCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0282.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Market</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 6: Kitchen</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After getting the ingredients for your dinner, let’s proceed to the kitchen. They provided two aprons in the kitchen to complete the experience. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VPV88d0btGM/WcNPBw4EoQI/AAAAAAAALDw/cDB0zEEVJBs6AT6Sij15TGBWS6GgPmdPACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_0277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kitchen at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VPV88d0btGM/WcNPBw4EoQI/AAAAAAAALDw/cDB0zEEVJBs6AT6Sij15TGBWS6GgPmdPACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_0277.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 7: Dining Room</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The dining room is quite different from the rest because the tables and chairs are not suspended on the ceiling. They’re stuck on the wall! </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AZBaHpvOOU/WcNPgxzdNxI/AAAAAAAALEA/PdnUuf0Wui8kLrUslbloM198LvrJTaCcACLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dining room at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AZBaHpvOOU/WcNPgxzdNxI/AAAAAAAALEA/PdnUuf0Wui8kLrUslbloM198LvrJTaCcACLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0296.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dining room</td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 8: Bathroom</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The bathroom is one of my </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">favorite</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> rooms in the museum. It was fun to pretend to fall into the toilet!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j_g-E7MAybk/WcNPjD4DQOI/AAAAAAAALEE/-_vP3Sj8qScYQae1V-qbwsgSQlW0vhZkwCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bathroom at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j_g-E7MAybk/WcNPjD4DQOI/AAAAAAAALEE/-_vP3Sj8qScYQae1V-qbwsgSQlW0vhZkwCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0306.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathroom</td></tr></tbody></table><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 9: Magic Room</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The magic room is my most </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">favorite</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> room. We stayed pretty long in this room because of its outer space background. It was absolutely amazing and magical. Once you take your pictures, try to enhance it with some filters in Instagram or edit it a bit, the background stands out even more. </span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--AVCFMjDnWk/WcNPj1S3Y1I/AAAAAAAALEI/WCwnxSlBmR4NgG5ZpWY0ZtouQHNayJiSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Magic room at the Upside Down World Museum" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--AVCFMjDnWk/WcNPj1S3Y1I/AAAAAAAALEI/WCwnxSlBmR4NgG5ZpWY0ZtouQHNayJiSgCLcBGAs/s640/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_0319.JPG" title="Upside Down World Museum Mandaue City" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magic room</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ROOM 10: Casino</span></span></h2><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The casino is the final room of our tour. Upon reaching the room we were awed by its design: <b>upside down </b>casino pictures, arcade games and a large poker table. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At the end of the tour you can find a souvenir station. You might want to buy something to remind you of your fascinating experience in <b>Upside Down World</b>. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may go there with your group of friends or family, of course the more the merrier but you may also choose to go alone, the staffs will be happy enough to assist you around the museum and they will help you take your pictures for you. So get ready with your cameras or your smartphones and make sure you have enough batteries because you’ll never get tired of posing and taking pictures inside the museum. Every corner of the place is Instagram worthy. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Upside Down World</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is located in 2</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">nd</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> floor of City Times Square 2, Mantawi International Drive, Mandaue City. The place is not difficult to locate because of its neon signage. </span></span></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Upside Down World </b>opens your mind into a whole new perspective, who knows you might get an inspiring idea if you visit the museum because according to John Heider, “Learn to see things backwards, inside out, and <b>upside down</b>” Take your time to visit the museum for the entrance fee of Php 350 for adults, 250 for kids age 12 years old and below, 250 for senior citizens and PWDs and free of charge for ages 0-3 years old. <b>Upside Down World</b> is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, daily. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>Full disclosure note: This article was contributed by <a href="http://www.teambuildingph.net/2017/01/cebu-team-building-facilitator-edelyn.html" target="_blank">Edelyn Codera</a>. She attended a bloggers familiarization tour hosted by the <b>Cebu Upside Down World Museum</b>. Rest assured, all opinions are her own and are not influenced in any way.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Explore Cebu at http://www.wonderfulcebu.com</div>Thadzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08055911750049516438noreply@blogger.com0