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Cebu: Bantayan Island Resorts
In: Cebu
1 Mar 2009
Bantayan Island Cebu is got to be one of the top island destinations I’ve ever been, it just have a different feel to it. The number of bantayan island beach resorts, great white sand beach, Bantayan resorts offer reasonable rates and the people there are very nice. It’s a smallish island north of Cebu City, it has three municipalities all have great sights I heard, and the entry point is in Santa Fe.
Cebu: City Tour
In: Cebu
24 Feb 2009On our first day in Cebu, we go around places where most tourist visits. Upon arrival to Cebu City, we checked-in our baggage at Roseate Pension House and take a short rest, unpack our things and took our lunch at Abuhan Dos.
Cebu is one of those places in the Philippines where one can experience different enjoyment possibilities, that one will have a hard time to prepare an itinerary. We sure did find it very difficult as we would like to experience as much of Cebu as we can given the limited time that we have, and on a budget. In this post, we will share with you our travel itinerary together with costs to help you plan your trip to Cebu. We stayed and travel to different places in Cebu for 4 days and 3 nights
We booked our flight to Cebu four months earlier for our anniversary. I was opposing at first since out travel expenses are getting significant, but its our anniversary, and we got an iresistable price of 1,500php for a round-trip plane tickets from Cebu Pacific, with such cheap airfare to cebu, I eventually agreed.
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Casa Escano: Welcome Home!
In: Cebu
21 Feb 2009
After our memorable trip in Bantayan, we were perfectly welcomed with a sweet smile from Mr. Tom Escano, owner of Casa Escaño Bed and Breakfast. It is situated in a strategic famous Juana Osmeña street, indeed a home sweet home in Cebu. Casa Escaño is filled with so much fun memories, from the noticeable comfort and lively spirit of guests having fun with friends. We felt the sweet ambiance of being at home, with its 11 lovely rooms you too will absolutely have a wonderful and relaxing vacation in Cebu.
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Another 7 Things to do in Puerto Princesa
In: Palawan
8 Jan 2009Aside from visiting the Underground River, enjoying the clear waters of Honda Bay and eating tamilok. Here are my vote to the another 7 things to do in Puerto Princesa.
1. Arrange for a Puerto Princesa City Tour and visit the Cathedral and Plaza Cuartel where you discover interesting history of the city and feel the warmth of smiles of everyone. There is no entrance fee.
2. Take some pictures in the Crocodile Farm and join the orientation and learn a lot about this large aquatic reptile.
3. Enjoy the scenic view at Mitra’s house -Sta. Monica Ranch when you can see Honda Bay atop of the ranch and Butterfly garden.
4. Eat in Haim’s Chicken Inato if you would bring some drinks they would ask you to pay for a corkage.
5. Grab some freshly baked hopia in ube or piña at Baker’s hill.
6. Drop in the Pasalubong Market and buy some roasted or fried cashew nuts, Puerto Princesa t-shirts.
7. Shop in the city market to pick up friendly-packed fresh fish and crabs that’s packed before your eyes for your loved-ones back home.
More Information:
No Entrance fees: Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, Mitra’s house- Sta. Monica Ranch and Baker’s hil.
With entrance fees: Crocodile Farm and Butterfly Garden (less than 50 each, students are discounted)
Kuya Danny: 0910-6661767
Witness Beauty Blossom in the East
In: Malls
19 Nov 2008
Witness beauty blossom in the east with the opening of the new Eastwood Mall. A new jewel to Eastwood’s Grounds. It features two distinct sections, the Central Park – a wide open area with botanical garden and lagoon, and the Main Mall section – a fine collection of upscale brands, a huge Atrium, a row of al fresco restaurants and more.
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Underground River
5 Oct 2008
Our second day itinerary is to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site-Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, also known as the Underground River. We are six in the family and for this special tour, my dad rented a guide going to Sabang for Php 3,500 which includes hotel pick up and the land travel to and from Sabang beach. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kinabuchs and Tamilok
In: Palawan
5 Oct 2008
After spending a limited time during our Honda Bay trip, we rested in the hotel for few minutes then decided to have dinner at Kanila Butch or Kinabuchs. Kinabuchs is one of the sought after restaurants in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Serving mainly Filipino Cuisines from Sisig to Laing. If you’re traveling with a foreigner or a balikbayan and you want to satisfy your craving for a Filipino fare then dining in Kinabuchs is a treat. Read the rest of this entry »
Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
In: Palawan
4 Oct 2008
Honda Bay is a group of small islands lined with fine white sand beaches. From the city to the east, we traveled approximately 12 kilometers. Packed with imagination of pristine sands and Puerto Princesa’s Honda Bay islets which have been so popular in swimming and snorkeling destination captured our hearts.
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Badjao Seafront Restaurant
In: Palawan
3 Oct 2008
Badjao Seafront Restaurant a popular place to dine in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. In our stay in Palawan we all agreed that it was the best dining experience we had during the trip. After checking-in and a brief freshening, we were all hungry but no idea where to have our lunch. Our guide, Kuya Pepito was already waiting for us and highly recommended Badjao, true enough – we were not disappointed! Read the rest of this entry »
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