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Cebu Pacific “Meet them HALFway” Promo

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:48:19 +0000

Meet them the Black Eyed Peace HALFway! Cebu Pacific Air is offering 50% Off to all its domestic and international flights.

Promo Period: September 16 to 18, 2011
Travel Period: October 18 to 27, 2011

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Argao Church

Marc — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:00:19 +0000

The Argao Church (St. Michael the Archangel Parish) is a must visit whenever dropping by the town of Argao situated at the southern part of Cebu Island’s east coast. Argao became a parish in 1703, which prompted the construction of a beautiful Rococo-Baroque church structure in 1734 and was completed in 1788. The Argao Church and Convent sits within an enclosed fort-like complex surrounded by thick walls. Despite some renovations and modernizations done to it, the San Miguél Archangel Parish still remains one of the richly furnished churches in the South.

View of Argao Church Facade

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Malacanang of the South (Malacanang sa Sugbo)

Marc — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:00:30 +0000

The Malacanang of the South or Malacanang sa Sugbo is the official residence of the President of the Philippines in the Visayas. Also known as the “Aduana building,” it was originally built in 1910 to house the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs office in Cebu.

Facade / Entrance of the Malacanang sa Sugbo / Old Cebu Customs House Building

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Carcar Church

Marc — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:00:15 +0000

The Carcar Church (Parish of St. Catherine of Alexandria) is one of the most remarkable Spanish-colonial churches in Cebu. Built on top of a hill, this imposing edifice overlooks the heritage town of Carcar. The parish church of Carcar was actually destroyed a number of times because of frequent attacks by moro raiders. The current structure, however, remained intact for more than a hundred years since its completion in 1875.

Facade of the Muslim-inspired Church of Carcar

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Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort

Marc — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:00:54 +0000

Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort is the only hotel on beautiful Sumilon Island and is ideal for an undisturbed and relaxing getaway. Spread over 24 hectares, the hotel is surrounded by clear blue waters and has direct access to a white sand beach as well as an adjoining coral reef beach. The onsite restaurant is great for a full four course dinner or just a quick meal while the hotel also features a library for a leisurely afternoon reading. There are a host of fun activities for guests including picnics on the beach or aboard boats, fishing, hiking and snorkeling. The resort also arranges for island hopping and cave tours on request.

Aerial View of Sumilon Island

Aerial View of Sumilon Island at the Southern tip of Cebu Mainland and the coast of Negros Oriental Province

Cebu City Hall Building

Marc — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:00:42 +0000

The Cebu City Hall Building, located at the downtown district of Cebu City, is one of the existing pre-war buildings in the city. It was first built by the Spanish Colonial Government in 1885 to house the offices of the city council body or Ayuntamiento. The building suffered considerable damage during World War II but was subsequently rebuilt with the aid of the US Government and the City Government of Cebu.

Facade of the Cebu City Hall

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Plantation Bay Resort and Spa Cebu

Marc — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:00:05 +0000

Plantation Bay Resort is a breathtakingly beautiful resort, recently listed as one of the top 25 resorts in Asia by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, is hidden away between clear blue bodies of water and tropical surroundings. Set in 11.4 hectares of secluded grounds yet only 30 minutes from Cebu City, Plantation Bay offers one of the largest privately-owned waterways in the world, with the clean elegance of colonial-plantation architecture. Decompress from life’s pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels “away from it all.” Whether you’re traveling for a family vacation or romantic getaway, for business or pleasure, this is far and away your best choice in the Philippines.

Aerial View of Plantation Bay Resort in Mactan Island, Cebu

The elegant guestrooms have classic and timeless designs and include mini bars, televisions, air-conditioning, and telephones. Enjoy Italian, international and Asian cuisine from the Plantation Bay Resort’s four restaurants. Of course there is long list of water sports to partake in like parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides. For the restless tourists in need of additional activity on dry land, stop by the fitness center for a few hours. The travel desk and car rental services are available to make reaching scuba diving locations like Mogambo Springs and easy task.

Cebu

Marc — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:20:49 +0000

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines with Cebu City, as the main center of government, commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Cebu Province boasts of natural resources like countless of white sand beaches as well as historical sites that reflect its cosmopolitan past: from the birth of Christianity in Asia, to early commercial trade with Mexico and China, to vestiges of the American colonization of the Philippines.

Aerial View of Mactan Island, home to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Philippines’ secondary international airport

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Marcelo Fernan (2nd Cebu – Mactan) Bridge

Marc — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:00:08 +0000

Marcelo Fernan Bridge is the second bridge built across the Mactan Chanel to connect Mactan Island with mainland Cebu. After arriving in Cebu via the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Mactan Island, this imposing structure will be the first to welcome you before crossing over to Mandaue City and Cebu City. Marcelo Fernan Bridge was opened in August 1999 to decongest the traffic from the older Mactan-Mandaue Bridge. It is considered as one of the widest and longest bridge span in the Philippines.

Pedestrian View of Marcelo Fernan Bridge

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Cebu South Bus Terminal

Marc — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:00:49 +0000

The South Bus Terminal of Cebu is probably one of the most organized transport terminal in the Philippines. It serves passengers commuting to towns south of Cebu City and Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental (via the nautical highway). A terminal fee of P5 is collected for every passenger before they can proceed to the air-conditioned pre-departure / waiting area. The Cebu South Bus Terminal also implements a centralized ticketing system for all routes and bus line operators. Passengers can choose from two types of bus class: Class A for the cheaper non-aircon buses and Class B for the more comfortable air-con buses.

Cebu South Bus Terminal Waiting Area

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