CebuPacific Halloween Promo (Piso Fare) 2011

Cebu Pacific Halloween treat is up for a limited period up to November 1, 2011 or until seats last!

CebuPacific Halloween Promo (Piso Fare) 2011 reservation, pls check their website..

Cebu Pacific Credit Card Deals

Use your HSBC Core Visa credit card anywhere and get P1,000 Cebu Pacific Gift Certificates that you can use to purchase travel tickets to any local destination with just 5 charge slips worth P3, 000 each. Plus, continue to earn bonus points which you can use to redeem Rewards items or miles.

Fine Print : Redemption is until November 30, 2011

For CITIBANK VISA Get a free one-way ticket to any destination when you get approved by October 15, 2011.

Enjoy exclusive privileges with the Cebu Pacific Citibank Card.

Receive SMS and email alerts 2 hours before the seat sale is announced to the public.

Earn never-expiring CEB Points to redeem e-vouchers and book online without restrictions on fares and destinations

Enjoy VISA Platinum Privileges

Robinsons-Cebu Pacific MasterCard

Fly or Buy? Get a credit card that gives you a chance to enjoy BOTH for FREE.

Features

Fly/Buy points for all your spending

For Classic MasterCard: Earn one (1) Fly/Buy Point for every P200 spend anywhere. Earn double Fly/Buy Points for every P200 spend when you shop at any Robinsons stores or purchase Cebu Pacific tickets at www.cebupacificair.com or any Cebu Pacific ticketing office.

For Gold MasterCard: Earn one (1) Fly/Buy Point for every P200 spend anywhere. Earn double Fly/Buy Points for every P200 spend when you purchase Cebu Pacific tickets at www.cebupacificair.com or any Cebu Pacific ticketing office and when you use your card abroad. Earn triple Fly/Buy Points for every P200 spend when you shop at any Robinson Stores.

 (Terms and Condition apply)

Ocean Bay Beach Resort Dalaguete

Experience Cebu with your friends with a 2D/1N good for 4 at Ocean Bay Beach Resort (Valued at P2400)

Escape all the buzzing sounds of traffic and city life and be in one with nature with a 2D/1N accommodation for 4 at Ocean Bay Beach Resort. Ocean Bay Beach Resort is a privately owned boutique beach resort situated 4500 square meter of foreshore land, with a 200-meter long shoreline. With 20 air-conditioned rooms, most have direct views to the ocean. All rooms are equipped with T.V, refrigerators, toilets and a hot and cold shower and promises peace and tranquility as you relax and enjoy the ocean’s breeze. The resort also has a Hideaway Restaurant and bar is partly situated directly above water and serves a mixture of Asian and European cuisines. You can also enjoy billiards, karaoke and Satellite TV with your friends and family after a meal or two. Still stay connected as the whole resort has free WIFI for each guest. For more details about the promo and how to purchase pls visit ensogo

Ocean Bay Beach Resort

how to get there: 

Buses and v-hire from SouthBus Terminal (cebu city) leaves at half an hour interval going to dalaguete. The resort is along the highway just ask the driver to drop off at the resort. Fare is around P80 for the non-aircon and P120 for the air-con buses and v-hires. Taxi is also available but expensive. Distance from Mactan International Airport is 100km and 84km from Cebu City.

Contact:

Rufa & Willem L. Kupers

Guiwanon, Poblacion Dalaguete, Cebu

Philippines 6022

+63 032 4848 003

info@oceanbaybeachresort.com

reservation@oceanbaybeachresort.com

 

Kenneth Cobonpue's Proposal of NAIA1 Makeover

"Its time someone did something about the worst airport in the world. So we made this design because we believe that no matter how beautiful our country is, our airports give the first and last impressions. This plan is relatively inexpensive and simple to adapt. The plan also involves renovating the interiors to allow faster flow of travelers between security, immigration and departure. The first step has been done. Lets hope our government moves on this proposal quickly."  taken from Kenneth Cobonpue Facebook page. 


Just a little background, Kenneth Cobonpue is an Internationally recognized designer for his classy furniture and concept products. His client includes Hollywood celebrities and European multinational corporation. He grew up and was raised in Cebu and most of his designs somehow were inspired by Cebu and the surrounding islands he said. 


Kenneth Conbonpue, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda in cooperation with NCCP (National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines) [it's the first time I heard of this council actually but whatever that is forgive my ignorance) proposed a pro-bono design of NAIA1 make-over and renovation. As we all know NAIA1 is one of the worst International airport in the world and it's about time we do something about it.  
                                                                                                                           

A pro-bono proposal of NAIA1 make-over from Budji Layug, Royal Pineda and Kenneth Cobonpue in cooperation with the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines.

watch the video here

Royal Vista Resort Room Rate

The Royal Vista Resort and Function Center at Imelda Aroma Mountain Paradise which locals also calls Aroma Beach Resort is the only resort of its kind in the Visayas and Mindanao (as they claim). Located in Maca-as, Catmon, Cebu just a few hours from Cebu City.

Overnight stay rates are as follows:

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONS


Waterview Room (standard)* ------------------------------- Php 1,400.00
Waterview Room (deluxe)** ------------------------------- Php 1,600.00
Waterside Room (standard)* ------------------------------- Php 1,400.00
Waterside Room (deluxe)** ------------------------------- Php 1,600.00
Riverside Room ------------------------------- Php 1,850.00

OTHER SERVICES


Additional person --------------- Php 200.00
Extra Futon Bed --------------- Php 225.00
Transfer Rates (pick up from Airport only) -------------- Contact us for rates

* Standard Room does not include television and mini refridgerator
** Deluxe Room includes television and mini refridgerator
-- Per room/rates are double occupany (2 adults) and up to 2 kids (11 yrs & below) for free.
-- Check in time is at 12:00 noon, unless otherwise specified upon request.
-- Check out time is 23 hours after the check in time.

For example: A guest checks in on a Thursday at 12:00 noon, check out time is on
Friday at 11:00 am.

Royal Vista Resort Room Rates are subject to change  without prior notice**

CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS AT +63 32 430-9441 OR EMAIL AT RESORTINFO@ROYALVISTARESORT.COM

pls post a comment for questions and inquiries.

Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

From Cebu City take a 1-2 hour bus/van ride at NorthBus Terminal to Hagnaya wharf in San Remigio. First schedule trip is at 4am which leaves at an interval of 15 minutes for the buses while 45 minutes for the van. 

Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

SHUTTLE FERRY

DAILY SCHEDULE OF TRIPS

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA
DEPARTURE
6:00 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE
DEPARTURE
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For more information pls. contact:
Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09195251388 (Benjie Capuras)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth tel. no. 09187047196 (Apollo Mayol)

LCT ISLAND 1

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA

Departure -Time Arrival Time
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.- 12:30 A.M.
1:30 P.M.- 2:30 A.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 A.M.
5:00 P.M. (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE

Departure- Time Arrival Time
3:00 A.M. - 4:00 A.M.
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
6:30 A.M.- 7:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:00A.M.- 12:00 NN
1:30 P.M. -2:30 P.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For mor information pls. call at:

Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09222845892  (Greg)
 09228759769 (Yaon)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth

Cebu Office Nos. 09228024373 (An-an) - Landline 416-6883

Bantayan Office Nos. 09224354167   Smart 09186616609 (Bebe)

**Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

source: Bantayan.gov.ph

HunaHuna Beach Resort Catmon

Ensogo.com.ph a living social company that offers discounted rate on basically anything is offering best-value for your P900. Yes, you heard it right! I myself could not believe it at first but the discount is up for grab for a limited time. Immerse in posh Cebu lifestyle with a 2D/1N accommodation for 2 at HunaHuna Beach Resort, Catmon, Cebu (Valued P 2000).

Huna2x Beach Resort Catmon

Location:

HunaHuna Beach Resort

Buyo, Binungkalan catmon Cebu

For inquiries and reservation, please contact us:

Phone: 09173719741 / 09322242375
Email: aghunahunaresort@yahoo.com 

For details or if you want to purchase go to ensogo.com.ph


Photo courtesy of Ensogo.com.ph

JVR Island in the sky resort!

Location	Gaas, balamban, Cebu, 06045 Cebu City, Philippines
Hours	Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
About	JVR Island in the Sky is located in Barangay Gaas in Balamban and is known as the "little Baguio" of Cebu. Its cool mountain temperature is similar to that of Baguio. The JVR "Island in the Sky Resort is located along the Transcentral Highway that traverses from Cebu City to Balamban.

General Information

For reservations you may call us @ Telephone No's: (032) 516-6654 or (032) 516-4112 and Cell #: 0906-1395385 and look for Johnny Delos Reyes. INFORMATION: We have closed cottages for overnight stay: RATE: A: One thousand five hundred pesos (P1,500) it will accommodate (6) six persons. B: Two Thousand five hundred pesos (P2,500) will accommodate (14) persons. NOTE: WE WILL PROVIDE EXTRA FOAM/ BEDDING (FREE OF CHARGE.) ENTRANCE FEE: 50 PESOS (ADULT), 25 PESOS (CHILDREN). CABLE CAR: 150 PER PERSON ZIP LINE: 40 PESOS EACH. SWIMMING POOL: 50 PESOS ( SUNDAY ONLY). E-mail us @ jvr_island@ymail.com

Parking

Parking Lot

Email	jvr_island@ymail.com
Phone	516-6654 / 516-4112

My dream of a Camiguin Weekend!

I haven't blog seriously my entire life until I saw Airphil Express promo on my facebook newsfeed. Oh yes, I'm freakin' serious. I write just for the heck of it, nothing professional or something. I tried writing before to save up for my retirement but I just recently realized it would take me 60 years before I can take advantage of it so without hesitation I drop the idea. And here I am writing for a Camiguin weekend. Hoping that Airphil will take me to the streets of Camiguin dancing to the beat of Lanzones festival.

I grew up in the outskirts of Mindanao and traveled as far as Zamboanga, Davao and Lanao del Sur but I haven't been to Camiguin or experience Lanzones festival for that matter. For all the good reason fate always has its funny ways in cancelling all of my leisure plans for Camiguin. 

And now that I have all the luxury of time on every perfect sunny weekend, I don't have any money to spend for it. I hope this time fate will do me a favor and help me answer this important question at the moment 'Why do you want to experience and join Lanzones Festival?' After few considerations my answer is nothing special, I want to prove myself the things I heard so much about the festival and Camiguin as a whole without spending too much. The things I heard before I hope it's the same thing they have until now. The sugary white-sand beaches, hot and cold springs, friendly and hospitable people and specially the parade of free lanzones itself are just a few that I am looking forward to.

For now I will just sit here sipping lemonade preparing my stuff for a Camiguin weekend. (me just wishful thinking Haha)

 "Experience MassKara Festival, Hermosa Festival and Lanzones Festival this October. Airphil Express flies daily to BACOLOD, ZAMBOANGA and CAGAYAN DE ORO from Cebu and Manila. Visit www.airphilexpress.com to book!

Where in the world is CEB?

"Who the hell is CEB by the way?" My friend asked me out of sheer innocent stupidity. For almost 5 years of flying Cebu Pacific she don't have a single idea of where was who. And I thought I know the answer too. So we ended up reading the whole post and realized Cebu Pacific just recently baptized their mascot naming it 'Ceb'. And to spread the word they launch a promo "Where in the world is CEB?". 

For details please don't ask me just stare and you will see!

Argao hotels etc.

Woodruff Beach and Restaurant
Tulic Argao (032-367-7388)

Aballes Apartelle
Looc Argao

Bamboo Paradise Beach Resort
523 Poblacion Argao (info@bamboo-philippines.de)

Looc Garden Resort
Looc Argao (32-485-9516)

Pool Garden Mountain Resort
6406 cancainap, tulic Argao (+639197275486)

Riverstone Castle Resort
Jomgao, Argao (Contact No. (032)2618883)

Sea Breeze Resort
Looc Argao (09209105571)

Lawis Beach Park
Looc, Argao (032-4858404)


Pls post a comment for your questions and inquiries!

Everything you need to know about Argao!

Oh and by the way just in case you do not know the former Chief Justice of the country grew up in Argao. And yes I am talking about Hilario Davide. Argao is a simple yet vibrant town located in southeastern part of Cebu province and approximately 68 kilometers form Cebu city. It is one of the oldest town in the country evident by its colonial structures, old churches and houses dated way back the 15th and 16th century. In fact they just celebrated their 400 years of township. Argao is famous for their "torta" a local pastry, 'Balay sa Agta", and their free wifi access in town center. Bugasok falls and Riverstone Castle Resort are also fast-becoming tourist destination among locals.

Tourist and visitors can take advantage of lodging houses, beach resorts and hostels in Argao for as low as P450 a night. Argao is very accessible by Bus (southbus terminal) from Cebu City for only P80. From poblacion argao you can take a tricycle going to the nearest beach resorts which normally charges P7-10.

If you have question pls feel free to post it on the comment section.

Thanks and enjoy!

The Old-Fashioned Colon Street

You've been to Cebu if you already crossed the oldest street in the Philippines, and yes I am talking about Colon. It was built by Spaniards during the 16th century and was named after Christopher Columbus whose name in Spanish is Cristobal Colon. Colon failed to preserved its business district reputation but successfully restored it's historical and glorious past. Feel the nostalgia and take a glimpse of its history through old buildings  and structures. Colon is at the heart of downtown area and is very accessible by local transportation.

Yay! Cebuano Budget Traveler just went mobile!

As a traveler myself I understand the need to accessible information as much as possible . So I upgrade my blog to be mobile device friendly so you wont be having problem accessing it on whatever mobile phone you are using while you are on the go. Again making your life a lot easier is what I do. Enjoy y'all!

Cebu Pacific Zero Fare!

I dont normally book promo fare but today I make an excemption and before I get to the website 'thank you' page, the humongous fuel surcharge, taxes and baggage fee keep holding my back. So thanks but no thanks!

Camotes Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

Boat Schedule from Mainland Cebu to Camotes Island (as of march 2011)

Time--Origin--Destination--Vessel

530AM--Ouano Port--Poro, Camotes--Ave Maria pumpboat
530AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping
630AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Super Shuttle Ferry
830AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping900AM--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Poro, Camotes--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
1030AM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--RJR pumpboat

1200NN--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping
100PM--Danao Port--Poro, Camotes--Super Shuttle Ferry
530PM--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Poro, Camotes--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
530PM--Danao Port--Consuelo, Camotes--Jomalia Shipping

Note: Consuelo Port is only 10 minutes away from the resort while Poro Port is 35-40 minutes away from the resort. It is better to take the Danao Port to Consuelo Port route.



Boat Schedule from Camotes Island to Mainland Cebu
Time--Origin--Destination--Vessel

530AM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
600AM--Poro Port--Pier 1(Cebu City)--Golden shipping Fastcraft
900AM--Consuelo, Camotes--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
1000AM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Super Shuttle Ferry
1100AM--Poro Port--Ouano Wharf--Sto Nino de Cebu pumpboat
1200NN--Poro, Camotes--Pier 1, Cebu City--Golden Shipping Fastcraft
200PM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
400PM--Consuelo Port--Danao Port--Jomalia Shipping
500PM--Poro Port--Danao Port--Super Shuttle Ferry

Travel duration is approximately two(2) hours.

Fare:
Jomalia--P-200.00(A/C), -P-180.00(Non A/C)Golden Shipping Fastcraft -P-560(one day advance-RT)
Sto Nino de Cebu(pumpboat) -P-180.00
Super Shuttle Ferry-P180.00

Danao Port going to Consuelo Port In Camotes Island

Source: Masamayor's Beach House and Resort

Cebu Srp Tunnel

Here are some few tips if you are riding a commuter taxi or driving your own vehicle going southbound like Talisay, Naga , Carcar etc. Take the Srp tunnel to avoid traffic and lessen your travel time. There are 3 main exit if you just want to avoid traffic and do some shortcut. If you're heading labangon, punta princesa and basak pardo, take the mambaling exit. While Inayawan exit will lead you to inayawan, pardo and lower talisay area and going to talisay city just take the talisay exit. Exit signs are visible so you can skip your map and just enjoy the ride.

Here comes Barili..

It was a sunny sunday when we decided to go up south with my workmates when we notice a sign along the way saying, 'this way to mantayupan' so we pull over and take a look. It was the unnotice Mantayupan Falls of Barili a town before Moal-boal which was our destination. Barili is a bustling municipality 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City or just about 1hour bus ride.

The word Barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted bySpaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today. (wikipedia)

The falls is best accessible going to the town proper where roads are paved and cemented all throughout. Public utility vehicles are also easily accessible.

Sinulog 2011

The most loved festival in the Philippines is once again crowding the street of Cebu with all the ensembles and street dancing unique to the region. The festival which is celebrated and embraced by most locals is now gaining popularity abroad. Tourist flock the city every year to witness the event and is growing with a decent number exponentially. Sinulog grand parade happens every third sunday of january in celebration of the feast of Sr. Sto. Nino!