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!

Hotel room discount!

Whether your skipping town this month or just to distress yourself from office stuff and hide away somewhere this special discount will got you covered. This is my way of saying 'thank you' for visiting my blog.

"A couple of months ago we started the Friends and Family program, giving insider access to special low hotel rates. This included all 4,200 of our hotels around the world across all seven of our brands: InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.

The programme's been really popular with around 65,000 bookings made by people taking advantage of the special rates in just two months. There's been so much demand that the programme's been extended indefinitely for bookings made up to 50 weeks in advance.

I'm making this special insider deal available to you, and all you have to do is comment anything about 'cebu', please include your email so I will send you the promo link."

**by the way the author work for Intercontinental Hotels Group