In commemoration of its 82nd founding anniversary, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering flight promos starting on February 27, Monday.
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PAL is providing one-way base fares for domestic trips that start at P182 and round-trip base fares that begin at $99 (more than P5,000) for journeys to and from international destinations until March 19.
“Fares are subject to change based on your chosen travel dates, class of service, and seat availability,”
THE AIRLINE COMPANY ADVISED.
The travel period begins on June 1, with terms and conditions applied.
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To avail of this offer, visit the promo section of PAL’s official website and book your flight now. Happy travels!
San Remigio—the haven for beach resorts and diving spots in Cebu. San Rem, as locals like to call it, is one of the most tranquil places to be.
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If you ever find yourself in San Remigio, we might have the perfect spot for you to stay, and that is GC Beachfront. Recharge and rejuvenate with great accommodations and amenities that will surely make you love San Remigio even more.
An All Exclusive Beach House with an Instagrammable Lookout
The Beachfront is complete with a two-story beach house equipped with bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining area with an amazing view. Of course, one of the beachfront’s highlights is its famous beach lookout. Imagine waking up to the view of the beautiful crystal blue waters.
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Cooking by the Infinity Pool
There is also an outdoor kitchen by the pool. Guests can plan a BBQ night while enjoying an evening swim. What’s even better is that the beachfront is equipped with an infinity pool.
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Fire pit, Coconut Swings, and Other Amenities
You can also take instagrammable photos at their fire pit and even swing under coconut trees. Aside from that, guests can also play basketball since they have a basketball court. The beachfront is also 6 minutes away from Maravilla Beach.
And yes, a Filipino vacation is not complete with Karaoke. Worry not, GC Beachfront also has karaoke available for guests.
What are you waiting for? Head over to San Rem and visit GC Beachfront.
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Exact location: Barangay Victoria, San Remigio, Philippines.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal ride a bus going to San Remigio. Ask the driver to drop you off at Tambongon Public Market. Once you arrive, ride a habal0habal going to GC Beachfront.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “GC Beachfront” in San Remigio. Parking space is available.
Time spent with family and friends away from the city, most especially if we seldom get away from the stress, is always an amazing experience. We want nothing but the best for our well-deserved vacation. To help you find the perfect place that won’t disappoint is this new Instagrammable resort that’s just to 3 to 4 hours drive away from the city.
Nestled in the heart of Oslob where you can experience the world-famous swimming with the whale sharks, Country Home Resort is an ideal spot from which to discover Cebu and the beautiful coastal town of Oslob. It is a place where every corner is picturesque, and allows you to refresh and replenish yourself with the breathtaking view and rejuvenating ambiance.
Exact location: Daanlungsod, Oslob, Southern Cebu — 3-4 hours away from the city proper. Just few meters after Oslob Public Market.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal (near Emall), ride a Ceres bus going to Oslob. Inform the driver to drop you off at Country Home Resort or Petron Oslob, few meters away from the public market. The resort is just located along the highway. You may also navigate via Waze or Google Maps.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Country Home Resort” in Oslob. Parking space is available.
If you want to seize the day, make sure you do it in Medellin.
The municipality of Medellin is one of the most exciting places in Cebu province. It hosts various water activities, lovely beaches, and warm, gentle smiles of the locals. There’s in fact a beach resort in this part of Cebu that serves as a good spot for a vibrant family day on a weekend.
Paradizzo Beach Resort in Brgy. Kawit, Medellin, Cebu has been the go-to destination for family gatherings and friendly outings. Everyone loves white sand beaches and this place just got those for you so you can scamper around and pretend like you’re a kid again. The clear azure waters will make you fall in love with the seas.
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The resort isn’t that wide though but it’s more than enough to cater your family weekend bonding. They have tents that serve as cottages complete with tables and chairs for your festive lunch (or dinner).
A day at the beach for most Filipinos isn’t complete without the grilling of fish and pork meat, right? Here, grilling stations are available at your disposal.
Paradizzo Beach Resort has also its own store where you can buy ice cold beers and soft drinks. Beers are just the perfect drinks to jumpstart the fun. Some prefer it after the day of swimming and laughing with their loved ones.
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If you are up for some thrill, the resort also has kayak and paddle boards that you can rent so you can sail farther from the shorelines. From afar, you will notice that the entire resort is filled with tall trees whose canopies serve as wide umbrellas that shelter the guests from the scorching heat. You can also rent their pump boat for island hopping.
This resort also has an awesome view of the sunset. And at night, the place becomes jeweled with bright beautiful lights – a good way to call it a day before you prepare for a relaxing, peaceful slumber.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: P40 per head (P20 for kids)
Cottage Fees: Ranges from P500 – P600
Room Rates:
Standard Room: P2,000 per night, good for 2 persons
Standard Room (Beach View): P2,200 per night, good for 2 persons
Family Room: P3,500 per night, good for 4 persons
Family Room (Beach View): P4,000 per night, good for 4 persons
BY BUS: From Cebu North Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Kawit, Medellin. Instruct the driver that you’re dropping off at Eskina Mahawak. You can then head on to the Coast Guard substation and ask around where Paradizzo Beach Resort is. It’s a walking distance and is near Emelia Beach Resort.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Paradizzo Beach Resort” in Medelin. Parking space is available.
Treat yourself to an Infinity Saltwater Pool and a beautiful staycation experience in Tabogon!
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Seaside 33 is the perfect refuge if you want to spend time with your friends and family. The whole place offers exclusive use of the whole area, amenities, and recreational activities.
Accommodation and Amenities
Seaside 33 offers an amazing accommodation that is perfect for you and your loved ones. You can rent out the whole place and experience an exclusive stay by the ocean.
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Beautiful Overlooking of the Ocean
The retreat house’s lounge area has a beautiful overlooking of the ocean. You won’t even have to worry about the heat since the big windows allow the ocean breeze to enter. Just imagine waking up to a mesmerizing view of the blue waters. You can also witness the view by staying on the viewing deck.
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Saltwater Infinity Pool
One of the highlights of Seaside 33 is the Saltwater infinity pool. When you book the place, you’ll have exclusive use of the pool area. Saltwater pools are better than the ones we are much more used to since there is less chlorine and chemical content.
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Sleeping Amenities
The house is complete with different kinds of sleeping amenities like bunk beds, a pull-out bed, daybeds, foldable mattresses, and even tents. You won’t have to worry about where to get a good night’s sleep.
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Fun and Relaxing Recreational amenities
Complete your staycation experience by doing fun recreational activities.
Seaside 33 offers the following activities for you to enjoy:
Biking
Hiking (They have a Hike Trail)
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Sunrise Watching and Stargazing
There are also recreational amenities available for a more comfortable stay such as:
Fire Pit & BBQ
Hammocks
Full use of the Kitchen
Toilet and Baths
Stable Wifi and Cellular Signal.
What are you waiting for? Level up your staycation experience and book Seaside 33.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
RENTAL RATES:
Weekdays (Monday to Thursday): ₱12,000 per night, good for 12 persons
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Tabogon. You may tell the driver that you are heading to Barangay Muabog and be dropped off there. Ask around where Sitio Nipa is or ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to drop you off at Sitio Nipa basketball court. Seaside 33 is in front of the basketball court.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Seaside 33” in Tabogon. Parking space is available.
One of the best things about the Queen City of the South is its proximity to many islands, beaches, hotel and resorts, diving locations and heritage sites, high domestic and foreign tourist arrivals. It fuels the city’s tourism industry. And Cebu is well-known for its exquisite white sand beaches located less than an hour away from the city.
Although it’s already popular to the locals (of course) and serves to be their “quick cure” for beach cravings, not everyone — before it trended on social media — knows this public beach that flaunts pristine white beach and crystal clear water. This is the Cordova White Sandbar in Mactan, Cebu.
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85-Peso Challenge
P35 per person – V-hire fare from SM City Cebu Terminal to Gaisano Cordova
P50 – Tricycle fare from Gaisano to the Sandbar (good for 6 persons)
Entrance Fee: FREE!
NOTE:
– You can bring your own tent. Or tables and chairs. There’s no cottage available in the area.
– There are snacks for sale.
– Bringing of food and drinks is okay for now. Also bring your own trash bag.
– STRICTLY LEAVE NO TRACE.
How to get there?
Travel time: 1-2 hours from Cebu City + ~10 minutes going to the sandbar.
Ride a V-HIRE from van terminal at SM City Cebu going to Gaisano Cordova. From there, ride a tricycle and tell the driver to bring you to the Sandbar at Kimwa near Parola and Roro.
ALTERNATIVE: From Pier 3 in Cebu City, ride a ferry boat goig to Lapu-Lapu City for P14 per head. Then ride a multicab or jeepney going to Gaisano Cordova for P10 per head.
In Asia, the word “French” is associated with luxury and quality. La Parisienne is conceptualized, owned and run by French entrepreneurs with an eye for both business and quality.
La Parisienne offers not just some of the best French pastry, wines and deli products in the entire country but an authentic French experience – a dining experience that is as traditionally French as in a genuine Parisian bakery and deli shop. It is a place where you can rest and get away from the busy city life.
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In the garden area, La Parisienne sets a cozy and relaxing mood for everyone to relax and enjoy good french wine and food.
The lights of our cherry blossom trees and colored chairs create an ambience that is unique, not only in Cebu but in the whole wide world. The beautiful environment goes hand in hand with the wide arrange of imported quality products to indulge in.
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Following a successful year, La Parisienne has transcended in beauty. The bakery has grown and is embellished to the delight of its guests. In an elegant and mysterious atmosphere defined by beautiful furnitures and accents, La Parisienne represents France and is the best of Cebu.
In a luxurious setting, La Parisienne invites you to try the exquisite menu of the Pink House, Shanpelino Wine and french bread.
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Menu
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Rates & Other Information
Other information
Operating hours: 9 AM to 3 AM (weekdays), 10 AM to 4 AM (weekends)
Exact location: 271 Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City. 15-30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle; 10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu; 1 hour away from Mactan Airport.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Gorordo Ave or Lahug. Inform the driver to drop you off at “La Vie” near UP Lahug Campus. These are the jeepneys that will pass through La Vie: – 04L from SM City Cebu (near APM Mall) – 17B/D from USC Main (near Jollibee) – 04C from Colon via Ramos – 04H from Colon via Jones – 04D from Carbon via Jones
BY CAR / GRAB: Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “La Parisienne”. Ample parking space is available.
Singing by the campfire couldn’t get any better than this!
Going to the beach is a staple when it comes to vacations. However, we can’t deny the fact that sometimes, we want to try something new. Aside from swimming, camping is actually a great way to spend your vacation with friends and family.
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The best camping experience definitely requires a great camping site, lucky for you, there is one in Aloguinsan. AC Nature Camp is an affordable camping site with a beautiful overlooking of nature, and it is located in Aloguinsan Cebu.
Let’s see what the camp has to offer.
Accommodation and Amenities
AC Nature Camps offers tent rentals if you do not have your own tent. They also have 3 camping grounds where you can opt to camp overnight. Not only that, you can even rent a venue for an affordable price.
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Wake up to a Beautiful Overlooking
The best thing about camping is you can wake up to a beautiful view. At AC Nature Camp, you will get a first-hand look at the mesmerizing overlooking of nature. And if you are lucky, you might even see a colorful rainbow.
Aside from that, the camp is also perfect for people who love nature. The whole area is filled with lush greens and trees. There are even palm trees that can provide you with shade, you won’t have to worry about the sun’s harsh rays.
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Campfire Nights with loved ones
You better not forget to bring chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows because AC Nature Camp allows guests to have campfires. A camping experience is not complete without sitting by the campfire, telling scary stories, and grubbing on some smores.
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Campfire Barbecue
You won’t have to worry about bringing your own food since AC Nature Camp also has BBQ, Drinks, and Snacks, available for guests. But, if you do bring your own food, you won’t have to worry about a corkage fee since it is free.
It’s time to connect with nature and heal your heart by camping with a view. Head to AC Nature Camp-Aloguinsan, Cebu.
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BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Aloguinsan. When you get there, ask the driver to drop you off at Aloguinsan proper. Ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to drop you off at AC Nature Camp in Sitio Tagaytay, Brgy Kantabogon.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “AC Nature Camp” in Aloguinsan. Parking space is available.
SpaceX, a company owned by Elon Musk, announced on its official Twitter page that Starlink is finally available in the Philippines.
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Starlink by SpaceX is a satellite internet service that launched Starlink satellites in 2019. The company provides a no-contract service, a low latency internet connection, and even a 200 Mb/s download speed.
How to Avail Starlink Services
To avail of Starlink’s services, head to Starlink’s Map Portal. After that, input your address, and place your order. Once you’re done, an order form appears and shows a fixed payment for the service which is ₱2,700 monthly, with no contract. There’s also a ₱29,320 fee for the hardware.
Let’s face it, internet connection in the Philippines is not quite the fastest. Now that a lot of people opt to work from home, there is a need for an even faster and more reliable internet connection. Starlink might just be the best option for you if you are looking for a great internet connection, avail of Starlink today.
80,000 Cathay Pacific Air Tickets to be given away in Southeast Asia in support of “Hello Hong Kong”
[Philippines] 24 February 2023, As part of the “World of Winners” campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) that will give away 500,000 free tickets to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering to residents across Southeast Asia 80,000 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. Of this, 20,400 tickets will be for residents of the Philippines. The initiative is in support of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB’s) “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to welcome tourists back to the city, now that travel restrictions have been lifted.
In Southeast Asia, the campaign will be launched in phases, beginning first with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines on 1, 2 and 3 March 2023 respectively, and then Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia in stages two weeks later.
Hong Kong’s Biggest Welcome to the World
The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is being rolled out worldwide to send the positive message that Hong Kong is back with signature and new exciting experiences awaiting visitors.
An array of enticing welcoming offers from over 16,000 outlets across the city have been put together by the HKTB and the tourism and hospitality sectors to welcome back visitors. Among which, at the initial stage, at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers will be given out, covering a complimentary welcome drink at participating bars, restaurants, and hotels, or a cash voucher to be redeemed in the transportation, culinary and retail sectors, as well as attractions.
“World of Winners” Ticket Offers
To join the campaign, participants must be a Cathay member. They may sign up for a free membership on Cathay Pacific’s website. The campaign will run from 3 March 2023 (12:00 local Time) to 9 March 2023 (23:59 local Time). During this period, members must visit the campaign website, sign in using their Cathay membership details and answer three questions correctly. The prize will be awarded to the first 20,400 entrants with correct answers.
Each member may submit one entry only. The winners will be announced on the campaign website on 21 March 2023, and they will also receive an email with details on how to redeem their prize.
A summary of key dates is highlighted below:
Phase 1:
Thailand
Singapore
Philippines
Campaign start date
1 March 2023(12:00 local time)
2 March 2023(12:00 local time)
3 March 2023(12:00 local time)
Winner Announcement
17 March 2023
20 March 2023
21 March 2023
Phase 2:
Indonesia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Cambodia
Campaign start date
15 March 2023(12:00 local time)
16 March 2023(12:00 local time)
17 March 2023(12:00 local time)
18 March 2023(12:00 local time)
Winner Announcement
31 March 2023
3 April 2023
4 April 2023
5 April 2023
Dominic Perret, Cathay Pacific’s Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, says,
“As Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong emerge from the past three challenging years and markets begin to recover, we are excited to be rebuilding both our Company and our home hub. As a leading airline in the region, we are proud to be part of this campaign to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia, and we hope our customers experience all the rich offerings that Hong Kong has to offer the moment they board our flights.”
Raymond Chan, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board says,“The Hong Kong Tourism Board is prepared to welcome visitors from Southeast Asia once again with great pleasure. Hong Kong is extending its warmest welcome along with a variety of attractive offers through the launch of a global integrated campaign – Hello Hong Kong. I am confident that visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable travel experience when they return to this vibrant city with Hong Kong’s diverse culture and immersive tourism offerings.
Vivian Cheung, Chief Operation Officer of AAHK, says, “As part of the relief package for Hong Kong’s aviation industry during the pandemic, AAHK provided liquidity support to the home-based carriers in 2020 by sponsoring air tickets in advance. The air tickets will be used to promote traffic recovery when the pandemic subsides. Hong Kong has opened up and we are eager to welcome visitors from different parts of the world. Various new services and facilities are ready at HKIA and we are looking forward to providing passengers a brand new airport experience.”
