Safari Camp at Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Carmen’s Sanctuary in the Wild

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March 29, 2021

Safari Camp at Cebu Safari & Adventure Park: Carmen’s Sanctuary in the Wild

Cave into the cabins and start taming peace in the wide and wild Cebu Safari & Adventure Park in Carmen, Cebu.

With all the rigors that we do every day, there’s always a point in time when all we want to do is submit ourselves to the wonders of solitude. A peaceful environment is a major ingredient in calming ourselves and we have to admit that at times, it is elusive.

Elusive? Well, not in Cebu Safari & Adventure Park’s Safari Camp. Situated on top of the mountains of the quaint town of Carmen, Safari Camp showcases an accommodation built in the heart of the wilds. It is a sanctuary that brags a peaceful staycation experience and serves as a perfect place for unwinding and recharging.

Photo from Cebu Safari & Adventure Park Facebook Page

You can choose two types of accommodation here: 2 bedroom-cabin or 3-bedroom cabin. The interiors are ornamented to be consistent with the over-all Cebu Safari theme – wildlife – but without losing the class and the glam. It is also furnished with all the basic room amenities that’ll make your stay worry-free.

Two-Bedroom Cabin
- 80 square meters of luxury
- comprises of a king bed, doubled bed, twin bed, or single double deck bed.

Three-Bedroom Cabin
- 108 square meters of luxury
- comprises of a king bed, double bed, twin bed, or double deck (upper deck: single; lower deck: queen)

As how they say it, the best mornings always come with a cup of good coffee and a scenic sight. It also rings true at Safari Camp. Here, you will wake up to an expansive view of verdant mountain landscapes and the Camotes Sea. The overlooking view and the quiet ambience make it a perfect spot to meditate and discover yourself once again.

You will never get bored staying here since your reservation also includes a number of exciting activities that you can get yourself into. First is their infinity pool. How good can it get when you’re dipping into the cold waters surrounded by a lush vegetation, staring blankly at nothing, losing yourself into a state of relaxation but doing nothing?

Serengeti Bar

Their Serengeti Bar serves mouth-watering dishes and thirst-quenching drinks to elevate your experience. It is located just by the edge of the mountain right next to the infinity pool. Giving into your gastronomic cravings while gaping at the breathtaking sceneries of the mountains will satisfy both your stomach and your soul.

If you’re into deep talks at night with your special someone, their bonfire pits should be your stop. They also have jacuzzi available anytime at your disposal. Other amenities you will expect during your visit here includes botanical gardens and eco-trails for jogging and hiking.

CEBU SAFARI & ADVENTURE PARK

cebu safari zoo 2018 — Photo by Gigi Olavo

The Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is considered the premier Safari park in the country. Its entire stretch of 170-hectare land area houses more than a thousand animals coming from 120 different species. It also serves as a breeding ground for hundreds of different plants.

The park offers many exciting features and activities but topping the list are the African Savanna, Michelle’s Garden, Gardens of the World, and the White Lion Safari. At the same time, it caters the needs of the thrill-seekers too with their adventure park highlighting one of the longest and highest ziplines in the country at 1.3 kms. long and 671 m. above sea level.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

LOCAL RESIDENTS’ RATE:

2-Bedroom Cabin: P12,000/night (max of 6 persons)
3-Bedroom Cabin: P17,850/night (max of 9 persons)
Extra Person Rate: Php 2, 850 net/cabin
Rates are subject to government taxes & service charge

Inclusions:

Daily set of breakfast (choice of Filipino, American or Continental)
First-class accommodations in well-appointed cabins
Wireless internet
Cable TV
Complimentary Bottled Water
Access to Cebu Safari & Adventure Park
White Lion Safari
African Savanna Tour
Bird Show

OTHER INFORMATION:

Booking Dates: March 6, 2021 – June 30, 2021
Stay Dates: March 12, 2021 – June 30, 2021
Open Days: Fridays to Sundays, including holidays
Contact numbers: (032) 344-1095 / +63 968 733 1391 / +63 968 733 1407
Email address: [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cebusafari/
Website: https://www.cebusafari.ph/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Toril, Corte, Carmen, Cebu 6005 Philippines — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY COMMUTE: Ride a north-bound bus at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. Ask the driver to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. From there, you may ride a habal-habal to Cebu Safari.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu Safari & Adventure Park” in Carmen. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 211 new cases on March 28

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Ram Mancelita

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March 28, 2021

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On Sunday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of March 28, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 211 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 248 new recoveries, and 2 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 45,342, while the active cases decreased to 5,516 (from 5,552).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 21,348 (+80 new)
– Total recoveries: 18,731 (+178 new)
– Total deaths: 805 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,812

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 5,513 (+37 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,268 (+0 new)
– Total deaths: 132 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,113

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 5,578 (+22 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,415 (+49 new)
– Total deaths: 199 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 964

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 12,903 (+72 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,727 (+21 new)
– Total deaths: 549 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,627

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,516
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 45,342 (+211 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 38,141 (+248 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,685 (+2 new*)

A total of 2,367 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

EXCITING NEWS! You can win WEEKLY prizes when you shop at Ayala Center Cebu

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March 28, 2021

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EXCITING NEWS! You can win WEEKLY prizes when you shop at Ayala Center Cebu

Ayala Center Cebu is known for their aesthetic designs and a natural life balance effect as soon as you enter their mall. It’s one of the reasons why we keep coming back.

Everything is there from the panoramic views, to the unique selection of shops, the activities and the food. And our needs don’t really stop because of the pandemic. We are slowly adjusting our ways and adapting to the new normal.

Ayala Center Cebu sees to that and more – They are giving you the chance to win weekly household packages within the entire duration of March 15 to May 31, 2021.

With a single receipt purchase of P200 only, you can have as many chances as you want to win grocery bundles, COVID essentials and even dining gift cards.

So, if you’ve just bought your groceries, ordered take-out, or maybe a bagged that brand new outfit, head on over to their “Ride To Win” booth located at the PUV Terminal and present your receipt to enter their raffle.

There will be 10 winners chosen every week where non-winning raffle coupons from the first raffle draw will be included in the succeeding raffle draw.

Note: Bill payments are not included

Raffle Draw dates and Prizes

March 22 & May 10: Grocery bundles
March 17 & 29: Breakfast bundles
April 5 & May 24: Laundry bundle
April 12 & May 31: Rice (sacks)
April 19: Covid Essentials
April 26: Cleaning Bundle
May 3: Family Dine Out GCs

About Ayala Center Cebu:

Opening hours: 10AM to 9PM daily
Contact number: (032) 888 3777
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayalacentercebu/
Viber Community: https://bit.ly/ayalamallscebuviber

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Ayala Center Cebu City, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City

BY BUS/PUV: Ayala Center Cebu – Ride any beep or bus going to Ayala Center Cebu. You can also ride any PUJ going there like 12L, 03Q, 06H.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Ayala Center Cebu”. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 254 new cases on March 27

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Ram Mancelita

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March 27, 2021

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On Saturday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of March 27, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 254 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 178 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 45,131, while the active cases increased to 5,552 (from 5,478).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 21,268 (+99 new)
– Total recoveries: 18,556 (+76 new)
– Total deaths: 804 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,908

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 5,476 (+35 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,268 (+37 new)
– Total deaths: 132 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,076

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 5,556 (+35 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,366 (+38 new)
– Total deaths: 199 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 991

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 12,831 (+85 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,706 (+27 new)
– Total deaths: 548 (+5 new)
– Active cases: 1,577

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,552
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 45,131 (+254 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 37,896 (+178 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,683 (+6 new*)

A total of 2,897 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

What Happened to Pokémon Go? Its Rise & Fall

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March 27, 2021

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What Happened to Pokémon Go? Its Rise & Fall

Picture this: you’re back in July 5, 2016. Covid-19 has not existed yet and plagued the world. You can go anywhere anytime you want. Duterte and Robredo just won the elections. WAP hasn’t existed yet, and Pokémon Go had just come out. Within the following weeks, almost everyone has Pokémon Go on their phones installed. The game was so popular, it was number 3 on Google’s Top Trending Searches overall. Most likely, you have even played the game back then.

Eventually however, the game died out. Not many people were walking around anymore with their phones on their hands catching a Pidgeot or a Pikachu. No one was debating anymore on Facebook whether Team Valor was better than Team Mystic. You would have probably uninstalled the game by then.

So, what happened?

The Rise of Pokémon Go

On September 10, 2015, Pokémon Go was announced in an event in Tokyo. Niantic Labs collaborated with the Pokémon company to make an augmented reality game that “aimed to bring the iconic world of Pokémon into the physical realm”. At the time, this sounded very revolutionary. There has not been much games that utilized the phone’s GPS and phone like this, and so many people have been hooked to the idea.

For many, Pokémon is their childhood. Seeing their childhood come back to life through their phones would make them play this game. Thus, when the game launched on July 5, 2016, it made great success for Nintendo. At its peak, Pokémon Go was downloaded 90.5 million times in a single week, six times more than Facebook during the same time. According to a study, peak daily player levels had reached 28.5 million in mid-July in the US.

The Fall of Pokémon Go

However, it went downhill fast. From 28.5 million players in the middle of July to only 5 million players by the end of December. Almost 83% of the players have probably quit by then. Even though Pokémon Go had introduced more Pokémon from Generations 2 to 5 in future updates, the game got hit harder by the introduction of Covid-19. The pandemic has lessened the rate of people walking out in public, thus hampering its gameplay.

The Probable Causes of its Downfall

Many people have claimed that the reason behind the player fallout is due to the updates. The game had removed features that were deemed important to players, such as the Pokémon tracking. Removed in July 30, 2016, this was important as players can determine how far or how nearby certain Pokémon are.

Another problem with the updates is how slow they come. Since its release, there had been no major changes to the game until February 2017, which introduced Johto Pokémon. All the updates in between were bug fixes, UI improvements, and tweaks in game balance. This made Pokémon Go the same game since July 2016 to February 2017. It is understandable why many would abandon the game by then.

Furthermore, the game had many bugs, and no we’re not talking about bug-type Pokémon. Bugs and errors plagued the game. Even though the developers released fixes for them on each update, more came by as well.

Others have differing opinions as to why the game declined. Many suggested that it could be because of how Niantic Labs, the company which made the game, interacted with its players. It banned many players for hacking and eventually banned rooted phones from playing the game itself. Pokémon Go also introduced many problems such as trespassing and accidents happening while playing.

What about you? Why did you quit Pokémon Go too?

Gravhizfarm Secret Garden: Garden of peace and relaxation in Naga City

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March 27, 2021

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Gravhizfarm Secret Garden: Garden of peace and relaxation in Naga City

Cebu City is growing and the metro is starting to be filled with the bustle of people and cars. With the metro starting to become filled with hectic schedules and rush hours, there are still places nestled on the outskirts of Cebu that are easily accessible for quick getaways and vacations.

Gravhizfarm Secret Garden is a haven of peace and relaxation that offers a private space disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the city and provides the tranquility that every person desires. The garden combines the serenity of nature with the quietness of Naga’s distant municipality. Various trees and other flora dot the gardens and fill them with vibrant life which complements the verdant views of the low-rolling terrains and mountains in the background.

Photo from Gravhizfarm Secret Garden Private Resort Facebook Page

On the slopes just adjacent to the secret garden are rows of palm trees that grow up to the highest slope which gives guests a really pleasing view just outside the house. Outside is also a pool with the same scenic views of nature and a deeply refreshing water that guests could enjoy during hot afternoons. Tables and chairs are arranged neatly on the vast lawn that creates a romantic setting for dates, intimate moments, or just a simple barkada get-together.

There are enough trees that surround this secret garden to make it hidden and secluded from the city but it also contains comfortable facilities to keep the guests warm and safe while still letting them enjoy basking in the refreshing atmosphere.

The main structure which is located at the center of the property is a house with no walls or doors and is instead surrounded by the pleasant green of nature just outside of it. It has tiled floors and a slightly modern interior inside. It also has varnished wood posts and rustic wooden railings on the perimeter of the house which serves as the walls of the building.

It also contains furniture and appliances which can be found in a regular home that provides everything the guests need for a comfortable stay. At the second floor is a bedroom/attic with rows of beds which could accommodate more than one family. The main room is still open air and gives guests cool, relaxing nights and experience nightlife in nature.

Gravhizfarm Secret Garden offers a natural retreat just a few hours away from bustling metro making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists alike.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

Exclusive Booking: P10,000, good for 15 persons
Excess Rate: P200 per person up to 25 persons max
Reservation Fee: P2000, returned upon check-out if no damage

FACILITIES AND AMENITIES:

Swimming Pools
Entertainment Area (w/ Videoke)
Campfire Ground/ Camping Ground
Kitchen Area with cooking utensils
Grilling Area

NOTE: No walk-ins allowed. Make reservations ahead of time.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Corkage fee: None
Contact No.: 0927-302-6995
Email address: [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gravhizfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravhiz_farm/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Soton, Brgy. Pangdan, Naga City, Cebu — approx. 1-2 hours away from Cebu City.

BY JEEPNEY:

From Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, take another jeepney with route 44 to reach to Naga Plaza (P15 fare). There are also some jeepneys from/near CIT University in N. Bacalso that you can ride going to Naga.
Upon arriving in Naga, ride another jeepney that will pass by the Naga – Uling Rd. Ask the driver to drop you off at Pangdan Barangay Hall. From there, you may ask the locals for directions going to Gravhizfarm Secret Garden.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Pangdan Barangay Hall” in the City of Naga. Ask for directions from the locals going to the garden or message the Facebook Page of the owners prior to traveling to Naga. Parking space is available about 300-400 meters from the place.

The Woodside: A Showcase of Moalboal’s Tranquil Side

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March 27, 2021

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The Woodside: A Showcase of Moalboal’s Tranquil Side

Your visit to The Woodside in Moalboal will show you why Moalboal is not always about white sand beaches and the famous Sardine Run.

Nestled in the elevated and secluded parts of Brgy.Balabagon in Moalboal, The Woodside is an exclusive accommodation featuring two (2) native bamboo cottages and a wide veranda furnished to appear as a cozy and classy version of the traditional Filipino payag. Being away from the crowd of tourists flocking the beaches of Moalboal, this place serves as a top pick for everyone yearning a peaceful and isolated retreat.

Here, you will be delighted by the bamboos and other indigenous materials that comprise the payag accommodation. It gets even lovelier at night when the lights are turned on since the lightings complement well with the interiors of the place. Each cottage room also is equipped with the necessary bed accessories for a comfortable sleep.

If you are into Instagram and other social media thingamajigs, you can take advantage of their sunflower garden for a photoshoot. The number of sunflowers planted aren’t that much, but they bloom all-year round so you will surely have some flowers waiving at you when you visit here anytime.

Their bamboo shower is wide and so IG-worthy you wouldn’t even realize you’re in a shower room.

The Woodside can prepare food for you, but you can also try their seafood bilao consisting of irresistibly good and mouth-watering seafood delights like garlic butter shrimp, chili crab, grilled scallops, calamares, and grilled tuna. Who wouldn’t want that?

When staying here, there is really nothing much that you can do other than soaking in the laidback atmosphere that the place provides. And the catch? You can sit and marvel at the surreal sunset while sharing an ice-cold drink with your loved ones. We all need to calm the chaos within us and visiting places that offer peace that comes from doing nothing is the therapy we need. It clears the mind.

Moalboal is a town in the southern parts of Cebu that’s known for its shorelines jeweled with creamy white sand beaches. Its water isn’t just clear but is also teeming with rich biodiversity. Swimming with a thousand sardines is a one-of-a-kind experience. Indeed, when one thinks of Moalboal, it’s these exciting beach activities that usually top the list of must-do activities.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATE: P1,500/night (good for 6 persons)

OTHER INFORMATION:

Corkage fee: NA
Contact numbers: 0923 589 4825
Email address: NA
Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/WoodsidePH/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sitio Buay-ay, Brgy.Balabagon, Moalboal Cebu – 15-20mins drive away from Basdaku & Panagsama Beach

BY BUS: Go to Cebu South Bus Terminal and ride a bus going to Moalboal. Alight at Moalboal town proper and ride a tricycle going to Brgy. Balabagon. From there, ride a habal-habal to The Woodside. Alternatively, you can ask the bus conductor to drop you off at Brgy. Balabagon and then ride a habal-habal on your way to The Woodside.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Cebu North Coast Beach Resort” in Sogod. Parking space is available.

Cebu logs 217 new cases on March 26

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Ram Mancelita

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March 26, 2021

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On Friday night, the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) released its official, consolidated data of the COVID-19 cases in the region as of March 26, 2021.

Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 217 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 334 new recoveries, and 5 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 44,877, while the active cases decreased to 5,478 (from 5,599).

Breakdown of cases:

Cebu City
– Total confirmed: 21,169 (+104 new)
– Total recoveries: 18,481 (+155 new)
– Total deaths: 803 (+3 new)
– Active cases: 1,885

Lapu-Lapu City
– Total confirmed: 5,441 (+24 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,231 (+15 new)
– Total deaths: 132 (+0 new)
– Active cases: 1,078

Mandaue City
– Total confirmed: 5,521 (+31 new)
– Total recoveries: 4,328 (+93 new)
– Total deaths: 199 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 994

Cebu Province
– Total confirmed: 12,746 (+58 new)
– Total recoveries: 10,683 (+71 new)
– Total deaths: 542 (+1 new)
– Active cases: 1,521

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

Total Active Cases in Cebu: 5,478
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 44,877 (+217 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 37,723 (+334 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,676 (+5 new*)

A total of 2,843 laboratory results were released for today.

NOTES from DOH-7:

*As per DOH-7, the additional deaths in the report are not due to the overnight spike in deaths but due to more accurate data collection and validating efforts. Not all of those deaths occurred today but occurred more than a week ago.
Reports maybe subject to change as these claims undergo thorough validation by the local healthcare offices and health personnel.

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

Goopio Beach Resort: Affordable Getaway to San Remigio

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March 26, 2021

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Goopio Beach Resort: Affordable Getaway to San Remigio

Serene beaches in Cebu are one of the most abundant things that can be found in the tiny island. There are just as many beaches as there are towns in Cebu and almost every place you go to will have their own beach to be proud of.

Located along the pristine shores of San Remigio, Cebu is the simple yet charming beach of Goopio Beach Resort. It flaunts the fine, white sands and turquoise waters present in all beaches, both public and private, located in the municipality.

Photo by Fritzel Anne Fernandez Felicano

Goopio Beach Resort is a family-friendly resort with a spacious beachfront and native cottages that can accommodate families and serve as a venue for reunions and get-togethers. With no entrance fee and spacious cottages that are affordable, every family will have a great time in this simple retreat.

Goopio Beach Resort has a scenic view of the ocean and an unpolluted beachfront with shallow waters that’s perfect for swimming. What’s more, the waters near the beachfront have a bed of fine, white sand under it that makes swimming a very enjoyable experience for everyone.

The native cottages on the shore blend perfectly well with the natural backgrounds of San Remigio and provide a cool shade for everybody. Mantalisay trees also dot the sands on the beach, creating canopies formed by its long branches which also provide shade to the cottages and kids playing on the sand.

Goopio Beach Resort is the perfect family getaway in San Remigio with its affordable cottages and scenic tropical backgrounds that’s perfect for picture taking. There’s no better way to experience the pristine beauty of San Remigio than by spending a day of fun in the sun in Goopio Beach Resort.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

DAY USE:

Entrance fee: No entrance fee, but must rent a cottage

COTTAGE RATES

Cottage Fee: As low as P200

OTHER INFORMATION:

Corkage fee: None

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Poblacion, San Remigio, Northern Cebu — approx. 2.5-3 hours from Cebu City.

BY BUS: Head on to Cebu North Bus Terminal and hop on a bus for San Remigio. Fare is around P150-P200 pesos and travel time is around 2.5-3 hours. Tell the driver that you’re going to get off at the poblacion or town proper. Upon arrival, you may ask the locals for directions going to Goopio Beach Resort and ride a habal-habal to your destination.

Chalet Hills: Cebu Campsite with City Lights and Mountain Views

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March 26, 2021

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Chalet Hills: Cebu Campsite with City Lights and Mountain Views

Hikers just can’t get enough of the mountain views. The views just become more and more beautiful in every climb.

In Busay, despite the number of establishments already lining up on the mountain municipality, nature-lovers and trekking enthusiasts still want to experience the mountain in its raw form. There are two ways to climb and reach the foot of the hill depending on the difficulty that the group or climber prefers.

Climbers may ride a habal-habal or a motorcycle for hire from Lahug all the way to the foot of Chalet Hills or they may opt to challenge the slopes by walking from the entrance of the Mountain View entrance. Athletic trekkers and hikers will take just about 30 minutes to reach the foot of the hill from there but less experienced hikers will take about an hour or two.

There’s a sari-sari store selling easy-to-cook food at the foot of the hill so stocking up on food for the next day won’t be a problem.

One of the charms of the hill is the starry night sky complimented by chilly night air. On one side of the mountain are other verdant hills and trees while on the other is the famous city lights of Cebu which can be seen in majority of the places in Busay.

As morning comes, a breathtaking sunrise greets and wakes up the campers along with the refreshing breeze of the morning and the sound of birds singing. The city view in the morning is just as fine as the night view. The view shows where the sea and the city meet as well as a view of nearby islands.

Chalet Hills may be one of the most accessible campsites in Cebu because of its location but it still offers the same picturesque views and calming atmosphere like any other mountain.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

Entrance fee: None as of the moment

THINGS TO BRING

Make sure to bring water that’s enough for both drinking and cooking
Tents and any form of portable light
Warm Clothing. The hills get really cold especially at night
Easy-to-cook meals such as canned goods, noodles, fruit, and bread
Portable Stove for cooking. Campfires are not allowed at the site
Cooking Utensils
Tarp for the tent in case of rain

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Babag, Busay, Cebu — approx. 30 minutes away from the city proper or JY Square Mall.

BY TAXI: The most affordable way to catch a taxi is to commute going to JY Square at Lahug and then catch a cab from there. The taxi driver can’t go all the way up so you might just hike some parts going to the hills. Talk with the driver before riding to explore your options.

Serengeti Bar

CEBU SAFARI & ADVENTURE PARK

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LOCAL RESIDENTS’ RATE:

Inclusions:

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Breakdown of cases:

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

Raffle Draw dates and Prizes

About Ayala Center Cebu:

HOW TO GET THERE?

Breakdown of cases:

Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:

DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

The Rise of Pokémon Go

The Fall of Pokémon Go

The Probable Causes of its Downfall

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DOH-7 Full Report (Central Visayas):

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