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 13, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 384 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 470 new recoveries, and 8 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 40,963, while the active cases decreased to 6,248 (from 6,341).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 19,649 (+146 new) – Total recoveries: 16,320 (+322 new) – Total deaths: 768 (+2 new) – Active cases: 2,561
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 4,884 (+45 new) – Total recoveries: 3,684 (+98 new) – Total deaths: 129 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,071
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 4,912 (+67 new) – Total recoveries: 3,556 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 190 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,166
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 11,518 (+126 new) – Total recoveries: 9,566 (+50 new) – Total deaths: 502 (+3 new) – Active cases: 1,450
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,248
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 40,963 (+384 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 33,126 (+470 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,589 (+8 new*)
A total of 2,768 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.
Do you miss the warm sea breeze, the sound of the crashing waves, the tan lines, the sun kissed hair, the sand between your toes, and whatnot? Do you miss the feeling of being “beach happy”?
Fortunately, Cebu offers numerous beach destinations which you can pay a visit under the new normal. One of the most popular is Bantayan Island known as the mini “Boracay” because of its fine white sand.
Well, if you are thinking about the expenses, worry not because there are lots of cheap resorts around the island, so finding one would not be a problem. Here are some of the affordable places where you can spend your nights at:
1. Sunday Flower (SF) Cantina
SF Cantina offers several amenities like restaurant, bar, and garden. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Aside from the free parking area, the resort also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
Photo from Hotels.com
Photo from Hotels.com
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Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Standard Twin Room – Price starts at P1,900/night
Double Room with Balcony and Seaview – Price starts at P2,000/night
Exact Location: 232 Batiancila Street, Pooc, Bantayan Island
2. Sunrise Beach Club Resort
Sunrise Beach Club Resort is known for its fantastic beach front location. Guests recommend this resort also because it is only a walking distance from cafes, bars, restaurants.
Photo from Sunrise Beach Club Resort
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Exact Location: C. Batiancila Street, 6047 Bantayan Island
3. Hutkins Beach
Hutkins Beach features a garden and free WiFi. All guest rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bidet, and a shower.
Photo from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook Page
Photo from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook Page
Photo from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook Page
Photo from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook Page
Photo from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook PagePhoto from Hutkins cottages and beach front Facebook Page
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Deluxe Room with Balcony – Price ranges from P1,125/night to P1/500/night
Exact Location: beachfront of Villaceran Street 101, 6047 Bantayan Island
4. Mayet Beach Resort
It features a garden, a 24/7 front desk, a restaurant, etc. The resort also offers free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms include air conditioning and a private bathroom.
Photo from Mayet Beach Resort Facebook PagePhoto from Mayet Beach Resort Facebook PagePhoto by Reiner Steudter
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Standard Triple Room – Price starts at P1,800/night
Standard Quadruple Room – Price starts at P2,000/night
Exact Location: Batiancila Street, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island
5. Amihan Beach Cabanas
Amihan Beach Cabanas has a restaurant, bar, a garden and private beach area in Bantayan Island. It also offers a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and a seating area.
Photo by Nomadic MikePhoto from Amihan Beach Cabanas Facebook PagePhoto from Amihan Beach Cabanas Facebook PagePhoto from Amihan Beach Cabanas Facebook PagePhoto from Amihan Beach Cabanas Facebook PagePhoto from Amihan Beach Cabanas Facebook Page
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Deluxe Bungalow w/ Garden View – Price starts at P2,800/night
Deluxe Bungalow w/ Sea View – Price starts at P3,000/night
Exact location: A. Batobalonos Street, Bantayan Island, Cebu
6. Carl‘s Island Inn
Carl‘s Island Inn has a bar, garden, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Free private parking is available, and the hotel also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Photo from Carl’s Island Facebook Page
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Double Room with Balcony – Price starts at P1,950/night
Superior Double Room – Price starts at P2,200/night
Superior Quadruple Room – Price starts at P2,200/night
Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View – Price starts at P2,600/night
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony – Price starts at P2,600/night
Exact Location: C. Batiancila Street, Bantayan Island
7. Althea Mini Beach Resort
Althea mini beach resort offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a restaurant and a bar.Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and Althea mini beach resort can arrange a bicycle rental service.
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Photo from Althea Beach Resort and Restaurant Facebook Page
Rates & Other Information
Room Rates:
Budget Double Room – Price starts at P800/night
Family Room – Price starts at P1,600/night
Family Room with Sea View – Price starts at P2,000/night
Exact Location: Talisay santa fe cebu, Bantayan Island, Cebu
Travel Requirements
The Cebu Provincial Government has eased the travel requirements, but they advise travelers to secure a prior appointment or booking confirmed from the desired resort or travel destination.
It’s also important to observe the minimum health requirements such as:
Must always wear face mask & face shield
Must always observe social distancing
If you’re from outside Cebu and wish to travel, a negative swab test and other travel documents are no longer needed in Cebu Province (including Bantayan Island), Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Buses that will bring you to Bantayan Island are found at the North Bus Terminal. Take the bus going to Hagnaya. Travel time is approximately 3 hours. From Hagnaya take the Express Ferry Boat to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. Travel time is approximately 1-hour ride to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island. A Ro-Ro vessel from Hagnaya to Santa Fe is also available.
FARE
Bus – P175 per way / P350 roundtrip (20% discount for students, present School ID)
Ferry & Terminal Fee – P185 + 10 per way / P390 roundtrip
Fares may change without prior notice.
BUS SCHEDULE
Location: North Bus Terminal at the open parking lot of SM City Cebu
Bus Trip from North Bus Terminal (Cebu City) to Hagnaya Port: approx. 3.5-4 hours travel time
Ferry Trip
Ferry Trip from Hagnaya Port to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island: approx. 1 hour travel time
Source: portsandferries.com
“To go out with the setting sun on an empty beach is to truly embrace your solitude.”
With all that is happening in this pandemic, our pets deserve a trip to the mall, and Ayala Malls Central Bloc thought so too. This March, the mall is opening its doors to make way for the cutest four-legged shoppers.
No more worrying about leaving your pets at home when you shop at Ayala Malls Central Bloc in Cebu IT Park. You can now take them with you and enjoy the walks, food, and the shops to visit together.
Ayala Malls Central Block in Cebu IT Park
With only a few Pet Pawlicies to follow, you may enjoy a fun and safe time together.
To ensure your pet’s safety and enjoyment, they must be kept at a safe distance and should also be walked around with a leash and encouraged to wear diapers or a washcloth. For smaller pets, a leash is not necessary if it is carried in a bag or stroller.
Furparents should also clean and look after their pets to avoid them from uprooting plants or digging holes in the Corte or the Garden Row. Only overloaded cuteness should also distract other shoppers and not excessive barking. When going up and down, you may carry small pets when taking the escalator, and opt to take the elevator when you have bigger pets.
To keep you and your pets guided, establishments have signages displayed to establish boundaries, like what point of the store are pets only allowed to enter.
Join the Pawty on March 15 at Ayala Malls Central Bloc as they open the doors for your pawmily. The excitement doesn’t end there, enjoy more perks if you avail of a pet membership.
Register your pets to the The Paw Club and get a fancy pet ID and dog tag for your furbabies. After all, our pets deserve the best as they have also helped us cope better emotionally in these uncertain times.
Ayala Malls Central Bloc will be a pet-friendly mall starting this March 15, 2021.
Exact Location: Padriga Street, Cebu IT ParkNew Operating Hours:
BY BUS: Ride any beep or bus going to Cebu IT Park and ask the driver to drop you off at The Walk or Garden Row.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Ayala Malls central Bloc” in IT Park. Parking space is available.
ABOUT AYALA MALLS CENTRAL BLOC
Ayala Malls Central Bloc is your hip and happening bloc where the balance of work and play thrives. The five-level regional mall is located in the bustling 27-hectare IT Park. It is a project of Central Block Developers Inc. – a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc.
To know more about Ayala Malls Central Bloc, get the latest updates on their social media pages on Facebook and on Instagram.
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 12, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 475 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 171 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 40,579, while the active cases increased to 6,341 (from 6,099).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 19,503 (+233 new) – Total recoveries: 15,998 (+78 new) – Total deaths: 766 (+1 new) – Active cases: 2,739
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 4,839 (+76 new) – Total recoveries: 3,587 (+0 new) – Total deaths: 126 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,126
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 4,845 (+69 new) – Total recoveries: 3,556 (+44 new) – Total deaths: 190 (+1 new) – Active cases: 1,099
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 11,392 (+97 new) – Total recoveries: 9,516 (+49 new) – Total deaths: 499 (+4 new) – Active cases: 1,377
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,341
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 40,579 (+475 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 32,657 (+171 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,581 (+6 new*)
A total of 4,244 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.
Camping under the stars with friends is the dream, right?
Well, that dream isn’t really that far for an exclusive use of a whole camp site is just hours away from the city.
Photo by Axel Rose Estacio
Photo by Axel Rose Estacio
Located along Tabogon, Cebu is Pahurahay Campsite that offers you the best 360-degree view of the mountains and the sea. A vast plane of camping ground in the middle of a sea of green is what greets you in the morning. Here you can have a perfect view of the sunrise and also the sunset.
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Treehouse
They have this treehouse/payag with a balcony that is just breathtaking with it perched on a hill and overlooking the whole area. A view deck that is perfect for the gram and all your picturesque needs.
Tabogon which is said to have the Batanes feels because of its beautiful road paths that seem to be embraced by the green land couldn’t be a more perfect setting for that exclusive camping getaway. You just have to bring your own tents and you are all set.
Pahurahay is complete with everything you need.
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Features:
Fully Equipped kitchen free of butane stove, rice cooker, refrigerator, pots and pans, plates and bowls, utensils, glasses, water dispenser and 1 gallon of water.
Free use of pool and tree house
BBQ grill provided
Dining tables with chairs
Cellphone Signal is accessible in the area and the campsite it self
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
RATES:
Overnight camp stay: P2,500 (maximum of 10 pax)
50% DP to reserve your date
Campers bring their own tent
Check in time: 2 PM Check out: 12 NN (the next day)
FREE breakfast (Other food on order basis)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Corkage fee: None (you can bring your own food, groceries and beverages)
Exact location: Paharuhay Campsite, Central Nautical Highway, Upper Caduawan, Tabogon, Northwestern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from Cebu City.
BY BUS: Ride a bus going to Bogo or San Remegio and ask the driver/conductor to drop you off at Caduawan, Tabogon in between km83-km84
BY CAR/MOTORCYCLE: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Paharuhay Campsite” in Tabogon or you can go to their FB page and click the location link there. Parking space is available.
Living the adult life and surviving the day-to-day challenges is no easy task. Oftentimes, too much work can leave you with nothing left for yourself which may make it hard for you to notice and appreciate the little blessings that come.
Contrary to what many people believe, treating yourself to occasional luxuries and pampering yourself when needed is not actually a waste of money and may even actually help you to have a better perspective in life as well as improve your mood and your relationship with other people.
Like most things, pampering yourself also has its limits especially on the financial spectrum but this guide is here to help you look for the best accommodations that will be able to provide you your money’s worth or even more. Here are 6 resorts in Mactan with rates below P7,000.
DISCLAIMER: These are promo rates available for a limited time only to attract local guests and rates may change without prior notice.
1. Crimson Resort and Spa
Crimson Resort and Spa provides luxuries that allow guests to have an enchanting experience in the rich nature and stunning seaside sceneries surrounding the resort. Spending a night in the resort allows guests to revel in the peace and serenity of Mactan and have an extremely relaxing night all to themselves. Book a night in Crimson Resort and Spa and pamper yourselves with the various luxuries of this 6-hectare beach resort.
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Deluxe Room – P5,000 on weekdays, P5,500 on weekends
Garden Room – P5,500 on weekdays,P6,000 on weekends
Inclusions: Rooms include breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids below 12 years old plus 20% off on all food and beverages. Villa guests have an extra P1,000 credits for food and beverage as well.
Exact location: Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City – 10 minutes from the Lapu-Lapu Shrine
2. JPark Island Resort and Waterpark
JPark Island Resort and Waterpark is where fun and luxury meet in Mactan. They provide luxurious facilities to its guests that allow them to fully enjoy the lovely sun, sea, and sky views. With a variety of activities and accommodations created to allow guests to have the perfect vacation, JPark Island Resort and Waterpark pampers its guests with both exciting activities that will bring out the kids in them and relaxing facilities that will wash away every ounce of stress in their body. Spend a night in this resort and leave feeling like a new person.
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Deluxe Room – P6,000 per night, good for 2 persons
Inclusions: Room rates include a continental breakfast buffet, the use of water park facilities, and internet access in the rooms and public areas
Exact location: M.L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — 15-20 minutes away from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
3. Solea Mactan Resort
Great food, luxurious accommodations, fine white sands, and a various collection of pools unlike anywhere else – all of these things can be experienced in Solea Mactan Resort.
Solea Mactan Resort knows how to give guests the vacation that they’re looking for. They ensure that guests have a marvelous and an experience that returns their money’s worth. Aside from fun and refreshing pools, Solea Mactan Resort also has a panoramic view of the sea that will soothe the guests with lovely seaside views and a calming sea breeze.
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Premiere Garden View – P4,788 per night, good for 2 persons
Premiere Pool View – P5,088 per night, good for 2 persons
Premiere Sea View – P5,388 per night, good for 2 persons
Superior Room – P4,488 per night, good for 2 persons
Premiere City View – P4,488 per night, good for 2 persons
Solea Suite – P6,588 per night, good for 2 persons
NOTE: Guests may pay an additional P500 for a breakfast inclusion.
Exact location: Washing Street, Brgy. Alegria, Cordova, Cebu — 45 minutes away from the city proper, and 30 minutes from Mactan Airport.
4. Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa
Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa is the perfect place to experience the beauty and wonder of nature while still being comfortably tucked in the sheets of their bed. A getaway for guests who want that balance between comfort and nature.
The gentle sound of the waves crashing at the shore give a sweet lullaby that will provide the most relaxing vacation and its properly maintained facilities will only make the experience better.
Photo by Tambuli TV
Photo from Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa
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Photo from Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa
RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION
ROOM RATES:
Deluxe Studio Room – P5,680 per night, good for 2 with breakfast
Exact location: Buyong Road, Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — 15 minutes away from the Mactan Shrine.
5. Cebu White Sands
Located on the east coast of the Mactan Island is the private-owned family resort, Cebu White Sands, where the beaches lining the shore are one of the best in the island. Cebu White Sands offers guests the best place to experience the natural charms of Cebu Island. With an array of activities to make the most out of your stay and quality facilities designed to bring the best comfort to guests, regret will be the last thing you think off at the end of your stay.
Exact location: Maribago Beach, M.L. Quezon Highway, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — 30 minutes away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
6. Bluewater Maribago Resort
Bluewater Maribago Resort is a triple A resort that’s considered one of the best luxury resorts in Cebu. Pampering yourself has never felt so good with Bluewater Maribago Resort’s various luxury accommodations and exciting activities that bring out the best of Mactan.
Learn the art of doing nothing and yet being able to do everything at the same time through the collection of options you could explore by staying a night in this lovely resort.
Well, this might just be the future for there are now cash-recycling ATMs that accept cash deposits in select 7-Eleven stores in Metro Manila and very soon in Cebu.
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Bank closer and safer 24/7 as these Cash-recycling ATMs, that are popular in Japan, accept cash deposits via high-speed bill readers and dispense the same bills for withdrawals.
There are only a few of these in the Philippines because its more expensive than withdrawal-only ATMs but there are now over 30 operational ATMs, and a total of 320 units will be active by June, including in Metro Cebu.
Cash-recycling ATMs advantages
Reduces the need to deliver cash
Provides a reliable and convenient experience for receiving deposits
Allows several banks to share the ATMs so that more customers could use them without fees (Seven Bank’s model)
BDO Unibank account holders can withdraw or inquire about their balances free of charge at ATMs in 7-Eleven, and will soon be able to use the deposit function that is currently limited to 7-Eleven store cash only.
Other bank account holders through BancNet can also perform withdrawal and balance inquiry transactions subject to the ATM fees charged by their issuing banks.
On Thursday 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 11, 2021.
Today, the whole island of Cebu — Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the Cebu Province — recorded 448 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 353 new recoveries, and 6 new deaths. This brings Cebu’s total confirmed cases to 40,107, while the active cases increased to 6,099 (from 6,010).
Breakdown of cases:
Cebu City – Total confirmed: 19,272 (+181 new) – Total recoveries: 15,867 (+198 new) – Total deaths: 765 (+0 new) – Active cases: 2,640
Lapu-Lapu City – Total confirmed: 4,763 (+72 new) – Total recoveries: 3,587 (+22 new) – Total deaths: 126 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,050
Mandaue City – Total confirmed: 4,780 (+63 new) – Total recoveries: 3,512 (+47 new) – Total deaths: 189 (+0 new) – Active cases: 1,079
Cebu Province – Total confirmed: 11,292 (+132 new) – Total recoveries: 9,467 (+86 new) – Total deaths: 495 (+6 new) – Active cases: 1,330
Summary of COVID-19 cases in Cebu:
Total Active Cases in Cebu: 6,099
Total Confirmed Cases in Cebu: 40,107 (+448 new)
Total Recoveries in Cebu: 32,433 (+353 new)
Total Deaths in Cebu: 1,575 (+6 new*)
A total of 3,797 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.
Cebu is popular not only for its tourist destinations but also because its delectable cuisine. From the world-famous crispy and tasty lechon, to local street favorites like ginabot, the Cebuano palate is surely an interesting one.
Of course, Cebuano desserts are things of their own, and one outstanding example are the popular dried fruit snacks.
Dried fruit snacks are very popular in Cebu as pasalubong or food you bring home for your family to enjoy. Most of these fruits go through long processes of drying, sweetening and preservation. Here are the top fruits perfectly eaten as dried snacks:
1. Dried Mangoes
This is definitely the most popular and most recognizable dried fruit snack ever made. Its sweet and delectable texture is the main reason why Cebuanos can’t get enough of this snacky snack.
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2. Dried Green Mangoes
For those who want a tangy twist, dried green mangoes are perfect. Similar to the original dried mangoes, green raw mangoes are used for the preservation process.
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3. Dried Pineapple
While pickling pineapples is a more popular method of preserving this precious fruit, dried pineapple snacks are also made, definitely unique on its own.
Photo from Cebu Best Mango Chocolate Facebook PagePhoto by Jezzah MuitPhoto from SAVR Facebook Page
4. Dried Banana
While the other version of this is more popular which is the dried banana chips, versions of dried banana also exist with the same texture of other dried fruits.
Photo from Best Cebu Dried Mangoes Facebook Page
Photo from AT IZ Boracay Co. Facbook Page
Photo from AT IZ Boracay Co. Facbook Page
5. Dried Guyabano
For those who don’t know, guyabano is also known as soursop, this fruit has a sweet, soury taste with an underlying thick creamy texture. Dried guyabano is a new twist for those who have it as their favorite fruit.
Photo by Jeany Love Larrobis
Photo from SAVR Facebook Page
6. Dried Mango Tamarind
For those who want a tangy twist, these dried mangoes are mixed with tamarind. These snacks are both sweet and sour, a perfect combination if you’d ask me.
Photo from SAVR Facebook PagePhoto by Lovely Pabulayan
There’s a new spot in Samboan that will surely tickle the interest of every outdoor camping enthusiasts.
Situated in a private beach in Sitio Kinabonbonan, Brgy. Tangbo, Samboan, KayaTent is the newest camping experience in town that everyone should try. It provides you a comfortable tent accommodation perfect for a memorable night with your friends or your special someone.
Photo from KayaTent Facebook Page
Photo by davedk2 via Instagram
Photo by Jun Rey Alcala
Photo by Jun Rey Alcala
Photo by Jun Rey Alcala
The fact that it’s nestled in a private beach makes it an even more appealing and peaceful haven for those seeking tranquility. You will hear nothing but the sound of the waves and the snores of the people you are camping with.
We owe it to ourselves to take a break sometimes. Stress can adversely impact our health if we don’t give ourselves a breather. Spending quality time with your loved ones or just by yourself here at KayaTent is a sure way to de-stress. They also have hammocks where you can just lazily kill time by reading books or by taking a meaningful nap.
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The laidback feels complemented with a stunning view of the sunrise and sunset from the beachfront will take you to a different level of relaxation.
Aside from the tent that comes with mattress and pillows for your comfortable sleep, KayaTent can also offer a set menu subject to additional charges. Prior to arrival, you can ask for full board meals arrangement, although please note that meals will be based on the availability of supplies in Samboan Market.
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Changing rooms and shower area are also available.
Probably the most obvious benefit of camping is the fact that it allows us to meditate and reassess ourselves. Disconnecting from our tablets, laptops and other gadgets and reconnecting with nature are just general tips on how we can get the best out of our camping experience. There are even reports and researches that claim camping can improve our overall health.
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Samboan, a town down south of the Cebu island, is home to many amazing natural landscapes and destinations. It has awed many tourists for its refreshing waterfalls like the Aguinid and Da-o Falls. When camping at KayaTent, a side trip to these beautiful pieces of nature in Samboan wouldn’t really hurt.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
TENT RATES:
Tent: P1,200/night (good for two persons, inclusive of mattress and pillows)
BY BUS: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Samboan/Bato via Barili. Ask the driver/conductor to drop you off at Sitio Kinabonbonan and ask locals around how to get to KayaTent. KayaTent is 5-10 minutes away from Aguinid Falls and can be easily spotted from the highway.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Brgy. Tangbo” in Samboan. Parking space is available.
