Love milk teas and looking for a new place to chill? Here’s a new store in Cebu City that’s worth a try!
A coffee shop and milk tea shop combined into one, the Beanleaf at The Ridges Mabolo offers convenience, relaxation and high quality products without the need to go to different beverage shops to have both coffee and milk tea simultaneously.
Beanleaf Coffee and Tea has a wide array of flavored milk tea, coffee and signature beverages. They use imported ingredients with the finest leaves and the very famous aromatic Arabica coffee beans. From their coffees to milk teas, you can definitely “taste the difference”.
Menu:
Other Information
Operating hours: 10AM to 4AM (Mondays to Saturdays); 3PM to 12AM (Sundays)
Exact location: The Ridges, Panagdait, F. Cabahug, Cebu City — near Sykes Panagdait.
BY JEEPNEY: The only jeepney passing through Panagdait is 03A from Carbon / Colon / Mabolo (PLDT Mabolo, across Landers Superstore). Drop off at The Ridges, near Sykes.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “The Ridges” in F. Cabahug. Ample parking space is available.
Apart from its rich culture, delicious local food and friendly community, one of the best things about Cebu is its proximity – almost everything you want to do is just a few hours drive away from the city. Pristine white beaches? Head on to Alcoy or Badian’s Lambug Beach in Southern Cebu. Affordable to luxurious resorts, or island hopping? There’s a lot in Northern Cebu. And if you’re looking for a quick escape from the city and want to just chill and enjoy the fresh air and scenic mountain view, the best place is to go West – from Sirao to Busay to Balamban.
Guess what? There’s a new attraction slash dining bistro in Balamban that will surely capture the hearts of the Cebuanos and tourists alike. Introducing Florentino’s, pegged as the Little Tagaytay of Cebu primarily because of its chill and cozy outdoor ambiance – the breathtaking view and the foggy weather.
Photo by Paola Semana
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The photos alone are already breathtaking. How much more if you get to experience the place firsthand? We guarantee, you will be amazed! You will be more proud for Cebu!
Rates & Other Information
Entrance Fee: ₱100 per person (₱50 is consumable)
Operating hours: 7AM to 7PM, Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays except holidays). Best time to go: 7-9 AM & 4-6PM.
Corkage fee: Applies to all food and drinks. There’s a mini restaurant inside the attraction.
Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
PUBLIC: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route. Fare is P120 per person (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at Adventure Cafe (Florentino’s is just right across).
PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for “Florentino’s” in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.
RENT: Avail an Uphill Cebu Package Tour (9 Destinations in 1 Day) for only P999 at SquadPH Tours and Travels.
“Bai” as most of the Cebuanos know, is how we coin our friends in the vernacular.
Nestled in the North Reclamation Area of Cebu, Bai Hotel is booming with pride as they welcome their guests with utmost courtesy. True to its name, Bai Hotel really treats everyone like they are their friends. You will feel at home and cozy within your stay.
Why Bai?
Bai Hotel is practically one (if not the most) of the most convenient hotels in the metro because apart from it being situated near SM City Cebu, it is also just a 20-minute drive away from Mactan Cebu International Airport.
Much more than that, because Bai Hotel is in the North Reclamation Area, it is accessible to the beaches in the island of Mactan and even the historical sites in the city. So if you’re up for a travel within the metro or an island hopping, Bai Hotel is the one for you.
Hotel Accommodations
Deluxe Room
Premiere Room
Executive Room
Executive One-Bedroom Suite
Standard room rates:
Deluxe Room: ₱5,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Premier Room: ₱7,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Executive Room: ₱9,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
Executive One-Bedroom Suite: ₱11,000 per night, with breakfast for 2
The aforementioned types of room differs in amenities as the accommodation levels up.
Cafe Bai – Buffet Restaurant
Have we made mention about their limitless gastronomic offerings? Yes, Bai Hotel does not only promise you with a comfortable stay because, they also boast their limitless stomach-filling experience. Cafe Bai, the in-house buffet restaurant of Bai hotel offers different cuisines from breakfast till dinner.
Cafe Bai Rates:
Marble
& Grain Steakhouse
Dine in style and elegance at this steakhouse serving the
finest custom-aged USDA prime beef and other meats. Pair it with their
excellent wine selection and you’ll have the perfect
fine-dining experience. The menu also includes seafood, lamb, pork, and poultry
dishes.
Operating hours: 12:00 NN – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Ambiance: Fine Dining
Dress Code: Smart Casual (with collar for men)
Location: Ground Floor, Bai Hotel
Contact number: (032) 888-2500
Ume Japanese Cuisine
This authentic Japanese restaurant specializes in
made-to-order sushi, soba, rice bowls, yakitori, sashimi, and other dishes.
This feast of Japanese food is prepared especially for you by their resident
Japanese chef.
However, if you’re in for a sleepover with your mga ka-Bai’s, the Pool Bar is where you can opt to unwind. The bar serves light snacks and fresh fruit drinks and shakes, wines, cocktails, and beers. You can enjoy the beauty of Metro Cebu from 7am until 10pm from the Twilight Roof deck and Bar on the 23rd floor too.
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Other
Amenities
Aside from the aforementioned, Bai Hotel also has a business center, fitness center with sauna booths, a spa, and an infinity pool. Truly, there is nothing more that you would want to ask more. They have everything!
But to top
it all of, a hotel wouldn’t expand nor flourish without a great customer
experience and that is why Bai Hotel is still soaring in Cebu. The people are
genuine and their branding is not only until their name, it transcends to the way
their people treat their guests.
Summer is almost over, and just like you, many also want to spend “one more” getaway before it ends — or spend a much-deserved break after a stressful week.
If you’re looking for a quick getaway, especially for the not-so-long weekends, check out this newly improved resort that’s quite popular already among Cebuanos — the Coco Palms Resort in Danao City, Cebu. Though their beach is not that enticing, you will be satisfied with the resort’s tropical and refreshing vibes. It boasts a water park and two swimming pools: the ordinary pool with slide and the infinity pool.
Photo by CzarEmmanuel (TripAdvisor)
Photo by Grace D (TripAdvisor)
Photo by Mark Anthony Price
Photo by Jerry Mar Upholstery
Rates & Other Information
Day Use
Entrance fee (Adults): ₱200 per head (Mon-Thurs); ₱250 per head (Fri-Sun)
Entrance fee (Kids): ₱100 per head (Mon-Sun)
Waterpark Access: Additional ₱100 per head
8AM to 5PM use. Includes use of the pool. Infinity pool is for checked-in guests only. Proper swimming attire is required.
Cottage Rates
Standard: ₱350 (Mon-Thurs); ₱500 (Fri-Sun)
Solar Umbrella: ₱300 (Mon-Thurs); ₱400 (Fri-Sun)
Round table: ₱250 (Mon-Thurs); ₱350 (Fri-Sun)
Corkage Rates
Corkage applies only for bringing drinks from the outside source.
Softdrinks: ₱150 per case
Beer: ₱350 per case
Liquor: ₱100 per bottle
Whole Lechon Baboy: ₱500
Overnight Rates
1. Standard Room – ₱2,500 per night (Mon-Thurs); ₱2,850 per night (Fri-Sun) – 2 Adults and 2 kids (11 yrs old and below) – Max of 3pax (additional ₱500 per extra person)
2. Deluxe Room – ₱3,000 per night (Mon-Thurs); ₱3,500 per night (Fri-Sun) – 2 Adults and 2 kids (11 yrs old and below) – Max of 4pax (additional ₱500 per extra person)
Note: – All rooms are with free breakfast and use of the pool facilities. – Standard check in time is 2PM and Standard Check out is 12NN. – Holidays that would fall on weekdays, weekend rates will apply.
Exact location: Km 31, Barangay Sabang, Danao City, Cebu — approx. 1.5 hours away from the city. It’s located along the main road and is accessible by bus, v-hire, jeepney, or tricycle.
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Coco Palms Resort Danao”. There’s an ample parking space available.
If you’re commuting, you have 2 options: • V-HIRE: From SM City Cebu V-hire terminal, ride a V-Hire going to Gaisano Danao. Make sure to ask first if it can pass in front of Danao Coco Palm Resort. Estimated fare is ₱50 per head. If it doesn’t, drop off at Gaisano Danao then ride a tricycle in the terminal at the fare of ₱7 per head. • JEEP: From Cebu City near APM Mall / SM City Cebu, take #27 jeepney bound for Danao. Ask the driver to drop you off at Danao Coco Palm Resort.
With its bustling
cityscapes, picturesque coasts, and rich Bisayan heritage, it is no wonder that
Cebu is a hotspot for tourism. With the massive influx of tourists that visit
Cebu, one of the most busy industries is transportation.
Many who visit Cebu are often in search of tour operators, vehicles, or packages that can afford them quality and quantity. Here enters Rent by Grab, the newest innovation from the country’s preferred everyday super app, Grab.
Rent by Grab provides assurance, efficiency, and comfort. By eliminating the need to book way in advance and even stressing over finding transpo and itineraries, Rent by Grab lets users focus on enjoying their Cebu experience.
Tour Packages at Rent by Grab
With Rent by Grab, users can book either a sedan or a van for a set time period and an accompanying set itinerary. These itineraries are:
Mountain Tour (4 hours)
City Highlights Tour (6 hours)
South Adventure Tour (10 hours)
NOTE: Each of these packages have variations so that users can opt for the destinations they prefer.
Hourly Rental Option
For those who are unsure about where they want to go or even how long they’ll need their ride, Rent by Grab also offers an hourly option so you can still enjoy your stay the way you want.
Cars available for rent
How to book?
Booking your Rent by Grab is done through the Grab app in real-time — no reservations needed! Here’s how:
Download/Open the ‘Grab’ app and select ‘Rent’.
Choose either a Tour Package or the Hourly Rental option.
After booking, a GrabChat confirmation message will be sent to users so that they may inform their drivers of their chosen itinerary. After that, users will simply wait for their car and driver before setting off to their first stop!
You can use your credit/debit card or GrabPay for payments.
Thanks to Grab, tourists of the Queen City of the South can revel in the exciting sites to see. Rent by Grab provides a smart solution to a common worry among travelers by making the touring process streamlined and easy.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Of course, it’s better
to see it and experience it to believe it, so we’ve partnered up with Rent by
Grab to give our readers an exclusive chance to be among the first to try this
game-changing service!
What are up for grabs? We will be choosing 3 winners of sedan tours for groups of up to 4! Winners can choose from the City Tour (to be availed on May 27-28) and the Mountain Tour (to be availed on May 29-30)!
How to join?
All you need to do is comment on this article with #RentbyGrab and the reason why you’d like to win a tour package.
We’ll be picking our 3 winners via raffle on May 26, 2019 at 6PM so start posting now! Our team will post the winners on sugbo.ph and also on our official social media accounts.
Feel the convenience
of tourism made better by Grab and see
Cebu in a new way today with Rent by Grab. Good luck and happy travels!
There are no signs of stopping the milk tea craze. In fact, it is just getting started. Usually coming from Taiwan where milk tea originated and other parts of Asia, many popular milk tea stores are flocking in the Philippines, including Cebu.
Whether you are already an avid fan of milk tea who has a go-to store but may want to try somewhere new, or someone who is a little bit curious about trying everything, for what it’s worth, here are the popular and most talked about milk tea brands you can find in Cebu.
1. A Little Tea
Must-Try: Black Sugar Cake Milk Tea, Mousse Oreo Milk Tea
Contact number: 0967-291-1505
Branches:
Elizabeth Mall in Cebu City
Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall Tabunok – Talisay City, Cebu
Ayala Central Bloc in IT Park (Garden Row)
2. Black Dragon Philippines
Must-Try: Black Milk Bobba
Operating hours: 10AM to 10PM daily
Branch: Upper Ground Floor, Cube Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu
Must-Try: Panda Milk Tea, Salty Cream Wintermelon Tea, Salty Cream Matcha Slush, and the Chocolate Milk Tea with pudding and pearl
Contact number: (315) 575-9298
Operating hours: 10AM to 10PM, daily
Branches: – Upper G/F Mountain Wing SM Seaside City Cebu – SOON (2019): Ayala Center Center
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Menu:
4. Macao Imperial Tea
Must-Try: Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea, Red Bean, Pudding Milk Tea
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours: 10AM to 9PM, daily
Branch: UG/F Mountain Wing, SM Seaside
Macao Imperial Tea Menu:
5. Bubble Tea Station
Must-Try: Wintermelon Supreme
Contact numbers: N/A
Operating hours & branches: – G/F Robinsons Cybergate, Capitol Site : 10AM to 9PM, daily – 3/F Robinsons Galleria Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – G/F Banilad Town Center : 10AM to 9PM, daily – G/F University of Cebu Medical Center, Subangdaku : 11AM to 8:30PM, daily – 2/F North Wing, SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – G/F Island Central Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City : 10AM to 9PM, daily
Bubble Tea Station Menu:
6. Gong Cha
Must-Try: Gong Cha Milk Winermelon, Milk Tea with Pearl Jelly, Wintermelon Milk, Cong Cha Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Milk
Contact numbers: (032) 376 6722
Operating hours & branches: – LG/F SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – G/F Verandah, Robinsons Galleria Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – LG/F Mountain Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – 3/F Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
Gong Cha Menu:
7. Serenitea
Must-Try: Wintermelon, Hokkaido, Okinawa
Contact numbers: (032) 236-3228
Operating hours: 11AM to 11:30PM, daily
Branch: Podium Level, Calyx Centre, IT Park, Lahug
Serenitea Menu:
8. ChaTime
Must-Try: ChaTime Specialtea
Contact numbers: (032) 505-2121 / 260-6868
Operating hours & branches: – GF eBloc Tower 2, I.T Park, Lahug: 11AM to 12MN, daily – UGF, SM City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – UGF Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily – LGF SM Seaside City Cebu : 10AM to 9PM, daily
ChaTime Menu:
9. Dakasi
Must-try: Dakasi Bubble Tea, Honeydew, Okinawa
Contact numbers: (032) 401-1781 / 0932-565-6223
Operating hours & branches: – 3/F The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu : 10AM to 11PM, daily – eBloc 3, IT Park, Lahug : 12NN to 1AM, daily
One of the worst sides we are experiencing everyday in a booming city like Cebu is the worsening traffic and stressful environment. We all just want to take a break from the city’s hustles and bustles and the struggles we face each day.
One quick escape you can go to in Cebu City, that is only 20-30 minutes away from the city proper, is this new garden located in the uphill side of Cebu. Dr. Emilio Osmeña Botanical Garden has finally opened its doors to the public. It is the perfect place for your Instagram photos, or you can simply enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the flower blooms and the cool breeze.
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Facilities & Amenities
Rooms / sheds (but not ideal for overnight stays)
Swimming pool (up to 5ft only)
Botanical garden
Tables / cottages
Mountain slide
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Rates & Other Information
Details:
Operating hours: 24/7 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Entrance fee: ₱100 per head (24 hours)
Pyramid Sheds: ₱200 good for 2-3pax, but no fan and foam
Tables / Cottage: FREE for now
Corkage fee: FREE for now
How to get there?
Exact location: Tops Rd., Busay, Cebu City — steep road of Busay, in between Balay sa Busay restaurant and La Vie in the Sky / Tops Lookout.
BY CAR: (Best option) Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for ‘Balay sa Busay’ in Cebu Transcentral Highway. The garden is located few meters after ‘Balay sa Busay’ restaurant and before Tops Lookout. Parking space is available.
BY COMMUTE: Hire a habal-habal driver (Motorcycle for hire) near JY Square Mall in Lahug, and inform him to drop you off at the said garden. Estimated fare is ₱75-100 per person (max of 2).
BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be hefty. Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.
BY CAR / VAN FOR RENT: For van or car rentals, or to book an uphill tour (9 destinations in 1 day for only ₱999 per person), book with our trusted travel partner SquadPH Tours and Travels.
The four pillars of a perfect staycation made even better by Solea Mactan Resort.
It speaks comfort and space. You will never bother or be bothered by anyone’s staycation because if Solea Mactan has something to brag, it is the space. The resort is very vast and open.
Solea Mactan sits on a 13-hectare property with over 300 rooms in 3 different buildings and 7 swimming pools + inflatable island. No wonder it is the top choice for family getaways, corporate affairs and team buildings, wedding receptions and other occasions.
Solea Mactan’s fresh contemporary aesthetics, from the amenities to the furniture, will surely invite you to give in to that pull of pampering.
One thing I can assure you of an overall
experience at Solea Mactan Resort is that – you’ll never run out of things to
do. Here’s a list of thing which is a must-try
upon visiting.
Largest Collection of Pools
Probably Solea’s best
assets are its pools. They have the largest collection of pools I have ever
seen and they are too beautiful. I really enjoyed drenching in each different kind of pool with
different ambiance. You just have
to pick and swim nonstop..
All-Day Dining Buffet
A feast, that is what
awaits you in their in-house Earth restaurant. They serve international and local cuisines from their
appetizers to desserts. For 1,400 pesos a table for two.
It is worth your every penny! They are so generous in providing different dishes in a very reasonable price. If you’re in Solea, dining here is a must to complete your experience. And a word of advice, never walk out of that door without trying their homemade ice cream. ;)
Daily International Breakfast Buffet: 6AM to 10AM
Lunch Buffet: 12NN to 2PM
Dinner Buffet: 6PM to 10PM
Daily Theme Buffet Rate: ₱1,400 nett good for 2pax
Dinner Buffet Themes:
Brazsean Monday: Brazilian and Southeast Asian Cuisin
Woks N’ Bowls Tuesday: Japanese and Chinese Cuisine
Smoky Friday: Smoked, Roasted, Grilled and Baked Dishes
Weekend BufFiest: Regional Flavours (Popular Filipino dishes in every corner)
Inflatable for the Kids & Kids-at-heart
Go as extreme as trying out their giant
inflatables. I thought doing
obstacles was
too
easy but it was both a heavy exercise and a fun adventure. It’s good to know
that there are lifeguards that act as guides to the obstacle. Overall, it was unforgettable and summer fun appropriate.
Outdoor Fun under the Sun
With its wide land area, Solea is really perfect for biking and hover-boarding. I enjoyed it a lot. Biking around the hotel vicinity then lounging in their game room after. It’s the perfect relaxing exercise we all deserve.
Indoor Play
Chill. Eat. Drink.
You can also book a spa, sight see or just do plain quiet walks. You can also do food tripping, or drinking and chilling at the rooftop bar. These and you can do a whole lot more! I’m telling you, you’ll never get bored.
It’s the perfect staycation setup.
Nouveau Spa
Nouveau Spa
Melt Restaurant
Melt Restaurant
Salt and Sky Rooftop
Salt and Sky Rooftop
OOTD Spots at Solea Mactan
More than just for staycation, Solea Mactan also has the perfect Instagram-worthy spots. Here are some recommended spots by the Sugbo Ambassadors:
You don’t have to worry if you’re on a tight budget because SOLEA MACTAN RESORT offers budget-friendly rates for your family and friends.
Day Use Rates
Day Use Package: ₱2,500 per head – inclusive of Lunch or Dinner Buffet from their very own Earth Restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from different countries. – FREE use of ALL swimming facilities including inflatable waterpark, free use of towels.
Day Use rate for kids 0-4 year old for FREE and 5-12 year old is 50% off making it 1,250 per head.
The milk tea craze is getting crazier. Sugar-loving Filipinos seem getting their milk tea fix every day, when it used to be just coffee and sweetened juices.
If you love milk tea, and fond of taking photos and stories on social media, this new milk tea shop in Carmen will surely please you.
Specialtea offers special milk tea and fruit teas inspired from Taiwan and other interesting products like sandwiches, crinkles and oats porridge that really go well with the sweet drinks.
Though the space is relatively small, Specialtea feels cozy and comfortable with its Instagram-worthy interiors. Definitely a perfect spot to chill and hang out with friends, while enjoying your favorite milk tea.
Specialtea is open from 12NN to 10PM daily. It is located few meters at the back of Carmen Municipality Hall in Carmen, Cebu
Exact location: Few meters at the back of Carmen Municipality Hall in Carmen, Cebu — 2 hours away from Cebu City.
BY CAR: For convenience, drive your own vehicle and navigate via Waze. Just search for “Specialtea Carmen”.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Carmen. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Municipality Hall. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, you can walk a little further for 5 minutes (at the back of the Municipality Hall) and ask around.
BY VAN: You can ride a v-hire from SM City Van Terminal. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Municipality Hall . Van fare is ₱50 per person. From there, you can walk a little further for 5 minutes (at the back of the Municipality Hall) and ask around.
Our mental wellness is as important as our physical one,
even more so at times. It is the one that leads our bodies and our life, that’s
why it is very important that we take care of it.
Such a delicate matter only deserves the utmost healthcare service. Cebu North General Hospital introduces the all-new Chemical Dependents Control and Rehabilitation Center (CDCare), the first private hospital-based CDCare in Visayas and Mindanao.
It is a unique specialty
hospital that provides treatment to chemical dependents
and with those who have dual diagnosis. They have comprehensive programs that focus
on the individual – a first for a private hospital in the region.
“Our programs are the main strength of this facility. We
have comprehensive, continuum, and individualized programs offered for the
patients. NorthGen CDCARe is also a DOH licensed and accredited rehabilitation
and DOH–accredited practitioner for chemical dependents rehabilitation”, Mr.
Delos Santos explained.
NorthGen highlights the importance of having that stress-free and healing environment, staying away from all the stressors and triggers. With well-rounded psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses, CDCare is a home for intended to reform drug offenders and members of the society that needs mental aid and care.
