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How to get to Caubian Island, Cebu’s newest beach destination

Caubian Island, located east of Mactan Cebu, is the newest island destination in Cebu. It is composed of two islands: (1) Caubian Gamay where the residents live and (2) Caubian Dako which is knownly called Po where the white beach is found.

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Caubian Gamay
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Caubian Dako

During low tide, you can walk from one island to the other barefoot. It also has an underwater well and underwater cave. Sand bars can be seen during low tides.

There is a 300-hectare marine protected area at the center of the sea which is part from one of the six double barrier reefs in the world. A shark den which is a protected area too. It is a 45-minute to an hour travel time from the mainland Lapu-Lapu City.

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Caubian Sandbar
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Caubian Marine Sanctuary

Open to Invited/Expected Guests Only

Caubian Island is not open to the public; hence, trespassing is strictly prohibited.

Only invited or expected visitors are allowed to enter the premises — those who have confirmed booking for day use or overnight stay.

Prior booking or reservation is required.

1. Nicolas Island Resort

Full details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/nicolas-island-resort-caubian/

Day Use

  • Entrance fee: ₱270 per adult / ₱135 per kid
  • Gate opens at 6AM and closes at 5PM.

Overnight Use

OVERNIGHT rate depends on the number of persons and the type of accommodation chosen, whether HOUSE (with aircon and own CR) or GLAMPING (tent with mattresses and electric fan). The more people in the group, the lesser the rate per pax will be.

The minimum of ₱7,500 (HOUSE) OR ₱5,000 (TENT / GLAMPING) must be met however in order for the resort to operate overnight.

Contact information

2. HanaTour Travel Agency

For inquiries, contact them at:

3. Eagle’s Beach

This new beach resort is still under construction and will be fully operational within the year 2020.

Location

Caubian Island is a 45-minute to an hour travel time from the mainland Lapu-Lapu City.

The only means of transportation is through leasing a pumpboat ranging 3,000 to 5,000 pesos depending on how big the pumpboat is. You can go to Movenpick/Hilton Port for the available pumpboat operators.

REMINDER: Caubian Island is NOT open to the public. Only invited or expected guests are allowed to enter the island, those with confirmed booking for day use or overnight stay.

BE Resort, Mactan: Your Ideal Beach Getaway

Finally, BE Resort, Mactan is done with its major makeover and it is better than ever!

It’s not new when we say that Philippines is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. More so is hearing people say “Boracay or Palawan” when we ask them for perfect beach destinations. Hey! Cebu should be on the list too because aside from delicious Cebuano cuisines, we are also home to serene resorts.

BE Resort, Mactan is just the perfect fit for your ideal beach getaway. If you want an escape to your own private sanctuary, BE Resort offers beachfront accommodations with a youthful vibe at an affordable price. Not only do they offer seaside beauty, you’ll also come home to unique, refreshing, and vibrant nooks of Be Resorts.

You should sometimes give yourself a treat. After all, we know you’ve worked so hard so give in to life’s little pleasures and allow BE Resort to address your need for relaxation.

On the other hand, if you want to celebrate holidays and special events, BE Resort allows you to do so – even in style without going beyond the budget.

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BE Resort, Mactan’s Boodle By the Beach
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Buffet Breakfast at BE Resort
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Salt Buffet at BE Resort

BE Resort, Mactan’s Promo

Rates & Other Information

Rates

  • BE COOL ROOM (City View), 2 Queen Sized Beds 
    • Regular Season: PHP 5,125 per night
  • BE CHIC ROOM (Sea View / Pool View), 2 Queen Sized Beds 
    • Regular Season: PHP 6,125 per night
  • BE CLASSY ROOM (Full Sea View), 1 King Sized Bed
    • Regular Season: PHP 8,000 per night

Other information

Exact location: Punta Engano Road, Mactan, Lapu Lapu City, Cebu — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Airport, 1.5 hours away from the city proper.

10 MUST-VISIT Attractions in Balamban, Cebu

This year, Balamban has taken everyone by storm with its breathtaking, viral hit tourist attractions. It is indeed Cebu’s first class municipality that has a lot to offer more than what meets the eye. As per its official website, “Balamban is now the place to go, to live and spend the rest of the people’s lives”.

If you plan to visit Balamban, which is only an hour steep drive from the city, make sure you’re making the most out of your roadtrip. In a day (before the sun sets), you can already enjoy 2-3 awesome spots in Balamban. Good thing for you, Sugbo.ph once again provides you with this up-to-date guide.

1. JVR Island in the Sky

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/jvr-island-in-the-sky-cebu/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Swimming with pool slide, Cable Car, Zip Line, Overnight stay, Playground
• Entrance: P50 (Adult); P25 (Children)
• Room Rates: P1,500 good for 2; P2,500 good for 4; P3,500 good for 8
• Open Cottages: P350 per day
• Cable Car – P150 per head
• Swimming Pool – P50 per head
• Contact details: (032) 272-3409 / 0916-138-5764 / [email protected] / Facebook Page
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– 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 JVR Island in the Sky (just a few meters ahead of Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘JVR Island in the Sky’ in Gaas Balamban, Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.

2. Buwakan ni Alejandra

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/buwakan-ni-alejandra/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Strolling around the flower garden (no food / restaurant available)
• Entrance Fee: ₱75 per adult, ₱50 per head for Kids, PWD & Senior Citizen
• Operating hours: 7AM to 6PM, Mondays to Sundays – but if there’s a storm, they will close the premises to protect the flower garden.
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– 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 ‘Adventure Cafe’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.

3. Florentino’s Little Tagaytay of Cebu

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2019/florentinos-balamban-cebu/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Chill over the scenic mountain view, eat & drink (soft/hard drinks and food available)
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Operating hours: 6AM to 7PM, Mondays to Sundays (Best time to go: 6-7AM & 4-6PM)
• Corkage fee: None for now, you may bring your own food and drinks. But BE RESPONSIBLE of your trashes. Leave no trace.
• Contact details: N/A
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – across Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– 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 ‘Adventure Cafe’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps. Florentino’s is just across Adventure Cafe.

4. EVO Nature Camp

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2020/evo-nature-camp/

Activities you can do / Amenities: Chill over the scenic mountain view & flower garden, eat & drink, Camping, Trekking
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Operating hours: 7AM to 8PM, Mondays to Sundays (Best time to go: 6-7AM & 4-6PM)
• Corkage fee: Yes for food and drinks. There’s a restaurant inside.
• Contact details: 0995 428 3762 / 0916 444 0633
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – before Adventure Cafe (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there:
– 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 EVO Nature Camp (before Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘EVO Nature Camp’ in Gaas Balamban via Waze or Google Maps.

5. Adventure Cafe

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/adventure-cafe-cebu/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Dine, Zip Line, Wall Climbing, Stress Wall, Caving, Waterfall Chasing
• Zip Line – P150 per person
• Climb/Rappel – P100 per person
• Caving – P250 per person (minimum of 5 people per group)
• Waterfalls – P650 per person (minimum of 5 people per group)
• Operating hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, daily
• Contact details: 0999 681 2339 / Facebook page
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu (30-45 min drive from JY square or Marco Polo via the scenic Transcentral highway)
• How to get there: (PUBLIC) Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route (P120 per person one-way). (PRIVATE) Parking space available, can be searched via Waze or Google Maps.

6. West 35 Eco Mountain Resort

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/west-35-eco-mountain-resort/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Dine, Overnight Stay, Kiddie Playground, Trekking, 360-degree scenic viewing
• Entrance Fee: P55 per person
• Room rates: ranging from P4,500 good for 2 to P6,000 good for 6
• Contact numbers: (032) 514-3262 / (032) 520-2633 / 0933 995 3245
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: link
• Exact location: Brgy. Gaas, Balamban, Cebu – approximately 30km or an hour drive from Ayala Center Cebu. Only a few meters away (walking distance) from the popular attractions in Balamban like Adventure Cafe, Buwakan ni Alejandra, and Florentino’s.
• How to get there:
– 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 West 35 Eco Adventure Park (just a few meters ahead of Adventure Cafe).
– PRIVATE: Parking space available. Just search for ‘West 35 Eco Adventure Park’ in Gaas Balamban, Transcentral Highway via Waze or Google Maps.

7. Mt. Mauyog

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Trekking, Sight seeing
• EXPENSES:
– V Hire to Balamban – 120 per pax
– Single bike to Awayan – 100 per pax
– Environmental fee (Brgy. Awayan) – 30 per pax
– Guide – 300 per group
– Environmental fee (Brgy. Sunog) – 30 per pax
– Mandatory Guide – 300 per group
– Single motor to JY – 250 per pax
• SAMPLE ITINERARY:
– 09:00AM – Ayala Terminal
– ETA 10:30AM – skina Cantipla Balamban
– ETA 10:40AM Brgy. Awayan – Trek start
– ETA 12:40AM Brgy. Sunog
– 01:30PM ascend to Mt. Mauyog
– ETA 02:00PM at the peak
– 03:40PM – descend to Brgy. Sunog
– ETA 04:20PM – arrive in Brgy. Sunog
– 04:30PM – Back to Cebu City
– ETA 06:30PM Arrived in JY Square
• HOW TO GET THERE:
Take a v-hire going to Balamban from the Ayala Center Cebu Terminal. Ask the driver to drop you off at the alley of Mt. Manuggal or Cantipla. There are actually two trails going to Mt. Mauyog, one is via skina Cantipla and the other is skina Mt. Manuggal.

If you want to have a long hike, then you must take the trial via Cantipla to Brgy. Awayan. But you if you want to have just a short hike like 15-30 minutes to Mt. Mauyog then you must take a trail from skina Manuggal directly to Brgy. Sunog. The disadvantage if you will take the trail to Brgy. Awayan is that, you will pay a lot (twice for the environmental fee and twice for the guide). If you know someone that knows the trail from Brgy. Awayan to Brgy. Sunog then that is good for you to save money but when you are on your way to Mt. Mauyog from Brgy. Sunog, a guide is a must for the trail and the peak isn’t safe.

8. D’ Village Antique House

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/d-village-antique-house-balamban/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Free overnight (bring your own tent, first come first served), Dine, Chill, Free Tour on old items/furniture inside the house
• Operating hours: 7AM to 10PM (lights off)
• Location: Brg. Gaas, Balamban Cebu
• Contact no: 09062990215
• How to get there: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route (P120 per person one-way). The antique house is just right beside the road, only 1klm away from Adventure Cafe. For private commuters, there is a parking space available.

9. Foressa Trails

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/foressa-trails-balamban/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Camping, Biking, Trekking, Viewing
• The Trails Package: Inclusive of hiking, biking, and camping – P500 per person
• Hike and Bike trails: Day use only – P150 per person
• Viewing only: Day use – Entrance fee at P60 per person
• Contact information: (032) 411 1600 / Website / Facebook Page
• Exact location: Foressa Mountain Town, Cansomoroy, Balamban, Cebu (approx. 90-minute trip from Ayala Center Cebu)
• How to get there: Take a V-hire from the Ayala Center Terminal going to Balamban via Transcentral highway route (P120-150 per person one-way). For private commuters, there is a parking space available.

10. Baguio de Cebu Eco Mountain Adventures

Complete details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/baguiodecebu-ecomountain-adventures/

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

Activities you can do / Amenities: Sky Bike, Horseback Riding, Camping, Trekking / Mountain Climbing, Zip Lining
• FEES:
– Entrance fee: P80 per head
– Skybike: P150 per head, back and forth.
– Horseback Riding: P100 per head, per 15 minutes.
– Camping: FREE, just bring a tent if you wish to sleep overnight.
• Contact information: N/A
• Exact location: Brgy. Sunog, Balamban, Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from the city. Just about 1.5 kilometers after West 35, right turn to Brgy. Sunog.
• How to get there: Take a v-hire going to Balamban from the Ayala Center Cebu Terminal. Ask the driver to drop you off at the alley of Mt. Manuggal or Cantipla. Fare is P120 per person. 1.5-2 hours travel time.

Hassle-free Cebu Uphill Tour Package

If you want a hassle-free tour in some of these attractions, it’s best to book with SquadPH Tours and Travels‘ Uphill Tour Package. For only 999 pesos per head, you will get to visit 9 beautiful attractions in 1 day.

Pacific Isle Aviation Institute in Cebu

The field of aviation is getting brighter and brighter. A school that caters good quality skills from enrollment to employment has come, the Pacific Isle Aviation Institute.

Located at 3F Evangeline Bldg. in Mandaue City, Pacific Isle Aviation offers Associate Aircraft maintenance tech and Aviation electronics technology and serves as a training ground sponsored by companies from other countries where you will then have the choice to take the licensure exam here or abroad.

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Set to deliver quality education in the field of aviation, this extensive technical training for future skilled aircraft technicians will surely prepare its learner for global integration where only highly trained and skilled professionals become future leaders in the field.

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Pacific Isle Aviation Institute is mandated and certified by civil aviation authority of the Phillipines having an Aviation Training Organization Certificate no. 2018-04.

Inaugurated last August 8, 2018 and equipped with excellent training facilities and unmatched credentials of their technical instructors, this institute ensures to produce only highly competent graduates.

Other Information

  • Exact location: 3F Evangeline Bldg., Colina St, Ibabao-Estancia, Mandaue City (behind Chevrolet Mandaue)
  • Contact number: (032) 344-5632 and look for “Krisna Ortega”
  • Email address: [email protected]
  • Social: Facebook Page

Be Summer Ready: The Sugbo Travel Essentials


Summer is really looking hot! It’s that time of the year again to bust out your frothy summer dresses ladies or your easy, fuss-free, and stylish pair gentlemen.

With an array of trends to choose from, updating your summer wardrobe means sifting through endless options. But, worry no more because without negotiating your fashion sensibilities, we will allow you to unleash your most creative self and choose from a wide array of styles without having to break your banks.

Our team has picked summer essentials to get you started. You’re in for a fashionably great summer adventure! Check out these picks so you’ll survive the summer season in style!

Sugbo-Approved Summer OOTD

A visit in the Philippines or anywhere in the Philippines during summer calls for outfits that are not only fashionable but comfortable too. Always be summer-ready in this collection of Sugbo-approved Summer OOTD’s. From the colors to prints,  we got you girl.

Want more? Here are some top picks for women’s summer fashion!

Like the ladies, men also suffer from style dilemmas during summer time.  But these looks will definitely tick the two priorities for men’s fashion – fabric choice and style.

Walk in Style: Sugbo’s Footwear Choice

Let us all be reminded that our footwear should be given as much attention as our clothes and accessories. If you want to stay cool on a hot day at the beach, on the boat or on inland adventures, these are for you.

Be Fab: Sugbo Travel Accessories

Let us not forget that summer is the time when we can play along with our accessories – bags included.

I can never get enough of these colourful sunglasses. Once can surely rock every outfit no matter how basic if one is wearing one of these fashionable and useful accessories.

The Great Seaside Sale

You don’t really have to look further to shop and look for those aforementioned because everything is at SM Seaside City Cebu!

SM Seaside City Cebu is having THE GREAT SEASIDE SALE on May 17-19, 2019 where you can score gigantic discounts of up to 70%! ADDITIONAL 10% OFF from select stores using their SMAC/BDO Rewards Card.

But wait… there’s more! Shoppers get a chance to win 1 of 10 Samsung Galaxy S10+ phones.

Save up and prepare yourselves so you can be summer-ready without breaking your bank.

POST-pampering the Sugbo way

It’s a given that after a tiresome shopping, outings, meetings, or anything else you plan to do this summer, a well deserved stomach-filling of our favorites is next. Treat yourself to an authentic array of good food. Thai, Vietnamese dishes and our very own Filipino dishes.

These are some of the participating restaurants during the Great Seaside Sale.

Visit Lemon Grass and try their best-selling Goi Cuon (Vietnamese summer roll).

On the other hand, if you’re one buffet afficionado, Yakimix is surely a must-visit. They have smokeless grill and they serve Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines. Where else do you want to go? Everything is served fresh, too!

However, if you’re on a strict diet and instead of treating yourself to some food you’d rather pamper yourself, Bangs Prime Salon is also where you should go too! They do not only offer you the same services because they make sure to provide you looks that will make you feel good about yourself.

Have we provided you enough tips to help you prep for summer? Wait until we unveil more.

Don’t miss THE GREAT SEASIDE SALE on May 17-19, 2019 and enjoy huge discounts of up to 70% OFF! You’re welcome! *winks*

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Taiwan’s trending CoCo Milk Tea, now in Cebu!

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Take a break from the summer heat and indulge yourself to the newest addition of the tea craze. After a long wait, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice finally opens its first branch in Cebu last March 12.

Fresh fruit tea, slush and smoothies, yogurt drink or milk tea lover rejoice for this might be your next favorite.

Located at UG/F Mountain Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice offers a new level of refreshment originally inspired from Taiwan. They offer fresh drinks where you can enjoy a variety of flavors and special toppings such as pearl, passion fruit, lemon, Korean citron, mango and kumquat on your chosen drink.

One of their highlights is Panda Milk Tea, Salty Cream Wintermelon Tea, Salty Cream Matcha Slush, and the Chocolate Milk Tea with pudding and pearl and offers a lot more.

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Menu:

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Rates & Other Information

  • Operating hours: 10 AM to 9 PM daily
  • Contact number: (315) 575-9298
  • Social: Facebook

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Upper Ground Floor, Mountain Wing SM Seaside City Cebu

BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2016/cebu-mybus-guide/

BY GRAB: Book a ride with Grab (from/to SM Seaside City) and use the promo code ‘SMSEASIDE50’ to get ₱50 OFF, valid from 9AM to 10PM daily.

BY ANGKAS: Get ₱50 off your ride to SM Seaside City Cebu with promo code ‘AKSEASIDE60’.

BY CAR/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”.

Solea Mactan Cebu Resort: Pampering at its best

Feeling the blistering summer already and still can’t decide where to cool off?

Start your summer right and indulge yourself to the amazing SOLEA MACTAN RESORT, where you can find an abundance of great food, luxurious accommodations, fine sands, and a collection of pools like you’ve never seen before.

Solea Mactan ensures a marvelous and price-worthy experience. The panoramic view of the sea will make you exhale away all the city toxins.

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Earth All-Day Dining Buffet

Solea’s Earth All-Day Dining Restaurant is also open for non-staying guests. So this is a perfect treat if you are celebrating special occasions like birthdays, graduations, romantic dates, and even proposals!

  • 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
  • Wednesday Seafood Chateau: Superb Seafood Dishes
  • Thursday Flavour Migration: Chef’s innovative food concepts
  • Smoky Friday: Smoked, Roasted, Grilled and Baked Dishes
  • Weekend BufFiest: Regional Flavours (Popular Filipino dishes in every corner)

Melt Restaurant

You will never feel hungry because aside from their buffet of various cuisines, they also have the MELT Restaurant that serves snacks, burger, and pasta that will surely make you love the place even more.

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Salt & Sky Rooftop Lounge

Complete your experience at Solea Mactan Resort as you visit the Salt & Sky Rooftop that serves delectable drinks for that deserved chilling after a tiresome day.

Facilities and Amenities

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  • Giant Chess Pieces
  • Function Rooms
  • 24 Hours Room service, Housekeeping,
  • Concierge & Front Office Services
  • Business Center
  • Airport Transfer
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Fish Feeding Program
  • Hoverboard
  • Table Tennis
  • Entertainment Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Food & Beverage Outlets

They also have an inflatable playground that is child-friendly, perfect for family bonding.

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If you are a beach bum and love the salt water like myself, Solea Resort also flaunts the beautiful Mactan beach.

Rates & Other Information

Contact information

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.

Room Rates

To book online, click here.

  • Deluxe Seaview: ₱10,500 per night, good for 2pax
  • Suite Seaview: ₱11,000 per night, good for 2pax
  • Premier Suite: ₱11,500 per night, good for 2pax
  • Executive Suite: ₱11,700 per night, good for 2pax
  • Garden Wing: ₱10,500 per night, good for 2pax
  • Pool View: ₱10,700 per night, good for 2pax
  • Spa Side: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
  • City View: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
  • Garden View: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
  • Sea Garden: ₱11,200 per night, good for 2pax
  • Solea Suite: ₱27,700 per night, good for 2pax
  • Presidential Suite: ₱42,700 per night, good for 2pax

To book online, click here.

How to get there?

Exact location: Wahing Street, Barangay Alegria, Cordova, Cebu — 45 minutes away from the city proper, and 30 minutes from Mactan Airport.

BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Solea Mactan Cebu Resort”.

BY COMMUTE: From SM City Cebu, ride a v-hire going to Gaisano Cordova (last stop). From there, ride a tricycle going to Solea Mactan Resort.

Sundaze Farm: Insta-worthy Garden & Glamping Spot in Carcar

If you love nature and taking pictures, this Insta-worthy flower garden in Cebu should be added to your go-to list when heading to southern Cebu.

Sundaze Farm is not your usual flower farm. It features Instagrammable spots surrounding the 1.7-hectare property and “Glamorous Camping” tents. The farm offers lush green scenery of the mountains, the perfect place to chill and enjoy the fresh air.

Located in Brgy. Valencia, Carcar, Cebu (2 hours away from the city), Sundaze Farm is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 10AM to 6PM. It has an entrance fee of 50 pesos only, but cannot provide overnight accommodations yet.

Rates & Other Information

Note, they do not accommodate overnight stays for now.

Rates:

  • Entrance Fee: ₱50 per person
    – Student and Senior Rates: ₱40 per person
    – Children 2 year old and below are FREE.
  • Corkage Fee:
    – Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks: ₱100 per entry
    – Alcoholic Drinks: ₱100 per entry
  • Al Fresco Lounge Area: ₱500 per day, good for 10-15 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill.
  • Glamping:
    Tent A: ₱500 per day use, good for 3-5 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill.
    Tent B with outdoor lounging chairs: ₱500 per day use, good for 3-5 persons. Table and chairs will be provided for your dining needs with free grill.
  • Advance reservation is required for the rent of the lounge area and glamping.

Other information

  • Operating hours: 10AM to 6PM, Wednesdays to Sundays
  • Contact number: 0919 326 2976
  • Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Valencia, Carcar, Cebu — 2 hours away from the city, a bit far (7.2km away) from the main road.

BY CAR: It’s best to bring your own car or motorbike going there. Just navigate with Waze and search for “Sundaze Farm”. Parking space is available. Hailing a taxi/Grab is not possible, better rent a car instead.

BY COMMUTE: From the South Bus Terminal, ride any bus and tell the driver to drop you off in Gaisano Carcar. Bus fare is ₱50 (one-way) and travel time is about 2 hours. From there, ride a habal-habal or motorbike going to Sundaze Farm. Fare is ₱30 per head (one-way).

Affordable hotel rooms in Cebu for as low as ₱700

Fretting over where to stay can really lead to frustration in your finances, unless you have an unlimited budget for business + leisure, solo or family travel, or purely vacation. On most of the trips, a huge part of your savings will automatically lead to where you will sleep. Worst case scenario? Your travel could lead you to destinations which are notoriously pricey.

But, fret no more because, the Singapore-based technology platform for budget hotel bookings – RedDoorz – has finally arrived in Cebu! RedDoorz is an app that offers quality hotels in Metro Cebu with wifi, clean beds, television set, water, amenities, and of course, (really!) accommodating staff without having to pay too much!

Whether you are on a business trip or may be just too tired to brace the traffic to reach home, RedDoorz is just “one-click” away. You can already get a premium-looking room for as low as 700 pesos, even on prime locations near the Cebu IT Park, that is the RedDoorz Plus @ IT Park Cebu, and other business properties in Cebu.

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RedDoorz Plus @ IT Park Cebu

If you’re also planning on your next summer destination in the city, or simply plotting early your holiday and vacation plans, you don’t have to look no further. You can book any of RedDoorz’s hotel partners downtown (it is where almost everyone goes), including the RedDoorz Plus @ AS Fortuna, RedDoorz Premium @ Wireless Mandaue, and RedDoorz Plus near Cebu Capitol.

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RedDoorz Plus @ AS Fortuna
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RedDoorz Premium @ Wireless Mandaue
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RedDoorz Plus near Cebu Capitol

Not just a home to travelers and adventure-seekers, the booming city of Cebu is also a one-stop nightlife venue for those who want to have fun all night long. There’s a RedDoorz property in RedDoorz Plus near Mango Avenue, where most of the bars and nightclubs are located. You see, they are everywhere!

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RedDoorz Plus near Mango Avenue

Currently, RedDoorz has already more than 100 properties nationwide but, is aggressively expanding their network in the coming quarters to accommodate our growing needs.

4 major reasons why YOU should seriously consider booking via RedDoorz:

✓ VERY AFFORDABLE. Much more than what we were blabbing, have we mentioned that RedDoorz’ affordability starts at only P799 per night? Yes, you read it right. You don’t really have to fret over shelling out much because by simply checking the RedDoorz app and website, you can find quality home-away-from-home rooms.

✓ GUARANTEED SATISFACTION. RedDoorz basically transforms small unbranded hotels and provides them with the technology and technical know-how in the hospitality industry. This means, their hotel partners are well-equipped to provide your every need, making your overall satisfaction a top priority.

✓ REWARDS. RedDoorz also incentivizes repeat guests with the RedCash rewards system and exclusive discounts and partner deals through RedClub membership.

✓ LOCAL SUPPORT. Being a Cebuano, we always have to remind our fellows to support one another, especially the budding small hotel businesses. This is exactly one of the aims of RedDoorz, to be able to help small hotels be discovered not only by the locals but tourists and foreigners alike.

Whether you’re planning for your next summer staycation, plotting your business schedule, or simply stuck in traffic while reading this, you know where to head on: RedDoorz app and/or website.

How to Book?

  1. Simply download the RedDoorz app (available on Google Play and App Store) or visit their website to book now!
  2. Pay conveniently using your credit card, DragonPay (via bank transfer and 7-Eleven outlets), and at the hotel without credit card guarantee.

…that’s it! Told you, I was serious when I said RedDoorz is very convenient and easy to use!

8 Churches in Cebu City for Visita Iglesia

To the Catholic devotees, Visita Iglesia is an important tradition during the Holy Week as a form of pilgrimage. Usually done in a single day (or several days until Easter Sunday), devotees visit at least 7 churches, reflecting and saying a prayer at each stop.

If you are not keen to traveling too far to perform this tradition, this is a perfect guide or itinerary of Churches in Cebu City for Visita Iglesia.

1: Our Lady of the Guadalupe Parish Cebu

Our Lady of the Guadalupe Parish Cebu
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Exact location: 969 V Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City
– 15-20 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

2: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Cebu

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Cebu
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Exact location: 15 N Escario St, Cebu City
– 5-10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

3: Redemptorist Church Cebu

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Exact location: Queen’s Rd, Cebu City — near Fooda Mango.
– 5-10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

4: St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish Cebu

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Exact location: Queen’s Rd, Cebu City — near JY Square.
– 10 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 20-30 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

5: Carmelites Monastery

Carmelites Monastery
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Exact location: New Era, Mabolo, Cebu City — near Landers Superstore.
– 5 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 10-15 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 30 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

6: Sacred Heart Parish Cebu

Sacred Heart Parish Cebu
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Exact location: Dionisio Jakosalem St, Cebu City — near Iglesia ni Cristo – Mango Ave.
– 10-15 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 10-15 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 10 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

7: Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

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Exact location: Mabini St, Cebu City — near Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu.
– 30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport

8: Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu

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Exact location: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City.
– 30 minutes away from Ayala Center Cebu
– 30 minutes away from SM City Cebu
– 15-20 minutes away from Fuente Osmena Circle
– 1.5 hour away from Mactan Airport