Ever dreamed of escaping from the city’s stress and just staying with nature?
Located in Brgy. Hingatmonan, Balamban Cebu, the Treehouse De Valentine is the perfect nest away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Rest, chill and dine right in the heart of nature – bathe in your own wooden bathtub, read by the balcony overlooking the river, and recollect on the most comfortable king-sized beds in this 3-bedroom abode.
Nature and luxury in one safe space.
Facilities:
8-guest house — all exclusive to yourself.
3 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed,2 single beds
Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
3 baths
House rules:
Check-in is anytime after 3PM and check out by 11AM.
No shoes in the house.
You must also acknowledge:
Must climb stairs
Surveillance or recording devices on property
Rates & Other Information
NOTE: Walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided below.
₱13,500 per night, good for 8pax (Private & Exclusive to your group)
Contact information and inquiries are made via AirBnB only.
How to get there?
Exact location: Brgy. Hingatmonan, Balamban, Northwestern Cebu — 2-3 hours away from the city.
NOTE: Again, walk-ins are NOT allowed. Make sure to book a reservation first using the links provided above. From there, the host will be providing you with the complete instructions on how to get there. Below directions will just give you an idea of the transportation options.
BY PRIVATE CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Hingatmonan, Balamban, Cebu”. Parking space available. You can also rent a car via SquadPH Tours.
BY VAN: 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 Brgy. Hingatmonan.
Yes, it’s that time of the year again! Before the holly jolly Christmas comes the scary, horrific Halloween. Traditionally, it is a time when we remember our loved ones, especially our family members and friends who have passed away before us.
And while trick-or-treating is a popular tradition in other countries, Filipinos are more fond of story-telling “true” horror stories, watching a series of horror movies with friends, and ghost-hunting.
As part of their tradition, Parkmall once again opens its Horror Park to the public with this year’s theme: “13th Floor: Enter At Your Own Risk“. It is set to open from October 11 to November 10, 2019 (3PM to 11:30PM) with an entrance fee of ₱50 only.
Details
Regular rate: ₱50 per head
Operating hours: 3PM to 11:30PM — October 11 to November 10, 2019 only
HORROR PARK GUIDELINES
1. Parkmall Horror Park is open daily starting October 11 to November 10, 2019 at 2:00PM until 10:00PM. 2. Tickets are sold at Php60/entry. 3. Maximum of 4 persons at a time are allowed to enter the Horror Park, to avoid accidents while going through the maze. 4. Any form of attacks such as hitting the scare actors is strictly prohibited. In the event that such abusive act is observed, the offenders will be immediately forced to leave the area. 5. Each guest is expected to follow the safety rules of the trail. Any damage inflicted on the equipment or any material inside the area is subject to monetary penalty. 6. The Horror Park Staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. You will experience intense audio, lighting, extremely low visibility, strobe lights, damp or wet conditions, special effects and a physically and emotionally demanding environment. 7. You SHOULD NOT enter if you suffer from any of the following health ailments: asthma or respiratory condition, any heart conditions, are prone to seizures, pregnant or suffer from any form of mental disease such as claustrophobia. NO PACEMAKERS. 8. DO NOT enter the Horror Park if you are wearing any form of medical brace, cast, using crutches or have any physical limitations. 9. NO smoking, drinking, eating or running inside the Horror Park. 10. NO touching of the props, customers or the actors in the Horror Park 11. NO bags, sharp objects, cellphones and valuables can be taken inside. These have to be deposited in the check-in counter. GGVPI – Parkmall will not be held liable for any loss incurred inside the Horror Park 12. NO CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OLD IS ALLOWED. Parental discretion is advised and recommended for children 8-12 years old. Legal: The ticket to the Horror Park is a license to enter at your own risk! All patrons assume ALL RISK and DANGER incidental to the Horror Park before, during or after their entry. By entering the Horror Park, you understand and agree that Parkmall shall not be liable for any injury or damages incurred.
How to get there?
Exact location: 2/F Parkmall in North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu.
BY JEEPNEY: From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. ₱7-15 fare.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: If you’re bringing your own vehicle or hailing a taxi/Grabcar, just navigate with Waze or set your destination to “Parkmall” in Mandaue City
A breathtaking view of the mountains, the beautiful crystal clear water of the sea, the silver-blue horizon and breath of fresh air all made more relaxing and meaningful at Carlitas View Resort in Dalaguete, southern Cebu.
Carlitas View is the new gateway to a more exciting adventure and an even more wonderful hospitality experience in southern Cebu.
The resort is designed to cater the leisure needs of everyone by providing newer and more exciting water activities and discoveries that have never been introduced in the area.
Carlitas View offers one-of-a-kind pool experience where the whole family and barkada can truly enjoy. There are areas for kids, too!
With a day use rate of P300 per head, you can never go wrong spending your getaway at Carlitas View Resort. It’s a perfect treat away from the bustles of the busy city.
The resort is also a great venue for special events and occasions as it can accommodate up to 150 guests. They offer catering services and accept reservations for weddings, birthdays, seminars, tours, and more.
Staycations? Spending at least one night at Carlitas View will be a fantastic experience. For as low as P3,900 per night, all of their family oriented guest rooms are equipped with all amenities and facilities that will not only give comfort and ease but also create a truly memorable experience.
Carlitas View also has their own restaurant and their homemade-like dishes don’t disappoint. Everything is affordable and delectable. It’s really like home away from home.
Check out these photos:
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Rates & Other Information
Rates as of September 2020:
Day Use Rates
Day Use: ₱300 per adult (8AM-5PM or 5PM-10PM)
Inclusive of pool use and cottage.
Other Information:
Corkage fee: No corkage for food except lechon and drinks (per bottle, soft/hard). Restaurant is available inside
Exact location: Banhigan, Dalaguete, Southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Dalaguete. Drop off at Carlitas View that’s located just along the highway, a few meters away from Dalaguete town proper and Gakob Cold Spring (before Dakong Bato). Fare is ~P120 per head.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Carlitas View Dalaguete”. Parking space is available.
Cebu was not named as the Queen City of the South for no reason. It has become the top performing province in the Philippines and one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world.
In celebration of Sugbo.ph’s 5 years of service in promoting Cebu, our team collated the Top 100 Places — both old and new (as of September 2019) — that you should include in your #CeBucketlist. You surely won’t run out of places to visit in Cebu.
Location: Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, Cebu — near the tip of Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Mandaue City side. — approx. 15-20 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
What to expect: 7 Amazing Water Slides, Giant Wave Pool, Carnival Place, Hotel Facility
Want a hassle-free, convenient travel in Cebu? Book with our trusted travel partner!
SquadPH Tours & Travels is online-based travel agency that was found to respond to the voluminous demand and inquiries from the growing community of its exclusive travel partner, Sugbo.ph.
Staring in envy of those amazing travel photos of the famous and traditional Torii Gates at the Sanko Shrine in Inuyama, Japan?
Stare no more because there’s now a local version of the Torii Gates in Lahug, Cebu City. Symbolically, these Japanese gates marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred.
Beth Dacuma
Beth Dacuma
The torii gates are located in front of E-Nihon Mono, a Japanese surplus store. Take that Insta-worthy picture now as there is NO entrance fee!
How to get there?
Exact location: E-Nihon Mono, Wilson Street, Lahug, Cebu City — previously Pino Filipino Restaurant, beside Yelo Hotel.
BY JEEP: Ride any jeepney going to JY Square. Or: – 04L from SM City Cebu (near APM Mall) – 17B/C from USC Main (near Jollibee) – 04C from Colon via Ramos – 04H – from Colon via Jones – 04D from Carbon via Jones
Then drop off at JY Square and walk your way to Torii Gates (or going to Tsai Hotel). You may ask around for directions.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Yelo Hotel” in Lahug. The store is located just beside it. Parking space is available.
It’s the food that comforts us and brings
back memories. It’s the taste that we always crave and will always be our
favorite.
Found in most Gaisano Grand Malls in Cebu, is the restaurant that serves us these delicious all-time favorite dishes — May Abohan.
There is just something about those soup: Sinigang, Bulalo, Tinolang isda and Nilagang baka. The warmth and flavors that make us crave them.
Their selection of sizzling dishes or that
crispy pata and chicken curry and that beef kaldereta, dishes that can make us
salivate just reading about them.
The food that will never be out of place and the ones enjoyed by families the most. Our own Filipino food, readily accessible and affordable only at May Abohan.
With Cebu’s famous peaks, it is
without a doubt that trekking is definitely one of all Cebuanos’ favorite
hobbies. Trekking is a fun activity, yet can be pretty exhausting. And the one good
thing that could revitalize you after a long trek is to find a cold spring at
the end.
The Dingayop Spring and Nature Park is a locally known cold spring. The trees that surround the area are definitely one of the contributing factors that make it so cold. The spring showcases the “Malalag”, big rocks that were naturally formed underneath the Dingayop waterfalls. The “Malalag” is called as such because of its yellow color.
Richie Indig
The cold spring is the ultimate prize
in this tourist spot, but you still have to go through some trails to get
there. With a mixture of hill and river trek, trekking along the way gets
harder but it is totally worth it since the cold spring is picture perfect.
Richie Indig
Richie Indig
Richie Indig
Not only that, the place also has the
“Eagle’s Cave”, called so because of the stalactite formation that resembles
the legs of an eagle. Be reminded though that there is no actual eagle that
resides inside the cave, which is a common misconception.
Grace Barquio Asingua
Grace Barquio Asingua
Rates & Other Information
Rates:
Entrance fee:
Spring: ₱50 per head
Cave: ₱100 per head
Helmet & Life Jacket: ₱30
Trail guide fee: ₱20 per head
Tour guide fee: ₱500 per head (Max of 5pax, spring tour only)
Package Tour (max of 4): ₱375 per head (inclusive of guide fee, entrance and gears)
Parking fee: FREE
How To Get There?
Exact location: Obo, Dalaguete, Southern Cebu — approx. 3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Dalaguete. You can ask for the driver or conductor to be dropped off at Mantalogon or Osmena Peak. The bus ride is roughly 2 to 3 hours. Bus fare is ₱130 (one-way). Upon arrival, habal-habal drivers are readily available to take you to Dingayop Spring and Nature Park.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for ‘Obo Guadalupe Chapel’. From there, ask for the locals on how to get to Dingayop Spring and Nature Park. Be reminded that the parking spaces there are limited.
Are you ready for that weekend trek
with your squad? Then don’t hesitate to visit Dingayop Spring and Nature Park
afterwards, as it will surely be an experience.
Cebu, the ‘Queen City of the South’, couldn’t be more apt – its magnificent kingdom with beaches, tourist attractions, and even establishments, are even more precious than jewels. Cebu is truly a showcase of what you can find in the entire Philippines.
This Cebu travel guide has all you need to know to plan your trip to one of the most diverse and adventure-packed islands in the Philippines. What to do, how to get around, food to eat. You don’t even have to worry about your accommodations, because it’s just a RedDoorz away!
HOW TO GET TO CEBU?
Whether you come by air or by sea, our suggested main point is the Basilica Menore de Santo Niño or Fuente Osmena Cirlce (the center of the whole Cebu province).
However, if you have no place to stay just yet so you can leave your things, this article is also the perfect guide. Whether you wish to go to the Northern or Southern part of Cebu, we have all recommended accommodations for you.
NORTHERN CEBU ATTRACTIONS
If you wish to visit the Northern part of Cebu, here are our recommended tourist attractions and highly recommended accommodation for comfortability and affordability.
• Cebu Safari in Carmen
Cebu Safari Zoo, a 170-hectare property owned by Cebuano pawnshop tycoon Michel J. Lhuillier, features more than 100 species including lions, giraffes, camels, tigers, zebras, among others.
Photo by Joshua Padillo
Photo by Joshua Padillo
Photo by Joshua Padillo
Photo by Joshua Padillo
NORTHERN CEBU: REDDOORZ AWAY
• RedDoorz Plus near UV Mandaue Cebu
Address: JL Briones St (Known as Plaridel St) Purok Manga, Cambaro, Mandaue City, Cebu
Anjo World is Cebu’s first and only world-class theme park within Belmont One. It is also the first integrated family entertainment complex in Cebu, and features different themed zones based on different continents – Europe, Asia, America, Africa, all in one setting.
Anjo World Theme Park
Photo taken in July 2019
Photo taken in July 2019
Golden Carousel
Viking
• Badian’s Kawasan Falls & Canyoneering
Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls has to be one of the most exciting and daring adventures not only in Cebu, but anywhere in the Philippines! There are quite a few ways to experience this attraction, but all of them guarantee you have a thrilling day, surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural scenery you’ve ever seen.
• Oslob Whale Shark & Sumilon Bar
Undoubtedly, one of the most popular — talking about worldwide recognition — tourist attractions in Cebu is the Whale Shark Watching or Swimming with the Whale Sharks in Oslob, Southern Cebu.
Cebu Ocean Park is the first marine park in Visayas and Mindanao, and has the largest Oceanarium in the Philippines (bigger than Manila Ocean Park) with function spaces and a food hall. It is geared for an all-year round tourist destination.
• Sto. Nino Church
The Santo Niño de Cebú is a Roman Catholic title of the Child Jesus associated with a religious image of the Christ Child widely venerated as miraculous by Filipino Catholics.
• Uphill Attractions (Temple of Leah, Sirao Garden, Tops Lookout)
With everything in Uptown Cebu, there is no way you should miss out these attractions. With the undying love in Temple of Leah, colorful gardens at Sirao Garden, and a good view at Tops Lookout, you should never miss the opportunity.
Temple of Leah | Thor Media Tops Lookout | Thor Media Sirao Garden
CEBU CITY: REDDOORZ AWAY
• RedDoorz Plus @ Jones Avenue Cebu
Nearby: Historical landmarks, museums, cafes, restaurants and cashpoints.
Nearby: Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, budget restaurants and cafes, and famous landmarks which you can explore whenever guests have an opportunity to be around.
Address: Jacynth Urban Homes, Logarta Street, Barangay San Roque, Cebu City
Everywhere in Cebu is just a Reddoorz away to a more comfortable stay.
Worry no more because once you have planned your itinerary, all that you have to do is book your accommodation by downloading the RedDoorz app because we are all just one RedDoorz booking away!
Cebuanos are fond of drinking and having a
good time. Grills and restobars can be found at almost any corner in Cebu City,
as each boasts different styles in customer service. Some offer live
performances from local bands and some offer promos in their drinks.
Edsnath’s Payag-Payag, Grill and Restobar is the newest tambayan in the Banilad area. What makes it different among the local common drinking spots is their bamboo furniture, providing that homey vibe, making drinking sessions more intimate together with close friends and family.
The restaurant also compliments its native
interiors with various food and drinks. Their liquor includes beer, rum,
tequila, gin and many more. When it comes to their food, they also have a wide
menu that will surely satisfy your palate.
The place also has that lively vibe and
ambience, making your get-togethers more memorable. The atmosphere, the music
and the people around are more than ready to make your next tagay session here
surely for keeps.
Other Information
Operating hours: 9AM to 3AM daily
Contact number: (032) 326-7001
How To Get There?
Exact location: Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City — across Doña Rita Village.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Talamban or Banilad. From Colon Street, you can ride a 13C/62C/62B jeepney and drop off in Banilad. The restaurant is just along the road and can be seen once you drop off. It is also directly across Barbeque Boss.
BY CAR: Navigate with Google Maps or Waze then set the destination to ‘Dona Rita Village’ in Banilad. The place is located just right across the village.
So, gather up the gang and head on to this
place to have a good time. Cheers!
Cebu is booming and is one of the few Philippine destinations with so many things to see & do, whether you go north or south & places in between!
And if it’s just public transportation that you are depending on, then you will have quite a headache. Here’s a solution that will clear all those travel stress – an exclusive and affordable car and van for rent, from Cebu Easy Rent-A-Car | Transport & Tours.
Cebu Easy Rent-A-Car | Transport & Tours even gives you the choice either to self-drive or rent with driver at very affordable prices.
Self-Drive Rental
For the more adventurous travelers, rent self-drive & discover Cebu’s various tourist spots & activities at your own time & pace. Create your own itinerary and manage your travel time with ease and flexibility. Self drive rental for as low as P1,000 to P4,500 depending on vehicle type and transmission, excluding driver and fuel.
With Driver Rental
Travelers can also rent with driver services to enjoy a worry-free trip to top destinations such as Oslob, Badian and Moalboal. The company’s drivers will tour you around Cebu and will make sure that you have a safe, fun, easy and memorable trip. Rentals for as low as P600 to P6,500 depending on the number of passengers, destination and number of hours rental, inclusive of driver and fuel already.
Left photo by Explorerssaurus | Right by Miraluna BalucaSouthern Cebu Travel
Cebu Easy Rent-A-Car | Transport & Tours has more than 90 available vehicles so you don’t have to worry. They can accommodate you even if you bring the whole barangay. They are already 6 years in service, so you are guaranteed to get the best service and experience.
