Despite the increasing traffic every now and then, the city’s hidden gems have made it an easy choice for harried urbanites to relax and change. There is a wide array of choices for you to stay a night, but only very few offer an infinity pool on top of the mountains in Cebu City with a gorgeous view.
Chateau Blanc offers rest from the metro’s rage and routing and is only few minutes drive away from the city proper. Enter a world of escape and relaxation amid nature and scenery bursting with life and beauty at Chateau Blanc.
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Chateau de Blanc is a privately-owned rest house with an infinity pool making it ideal for team buildings, private gatherings, or even an escape from the buzz of the metro. The rest house includes a spacious living room, a kitchen, bedrooms, restrooms, and a dining area.
But, we are not only talking about these
facilities because what’s truly worth visiting is the breathtaking view they
could offer while dipping in their infinity pool. How ideal could that be?
Kim Herrera
Rates & Other Information
Since this is a privately-owned rest house, walk-ins are not allowed. Hence, you need to call in for your reservation.
Rates:
Day Use: No day use.
Overnight Use (Exclusive):
Non-peak: ₱13,000 per night, good for 10pax
Peak season: ₱15,000 per night, good for 10pax (holy week, Christmas, New Year, holidays, etc.)
Exact location: Barangay Pamutan, Guadalupe, Cebu City — 1 hour away from the city proper.
There’s no public transportation getting there. You may need to drive your own car, or rent a car via SquadPH Travels. Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Chateau Blanc”. Parking space is available.
Have you ever
smelled a freshly baked hopia (mooncake)? Its aroma and warmth are enough to
make you salivate. I know because I’ve experienced this while riding a PUJ.
They were even in boxes, lots and lots of them and I barely stopped myself from
reaching out as if possessed. And I am not even joking.
Erika’s Delight Hopia de Cebu, might as well has been that tasty and mouth-watering Hopia I was reaching out. Formerly known as Princess Erika’s Hopia de Cebu, this pasalubong center is very popular and has been around for 30 years.
They have a variety of flavors of the hopia. Surely you’ve
tasted one of these, it’s a classic snack for every Cebuano.
Hopia Mongo: ₱38 for a box of
10pcs
Hopia Ube: ₱38 for a box of
10pcs
Hopia Pandan: ₱38 for a box of
10pcs
Hopia Mango: ₱45 for a box of
10pcs
Hopia Yema: ₱65 for a box of
12pcs
Hopia Baboy: ₱41 for a box of
12pcs
This best-tasting hopia store awaits you. You should also know that Erika’s Delight is also the go-to pasalubong center for many people as they also have:
Otap
Rosquillos
Stick Breads
Banana Cookies
Biscocho
Pizza
Cakes (seasonal)
and many more!
HOW & WHERE TO ORDER?
You can either give them a call for deliveries or
head on to their pasalubong center in Consolacion.
BY
CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Just navigate with Waze or Google
Maps and search for “Erika’s Hopia de Cebu factory”. Parking space is
available.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any 01k jeepney going to Parkmall. GO down at the jeepney terminal. From there, ride any jeepney going to Consolacion or Liloan and disembark at SM Consolacion Cebu. A few meters before SM Consolacion, before the bridge, you will see tricycles. Inform the driver that you are headed to Erika’s Delight in Brgy. Pitogo. Tricycle fare is ₱10 per person.
In the bustling city of Cebu, a fortress
has stood and continues to stand to the ever-changing time.
Built by the Spaniards under Miguel López de Legazpi, Fort San Pedro is the oldest fort in the Philippines nestled in Cebu City. It is said that the original fort was made out of wood, but as a repel to Muslim raiders, it was then changed to stones. Fort San Pedro is also coined to be the oldest triangular bastion fort in the Philippines.
The triangular-shaped Fort San Pedro is located inside Plaza Independencia, with two sides facing the sea and the third side fronting the land. Though the date of her construction is uncertain, it is certain, however, that the fort underwent major renovations in the late 19th century to help improve the beauty of Cebu.
Today, Fort San Pedro has a museum that
displays the legacies of the Spanish government; documents, paintings, and
sculptures. Much more, the spacious lawn of Fort San Pedro is often used for
celebrations (with special permits of course) like birthdays, weddings,
programs, and parties to name a few.
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Though considered to be the oldest, Fort San Pedro, to preserve its history and beauty, is under the care of the Cebu City government and is considered as a historical park under City Executive Order no. 08-87 of February 08, 2008 (Plaza Independencia – Fort San Pedro Interim Policy and advisory Board PIFSIPAB).
Nearby Attractions:
Magellan’s Cross & Basilica del Santo Niño (2-3 min walking distance)
Fuente Osmeña Circle & Crown Regency Sky Adventure (15 min drive away)
Other Information
Entrance fee: ₱30 per head (20% discount for Students / Senior Citizens / PWDs)
Operating Hours: 8AM to 7PM daily
Contact Number: (032) 256 2284
How to get there?
Exact location: A. Pigafetta Street, Cebu City — 20-30 minutes away from SM City Cebu, 1 hour away from Mactan Airport.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Plaza Independencia, or MyBus from SM City Cebu (going to Talisay). Drop off at the nearest point from the SRP’s opening road. Walk heading to Plaza Independencia, just adjacent to Malacanang sa Sugbo.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Fort San Pedro”. Parking space is available.
Crocodiles! No, not the crocodile friends or crocodile politicians. Crocodiles are one of the oldest living fossils that have outlived even the dinosaurs. Fearful of them or not, they are truly fascinating creatures. Feed your fascination or face your fear at Crocolandia in Talisay City, Cebu!
Chances are, you’ve been here when you were younger. If so, feed that nostalgia and come back to the experience of wilderness.
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Crocolandia is, with the name itself, full of crocodiles of many kinds. One of the prominous crocodiles to be found here are the saltwater crocodiles, said to have been threatened to extinction.
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It is not only a park to see these big reptilian fossils but also an animal conservation center that serves to protect these animals. Indeed, the place even has other animals in captivity, including the Asian Hill Myna with its bright blue and yellow feathers, the Indian Peacock, an ostrich, and so much more.
Aside from the aforementioned animals, they also have large snakes of different kinds such as pythons. Don’t forget to take a picture with them up close!
Crocolandia also has its own museum and a library dedicated to these magnificent creatures. Tourists with curious minds will be able to learn the science behind them.
Exact Location: Burgos St, Talisay City, Cebu — 20 minutes away from SM Seaside City Cebu, going south.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Crocolandia is accessible via South Road Properties (SRP) road. Navigate with Waze or Google Maps, and search for “Crocolandia”. Parking space is available.
BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: From the city (CIT or USC Main), you can ride any jeepney that will pass through Tabunok. Drop off near Tabunok Flyover. From there, ride a tricycle or habal-habal that will take you to Crocolandia.
If by bus, you can ride a MyBus from SM City Cebu or SM Seaside and drop off at San Isidro Talisay. From there, look for a tricycle that will take you to Crocolandia.
There are already a lot of fitness gyms in Cebu, and sometimes, it can lead to confusion to many beginners. I’d know because I’ve been there; I got a bit overwhelmed with all those options.
When choosing the “right” gym for you, make sure to consider the one that fits your lifestyle (work or school schedule), your personal fitness goals, and your access (nearest to our home or workplace).
Anytime Fitness is among the top and preferred choice among many Cebuanos, including me. Here are some of the reasons why we’ve chosen Anytime Fitness Cebu and why you should, too!
1. Open 24/7 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This is probably the top reason why many have chosen Anytime Fitness, especially for most people who have a busy or unpredictable schedule. This would perfectly fit your on-the-go lifestyle.
ALL Anytime Fitness branches in Cebu (nationwide and worldwide) are open 24/7.
2. Convenience & Access to all branches nationwide & worldwide
With the power of your key fob (a small access device), you can already access any branch that’s nearest and most convenient to you.
How many Anytime Fitness branches are there?
Four (4) Anytime Fitness branches in Cebu alone
More than 90 branches in the Philippines
More than 4,000 clubs in 30 countries worldwide
Anytime Fitness Branches in Cebu
Cebu Business Park – Ayala
2/F Skyrise Alpha (near Lexmark and Ayala Center Cebu)
If you are fond of group training classes like Yoga, HIIT or dance classes, Anytime Fitness makes it fun and more effective for you!
All of their branches have their own group classes daily, usually with 1-2 schedules in the morning and 2-3 in the evening.
Group Classes and Schedules will vary per branch.
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Whether you’re new to working out or a fitness pro, Anytime Fitness provides a variety of training options, guidance and friendly support to help you stay on track and reach your goals.
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5. State-of-the-art Equipment
Every centers houses fully functional life fitness equipment that include treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, racks, kettlebells, cable crossovers, rowing machines, bench presses, and many others.
Cebu Business Park:
Oakridge Mandaue:
Escario Cebu City:
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2/F Skyrise Alpha (near Lexmark and Ayala Center Cebu)
Monthly rate: ₱2,000 – 2,500 per month (rate may very depending on the contract duration)
Inclusions:
Access to the gym 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7)
Access to ALL Anytime Fitness studios worldwide.
Zumba, Yoga, Boxing, Kickboxing, Functional Training, Pilates, Body Beats and TRX. No additional fee to join any of these.
Personal trainers and locker are also provided separately.
Operating hours: Open 24 hours (daily)
Anytime Fitness App
The Anytime Fitness App helps the members “Get to a Healthier Place” by providing easy access to over 1,100 workout plans, goal setting to stay on track and the ability to monitor their progress, both inside and outside the gym.
The app is available for download on Apple Store & Google Play.
The perfect tambayan in the south is finally opening this October 28, 2019!
Yahay Food Park — from the word “yahay” itself, a shortened version of the Cebuano term “hayahay” — has surely lived up to its name with its chill and laid back ambiance.
The food park is very spacious and has indoor tables. But the outdoors dining, under the stars and with that cool night breeze, just calls to you.
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With more than 15 in-house brands from Pages Holdings Inc. (owner of brands like Thirsty, House of Lechon, Mooon Cafe, etc.) on its opening, Yahay Food Park is a place to chill and indulge in all Asian cuisines.
Open from 5PM to 1AM daily (starting on October 28), Yahay Food Park is located at Lawaan Tres in southern Cebu — eskina Camella Homes beside Jetti Gas Station. Their native and rustic design, plus live acoustic music, will perfectly suit our nightly cravings of good food and a good tambayan.
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Jeff Cabrera Jr.
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Food Stalls available
Other Information
Operating hours: 5PM to 2AM (the next day) daily
Contact number: (032) 416 1122
Social: Not yet available
How to get there?
Exact location: Lawaan Tres in southern Cebu — eskina Camella Homes beside Jetti Gas Station. Approx. 5 minutes away from Starmall Cebu, 1 hour away from the city, 2 hours away from Mactan Airport.
BY PUBLIC: Ride any jeepney going to Minglanilla or Naga, and drop off at “eskina Camella” near Jetti Gas Station in Talisay City. You can also ride a MyBus from SM City (going to Lawaan). See MyBus schedule here.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Yahay” in Talisay. Limited parking space is available.
A superior internet experience is now within more reach for Filipinos as SKY launches its new Super Speed Plans, a set of fiber-fast home internet subscription plans that are the most affordable in the market and offers the most value for their money.
A superior internet experience is now within more reach for Filipinos as SKY launches its new Super Speed Plans, a set of fiber-fast home internet subscription plans that are the most affordable in the market and offers the most value for their money.
Hooking up to fiber-fast internet connection gives users the chance to enjoy faster and smoother music and video streaming, play video games without lag, or simply have a seamless surfing experience.
But a new entertainment experience also awaits subscribers of the Super Speed Plans as they can choose to bundle them with the new SKY Fiber All-In Box. The first of its kind in the country, this device combines the power of a WiFi-enabled modem, digital terrestrial TV, and cable TV modem for total entertainment.
The SKY Fiber All-In Box frees users from the hassles of maintaining three different devices for their broadband, cable TV, and digital terrestrial TV services. It allows Filipino families to enjoy unlimited, fiber-fast internet speeds of up to 200mbps and watch television and online shows.
Inclusions:
FREE ABS-CBN TVplus channels such as
Cinemo
Yey
Jeepney
Knowledge Channel & more
iWant App
Binge ABS-CBN shows
iWant Originals
Local movies on the TV screen
SKYcable channels —from Cartoon Network HD, Nickelodeon, Cinema One, Metro TV HD, CNN HD, to NBA Premium, and more; or subscribe to Pay Per View, any time.
All-In Box Features:
Program schedule reminder
Record shows
Built-in media players for video and music
Parental control settings for those who want to keep track of their kids’ viewing
Access to one’s account information such as account data and billing information
Subscribers can choose to avail of the new All-In Box with SKY Fiber’s unlimited and affordable Super Speed Plans 5 up to 150mbps.
SKY Fiber’s All-In Box is available for a special introductory installation fee of P1,499. It is initially available in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, and Gen. Santos.
Most often, we let the stresses of life get through us. And sometimes, we forget how important it is to de-stress and recharge ourselves.
Fortunately, for us women, there is a whole variety of services we can enjoy during our day off, one is the newest beauty trend right now – the eyelash services. Yes, this beauty transformation is for all the ladies out there who wish to lift, darken, and thicken their lashes.
Want your lashes to stand out? Here’s your guide to every trusted eyelash beauty lounges in Cebu.
1. Vi Vogue
Aside from being the first beauty salon which offer Japanese
cutting-edge nail art technology in Cebu, Vi Vogue is also known for its teeth
whitening services and full or retouch mink lash services.
Location: Unit 10, Meerea High Street, Looc, Ouano Avenue, Mandaue City
Oh My Lash! is one of the most trusted lash studio when it
comes to lash services. It is one the few who first offered this kind of beauty
service in Philippines. This studio is famous for its high-quality adhesives,
removers and lashes from South Korea.
Location:
A.S Fortuna, beside Oakridge Business Park, Cebu City
Market Strip, Echavez Street, Across Ramos public Market, Cebu City
Price:
Ordinary Tantalizing Thick Lashes: ₱450
Ordinary Mesmerizing Medium Thick Lashes: ₱600
Ordinary Sparkling Short Thick Lashes: ₱850
Antibacterial Sparkling Long Lashes (13mm): ₱1,050
3. Señora Microblading & PMU Studio and Beauty Center
Look and feel like a celebrity at the trending beauty clinic in Consolacion, the Señora Microblading & PMU Studio and Beauty Center.
Location: M. Pepito St. Poblacion Occidental, Consolacion, Cebu — located few meters after SM City Consolacion, across 6VS Gasoline Station. You may navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “David Justin Heavy Equipment Corporation”.
KEVLO offers two kinds of eyelash services: first, the
eyelash extentions which is known for its quality and softness. It is made of
sable-hair which makes it lightweight. Second is the keratin lash lift which
lasts for two months. It comes with collagen which helps enhance your natural
lashes.
Location:
Panagdait Branch: 2nd level of Bonifacio District, F. Cabahug St., Panagdait, Cebu
This salon is known for its high-quality services at a very
reasonable price. One of those would be their lash extensions which helps your
lashes look glamorous and achieve that celebrity look.
Location:
2F, B209, City Time Square Phase 2, Across Parkmall, Mandaue City
2F Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Banilad, Cebu City
This beauty lounge offers semi-permanent eyelash lift which
used an amazing technique to create beautifully fanned out lashes without the
need for extensions. It usually lasts up to 2-3 months.
Location: 2nd Floor MLC Building, Inside One Nadela Dental and Beauty Lounge, Mabolo, Cebu City
This salon offers a variety of beauty services perfect for
those who wish to pamper themselves without spending too much. They offer very
affordable hair, nail, facial, lash services and a lot more. For the lash
services, they are known for their keratin lash lift which helps you achieve
that beautifully curled natural lashes.
Location:
3F S Cortes, Lumapas Building, AS Fortuna Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City
APM Shopping Mall, A Soriano Drive Brgy. Mabolo, Cebu City
Price:
₱599 with free 50 strands for both eye retouch within 3 days
Without a doubt,
cafés have become an integral part of the “going out” culture in this day and
age. But no matter how relaxing or comfortable most cafes are, only a handful
manage to replicate the feeling of relaxing at home – Balai Plus Café, Cebu’s
homey café.
Balai Café Plus humbly sits in a secluded part of AS Fortuna. Despite the fact that this highway is popular for its rush hour, once you’re inside the café, it never fails to make you feel at home.
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And what good a home would be if shrubs and herbs are not present? Balai Café Plus is abundantly verdant, as plants are a primary decoration of their store. Guests can dine under the shady trees, complimenting a full stomach with a breeze of fresh air.
Speaking of food, the café offers an all-day brunch menu. Because let’s face it, waking up late on a Sunday morning only to get brunch is one of the homiest feelings, right? Balai Plus Café seeks to mimic that experience by offering a wide variety of pasta, sandwiches and other food that are perfect for brunch.
Menu:
If you badly need that rest and relaxation after a long week’s work, Balai Plus Café might be the one and ‘home-ly’ thing for that.
Other Information
Operating hours: 6AM to 12MN daily
Contact number: 0917-582-5009
Facebook Page: Not available
How to Get There?
Exact location: A. S. Fortuna St, Mandaue City — across Oakridge Business Park.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride a jeep from Gaisano Country Mall. Most jeepneys that are situated on their loading are near Watsons Pharmacy pass by A.S. Fortuna Highway. Along the way, you can see a sign of Balai Café Plus. It’s located across Oakridge Business Park.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Balai by Cafe+” in Mandaue City.
The small peaceful town of Moalboal has one of the richest marine biodiversity in the Philippines, making it a renowned destination for snorkeling, diving, and possible sightings of sea turtles.
Locals and foreign guests would come back to relish its natural and tranquil ambiance. A particular vacation resort situated here delivers all of these to you.
Hale Manna Coastal Gardens is a vacation resort that offers a lot: from a relaxation like no other, to the traditional yet delicious Filipino cuisine and fun activities like kayaking and swimming.
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With all these amenities, exciting activities and the scenic view the beach resort offers, Hale Manna Coastal Gardens will top your list of go-to resorts in the south.
Rest under the shade of the huts or seek the thrills of
stepping on nearby mini islands.
It also takes pride in its sustainable and eco friendly tourism principles and practices — an example to follow for every other resort in Moalboal. With the touch of nature and tranquility, everyone would be dying to visit Hale Manna Coastal Garden tops.
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ROOM RATES
Superior Room: ₱3,500 – ₱7,000 per night, good for 1-4 pax with breakfast
Special Room: ₱5,500 – ₱10,990 per night, good for 2-6 pax with breakfast
Family Room: ₱6,000 – ₱7,000 per night, good for 4-5 pax w/o breakfast
Family Room w/ Kitchen: ₱7,500 – ₱7,800 per night, good for 6 pax w/o breakfast
Barkada Room: ₱8,000 – ₱9,000 per night, good for 7-8pax w/o breakfast
With set breakfast: ₱295 per pax
With buffet breakfast: ₱325 per pax
Superior Room
Sapphire Room
Family Room
Ohana Seaview Suite
Dama de Noche
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Check-in time: 2:00 PM. If you arrive earlier, you can wait for the availability
of your room in their beachfront huts. Their staff will hold your luggage for
safekeeping.
Check-out time: 12:00 noon, a fee of PHP 500 / hour / room will be charged for late
check-outs.
All rooms can accommodate 1 extra person.
Extra person rate is PHP 950 / person (without breakfast). Children ages 3 and
below are free, 4 to 8 are half-rate, and 9 and above are regular rate.
Room rates include free use of swimming
pool and sea amenities such as kayaking, snorkeling, use of life vests, beach
shoes and trips to our floating raft with assistance at all times by their
staff.
They accept Credit and Debit Card Visa
and Mastercard payments.
Most of the rooms have access to WiFi
running on wireless 3G/4G connection as no telco landline/DSL service is
available in the area.
A reservation fee or downpayment of PHP
2,000 per room is required which will be deducted from the total bill upon
check out.
Exact location: Barangay Bas Daku, Saavedra, southwestern town of Moalboal, Cebu — 2.5 to 3 hours away from Cebu City.
Other notable tourist spots nearby: 14-minute drive to Panagsama Beach and 45-minute drive to Kawasan Falls.
BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: From South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Moalboal via Barili or Badian. Then ask to be dropped off at Hale Manna Resort, near Tunga Elementary School before Gaisano Grand Mall Moalboal.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “Hale Manna Beach Resort & Coastal Gardens”. Parking space is available.
