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It’s always summer, and were all dying to go out and take a cool dip at the beach. Since Im a beach addict myself, I came to a point to finally give up on a finding a good, affordable resort. South beaches are always very relaxing and it provides you a relaxing day at the beach. So I did some research and found a simple yet tempting resort at Alegria.

One hundred and seventeen kilometers away from Cebu City, Alegria boasts of its pristine beaches, scenic and enchanting waterfalls, and unexplored caves among others. The town is also proud of its rich seabed perfect for snorkeling and diving. Baton Malunhaw Beach Resort is a development undertaken by the Municipality of Alegria, Cebu.  It is located in Sangi, Alegria Cebu (10~15 minutes away from Kawasan Falls).

The resort which is developed and maintained by the Municipality of Alegria is very affordable which has a P40/head entrance fee.

The resort also has swimming pool for those who are not very fond of the beach.Aside from the resort, you can also enjoy the Canlaob Spring which has a very cooling sensation to those who are suffering from the scorching heat of the summer.

The newest zip line is now located at Cebu. Right in the middle of the cold , windy hills of Busay is a perfect location for you to ride with the cables on weekends.

A zip-line is an aerial runway consisting of a cable suspended on a pulley system and mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user to use gravity to travel from the top to the bottom of an inclined cable through a free-moving pulley.

A zip-line is an aerial runway consisting of a cable suspended on a pulley system and mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user to use gravity to travel from the top to the bottom of an inclined cable through a free-moving pulley.

The park, which was open to the public by the end of October, is both a training ground for Eskrima students and a getaway haven for adventurers and ordinary people alike.

The main attraction is the 180-meter long zipline course—a fun ride to experience—that not only gives users the adrenaline rush but also a picturesque view of Cebu City.

One of the areas assets included some swings which are offered at P20.00 only. The location is also allows families to bring foods and snacks for them to munch while waiting for their turn. Enjoy a bit of adrenalin as you jump yourself way in to the sky.

Back in High School, Cebu Wetland was merely a place for people to visit to go boating and fishing. That’s about it. Today, Cebu Wetland has become a resort with 20 new rooms and a pool. You could also have a quiet dinner at their restaurant which is surrounded by water and live fishes.

Located in highway Tagonol, the resort has a swimming pool and a manmade fishpond with tilapia and catfish that visitors can catch. Visitors can also do so from the edge of the pond or from the three floating restaurants that jut out to the pond, or better still, from a pedal-paddle boat crafted by the resort owner, Engr. Julito Roden. Wetland has five of these pedal-paddle boats, which move around the pond by pedaling, or by paddling, or both.

Wetland is a dream being realized by Engr. Roden. When he was 16, he came to Cebu—he is from Southern Leyte—to continue his studies in the big city. He has been here since then, finishing mechanical engineering and landing in second place in the board exam in 1963. He also took up electrical engineering and passed the board, third place, in 1969.

the place has attracted visitors and has been catering to parties: baptismal, birthdays, and clan reunions. The place, open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., is crowded on weekends when, to further entertain its guests, the Synapse band plays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m

There is no entrance fee. If you want, you can avail their boat rides for only P 50.oo which is already unlimited. The pool’s usage is P 100.00.

If you’re working on an 8 to 5 job or probably on graveyard shift, then I suggest that you visit the mountains for some peace and relaxation. The newly opened Eco-friendly park in Busay gives you the opportunity to detoxify your mind and soul. Located at the hills of Cebu is Kan Irag Natures Park.

The Kan-irag Nature Park is a newly opened watershed and nature park in the uplands of Cebu City. It was once a bald mountain, but due to reforestation with native trees, the area became a functioning watershed. It is home to about 27 native bird species, such as the Emerald dove, Asian Glossy Starling, the Collared Kingfisher, the Black-naped Oriole, and the Olive-backed Sunbird. The park’s size is 71 hectares.

Ayala Heights Cebu was supposed to be a posh subdivision ala Maria Luisa or Beverly Hills in one of the mountain barangays of Cebu City. However the development was overtaken by a presidential decree since the area where it belongs is a watershed.

Travel-Cebu gave us some brief background of the new place.

“The Kan-irag Nature Park, developed by Ayala Land Inc., sits on a 70-hectare site at Ayala Heights in Cebu City. So far, only 20 hectares have been developed which boasts of a nature trail featuring some of Cebu’s native flora and fauna.

The park management is aiming to introduce additional features next year such as zip line, mountain climbing, horse back riding, camping, fishing, etc. Expect no zoos here since the entire nature park is a natural habitat — putting such will just defeat the purpose. According to the park ranger who also acted as our guide all throughout, they are expecting some animals like monkeys to come back and thrive in the park. To date, various species of birds can be found, the most popular of which is the Kingfisher.”

Its breathtaking to smell the airs of busay and see the whole city from the top. City lights are also best seen on night.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to spend it is a quiet and relaxing evening at a rooftop. The rooftop in Holiday Plaza Cebu offers beach themed restaurant for people to enjoy. The location is has a beautiful scenery which allows the guest to view Cebu at Night. It’s a good place for dinner date with all the city lights as your view while eating delicious foods.

Holiday Plaza Cebu equipped with function rooms and business bars to meet most company needs for business functions and other special occasions. They also have live entertainment shows to unwind guest while staying in the hotel.

Since the rooftop is located at the downtown there are numerous places you could also visit after you dine. Just around the block is the Fuente Circle which is best seen at night. There are also bars which offer acoustic nights for you and your loved one to sway throughout the night.

If you really want to relax, there are also nearby spas and massage parlors where you can enjoy sauna’s and massages at a very cheap price. But what’s important during the hearts day is how you can be able to celebrate the day expressing your feelings towards the person.

It has been used by many and has been made as a source of healing and meditation. It can cure certain sickness and help people mentally. It keeps you physically fit and content by practicing a whole lot more of yoga.

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. In Jainism it refers to the sum total of all activities—mental, verbal and physical.

Yoga helps you in so many ways possible. – to overcome problems caused by excess fat, stress and disease. Yoga has objectives to cure themselves through a system of natural therapy without depending on medicines, to become physically fit, mentally relaxed and fully conscious. Another is, to learn new healthy systems of eating, exercise, drinking water and harmonious thought.

What I like about yoga is how you it can help you not just physically but also mentally. Im very happy that there is already a yoga here in Cebu which is very convenient for those who are interested in wellness.

Thrift stores, or ukay ukay shops as it is called in the local language, abound Metro Manila and major cities in other regions. These stores are our version of the Salvation Army. The items sold here are mostly used and they range from anything including handkerchief and toys. If you really have the patience to go through the racks and piles, you may just find an authentic brand of designer clothes or bag for the lowest price ever.

If you don’t have a skyrocket budget, the ukay ukay should be the best place to go if you’re looking for something fashionable and trendy. Prices of items usually range from P10 to P400. Sometimes, there are special deals, like buying three blouses for P50.00.

In Manila, the best ukay places to go to are located in the following areas:

• Blumentritt cor Rizal Ave near the Mercury Drug
• Kamuning Area, beside the Chowking fast food chain
• Araneta Center in Cubao, at the Quezon Theater Bldg.
• JP Rizal Makati Ave in the Lucky Star Bldg.
• Marcos Hi-way in Marikina Marikina City
• Cainta Junction in Cainta, Rizal
• At the back of the POEA Bldg in Ortigas.

Ukay stores also abound in Davao City along Ponciano St. Uyanguren St and at the Bankerohan Market. There, rows and rows of stores sell very good condition clothes for P10 to P120 only. Never anything above that.

In Cebu City, you can find Ukay stores in Colon St, at the Carbon District as well as in Tabunok, Talisay City.

Mind you, even affluent Filipinos who can afford to pay brand new scour the thrift stores to get the best deals.

In Cebu there is such a term as “Suroy Suroy Sa Sugbo“, which means to tour around Cebu. Suroy Suroy Sa Sugbo can either be completed going to the South or to the North. You will surely enjoy your day with fun filled adventure in store for you.

OR many years, tourists were only confined to what the bustling metropolitan Cebu can offer.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia changed that by taking tourism to the countryside with the SUROY-SUROY Sugbo packages, which expanded to four packages this year.

With the program, various towns and cities in the province opened their doors to both domestic and foreign tourists, showcasing the best their place has to offer.

The Northern Escapade which includes Bantayan island, the Enchanting Camotes tour of the four island towns, and the most sought after Southern Heritage Trail is now on its third year.

The latest addition to the packages is the first ever Urban Adventure held last September 16-17, highlighting the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-lapu and the town of Cordova where tourists were island-hopping.

The adventure doesn’t stop there. In the future more and more activities are to be done. What I like about this committee is how to faithfully allow people to see to wonders and the rich cultures of my hometown. Visit Cebu and avail their packages with a group of friends or your family.

In a crowded and busy streets of Cebu City is a small stop to relax you with thier cozy ambiance and heartwarming people. Parklane Hotel Cebu in Cebu sits pretty amongst the surrounding hills. The exciting and energetic lifestyle simply awaits you. Much to the convenient location of Parklane Hotel Cebu in Cebu, you can avail key means of transport with no trouble at all. A whole lot of tourist attractions are also within reach from the hotel by virtue of the superb location of Parklane Hotel Cebu in Cebu.he Parklane is located across Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Business Park, it is the city’s newest star with its perfect location, modern facilities and that legendary Cebuano hospitality. It is 20 minutes away from Cebu-Mactan International

There are many accommodations to choose from at Parklane. If you like a dip in the pool with relaxing 360 view of Ayala, then you will enjoy the benefits of this Hotel.

For Dining, you can choose some of their specially chosen restaurants to satisfy your apetitie. One of which is Manuel’s Restaurant.  Enjoy elegant surroundings and spectacular cuisine when you dine at Manuel’s Restaurant.  Discover our sensory dining experience while you indulge your palate with international cuisine, featuring a wide range of culinary styles and regional specialties.

Enjoy this beautiful hotel wherein you can enjoy family time and some time with your special someone.

Malls are slowly booming arund Cebu and one of my favorites is Park Mall since it faces the sea. It has a very humid but windy atmosphere which is very relaxing. Park Mall like its name has a huge space for parking area. There are also certain events held at Park Mall. One entertainment is the waterball challenge. Childrends and even adults are sealed in a plastic ball to roll around the pool. Its very entertaining and cost only P75.00.

Park Mall is located at Ouano Avenue, Mandaue Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines(across Cebu International Convention Center – CICC). Uniting Cebuano’s love for culture, search for pleasure and need for leisure comes to Parkmall, the newest cosmo hub in Mandaue, home to the finest of al fresco dining and the most refreshing concept shops to ever grace the Queen City of the South.

Experience something new and exciting everyday at Parkmall.There are so many restuarant to enyoy at Parkmall. There is also a field where families can just lie around the grass to enjoy the view and the wind. Visit Parkmall and enjoy this sights.