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 Cebu, Philippines travel tales
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Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
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| A Reynalds |
13 December 2003 |
Stayed at Montebello Villa Hotel - Cebu, Philippines.
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For excellent local cuisine in a wonderful friendly atmosphere try the Golden Cowrie restaurant: all the taxi drivers seem to know where it is.
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| K Nayar |
29 November 2003 |
Stayed at Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort - Cebu, Philippines.
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While shopping at the local Shoe Mart and Ayala Malls in Cebu, my wife stumbled on the local version of our own favorite delicacy: fried pork skin, locally called "chicharon". It is like chips, dry, crispy and tastes exquisite. The stalls selling it were clean. But the vendors were surprised that we wanted it. They said foreigners normally don't buy it. "Chicharon" is one of the best kept secrets of the Philippines. If you go there, do try it. We bought a pile, but it did not last beyond our stay in Hong Kong! Yummy!
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| L Galletch (2nd stay) |
24 November 2003 |
Stayed at Cebu City Marriott Hotel - Cebu, Philippines.
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We would recommend that you take the Super Cat fast boat from Cebu and travel to Island of Bohol (a 90 minute ride). There are several excellent resorts on Panglao Island (a small Island a short distance from Tagbilaran City) we would recommend the Alona Palm Beach Resort on Panglao Island.
This is a super place to stay and a very good value, the 12 units of the resort are very modern and well built with all amenities including satellite TV. A good side trip would be to go Bohol Chocolate Hills and the Hinagdanan Cave.
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| C Lemons, jr. |
26 September 2003 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is a very fun and beautiful place with great nightlife. The great thing about the Waterfront is you never have to leave the place and have an enjoyable evening.
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| P Manning |
23 July 2003 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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Location is excellent being just 5 minutes by taxi from Ayala shopping centre [and a decent lunch buffet at the Marriot]. The shopping centre named SM is a particularly good venue to stock up on basics such as underwear and socks and other basic clothing at truly good prices - the US and Singapore dollar go a long way there.
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| B Greene |
21 July 2003 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is one of the safer areas for Westerners to travel in the Philippines. Use a taxi with a meter to get around and always bring smaller bills because they rarely have much change. The malls are a main attraction in Cebu and the Philippines in general. They are huge, with generally at least 4 levels and loads of very affordable places to eat. Check out the Ayala Center mall. My wife and I ate at a place called Persian Palate and we had two huge plates of good food with drinks for under $4. It's worth checking out.
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| C Phinney |
12 June 2003 |
Stayed at Holiday Plaza Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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Central location with restaurants and shops within walking distance.
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| F Lockyear |
10 June 2003 |
Stayed at Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino Mactan - Cebu, Philippines.
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Cebu is a pleasant place to visit. Favorite restaurants include Marina and Mr. A in Cebu and Anton's in Lapu Lapu. They serve good food and are inexpensive by western standards. For an honest and reasonable taxi driver, call Jun at 0919-350-8241.
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| D Galang |
30 May 2003 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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Very good especially food at family restaurant in the hotel I was in. Enjoyed the native food, uh the kinilaw was delicious!
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| M Webster |
27 May 2003 |
Stayed at West Gorordo Hotel Cebu - Cebu, Philippines.
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The hotel is within 3-4 Blocks from University of Philippines campus, Cebu Waterfront Casino Conference complex and Ayala Mall. Nightlife can be found at the Lone Star and Black Hole Clubs about a 50 peso cab ride. Banks, travel agents are all within 1 Block. Taxi-cabs are plentiful on Gorordo Avenue day and night. Kuku's Nest Bar and Restaurant on the adjacent corner is open 24 hours. The Family Choice restaurant on the property is my Family Choice with relatives for dinner while there. They were having a 225 peso all you can get buffet for lunch and dinner in May of 2003.
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