| P Shea |
28 March 2005 |
Stayed at Cebu White Sands at Maribago Beach - Lapu Lapu City, Philippines.
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Cebu is a great place for a family holiday (I just would not stay at the White Sands). Our kids enjoyed the beach, water sports and touring. We took a tour of Cebu City, which was fun. Being Easter Week, we had the opportunity to see a couple of the Good Friday Processions which were interesting and an excellent example of the local culture. I recommend the Green House Seafood Restaurant on Mactan Island--a market restaurant where you pick out live sea critters and have them cooked to you liking. Very fresh and tasty! The restaurant was clean, the food excellent and the hosts and waitstaff were friendly and helpful. A very kid-friendly restaurant as well.
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| A Rimmington |
17 January 2005 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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We found Cebu to be a great place for shopping, the taxi drivers were polite and honest. We were in Cebu during the Sinulog Festival. Cebu was very crowded and at times it was almost impossible to get a taxi and even when we did, it took hours to get anywhere, shopping at both Ayala and SM centres was great and good value for money, food is still good value in Cebu, and there is still places where you can get seafood
smorgasboard for p130, exchange rates were good for the Aussie dollar, and some of the best rates were at the currency exchange in the centre of Ayala shopping centre, all in all a wonderful trip.
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| L Pizzulli |
04 February 2003 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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They have an excellent Chinese New Year celebration but be prepared for the crowds and book in advance.
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| M Wong |
13 February 2002 |
Stayed at El Galleon Beach Resort - Puerto Galera, Philippines.
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The jungle trek/kayak tour was fantastic. We took the tour from a tour operator in the small town. Well worth it.
The diving with the dive school at El Galleon was also excellent. Make sure you do the wall dive at Verde Island. The amount of life there is fantastic except the waters at this time of year (mid Feb) are quite cool. Make sure you have a warm wetsuit or wear 2.
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| P Lecomte |
13 December 2001 |
Stayed at Bohol Beach Club - Bohol, Philippines.
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A bit too quiet even for me but I guess I was there at the wrong time of year. There was nobody there and the weather was not too good.
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| M Kaye |
03 December 2001 |
Stayed at Citadel Inn Makati - Manila, Philippines.
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Manila is dirty and the traffic situation is worsening. We spent 5 days in Puerto Galera, which is worth visiting, but there was a typhoon and it rained almost non-stop. This was unusual for December.
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| K Kono |
15 August 2001 |
Stayed at Tambuli Beach Club - East and West Wing - Cebu, Philippines.
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It is rainy season in summer.
We cannot see blue sea.
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| D Dr. aliņo-wilcockson |
26 July 2001 |
Stayed at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino - Cebu, Philippines.
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Taxi's are excellent value but we were happier to use our own private vehicle for safety and convenience. If one is without family of friends in Cebu, car hire is still cheaper compared to the western prices. We have used 'Fast Cars' during our stay there now and again. It is cheaper to book direct from their main office than through the hotels. There is also some allowances for bargaining if used regularly.
Shangrila's mactan Island Resort was an indulgence. The best os the places my family had stayed for the six weeks we were in Cebu. If one has the money; what you spend is worth what you get.
Tambuli Beach Resort has a very friendly atmosphere. The food is value for money and the staff are very friendly and accomodating. The rooms need plenty of modification, particularly the bathrooms. There is also ant problems being there on July/August. If not booking through Special Rate Package, it is not value for mone, overall.
Philippine Dream Hotel and Entertainment is packed with friendliness and entertainment. The Bay Watch Restaurant gives value for money buffet- I recommend very strongly the dinner buffet which comes with live entertainment after 7pm. But there is a problem with the hot water supply during our stay there. The room Imperial Suite came with a bath but we can only use the shower for the whole week we were there. The Royal Club membership is worth looking at.
The Marriot hotel was acceptable providing it is booked through an agency-otherwise it is not value for money for touring family. During weekdays getting to the restaurant after 8am for breakfast means having to wait at the lobby for a while until there is an empty table. The breakfast buffet has excellent choice though one tends to feel rushed because of the crowd.
We stayed at the Waterfront Hotel Mactan a day before our flight which made or departure much more convenient and worry free.
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| S Hartmut |
01 July 2001 |
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Boracay is famous in the travel industry. But during off-season with all the storm barriers there are nicer places.
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| A Onishi |
20 April 2001 |
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Nigi Nigi is located at a more lively area of White Beach, with a lot of restaurants and bars near by, however still quiet at night.
If you want it more quiet Niigi Nigi 2, Nigi Nigi's new resort in the northern part of White Beach can be recommended. However, the beach in this area is often used for events, concerts etc. And during this events it can be noisy there, day and night. So better check before you book.
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Traveller's Tales: Events in Philippines
