TICKET PRICE: PHp200 + 1 Welcome Drink

That day I have to admit, going to a vacation is also relieving myself from a failed relationship. Cause it hurt so much but need to give space, because I don't deserve to be like this in a situation full of grief and uncertainty.  Need to have that break because it's SUMMER.  I need sunshine in my life! Whew!     Forget the drama and focus to the FUN, FUN, FUN vacation!


Got my ticket, boarding pass and pay my terminal fee and proceed to their lounge area. 



Waiting for our plane to arrive.



There it goes...excited to see my plane...hahahahaha.... 



This is not my first time to travel alone, been to Manila 7 years ago.  But still, I have that excitement and at the same time nervousness in riding with the plane.

CEBU PACIFIC AIRLINE Flight 5J-596

We are only 60 passengers on board, the plane is so spacious that is why no one is sitting beside me, though I am in the aisle still having the chance to get hold of pictures near the window.




For almost 1 hour, the plane landed safely at Mactan Cebu International Airport(MCIA).


Upon arrival I have another chance to take pictures inside the MCIA. Well, I think, I am hardly surprised with the rules they have here with their departure, compared in Davao we have cubicle wherein passengers who arrive or depart are having an easy and not so stressful life with their travel.

Here in Cebu, the Cebu Pacific Airline provides a bus that will fetch you upon arrival. A bit tired but need to follow their protocol. You have to choose either ride on a bus or walk miles away(another whew!). 


I prefer to ride with the bus rather than endure the intense heat of the sun. Hahahahahaha..... 




Travelling alone is also complicated. Why? All I have to do is to take pictures all by myself. Whew!  With all the bags and everything, I induce to take note, list down things for documentation purposes all about my travel experiences and of course with evidence(photos) to justify my travel.



I did not bring big baggage's except for my sling bag and a small bag for my clothes, etc... So I went outside MCIA.


They are two possible ride to choose from, a non-metered taxi/van for rent or ride to their airport metered taxi. I'll take the latter.

Been to Cebu City long time ago, when I am still in college, just a quick visit from Leyte to Cebu and we ride on a boat. That time Mactan Bridge 2 is under construction. This time visiting Cebu in a different way and experience, I passed by the bridge and I feel that eery(strange) feeling that for so many long years I re-visited Cebu again. So safe riding their taxi because I was lucky enough to know that the driver is from my place, a Dabawenyo who happened to marry a Cebuana and live now in Cebu. And it took us 25 minutes from the airport going to my place.

So impress with the City, that I forget to take a picture with their numbered traffic light.
 Anyway, arrive from my suite safe and sound.


  
Excited to see my place, get my things and headed to PALLADIUM SUITES, located at Don Julio Llorente Street, Capitol Site, Cebu City. I already have my reservation via online so I don't have problem in accessing the place.



Got a Superior Twin Room, and have the time to open my tablet and check my emails since they have free Wi-Fi internet access. Though Wi-Fi is so weak, still have to work and open my sites for updates.  Got a 30 seconds rest, and proceed for work.  Hey, I thought it's my vacation?!?  Really???  Need to work back for my travel blog. 

.....still work and vacation goes together.....

Okay, this is my time to be very realistic, Cebu City is a place to unwind now a days. For I agree many foreigners are here to visit, in my observation Cebu becomes a hub for business entertainments and events. 

Nightlife in Cebu is awesomely surprised. Many bars and clubs are commercially sprouting for businesses.  I have the chance to visit The Mango Square Avenue 1 and 2. The place is awesome great, looks like Matina Town Square in Davao but it is bigger and spacious.

Photo credit to Mango Square Avenue Facebook

And also the newly opened POLITICS Cafe Bar located at Escario Central Mall, Kamputhaw, Cebu City. Very classy and fashionable place to chillax and unwind.




Food is also a great deal in visiting Cebu City. I have the privilege eating here at the ORIGINAL AA BBQ. They really have their own way of cooking sumptuous and delectable TINOWA(Tinola), KINILAW and BBQ Chicken which is their specialty.  




Though my visit is simply a glance due to work related, obviously I cannot do such a faster report in such complicated place I have to transfer to another hotel because I need a faster Wi-Fi internet access. 



APPLE TREE SUITES still located near the previous suites that I have stayed, but this one is bigger and they have a faster Wi-Fi accessibility.

Photo credit to Apple Tree Suites

They have a bigger room and a nice bathroom.



I actually have a nice stay here in this suite. Not only that they give a faster Wi-Fi internet access to their guest they also extend a FREE breakfast.




Touring around the capitol of Cebu is also a great bonding with my cousin as my tour guide.



And she tour me inside Ayala Center Cebu.

March is the beginning of summer here in the Philippines.  Hot weather is experienced now, generally that we need to plunge to water all the time.

It was an unscheduled activity yesterday, March 3, Sunday.  And the children are bored staying in the house facing and playing their android tablets all the time.  

SUMMER IS HERE!  Okay need to get that beach outfits that looks cool with this temperature.

Time to go to the beach and have that SUMMER FUN experience.



Knowing that we're late going to PARADISE ISLAND PARK and BEACH RESORT, we arrive their at 2PM and we only have 2hrs+ to enjoy our stay because last trip is scheduled at 5PM.







Actually my kids did not enjoy their swimming here because of our limited time and at the same time my camera got low bat.  Need to find place that let us enjoy more our summer outing and to charge my gadgets too.

So we've transfer our SUMMER FUN outing at GARDENS BY THE BAY(formerly Maryknoll)
just fronting SAMAL ISLAND.

They don't have beach swimming here only swimming pool.



Upon entering need to pay PHp50/each.  And PHp100 for the use of swimming pool.  Entrance fee is equivalent for food.  That is why if you want to go swimming you need not to bring baon.





Here my kids did enjoy their swimming. I too thanks the management for allowing me to charge my camera with no extra cost.





The place is inviting but don't have an attractive atmosphere what I love here is that all the staffs are approachable, friendly and smiling. Especially their lifeguards, though a bit strict for implementing rules but I'd like their presence.


    
The foods are great too.  They have a restaurant fronting the bay, that's why they call their place GARDEN BY THE BAY.







My children got hungry, need to use my 3 meal stubs courtesy from our entrance fee. Just present it to the cashier assigned and choose a dish equivalent from your pass. I choose 2 KINDS NOODLES amounting to PHp145.  And because the bringing of baon is not allowed in the pool (for me as their first time visitor they allow me to bring my siopao inside the pool as long as I have to buy drinks from their restaurant.  Okay no problem I do understand rules of business. Hahahahaha....

My orders were delivered by waiters to the pool area.

TWO-KINDS NOODLES PHp145

SIOPAO (our baon from Shanghai Davao) PHp20/each PEPSI 1.2 Liter   PHp75

Explosive bundles of fun just in time for summer and to have that relaxing moment with the kids and my mom I enjoyed it very much!