It was an unexpected invite to Cebu City!
I just came from Hundred Islands National Park (slept using my hammock in one of the islands there) and then checked my e-mail and found out the invite from Summit Circle Hotel Cebu. A 3-day/2-nights all-expense paid trip. How can someone like me say “NO?”
How can I say 'NO' to this room?
Plus, I saw in the itinerary the complimentary whole body massage on the last night. Boom! I said yes even if that means I need to cut short my adventures in Northern Luzon for a day or two. I just said to myself that it would be a nice break from my hammock-hanging days.
I don't mind waking up with this view of Cebu City
I needed to hurry my Day 23, even if it means a 21-Hour non-stop butt-numbing trip. I was looking forward to a luxurious Days 24-26 in Cebu City. How I wish I have my family with me, a perfect family holiday isn’t?
As soon as we arrived at the airport, we are welcomed by a staff from DOT Cebu and the very energetic crew from Summit Circle Hotel (special mention to our ever bibo guide Widmark Romero). I don’t get a lei that often. hahaha
Arrival at the Airport with co-bloggers. Note: The black luggage is not mine š
What a welcome in the “Queen City of the South”- Cebu! The hot and cold face towel, the cold coconut juice and a spanking nice hotel. Ohhh yeah! I love #ISANGDAAN adventures.
Very good Summit Circle Cebu
with Summit Circle Staff. Daghang Salamat!
I have lots of stories to share but only 3 things I would not forget:
1. Food-tripping at Classic Cuisine. I have never thought that there’s something more than the famous Cebu lechon. I guess 3 days would not be enough to taste everything from the Cebu cookbook.
seafood brochette
fruit tarltlet at classic cuisine
C2 fruit carving
cripsy kare-kare. to die for! nom nom nom...
morning salad (my introduction for every buffet breakfast experience)
2. Cebu City Heritage Tour. I have been to Cebu City like 6 times but I never really explored this historic city. Would you believe that it was my first time to see Fort San Pedro? Yes, and I would not forget how I pretended to be part of a Korean tour group.
Cebu Heritage Monument (near Colon St)
Colon street now
Old Colon street painting (2nd floor of Yap-Sandiego Heritage House)
Painting on old capiz window at Yap-Sandiego house
Jesuit House of 1730
Interior of Basilica Minore del Santo NiƱo
of course, the most touristy and most photographed place in Cebu City, do i really need to tell you what it is? š
3. Nice Sleep at Summit Circle Hotel. It started with a good massage, ohhhh, I love it! And a cold beer and I was snoozing. Yep, I was the last one who went down the C2 cafeteria for breakfast the next morning.
Welcome fruit... oh how I love them!
Hot shower and clean towels. Like!
my bed in Cebu for 2 nights. ohhhh yes, I slept good. I wanna go back there again.
But wait! I would not forgetĀ Meg and Keisha who always bully me š (kidding), the DOT star Brian Ong, the Cebu foody Spanky, silent Cecillie, bosing Melo (thanks for the headware again), and Ma’am Lisette. I’m glad that you guys are part of Days 24-26 of #ISANGDAAN Journey
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Thank you so much Summit Circle Hotel Cebu for the timely break you offered. For Cebu accomodations, book at www.summitcirclehotel.com.Ā The 3D/2N stay in Cebu City happened during Days 24-26 of #ISANGDAAN Journey.
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Nakakamiss ang Cripsy Kare-Kare ng Classic Cuisine! š At least a much deserved pamper Cebu trip for you hehe š
yes, pampered talga kami dun. and yes, namiss ko din yung crispy kare-kare
you definitely deserve this. c;
indeed! woohoooo! here’s to more hotel stays
sana may magsponsor din sakin every time I travel. lol. btw, I’m always curious as how you could still update your blog and status online. do you bring a laptop when travelling?
remember seeing you, brian and melo at the airport on your way to Cebu.
apir pre! hehe ppuntaka naman ng dumaguete that time
Cebu is a fine place nonetheless. But really, it’s nice to hear good feedbacks from people like you from other places despite the prevailing irky reality we Cebuanos are resenting.
like what? korean-invasion?
Wow sarap aman nyan james;) #isangdaan rocks!
oo jeff, sarap talaga!
this is a wonderful experience for the reader as well as for you. i would like a bite of the krispy kare-kare (first time i’d be hearing about this dish)
parang deconstructed kare-kare and crispy pata sya sir, sarap! lami kaayo!
jam-packed schedule…i really thought it’s hard to get an hour or two break from all these adventures while you were here last … Maybe there’s a next time?!:) hehe
yep, maybe next time
Cebu is still one of the best destinations in the country! Thanks for the travel inspiration!
i agree! i was surprised that i wasnt able to experience these before, i almost over-looked cebu city
ei bro…. musta… nakakainspire mga ginagawa u bro š … lage ka nakwekwento saaken nila jem jem at ate ado š kita tayo sson bro š … ingat lage … God bless
I’m born and raised here in Cebu, but I never been to Yap-Sandiego Heritage House. I’m gonna visit that house one of these days. š Nakakainggit talaga ang mga trips mo. š