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Discover Cebu in the Philippines

Posted by Tousala | Posted in Travel and Leisure: General | Posted on 20-12-2009

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According to the LGU, the province’ administrators are known to be development-oriented and these public administrators steer the province to economic growth and development. Reason three relates to the presence of economic zones in the province. The province of Cebu plays host to nine economic zones. Reason four relates to the fiscal management. According to the provincial government, the province is known for its good fiscal management and the province is one of the leading lights when it comes to assets and cash in bank. And lastly, the province ranks first because of the unity present in the province. These are the listed reasons why Cebu, Philippines according to the provincial government as the leading province in the country.

Cebu boasts a rich history

But this is not only the things that make the province unique. The province of Cebu has a very long history as well, and it is considered as one of the oldest provinces in the country. In fact, the history of the province goes way beyond 400 years ago and this started when the island was made as a province when the colonization of the Spaniards was just starting. And even before the arrival of the Spaniards, the province of Cebu was already active in its trade with neighboring provinces and islands. The island was in fact known as the center of trade in Southern Philippines as it dealt with the traders from many countries like China, Malaysia, Japan, India, Burma and other parts of the continent. And even before the arrival of the Spaniards, Cebu Philippines has already established its social structure. The province has roughly 3 million people and the language used is Cebuano. English is widely used too mostly in business transactions and this language is also understood by majority of the population. The province is known for many interesting travel destinations.

Here is a listing of some of the famous destinations in the province:

• Argao. The main attraction of the town includes the public stone buildings that date back centuries ago and one of its main attractions is the Rococo-Baroque church of the St. Michael Archangel. There is also a man-made Riverstone Castle and this was entirely built from stones.
• Badian. Badian is known for its white sand beaches and a must visit for travelers.
• Bantayan Island. This is also known for its fine white beaches and its clear blue waters. This is the place to be for tourists and travelers during Holy Week.
• Camotes Group of Islands.
• Carcar City. There are a great number of good-looking and well-preserved ancestral homes in the city. This is also considered as a ‘Little Marikina’ thanks to its growing shoe industry.
• Malapascua Island. The shores in the island are comparable that to those seen in Boracay Islands.
• Sumilon Island
• Moalboal. This island hosts the orchid farm and it is considered as the largest orchid farm in Southeast Asia.
• Medellin
• Aloguinsan
• Dalaguete. Another prime destination in the province of Cebu known for its white sand beaches and lengthy coastlines.

And of course, a visit to the province will not be complete without checking out Cebu, Philippines one of the biggest and advanced cities in the country. The city of Cebu is best known for its ‘Sinulog Festival’- considered as the province’s biggest fiesta. The festival is known for its street dancing, face painting and street parties and concerts. But at the center of the celebration is the carved image of the Holy Child Jesus.

Vacation in the Philippines

Posted by Tousala | Posted in Travel and Leisure: General | Posted on 23-11-2009

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Lancaster Cebu Resort Residences [LCRR] in Mactan, Cebu, a boutique brand name Condotel Investment of Pacific contract Properties Inc, is now ready to accept guests in the apartment Hotel.  Under the management of Lancaster hostels, Land and Properties, Inc.  [LHLPI], rental operations of LCRR were soft launched March 2007. 

Beth Collingz, global selling Director of PLC worldwide a Web based sales and marketing company and lead marketing partners with Pacific Concord Properties, Inc, for the Lancaster type of Condotels in the Philippines, recently revealed the company has purchased, by purchase, further units in its Lancaster Cebu Condotel adding another 75M pesos to its project inventory and growth program.  This brings the number of properties held in the development to seventy five suites with another 120 units to be added before year end for apartment Hotel rental operations. 

Collingz said staying in a condominium hotel not only gives you the same suppleness as you would have in your house but also you are usually reasonably close to the attractions.  Lancaster Cebu Resort houses for example is located 1 or 2 minutes from Mactan-Cebu global airfield, fifteen mins to first class beach resorts and twenty mins from down town Cebu. 

Some of the things that are included with your condo at the Lancaster Cebu Resort apartments : Airconditioing, Kitchen is entirely supplied, laundry service, pool, Cable television in bedroom and living room announced Collingz

The concept of being able to have four folk in a two bedroom suite is also an aspect which will go far.  No more having to get 2 rooms for a family of 4. 

Wireless web access for your laptop is available in all rooms and house maid service can be supplied also. 

One of the other advantages that actually should catch your attention is that you have the comforts of being able to cook, have someone else do the washing and just relax recounted Collingz

You can choose from Studio or 2 Bedroom suites at Lancaster Cebu.  For the soft launch, LHLPI has prepared special promotional room rates directed at budget travelers.  Guests can check-in to any of the executive studio apartments for as low as $35 a night or to any of the two-bedroom house rooms at $65 a night plus 13% government Tax while long term discounted rates for monthly and yearly lease rentals are also available expounded Collingz. 

if you are planning your vacation either as one family, or as a two family group then the price tag per person of hiring a condotel suite is reasonably tiny. 

Some people will try to weigh the price of a stay in a condominium against a couple of weeks in a low budget motel.  There’s really no comparison, particularly when you look at the advantages and cost over the future, including having the ability to cook instead of eating out each meal.  Some motels and hotels actually work out to be costlier, especially if you choose to stay in a suite. 

Taking everything into consideration staying in a condominium while on holiday may be the best choice you have ever made. 

whilst some renovation works are still continuing in the complex, unit rentals are presently available to guests at ‘Special Promo Rates’.  Cebu town is the acknowledged gateway and Queen town of the South.  Cebu is the most vital trading and commercial center outside of Metro Manila.  Mactan Cebu world airport assures the arrival of a regular stream of world flights from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Singapore, hong kong, Tokyo, Kota Kinabalu, Seoul and Qatar.  There also are chartered flights from Incheon, Taipei, Kansai, Nagoya and Kiaoshung that arrive on ascheduled regular~ weekly} basis.  Cebu is identified by Asiaweek and Conde Nast traveller as one of asia’s Best cities.

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