Cebu, Philippines / other weekend getaways / agents

Posted by soulgirl (715 days ago)

Hi there! Anyone been to Cebu, Philippines ? Any advice / hotels?
Also looing at other destinations in Asia for the weekend getaways - Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc any sugestions on travel agents here in HK?

Many Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Robert Anthony (715 days ago)

Try Concorde Travel, they have a consultant called Bernard who is from the Philippines and should be able to assist. They are in central and Tel no is 2526 3391 or email bernard@concorde-travel.com I have booked through him and found him very helpful

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by stupendous (714 days ago)

nothing beats the shangrila in cebu. you have to stay there.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Kmom (714 days ago)

They also have Hilton over there now. Heard it's nice as well

to get superb weekend package, try www.cathaypacific.com/chl

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by Obeah Man (714 days ago)

Best place on Maktan Island is Plantation Bay -

Shangri La is over rated and over priced.

Best place on Cebu island proper is Alegre (about an hours drive) with 3 private beaches and the sea area around it is a protected area.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by thl (709 days ago)

Siem Reap, Cambodia is lovely... the temples are great if you havent been. Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom, Bantaey Sri and Bayon. But there's nothing much else... so just hit the bars, spas and eat! :) I was there last mth... lemme know if you need recommendations!

Hanoi's lovely too... walks around the lake, the sights, history, gallery, food, people.

Have fun!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by annebin (709 days ago)

If you don't mind another 3 hours from Cebu airport, Bantayan Island is a remote island which is very serene, has fabulous beaches but limited nightlife (if at all).

If interested, you may get in touch with Larda of Santa Fe beach resort. Beachfront cottages are fan-cooled and very rustic. They have aircon rooms too with hot/cold showers. Ogtong Beach Resort is managed by the same owners and has better facilities +63 918 919 9101.

You may also arrange transfers with them from the airport. Have fun!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Design Holiday (708 days ago)

Luang Prabang in Laos.
it is also like a time wrap!
And of course Angkor Wat/Siem Reap (+ factor: direct flights from Hong Kong, nice hotels)

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Aquarious (628 days ago)

I stayed at the MacTan Shangri-La 4 times (ex-bf had business over in Manila) so we took 5 days of R and R over the 4 years. Food was ghastly. All that wonderful fresh sea food and they don't know how to cook it. We were part of the Golden Circle so had access to lounge privileges. The hotel itself is cool, very nice. What you would expect of a 5-star establishment.

(I am based in Hong Kong)