Category Archives: Nearby islands

SuperFerry gives fare discounts

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Cebu Network| Leave a comment

SuperFerry has lowered its fares for Cebu to Manila or Cebu to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, or Surigao trips.

Discounted fares is at P588++ for travel from Cebu to Manila and vice versa and P250++ for travel from Cebu to either Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, or Surigao.

Tickets may be bought from February 25 to March 1, 2011. Travel time for the promo is from March 5 to 31 and June 16 to July 31, 2011.

For those who are unable to avail of the “Todo Todo SailSale” discounts, Tripid Fares of P750++ for travel from Visayas to Manila and vice versa are available all year round.
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Swim, snorkel, dive in Pangan-an

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Cebu Network| Leave a comment

One of islands usually recommended by boat operators and locals for tour destinations, Pangan-an in Lapu-Lapu City boasts of white sand and clean and clear seas.

Water around the island is shallow so big boats like yachts can only anchor a few meters away from the shore, but snorkeling is possible at this deeper part since this is where fishes congregate.

Small outrigger boats can dock at certain areas of the island, for those who wish to explore it or sunbathe at its white sand beach. Continue reading →

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Travel show features top Philippine destinations

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Cebu Network| 3 Comments

Various tourist destinations from Luzon to Mindanao were featured in the recent 2007 Visayas-Mindanao Travel Show held at the Trade Hall of SM City in Cebu.

Hotels and resorts in Philippine premier tourist spots from the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon to Caraga in Mindanao joined the travel exhibit that ran from March 16 to 18 in SM. Other show participants include local tourism offices, travel operators, and transportation companies. Continue reading →

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Historic church of Balangiga in Eastern Samar

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Cebu Network| 4 Comments

At first look, the structure looks like the other thousands of churches that dot this predominantly Catholic country. With one big difference: it is missing its original three bells.

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Call of the surf

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Cebu Network| 18 Comments

Travel by boat and van from Cebu to Calicoan in Eastern Samar is one long and rough ride but the wonders of the island are worth every minute of ache and discomfort.

Calicoan is among the numerous islands and islets that ring Guiuan, a town at the southernmost tip of Samar, the third largest island in the Philippine archipelago.

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