Busy days means few or worst zero blog posts...This post honestly is just meant to break the silence of my blog.
While driving on my way home, I was thinking of the conversation I had with my younger sister to plan for a family outing this December. It made me realized that we were not able to decide on the date and the place yet. I can recall Camotes, Camiguin and Bohol were the choices that we talked but we never really agreed(as always) on the matter. I thought, I really need to talk to my sister! The idea
brought me to think of my own wish list of places to visit too. There are a lot, but I will start with most practical to achieve.
These are some of the places that made it to my wish list:
1.Danasan Eco Park, Danao City - we heard it's the first to offer Wake Boarding in Cebu(really not planning to try wake boarding though but just wanted to see the place)
2. Camotes Island - a lot of postponed plans for this island already, I really wanted to see the beach and compare with others beaches I've been to
3. Malapascua Island - I actually got a bit discouraged by this island upon hearing stories of huge waves and capsized small boats but the huge billboard posted along the highway, "Malaspacua Legend Resort" changed my mind
4. Baguio City - I have been here last 2008, I really wanted to back.
5. Tagaytay City - I have seen Tagalog movies being shot here, maybe it's really a nice place
6. Inambakan Falls, Ginatilan Cebu - I've seen nice pictures of this falls, so I wanted to see it for real
I still have more on my list but I'm a bit sleepy already, so I just have to stop for now.
Do you have suggestions??? I'll be glad to hear. Thank you.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Singli Mountain Resort: A Mountain Resort Worth Visiting:
It's when being on top of the mountains that we feel we have overcome our fears...
A beautiful and quiet mountain resort is worth visiting in San Fernando, Cebu City. If you want to have a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Singli Mountain Resort is a place for you.
Singli Mountain Resort is located in Tonggo, San Fernando, Cebu, which is approximately an hour drive from Cebu City. The resort is nestled atop the mountains and thus, is surrounded by the breathtaking mountain views of San Fernando, Cebu.
Singli has two pools, for kids and a lap pool which is about 20 meters. In addition, they have another pool which is more private situated in another mountain just a walking distance across the entrance of the resort.
We were fortunate on the day we visited Singli because unexpectedly we were able to meet and talked with Mrs. Lilia Abella, wife of Architect Arsenio Abella, the owners of the resort. Such a strong, humble, honest, funny and most of all dog loving person. Yes, she has lots of dogs and calls them her "babies".
Intrigued by its name, I was not hesitant to ask the owner the reason behind it's name and that is, it's a combination of: Sing(Arsing, the husband) and Li(Lilia, the wife). Sounds good right?
Mrs. Abella was not hesitant at all to tell us the story of how the resort was born. She narrated that the resort was supposedly a rest house for the family until it was used as a wedding venue for her daughter. From then on, they received request to use the place and eventually they decided to open it for the public. I'm glad they did because I love their lap pool!
Visiting Singli Mountain Resort was once of those trips that draws smile to our face upon heading home, a sign of satisfaction and enjoyment.
How to get to Singli Mountain Resort will be posted later.
A beautiful and quiet mountain resort is worth visiting in San Fernando, Cebu City. If you want to have a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Singli Mountain Resort is a place for you.
Singli Mountain Resort is located in Tonggo, San Fernando, Cebu, which is approximately an hour drive from Cebu City. The resort is nestled atop the mountains and thus, is surrounded by the breathtaking mountain views of San Fernando, Cebu.
Singli has two pools, for kids and a lap pool which is about 20 meters. In addition, they have another pool which is more private situated in another mountain just a walking distance across the entrance of the resort.
We were fortunate on the day we visited Singli because unexpectedly we were able to meet and talked with Mrs. Lilia Abella, wife of Architect Arsenio Abella, the owners of the resort. Such a strong, humble, honest, funny and most of all dog loving person. Yes, she has lots of dogs and calls them her "babies".
Intrigued by its name, I was not hesitant to ask the owner the reason behind it's name and that is, it's a combination of: Sing(Arsing, the husband) and Li(Lilia, the wife). Sounds good right?
Mrs. Abella was not hesitant at all to tell us the story of how the resort was born. She narrated that the resort was supposedly a rest house for the family until it was used as a wedding venue for her daughter. From then on, they received request to use the place and eventually they decided to open it for the public. I'm glad they did because I love their lap pool!
This is the lap pool. Approximately 20 meters, 3-5 ft.
Kids pool. 1-5 ft.
This pool situated separately from the other pools. The whole area can be rented privately. It has a very nice view.
After a long conversation, we then started to roam around the place. I am so amazed with the resort's designs, from the cottages, to the function area, to their room accommodations. Truly you can see the hands of a real architect working. 
One of the cottages.
How to get to Singli Mountain Resort will be posted later.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Uragay Mountain Spring Resort, Carmen Cebu
One very hot afternoon, we decided to check out Uragay Mountain Spring Resort
located in Barangay Corte, Carmen, Cebu. We heard of this Mountain Spring Resort from a local guy I spoke of the last time we went to Carmen who boastfully talked about this famous cold spring. According to the staff that we talked in the resort, this spring has been the source of the bottled water of Nature's Spring Water until the company bought another spring source of their own. The resort is privately owned, has two pools, for kids and for adults. The very accommodating staff told us that they drain the pools every Wednesday, change the water and brush the floors and walls. Must be true(hehehe) because the water was clean and clear. The pools are fed by a flowing water from a spring or "tubod" so expect the water to be fresh and very cold. There is no restaurant in the resort, no corkage fees, cottages cost 300. They have also accommodations for overnight stay, 1500 for two persons.
How to Get There
Carmen is located in the northern part of Cebu and approximately 1.5 hours travel from Cebu City. If you have your own vehicle, you can travel by the main road from Cebu City passing by Mandaue City-Consolacion-Liloan-Compostela-Danao City and finally Carmen. Uragay is just a few meters away from Carmen Public Market. Just watch out for the sign beside the road, pointing the direction of Uragay. Reaching Uragay Mountain Spring Resort is easy and enjoyable. From the main road, you will have to travel for 10-15 minutes to reach the resort. On the way, you will pass by banana plantations, orchid garden of Mhuiller, Mhuiller farm, poultry farms and mountain views of Carmen. The roads are asphalted, but be careful in the curves and in going down especially if it's raining.
Another option is to take public transportation to reach the resort. You can take a bus from North Bus Terminal to Carmen, fare is 40 pesos. Go down when the bus reaches Carmen Public Market. From the market, ride the "habal-habal" for 25-30 to take you directly to Uragay Mountain Resort.
located in Barangay Corte, Carmen, Cebu. We heard of this Mountain Spring Resort from a local guy I spoke of the last time we went to Carmen who boastfully talked about this famous cold spring. According to the staff that we talked in the resort, this spring has been the source of the bottled water of Nature's Spring Water until the company bought another spring source of their own. The resort is privately owned, has two pools, for kids and for adults. The very accommodating staff told us that they drain the pools every Wednesday, change the water and brush the floors and walls. Must be true(hehehe) because the water was clean and clear. The pools are fed by a flowing water from a spring or "tubod" so expect the water to be fresh and very cold. There is no restaurant in the resort, no corkage fees, cottages cost 300. They have also accommodations for overnight stay, 1500 for two persons.
This is the adult pool, 5-9 ft.
Feeling cold???
Carmen is located in the northern part of Cebu and approximately 1.5 hours travel from Cebu City. If you have your own vehicle, you can travel by the main road from Cebu City passing by Mandaue City-Consolacion-Liloan-Compostela-Danao City and finally Carmen. Uragay is just a few meters away from Carmen Public Market. Just watch out for the sign beside the road, pointing the direction of Uragay. Reaching Uragay Mountain Spring Resort is easy and enjoyable. From the main road, you will have to travel for 10-15 minutes to reach the resort. On the way, you will pass by banana plantations, orchid garden of Mhuiller, Mhuiller farm, poultry farms and mountain views of Carmen. The roads are asphalted, but be careful in the curves and in going down especially if it's raining.
Another option is to take public transportation to reach the resort. You can take a bus from North Bus Terminal to Carmen, fare is 40 pesos. Go down when the bus reaches Carmen Public Market. From the market, ride the "habal-habal" for 25-30 to take you directly to Uragay Mountain Resort.
When you reach Carmen Public Market, a few meters from the market you will see a sign on the other side of the road pointing to the direction of Uragay Mountain Spring Resort.
This is the welcome sign for Uragay Mountain Resort.
Entrance fees.
It was raining and the cold was unbearable. So, we decided to call it a day.
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