Sunday, November 4, 2012

The Natural Wonders of Oslob

OSLOB  is a two  and a half hour bus ride from South Bus Terminal in Cebu City. Located in Southern Part of  Cebu which offers one of the best tourist destinations.



Experience the encounter with the Whale Sharks or "TUKI" in Oslob.  Guests have 2 options either Whale watching or Snorkeling at the rate of Php300.00 and Php500.00. Waterproof Camera is also available for rent.  Make sure to proceed directly at  the Registration and Briefing Area to avoid unnecessary entrance fee's. After whale watching, a side trip to Sumilon Island  would be very nice by renting a boat at  php2,500 but the rate is negotiable.

Guests for the whale watching acitivity in Oslob
You may also visit the following tourist destinations in Oslob:

 * Tumalog Falls - Entrance fee is Php20.00. 

*Cuartel 


 



 *Immaculate Concepcion Parish


*Baluarte



To those who planned to stay overnight in Oslob there are resorts near the whale watching area but the last time we were there we stayed at  Oslob Garden Stay Resort  located in Brgy. Lagunde, Oslob. The staffs are really nice. They will accommodate you well so that you would  feel at home.




Inside the Nipa Cottages

Oslob Garden Stay Resort Contact numbers and contact persons:

Christine Vale- marketing manager contact nos. 09228111575 - sun, 09165719508 - globe

Mary Mae cabanlit- staff. Contact nos.
09336681806 - sun , 09205402340 - smart

Garden Stacy's landline no. (032) 481-8072





Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Mystical Siquijor Island on a Day Tour

Siquijor Island is the smallest province in the Philippines composed of  six towns Siquijor, San Juan, Lazi, Maria, Enrique Villanueva and Larena.

It was my  third time visiting the mystical island of  Siquijor  but this time its different because I'll be able to tour around the whole  island in a day.  We catched the 5:45am scheduled trip to Siquijor, Siquijor on board via GL Shipping Lines. When we arrived our tour guide Sir Sanny was already at the Wharf. After breakfast  we started our day tour adventure in Siquijor Island. 

A must visit places in Siquijor for a day tour:

*  Church in San Juan(San Juan, Siquijor)



*  400-year old  Balete Tree (Lazi, Siquijor)



* St. Isidore Church (Lazi, Siquijor)
  




*Lazi Convent  (Lazi, Siquijor)





*Cambugahay Falls (Lazi, Siquijor)




*Kagusuan Beach (Maria, Siquijor)



 *Our Lady Church (Maria, Siquijor)


* Saint Rita of Cascia can be found in Our Lady Church (Maria, Siquijor)



*Salagdoong Beach Resort (Maria, Siquijor)



*Cang-Isok is the oldest house in Siquijor (Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor)
 


*Provincial Capitol of Siquijor (Siquijor, Siquijor)



 *St. Francis Assisi Church (Siquijor, Siquijor)




*St. Francis Assisi Belfry (Siquijor, Siquijor)


Coming back, we took the 3:00pm trip via Delta Shipping Lines back to Dumaguete City.

To those who are interested to tour around Siquijor Island  feel free to contact Sir Joam Camingao (+639276932095) or  Sir Sanny Ontoy (+639269973943).

G/L Shipping Lines trip schedule and contact number