Thursday, October 21, 2010

Hotels - San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

Yesterday I left Davao City late in the afternoon for Tandag, Surigao del Sur that I decided to spend the night in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. While travelling, I asked a friend to find me a hotel in the place - she mentioned some - Paseo de San Francisco Suites, Novotel, Sligo Hotel - but there were no telephone numbers to call for booking.

I chose Paseo de San Francisco without even seeing it. From the bus terminal, I asked a pedicab to send me to the said hotel which is just along the highway, and across the Catholic church building (I paid Php7). The place great and the fron desk attendant was very courteous and accommodating. I took a single room for P580.00, and the room was very clean, only quite small. I had my breakfast at the hotel's restaurant in the ground floor - the typical rice with fried bangus, sunny side-up and watermelon at Php 110, but of course there are other stuff in the menu to choose from (Filipino and American).

I got their brochure with the following information:

Tariff: Standard rooms: Single -Php 580, Double - Php 780; Deluxe Rooms: Twin Bed - Php 880, Twin Suite - Php 998, Queen Suite - Php 998; Executive Suite Rooms: King Suite - Php 1,800, Family Suite - Php 1,980, Presidential Suite - Php 1,980; Extra Bed - Php 250, Extra Person - Php150.

Amenities: Ample parking space, airconditioned rooms, international cable tv, hot and cold shower, keycard lock system, 24-hr standby generator, PABX telephone system, room and laundry services... and above all, the hotel has Wi-Fi connections!

 For inquiries their numbers are : (085)343-8048, 0999-309-1065, 0919-470-6363; email - paseo_suites@yahoo.com.

 I still have to try the other hotels  the next time I would decide to spend the night in that town, but with the super low rate, convenience and cleanliness of Paseo, I would recommend it to others. :)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Visiting Lake Sebu

Mystic Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Philippines

This 3,981.38 sq.km. mystical aquatic beauty is located around 3,000 feet above sea-level in the town of Lake Sebu, Province of South Cotabato, Philippines. The town is popularly known as the summer capital of southern Philippines as the forests surrounding the lake keep the temperature low anytime of the year.

The lake has been a bountiful source of tilapia for local residents - the indigenous group called Tibolis. Fish cages float in many parts of the lake, an aquaculture style that keeps the fish from touching the lake soil and gives the fish a clean taste. Exciting activities while in the place include boating and fishing in the lake, shopping for locally weaved and colorful fabric "tinalak" and zip line riding.

Local resorts are available for long stay and their restaurants serve well-made local dishes. Most of them facilitate boating along the lake and in other activities to make your stay enjoyable.

Places you may stay in:
for very economical accommodation:
DONGGON HILL AND FALLS RESORT
Tel.No.(083)238-504

LAKE SEBU TOURISM LODGE
Tel.No.0918603354


for medium rate accommodations:
ESTARES LAKE RESORT & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Contact No. 09159885175 

LAKE VIEW NATIVE SOUVENIR SHOP & KEDATU RESORT
Tel. No. 09193097445

MOUNTAIN LOG RESORT
Te.No.0918702294 

PUNTA ISLA LAKE RESORT
Tel. No. (083) 238-3503 

 SUNRISE GARDEN RESORT
Tel. No.09274783306