Tambuli Beach Club

Nestled in a private corner of the historic Mactan Island, Tambuli Beach Club's East Wing (formerly known as the Tambuli Beach Club) boasts of having a wide natural shoreline in an island framed by lush tropical greens and towering coconut trees. Its crystalline blue waters abound with diverse marine life forms of all colors, shapes and sizes.

Tambuli Beach Club's West Wing (formerly known as the Tambuli Beach Villas) boasts of a sparkling and grandiose swimming pool and a number spacious rooms that serve as an excellent venue for business and leisure activities.

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Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa

Indulge in the spa at the Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa, set in tropical gardens overlooking Mactan Island. Unwind at the pool and private beach or do business in the Executive Lounge with wireless internet access. Sign up for watersports at Cordova Reefs and later dine in one of 6 restaurants and bars. Feast on tapas at Manny O’s, fresh fish at Seas and themed buffets at Vanilla Beach Café or relax in the Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa’s 3 open-air bars.

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	Punta Engano Mactan Island Lapu-Lapu, Philippines 6015
	+63(32)492-7777
	+63(32)492-7704
	reservations.cebu@hilton.com
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Golden Peak Hotel & Suites

The Golden Peak Hotel & Suites is conveniently located at the center of Cebu's commercial and financial district. It is within walking distance to major commercial and shopping areas and is less than 30 minutes away by car from Mactan International Airport.

All 140 guestrooms and suites are gracefully designed with a view of dynamic cityscape. These rooms are equipped with satellite cable TV, bath tub, centralized aircon, telephone with IDD and NDD facility.

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	Gorrordo Avenue corner Escario Street Cebu City, Philippines
	+63(32)233-9770, +63(32)233-8111
	+63(32)231-5611
	sales@goldenpeakhotel.com
	www.goldenpeakhotel.com

National Shrine of St. Joseph, Mandaue City

The centuries old San Jose Church is the only church in the Philippines that has a life-like “Last Supper” with Jesus and his 12 apostles called Señor de Cena. It is one of the rarest religious relic in the orient. During the early years of the Spanish dominion in the Philippine archipelago, the church was the center of the Spanish authority. Catholic priests and missionaries preach Christianity as their first and important task upon reaching the Philippine shores.

In Mandaue, the Jesuits or the Society of Jesus controlled the religious affairs because they were barred from entering Cebu City by their rival religious order, the Augustinians and was forced to look places to minister the gospel northward from Cebu City. At first a small chapel was erected in Estancia. In 1601 the construction of the church started in its present location. The main part of the project was finished about 1638, but although the church was continually used, it suffered alterations and additions so that it was completed in its final form only in 1848.

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March 2008 Sale Events in Cebu

• As a salute to the graduates of 2008, Ayala Center Cebu holds a three-day week-end sale. The Graduation Sale starts on March 14, a Friday, and runs until Sunday.


• The Metro chain of stores holds its annual Sidewalk Sale on March 14-16, 2008. Metro Gaisano has department stores cum supermarkets at Colon, Mandaue and Ayala Center Cebu. The sale also coincides with the Graduation Sale of Ayala Center Cebu.


• See Jake Cuenca, the actor/model of the TV series "Palos", on March 15 (Saturday) at the following Metro Gaisano stores: Metro Colon - 2pm, Supermetro Mandaue - 4pm, Metro Ayala Center - 5pm

Marian Sanctuary in Simala, Sibonga

The sanctuary of the Virgin Mary has become a pilgrim's destination because of a number of "miracles" attributed to it. In 1998, the statue reportedly "helped" stop the spread of a killer epidemic that plagued the municipality of Sibonga, Cebu.

A decade hence, religious devotees continue to flock to the site for pilgrimage. Every 13th of the month, the shrine draws tens of thousands of visitors. Those seeking divine intervention would leave written prayers and intentions. Some would come to offer gratitude and honor promises.

The sanctuary is located at Upper Lindogon in Barangay Simala and run by the Marian Monks of the Eucharistic Adoration. Is is open daily from 6 am to 6 pm. Masses are held on Saturdays, Sundays and every 13th day of the month.

Bantayan Island

Situated at the northern tip of Cebu, Bantayan Island is well-known for its powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. Visitors find it comparable to world-famous Boracay less the crowd.

Bantayan is considered as the Lenten capital of the Visayas. During the Holy Week, both locals and visitors gather at the town center to be part of the Lenten procession. The main attraction is the passion and death of Jesus Christ well illustrated in life-size figures mounted on richly-decorated carrozas.

For travel-related info, check out the Bantayan portal.

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