Alegre Beach Resort

When we first inquired, all rooms have been reserved already. But their marketing officer suggested - the Day Tour. It is only 1500 Php per person, and you can enjoy the beach and pool from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. What's more it is also consumable (Food) 1000 Php. A great deal!

Actually we just took a taxi, bargained with the driver to wait for us for a number of hours to an equivalent amount - which luckily he agreed. And so the commute going to and from was easy for us. A bit more expensive though, but convenient, because it is not exactly along the road. You can also arrange transportation with the resort.

Their reception area was designed like a native house...

Beautiful orchids in their reception area.

A garden in the reception area

View of the Pool from the Reception

Beautifully manicured grounds of Alegre

Lounge chairs at the Pool

View of the sea from their Restaurant

Restaurant

Another angle of the restaurant

From where we sat, the view is fantastic!

Flowers and a Sofa Set

I fell in love with this view

The beach was empty for the moment

Restaurant at the beach

Stairs from the restaurant going to the cottages

A big jar of cool water to wash the sands from your feet

It was paradise for me...

Fine white sand...

There was a crab playing unmindful of us ...

I could gaze at the beauty forever...

Path going to the cottages...

Mango Cooler

My watermelon shake....

The pool was very much inviting too...

Lobby or Verandah of Alegre

Rooms

Our only regret is that time flies so fast, we have to go home already. But it was worth every little cent we paid for.

Check Alegre Beach Resort here for their contact numbers. Or check this out below:

ALEGRE BEACH RESORT & SPA
Calumboyan, Sogod, Island of Cebu, Philippines 6007
Tel.: +63 32 2549800
Mobile: +63 917 3068443
Email address:reserve@alegrebeachresort.com

CEBU SALES OFFICE
Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Telefax +63 32 4171226
Email address:cebusales@alegrebeachresort.com

Basilica delSanto Nino Paintings

Paintings that depicts the history of the church lined up the walls going to the chapel of Senor Santo Nino - the Patron Saint of Cebu City.

Although they are only very few, but I am still glad they were preserved...

Italliani's Ayala Center Cebu

Italliani has arrived in Cebu! Okay, servings are generous and yummy too. But when the curiosity has already been appeased and the tummies are full, the reality is that - they are a bit expensive... 

The view of the outside from inside Italliani.  

No, Cyma (another restaurant - Greek food), is actually next door - but can be seen through the glass walls.

A hefty serving of Pizza -  but quite pricey!

But I love their version of Fries (in Honey Mustard Dip)

That is Ginger Apple and Grape smoothie... heavenly! But so is the price.

Kung Hei Fat Choi 2014

The Money Tree of Ayala Center Cebu for the 2014 Chinese New Year last Jan 31.  It was placed in the new wing.

MyJoy Ayala Center Cebu

Years years ago when I just came back from Makati on a vacation, my friends invited me to MacJoy in its old address in Osmena Blvd near Luym Bldg.  I think there was no Jollibee nor McDonald's at that time.  I remembered MacJoy then was simple and even a bit drab.

Now in comparison - the MyJoy in Ayala Cebu is a refreshing surprise.  It burst with colors in neon pink, neon green, and neon orange.  Inspite of the colors, it seems to attract not only young people but in fact more older ones.

Shabu Way Ayala Center Cebu

Normally we just passed by Shabu Way, because the next door is our favorite Chinese restaurant.  One day for a change we decided to give it a try...  It is unique because you cook your hot soup in your table!

The Facade of Shabu Way  - 2nd Level Ayala Terraces

Inside of Shabu Way

The covered pot is where we cook our hot soup, see some of the ingredients?

Thirst quencher - Watermelon Juice!

Now - ready to EAT!  Actually you can choose a variety of mixes, but we stuck to a simple combo.  We couldn't eat all of them.  This is actually recommended if you are many.  Then you can go for variety and a lot of mixes.

We gotta have our RICE.  So we also ordered a sizzling seafood platter.  The veggies were crunchy and delicious.  But the fish bits were a bit on the salty side.  For me only noh... perhaps others find it okay.

That's where it is at the Terraces.  We took the angle from across...

Garden Cafe - Brunch At Marriott Cebu

One beautiful Sunday morning,  one lovely and delicious brunch...

The Cafe is overlooking a pocket garden

We chose a table facing the cool and green garden

  

It is actually Buffet, and you could choose to stuff yourself if you want to,
but we chose not to

The Buffet Island

Marriott Cebu - view from Ayala Center Cebu

The foot path provides a nice walk towards Marriott from Ayala Center and vice versa, and when you are full after eating,  it can provide a little exercise. 

Pizza Hut (Ayala Center Cebu)

Christmas is always about bonding with families, relatives, friends, and even with officemates.  So Kit took time out to meet with ex-office mates at Pizza Hut in Ayala center Cebu.

Pizza came in thin and thick crust.  The salad and the spaghetti were okay, but not exactly extra ordinary.  Plus there was an unlimited supply of Pepsi.  The one that sealed the day was the yummy ice cream.  After that you wouldn't want to eat again till next day...

Christmas Trees 2013

I was able to get around the city on a limited basis because traffic made it difficult for anyone to enjoy going around.  One lives in constant fear of not being able to find a taxi going home.

Ayala Cebu's Christmas Tree 2013

SM City Cebu's Christmas Tree 2013

Radisson Blu's Christmas Tree 2013

Big Mao Ayala Center Cebu

I've always wanted to blog about the foodie trips we made, but  somehow I will always forget the camera.  Then one Sunday,  we were able to bring the cam by chance.  So let's go and taste Big Mao's offering...

The Wall of Big Mao... hmmm interesting decor

It was warm and sunny, and the pitcher of juice was so tempting... but funny because it was the fork and spoon that got the center of the camera's attention

Couldn't wait for the Pancit Molo to cool down... Gotta eat it piping hot...

Fried Rice is a favorite even at home... I add Chinese Chorizo to mine because it has a distinct aroma.  And perhaps some bits and pieces of ham.

This is their Dimsum sampler...