Cebu & Davao

My family and I went on our last summer vacation before the school year starts. We went to two of our favorite places, Cebu City and Davao City. Two cities that we go to every year because we love the place, food, people, and also great deals for shopping. Reason why I went shopping crazy which made my parents and brother's bank account cry. So, first stop is the Queen City of the South which is Cebu City.

We stayed at the first ever Garden Hotel in Cebu which is Montebello Villa Hotel. It felt really luxurious and the staff were really great. They also serve amazing food. Their service is one of the reasons why people always go back to them every time they visit Cebu. It's just exquisite. Well, we didn't really go on an outdoor adventure. We spent most of our time just inside malls to buy stuff for school and other stuff. Well, because most stores are on sale. It's a better feeling to buy stuff when it's on sale. Am I right? We also went to Vikings on the 28th of May to celebrate my brother's 18th birthday. If you're looking for world class buffet, Vikings is really a must try. Plus they have lots of promos which makes it even better to dine with them. 

Chewy Junior SM Seaside Cebu

Second stop, Davao City. My father's land of birth. One of the safest place on earth as well. It's just so calming to be able to walk on the streets of Davao having no fear of any crime that might happen. So we stayed at The Royal Mandaya Hotel. It was filled with lots of media personnel since most of their coverage of updates of the incoming president was there. Well, like in Cebu, we were mostly in malls. But we went to visit my dad's hometown where I got to reunite with my relatives. Which I loved because I was able to catch up with them. We also went to People's Park which was so amazing. Had a lot of fun even though the sun was so bright and the heat was intense. I had a lovely stay in Davao and I will surely not get bored of it. 

Sunglasses: Sunnies Studio, Top: Zen, Bottom: Guess, Sandals: Montego Bay Club, Bag: Celine

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Surigao del Sur: Enchanted River & Tinuy-an Falls

Enchanted river has been the buzz for quite a while now. Since it's summer, well it surely is the perfect time to travel and see how enchanting the river is. It is a 5-6 hour road trip from Cagayan de Oro. It's best to travel with a big group. 

Arriving in Enchanted River was probably the most excited I have ever felt since pictures that are up on the Internet look great. I was not disappointed. Clean environment, fresh air, kindest people I have ever met (no joke), and crystal clear water. It is truly enchanting. What more can I say. If you plan to go to Enchanted River, it's best if you bring your own life vest since all the rentals will be rented once the Enchanted River has opened. And it is a must to bring your own goggles or snorkles and an underwater camera. The water depth is breathtaking and it also has a wide variety of beautiful fishes which is great for a photoshoot. The Enchanted River is a mix between salt water and fresh water which is a nice combination for me because I love salt water because it reminds me of the beach.

While we were in Enchanted River, the staff there told us that it is also a must to visit Tinuy-an Falls since it is beautiful. It is a 3-4 hour road trip from Enchanted River but it was all worth it. The water would have been much stronger and abundant if it weren't El Niño right now but it still looked great. But even though the water was not that abundant, I still actually enjoyed it and found it very beautiful.

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Camiguin Island

Sandals: Montego Bay Club

First ever summer blog! So, first destination is Camiguin Island. The island born of fire. Well it's not actually a vacation for me. It is more of like going back home since most of my relatives are in Camiguin. Had such a great time bonding with relatives from my mother's side. Camiguin is also a very nice place where you can chill. Definitely a place to go to if you're looking for a place to venture this summer vacation. 

Top: Sassa, Bottom: Swimlab

To break the intense summer heat, Sto. Niño Cold Spring is definitely a must visit. It's a cold spring located in Catarman. It is a very famous cold spring in Camiguin. A place where there is always a lot of tourists and as well as residents of the island, most especially this summer.

Top: Sassa, Bottom: Swimlab

Top: Sassa, Bottom: Swimlab , Sandals: Ipanema

Another place to beat the summer heat is Tuasan Falls which is located in Catarman. It is a newly developed waterfall which is why there aren't much tourists that visit it yet. But it is definitely a nice place to visit and chill.

If you want to go to the sea, well I highly recommend going to Mantigue Island. It's a white beach and has trees which is nice if you want some shade. You can also go snorkeling if you want to.

Top: Forever 21, Bottom: Guess

If you're also looking for the best seafood in the island with a great view, it's a must that you go to J&A Fishpen Resort and Restaurant, otherwise known as Lagoon. Probably the best since the seafood are fresh. If you want it to be a lot more fun, you can go fishing and the fish you caught will be the fish they will cook.

Top: H&M, Bottom: DAY, Sandals: Ipanema

If you also just want to chill and you're in to bees or just like a very sick view of the sea, you must go to the BeeHive and Island of Honey which is located in Catarman. They serve delicious meals and also sell honey, nuts, etc.

I don't have pictures of the place, but La Dolce Vita is a very nice place for authentic Italian pizza and pasta. Friendly people and delicious food. Probably went back to eat in La Dolce Vita the whole time I stayed in Camiguin.

There are a lot more places that you need to explore in Camiguin but these are the only places that I went to during our stay. It's just a nice place to chill.

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