28
Jan
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Three Time Winner! #2 Small Resort in Cebu for 2019
Wow! What an awesome feeling. TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award Winning Resort! Thank you!! Thank you guests for choosing us at one of the Top 25 Small B&B Resort in the Philippines! We just received our Travellers Choice Award from TripAdvisor. We were voted as the #17 Small B&B Resort in the Philippines and the #2... Continue Reading
16
Jan
It’s More Fun in the Philippines: Episode 2 – Bohol
Are you planning your trip to Cebu? We recommend visiting Bohol-Cebu first. In our last blog we told you about a new travel show we discovered. It’s More Fun in the Philippines is a UK based travel show produced by Globetrotter TV. In episode two the hosts Alex and Mel visit Bohol. We think... Continue Reading
10
Jan
It’s More Fun in the Philippines; New Travel Show
It’s More Fun in the Philippines… and the saying is true even on TV!! During your Philippines visit its hard not fall in love with the Filipino people, culture and islands. Everything around the Philippines is stunning. Living and working in the Philippines is no different. Even when traveling if it says “Philippines” we are... Continue Reading
26
Mar
SOS – Save Your Summer; Solutions For 2018 Boracay Island Closure
Is Boracay Island on the verge of closing for 2018? Local news is reporting the recommendation to close Boracay Island in the central Philippines for 6 months to help clean an environmental problem. This proposal is being unanimously supported by all three government agencies evaluating the status of the island as well as Philippines President... Continue Reading
31
Dec
Best 17 in Twenty-17: A Collection of the Best Photos from Granada Beach Resort
There is no denying the role digital photos play in everyone’s everyday lives. With smartphone cameras becoming better and better it gives more people the opportunity to catch that amazing act, nature scene or life moment. Forbes even published the statistic that “in 2015 alone more than 1 trillion photos were taken and by 2017... Continue Reading
8
Dec
Top 10 Misconceptions about the Oslob Whale Shark Snorkel Tour
Do you want to swim with the Oslob Whale Sharks? Join us for our Whale Shark Encounter? Every day we have guests arriving who are anxious and exited to swim with the Whale Shark Snorkel Tour in Oslob. However many guests arrive with misinformation about what’s really happening at the Whale Shark Tour. So lets... Continue Reading
2
Dec
Oslob Whale Shark Tour; Should You Do It?
Oslob Whale Shark Tour; The Good, Bad and In-between What Started it All: For as long as the fishermen have been fishing around Tan-Awan village in Oslob Whale sharks have been aggregating. The fishermen were never happy with the whale sharks, as they would eat the fishermen’s catch, sucking on and damaging the nets as... Continue Reading
20
Nov
Philippines Adventure Itinerary; Island Hopping and Adventure Tour Philippines Itinerary
Last week we posted travel options for islands to visit in the Philippines after Oslob. We received a lot of positive feedback and a few travelers asking for recommendations for a Philippines Itinerary to help maximise their time and Philippines Islands Holiday. At last count the Philippines consist of more than 7,700 islands that make... Continue Reading
7
Nov
Top 7 Philippines Islands to Visit After Your Stay in Oslob, Cebu
Are you planning your Philippines Trip and find yourself a bit confused on what Philippines Islands to visit or how to get from one island to the other? The Philippines is made us of more than 7,700 islands and it can be tricky going from point A to point B. Sometimes even finding information online... Continue Reading
1
Mar
Vegetable Basket of Cebu; Our Local Farmers Market
As a kid growing up in a developed country like the United States it was easy to believe all the fruits and vegetables came from the Supermarket. Of course this was the seventies and eighties so no Farmers Market boom yet, but so many aisles and displays with fruits and vegetables you later discover were... Continue Reading
17
Feb
Rustic, Unspoiled by Time; Boljoon, Cebu History Tour
Set between the stunning picturesque backdrop of the Cebu Mountains, and the azure waters of the Bohol Sea is the sleepy little fishing village of Boljoon Cebu. This historic town was an epicenter for a new developing culture and commerce. The Spanish explorers and Augustinian Friars landed in 1590 set to expand Catholicism to a... Continue Reading
6
Feb
Granada Beach Resort Offering Hot Water in the Philippines, Whaat?
There are many things people living in developed country take forgranted. It isn’t until you live in (or visit) a developing country when you realized how cushy life is in Europe or North America. Filtered drinking water, blazing internet, reliable power, timely services and of course hot water. Chris, you mean not everywhere in the... Continue Reading
28
Jan
Voted #1 in Cebu for 2017 by TripAdvisor!
TripAdvisor just released their new list for the best hotels, small hotels, BnB’s and places around the world and Granada Beach Resort is ranked number 1 (#1) in all of Cebu as the Best BnB voted by the TripAdvisor members in 2017! But that is not all. While the number 13 might be unlucky for... Continue Reading
16
Jan
Top 10 Things To Do In Cebu
The county of the Philippines is made up of more than 7000 islands and each island has it’s own highlights and attractions. With all these potential places to visit we thought it would be helpful to put together our favourite things to do in Cebu. After all Cebu is known as the Queen City of... Continue Reading
12
Dec
A Surprise Bohol Trip – Confuse Your Staff and Make Them Smile!
Have you ever been to Bohol? No, neither had we or most of our staff! Since arriving in the Philippines in March of this year our staff have been instrumental in helping us learn about the Philippines, the culture, processes and more. Over the past 9 months they have become more our family than our... Continue Reading
21
Aug
Cebu Out and About: Discovering Our New Secret Waterfall
It’s no secret, Cebu Philippines is home to many amazing and beautiful waterfalls. In fact just in the south we have Tumalog Waterfalls which is one of the most visited waterfalls on the island! We also have another popular waterfall in Kawasan Waterfall known for its electric blue water. There is also the series of... Continue Reading
25
Jun
Traveling to Cebu Just Got Easier!
Do you live in the United States, Canada or EU? Even those in the UK can now reach Cebu easier for their holiday! Beginning in April there are two new direct flights to and from two of the most popular hubs in the world, Los Angeles and Dubai. For our friends in North America three... Continue Reading
4
May
23 Reasons to Make Cebu Philippines Your Next Holiday Destination
Vicky and I have had the privilege to work in many amazing tropical locations. From India to the Bahamas, Malaysia to Fiji, Belize to The Philippine Islands and we have had fun living in all of them. When meeting new people the question inevitably that comes up is, “Where is your favorite place you’ve visited... Continue Reading