Summer Sunsets

Sunsets. Why I love sunsets? Well, they're pretty special when seen/being watched by the sea/beach. It is simply stunning. The colours are stunning and I prefer sunsets over sunrise. Here are a few snaps that I took this summer. Taken a few weeks ago at a beach in Mactan Cebu and at my very own municipality of Liloan.

Here's a summary of the snaps I took but will be sharing it individual below :)

"Serenity"

"Man and his playground"

"Vast"

"Take me away"

"Manginhas ta"

"Steady"

"Reflection"

"Straight ahead"

Isn't it beautifully captured? I have to thank my mobile phone for this. Below are photos from the municipality that I live in.

I have crossing this bridge since I was in HS and had always been captivated by the view specially now that it has been developed and enhance. Summer is one the many seasons I love simply when it's here in the Philippines and sunsets are always a sight to behold.

Jumbo Seafoods and BBQ

I'm a huge fan of seafoods though I am allergic to certain kinds. I think I've written entries about my dine in experiences with restos that offers an assortment of such. Jumbo Seafoods is a Korean owned and managed food place with individual rooms for meetings and a more private dining experience and an open space area for its Acoustic nights. It is conveniently located at Marigondon Cebu.

They basically offer an arraignment of seafoods from Lobstert, Crabs, Prawns, Oysters and Clams. Apart from these delectable food, they also serve usual barbecue meals. Price ranges from 150php up. Fresh seafoods are weighed and are charged according to it's grams. Now, since this place is owned by a Korean, they also offer Sushi, Sashimi packages for groups to attract families and tourists. Oh! I forgot to mention, their toilets are really fancy :) Love it :)

We had Yang Chow Fried, Pineapple Rice (which surprisingly was called as such because it was placed inside a pineapple shell :D), Fresh Oysters, Seafoods Sinigang, Grilled Squid, Grilled Longganisa, Buttered Lobsters and Garlic Chilli Crabs. All of them - FANTASTIC :D Looking at the photos - I feel terribly hungry. 

I love the place and I love the food. I like the idea that they provide plastic gloves to eat the food with ease using the hands. I just hope they'll provide some wet tissues next time though :) I also love the private/ individual rooms where we had our meals. Looking forward to trying out their sushis and sashimis next time. For more details or for reservations call them at +63 32 239 6546

Family lunch is always best with them because they always pay for my orders :D And I get to blog about my experience :D 

Fiji Restaurant

Had passed by and seen this restaurant every time my family visits The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa but never had a chance to dine in. I always thought, they were more like a pub kind of place but I was wrong. They actually had some serious nice view of the sea and ambiance so wonderful, made me want to sleep :D

Most of their dishes are seafoods and oriental. Love the interiors which gives it a cool feel, given the most of the customers just got out of water and so. 

Appetizer is Bread and Butter. Salmon Sashimi, fresh as nuts - I totally love it and the seaweeds too. Baju Platter, an assortment of seafoods (clamps, shrimps, fish and squid - all grilled), Grilled Salmon with vegetables in ginger sauce, Yakisoba noodles, Pan Fried Fish in sweet and sour sauce and Grilled mixed vegetables. My favourite? I love them all. I specifically love their Salmon dishes. I've dined into other restaurants and have always tried Salmon dishes and so far, theirs is really good. 

I don't know about you but I really find, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa's Fresh Mango Juice the best amongst the hotels that I've visited, I really like their preparation for it. And these home made Ice creams are to die for. Strawberry and Peanut Butter home made ice creams - it's a MUST TRY.

All in all - I love in house hotel dining. I love Plantation Bay Resort and Spa. I love every food I've tasted and ordered from all their restaurants inside the resort. If I were a billionaire, I'll probably stay there for a month or so and enjoy their menus :D For more check out, www.plantationbay.com/dining/restaurants/restaurants/#rest2

My constant dine in buddies :D Parents :)

Revisiting Plantation Bay Resort & Spa

Of all the resorts within Cebu - Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a personal favourite. What makes it truly special is the spacious vast area that they have. The huge man made lagoon is amazing and the people who works in the resort itself are friendly and good looking people - like seriously - I have been crushing on some of the bellman there :D Shhh...

Anyhow, the other choice that I had as to where I'll be celebrating my birthday was Crimson Resort but looking at the room rates and the facilities they have - Plantation was no doubt the better choice. So, my family and I decided to check in as always on the Lagoon View Room then transferred to their One Bed Suite Lagoon View Room as both rooms were exquisitely fantastic and I invited in some friends and they had the same reaction as I do. 

So, here are a few snaps of our stay and luckily during which days - the Davis Tennis Cup were having their game at the tennis area of the resort. 'Twas New Zealand versus The Philippines and holly crap! Those men blonde men from New Zealand were HOT :D

 View from our room. Although the Lagoon View room is nice this particular building for such room option doesn't really offer the best lagoon floor for swimming :) 

Closed friends that I invited to hang with :) I seriously have to thank Katherine (the girl in red blue stripes) for coming in spite being sick. But this is prolly the only person I know, who still wears her red lipstick even though she's not feeling well :D

Room amenities and view from the one bedroom suite that we transferred into the next day. Our room bookings were mixed up because they were fully book during our stay. Initially, we only booked for an overnight stay but decided later on that we add one more night. Their one bedroom suite is like a family room which can cater up to 5 or 6 persons 'cos it really has a huge space but lagoon wise, I still prefer the rooms near their spa area - the lagoon view rooms there are superbly nice 'cos one you go out of your veranda, you can dip in the water which isn't deep :) And it has a more private vibe :)

The main reason why they were fully booked that week - The 2013 Davis Tennis Cup was happening. Philippines vs. New Zealand and lucky us - guest were allowed to watch for free :D But, just as we decided to finally sit and watch on it's second day of games - mr. rain decided to pour out hard and so, my chances of meeting the love of my life were doomed :))) 

Overall, it was another great experience and a real pleasure to be staying at Plantation Bay Resort and Spa. From crew to linens - I love it all. I love the spacious area and just about everything. It is basically my choice of resort hotel within Cebu. :) 

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

My mother's mom and her sisters were here for a short vacation and for our first stop, we decided to lounge around Plantation Bay and Spa Resort. As always, the service and place is fantastic. One of the best places in Cebu to be spending your vacation.

Entrance area from the resort lobby.

View from our room and the swing outside our dig :)

Was unable to take a shot of the front view of the room but got this shots instead. What I like about Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is the white embroidered bed linens and contemporary Mexican like guest rooms which gives out a relax ambiance for all guests. 

Tennis Court, Play Ground and Mini Golf Course and my lovely huge thighs :) I can tell from my aunt's faces that they were enjoying themselves :)

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is beautiful no matter what. Among all the resorts that I've been to in Cebu, this place never fails to make me contented and happy. My current favourite is the harbour area as well as the floating gazebo that's located near the lobby lounge.

The restaurant at the center by night.

It was truly a blissful and lovely stay. And here's a few selfie shots of yours truly :)

Was seriously trying to get some tan but didn't get too tanned - prolly because I was using an SF 50 sunscreen :D Haha

'Til next summer! For more details kindly check: http://plantationbay.com