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Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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Naga City Airport is about 12km
away from the city center, and is accessible by
many modes of transportation including bus, van,
jeepney and tricycle. You can also hire an eight-
seat kalesa to tour the city.
BY DAY
Go wakeboarding at the Camsur Water
Sports Complex, then try the newest zip line
adventure at Haciendas de Naga. Afterwards, head
to the Mini Hydro Spring Resort and take a dip in
the hot and cold springs.
BY NIGHT
Go for a relaxing massage or get a
makeover at the Evolution Salon and Spa located
at Villa Caceres Hotel. You’ll be raring to go out
on the town and sample the Naga nightlife along
Magsaysay Ave.
SLEEP
Villa Caceres Hotel is a Victorian-style
hotel centrally located along Magsaysay Ave.
Room rates start at PHP2,500 per night.
www.
villacacereshotel.com
PHILIPPINES
NAGA
Mary
Sharon
Malanyaon-
Lobrigo
program
director
SAMUEL DE LEON
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(35)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
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There are taxis to help you get
around the city, as well as jeepneys and pedicabs
(which are powered by a bicycle). Once in town,
you can also rent a motorbike — a fun way to get
to where you need to go.
BY DAY
Visiting Siliman University's Marine
Museum is a must especially if you are traveling
with kids. You should also go to Apo Island's
Marine Sanctuary. Get up close and personal with
Nemo and swim with the
pawikans
(sea turtles).
BY NIGHT
Dining at the Lab-as Seafood
restaurant is a gastronomic experience you
shouldn't miss! After a hearty dinner, satisfy
your sweet tooth and cravings at Sansrival
Cakes and Pastries.
SLEEP
Perfect location, friendly staff and
delicious food at affordable prices make the
Honeycomb Tourist Inn a nice place to stay.
www.honeycombtouristinn.com
PHILIPPINES
DUMAGUETE
BEST SNACKS
Lasagna and
mocha crunch at Sansrival Cakes
and Pastries.
INSIDER TIP
The Baywalk at Rizal
Boulevard is great for romantic dates
and family outings.
MUST-TRY
Adventurers looking
for a challenging hike should try
negotiating the steep and rough path to
Casaroro Falls.
Edelisa
Santiago
homemaker
HERSLEY VEN CASERO
PHILIPPINES
BACOLOD
MAJAL TABORA
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(34)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$.02)
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One arrives in Negros through
the Bacolod-Silay airport in Silay City. That’s
about 15km north-east of Bacolod City, or about a
30-minute drive if there are no traffic jams. There
are plenty of tricycles.
BYDAY
Start your day at the Pope John Paul II
Tower and feel the quiet sacredness of the place.
Be a kid again and get wet — try catching the
gushing water at the Play Fountain of the new
Forest Park Resort in Taculing, Bacolod City.
BY NIGHT
For dinner, crabs with sweet chili
sauce and other seafood delights — homecooked
style — are a must. Have them at at Enting’s of
Sagay. For drinks, good food and great music, the
Rib House is the place to go.
SLEEP
Get a fantastic view of the harbor at
L’Fisher Chalet. The food is excellent too.
Room rates start below PHP2,000.
lfisherhotel@
yahoo.com
BEST BUYS
Soft, creamy, chewy
and sweet
napoleones
(puff pastry with
custard) at Merci Pasalubong.
INSIDERTIP
Get 10% off at Merci
Pasalubong Center, 3rd Floor, Passenger
Terminal Building, Cabatuan Airport.
BEST FESTIVAL
The Panaad sa
Negros Festival held annually every
April.
Panaad
is a HiIigaynon word
meaning "vow" or "promise".
BEST BREAKFAST
Karlos offers
the best
nasi goreng
(fried rice) and
Filipino breakfast.
BEST DINNER
Bob Marlin
Restaurant and Grill has the best
crispy
pata
in town.
BEST SOUVENIRS
From pili nuts
to shirts, you can find them all at the
FSJ Pasalubong Center in the Central
Bus District Terminal.
Nancy
de Leon-
Pestano
consultant