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That's what's so great about the Internet. Even before I had a chance to find the place on the Internet, Mahku sends a review.



[QUOTE=Mahku]This town has a fair sized college, maybe others. So it's a good source of sweet, young things. I briefly had a squeeze there about 10 years ago, in the old days of pen pal letter writing.

I know there are several cheap beach resorts in the area. I think there's a pretty upscale golf and beach resort in San Remigio, a nearby town. Also, the Alegre Beach Resort (pretty expensive), is in Sogod, about half an hour or so away. It's probably better to not be right in town. That way when you take a girl back there isn't the small town, everybody is watching factor.

This place could also be a good stop to break up a trip to Malapascua or Bantayan.[/QUOTE]

Guys,

I need some advice.

This will be my first visit to Cebu.

Are there any hotels, that have a massage service within? that offers extra services?

I had my heart set on the Metropolis court Hotel, apparently had a second floor where you could pick from 25 massage girls.

But now I'm not sure.

[QUOTE=Spry Man]Apologies for changing the subject but does anyone know if there is a bar in Cebu that shows live sport - football and cricket?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Kiwi Lodge in Mobolo is pretty accomodating in this area. ring the owner and ask im if he will show xyz game. he'll most prob say yes. he always has CNN on in the mornings then its basically star sports for any live games.

Asheron,
I was at the Grand Regency hotel a couple of months ago.

It's true that the place used to be Metropolis Court and that the hotel name has changed, however the in house massage place is still Wild Orchid massage. Didn't have a chance to partake as I had my girlfriend with me, but it seemed pretty clear to me that it was still a massage "with extras" place. I'm 99% sure you'll get what you are looking for.

Please report if you try.

CS

Anyone know if Finland massage is still in business?

See reports back in 2006 (many mentions of Finland, do a search within this thread, or just go back to around June 2006). Finland massage on Colon street.

When I was in Cebu in February (2007) I tried to find this place in a taxi. The driver said it closed, but his English was terrible and I got the strong impression he had other ideas. Tried to take me to a house in a really bad section of downtown. I don't think he even knew where Finlind massage was if it had closed (stopped on the street twice to ask). I ended up just having him take me to Fuente and hitting a couple of the local bars.

But, Finland sounded like a great place, fishbowl and all. If it really did close, I'm bummed that I missed it.

CS

It has moved from its original location. if you stand in front of Gisano main, walk towards carbon/the port staying on the right hand side. go about three blocks (think opp closed branch of cebu bank) turn left and there is a big glass frontage on the ground floor and you should see finland massage lights flashing.

Ex Internet , I dug the following up :

"Finland" has moved to "Luym" (Pron : Loo em) Building , on the corner of Juan Luna and Plaridel Streets. Coming down Osmena Blvd , you cross over Colon St , Osmena changes its name to Juan Luna St. Further down on right hand side you will find Plaridel St sign , Finland is on that corner. All taxi drivers know Luym".

[QUOTE=AsiaFloyd]It has moved from its original location. if you stand in front of Gisano main, walk towards carbon/the port staying on the right hand side. go about three blocks (think opp closed branch of cebu bank) turn left and there is a big glass frontage on the ground floor and you should see finland massage lights flashing.[/QUOTE]
Another member pointed out that i made a text error, instead of turn left it should be TURN RIGHT.

Another question.

What is the Best Beach to visit in Cebu? thanx :)

P.S I will report on the Metropolis Court / Grand Regency hotel in September without fail, I will be there for 1 week.

It is still a great place to go, especially during the day. I was there two weeks ago, can recommend # 50 and 24.

Both girls fulfilled all my wished, one including posing for pictures. Just go in the room, undress and wait for the girl you selected at the entrance. Then suggest to shower together. She will even there start to suck you .... just go from there.

Enjoy,

Sumart

Can't answer since you didn't give enough info. There is no beach in Cebu city, so how far out of the city are you willing to travel?

The nearest "beaches" are on Mactan Island, which is where the airport is.

I have gone swimming just north of Cebu City at Carman, but the shore was rocky. Does anyone know if there is a beach south of Cebu City -- maybe near Talisay. That could be a one day trip.

So, where is the best beach on Mactan?
Which beach resorts on Mactan are reasonably priced?
(I understand Hadsens is where the locals go)
Where is the best beach on the island of Cebu?

In Cebu City, you can go to Pier One, Ocean Jet ferry can take you to Taclabaran Bohol in 90 minutes, and then a 20/30 minute drive to the white sand of Alona Beach.

[QUOTE=Asheron]Another question.

What is the Best Beach to visit in Cebu? thanx :)

P.S I will report on the Metropolis Court / Grand Regency hotel in September without fail, I will be there for 1 week.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Asheron]Another question.

What is the Best Beach to visit in Cebu? thanx :)

P.S I will report on the Metropolis Court / Grand Regency hotel in September without fail, I will be there for 1 week.[/QUOTE]


Most of the beaches here are for the Locals as Xman says, Mactan has the "best" beaches but they are all man made and you have to stay at places like Shangri La (P10,000) a night to enjoy them. There are a few beaches in Talisay, south of the city and in Minglanilla also south, but once again these are for locals, I'm sure you could find some local dolly who would take you there and loll around playing grab ass in some rented (P10 a day) "Buhay cubo" but it is not what you would find in a "resort area" dont forget Moalboal a few hours ride away and Malapasqua island, plenty of foreigners there demands decent places to stay and nice beaches but definitely BYOB.

I understand the jet boat to Bohol is offering some sort of promo over the next few months, one way trip is P520, return for P380 or something.

Regards

spamhog

All of the beaches on Mactan certainly are NOT man made. I have been to a couple of very nice small cove areas that have a secluded area that is very sparsely populated. I cannot remember the name of it but wil let you know as I wil be going again next week. From memory the entrance was less than 200 for the day. It is not a resort as such but more of a private and quiet beach. Just the way I like it!

Many thanks

spry man is right, not all of the beaches are man made, but the quality of the natural places are not exactly the same class as what you might see in the others areas i mention, just dont want to disappoint you. you might want to check out mogondon beach area and a place called pado resort. it is managed by koreans and caters to them, they do have such things as jet ski rental and day dive tour, of course you can swim in the rocky (imho also dirty) beach area. right next to this place is a filipino 'resort' about p10 a head on weekends, you might swim there too if you dont mind an occassional dirty [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord132][CodeWord132][/url], used kotex floating by or chicken bones thrown in the water.

regards

spamhog

Ha, ha, it was only after I read this post that I realized SH misquoted me -- I never said all the beaches were man made. I thought I might have written that the nice resorts were all man-made, but couldn't find me writing that either. Mr. SH, you owe me a cup of coffee! Oh, never mind. I probably owe you a few after all the great info you've shared.

I remember a 1990 visit to Mactan (first time to Cebu) where I did some fairly nice snorkeling, and saw some kids spearing fish (it was near some kind of pier). I also remember watching people come in by boat from the other island (Olang?) with all kinds of basket ware. I have a few pictures including a small chapel and some tricycles, but none of the beach. I tried to walk down the beach (completely empty), but some security guard came running out and said there was a usage charge. I was just a poor student at that time so I retreated. Also took a Mandaue girl there in 2000, paid some hefty usage charge and then, and THEN.... poolside she tells me she's on her period/ doesn't want to go swimming/ didn't bring a swimsuit anyway -- Uh, NOW you tell me?

I've pretty much hated Mactan beach resorts ever since.

A few years ago I hired a tricycle to take me all along the coast, but I couldn't find anything that looked familiar to my 1990 visit. I hope it still exists.

Spry Man, I'm looking forward to your P200 beach review. Surely it can't be as bad as SH suggests. What is the local / foreigner ratio.

And SH, what is the name of the place with a 10P entrance? Let me guess, all the women wear shorts and t-shirts when they swim....and that is rare since they'll be hiding in the shade to maintain their, ummm, whiteness.



[QUOTE=Spry Man]All of the beaches on Mactan certainly are NOT man made. I have been to a couple of very nice small cove areas that have a secluded area that is very sparsely populated. I cannot remember the name of it but wil let you know as I wil be going again next week. From memory the entrance was less than 200 for the day. It is not a resort as such but more of a private and quiet beach. Just the way I like it!

Many thanks[/QUOTE]