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Usually spent 2 weeks at a time in Cebu. Favorite hotel was Midtown, built directly over Robinson's dept. store. If this is your first time, just pick a nice hotel and get to know your way around. Then, if you wish to change locations, it is very easy to do. Don't get locked into an apt., especially for a month, if you don't know that you want to be in that location. Just a thought.

Forgot to mention that it is within walking distance of a lot of bars, and all the girls know where it is. Very secure, with fridge. If you don't like the location/service/room, move to another hotel. Check out Lahug area, etc.

[QUOTE=Mr Hawaii]Usually spent 2 weeks at a time in Cebu. Favorite hotel was Midtown, built directly over Robinson's dept. store. If this is your first time, just pick a nice hotel and get to know your way around. Then, if you wish to change locations, it is very easy to do. Don't get locked into an apt., especially for a month, if you don't know that you want to be in that location. Just a thought.

Forgot to mention that it is within walking distance of a lot of bars, and all the girls know where it is. Very secure, with fridge. If you don't like the location / service / room, move to another hotel. Check out Lahug area, etc.[/QUOTE]Lots of really good info everyone, thanks. My max budget per month was actually $800 USD but from all I've learned, that's way too much. A Cebu based forum has been strongly suggesting the Sarrosa International Hotel and Residential Suites and can stay there for about 22K per month. They say they are 1 bedroom condos and online reviews are good. Anyone know about this place? I just hope its GF.

A great experience in Cebu. I was in Ayala on a Sat night in mid May 2010, just having a bite to eat before heading to my usual haunts. Jaguar and Arena. I walked past a restaurant and saw a beautiful 'promotions' girl at the door. Just for perving, I thought I would go inside. She led me to a table that was empty. Inside was a stunning model (also promoting the beer). About 5'9, 20 yrs old, slim, big tits and fit legs and arse and a stunning beautiful face. She told me that for Peso 120 I could get three beers. I said yes. I drank them to build up dutch courage for my next act. I had never tried to pull a girl in the mall before, especially so hot. Basically, I asked her how many beers she had sold and then asked what time the promotion ended. She told me. That was the end of the conversation. Before I left, I decided I had to do something. I wrote my number on a piece of paper and asked her to call me if she was free to hook up later. She took it but did not say anything. So, I was just pleased that at least I went for it. Otherwise I would have kept saying "what if". She did not call. I went to Arena/Jag but did not see anything worthy of a barfine. Went to PUMP after, managed to get a very drunk Jaguar girl to get back to my hotel. Fucked her and sent her home with 4000 peso. Woke up at 1am with the idea that I would go to beach, etc. Then, out of the blue, I got a text from the hot model from Ayala just saying hello. I asked her if she was doing anything. She said no. I asked if she wanted to joing me for the say. She said sure! She asked me if she could bring her friend (the door girl from night before) I told her to come alone. She said no thanks as she was a little worried. I said ok, bring friend. One hour later, they turned up at my hotel, both looking hot. We simply had some lunch, went to the beach for a bit and then back to my hotel. At the hotel it got a bit awkward as I really wanted to fuck one but difficult with the other one there. We all chatted for a bit. I then said look it was getting late and perhaps they should go home. I have them 5, 000 peso as a present to get themselves something nice. They were shy to accept but then took it and left. It made my day!

I'm looking at the Sarrosa Hotel and Suites. I've heard mostly good things about them and that the location is less chaotic than in Mango Square and still close.

[QUOTE=Mr Hawaii]I know where you mean. Have been there also. It's 6 of one, half dozen of the other. In Robinson's I go directly to my hotel room without going outside. In Raintree Mall the guards are there...but once you leave and are on the street, anything can happen. Anyways, ATMs are probably the worst, given the charge by my USA bank to exchange $$$. Have fun, don't sweat the small stuff.[/QUOTE]
Once you leave the money changer there at least 2 or 3 armed guards protecting the strip center. Theres a gun shop with a armed guard standing there also. Walk out,and grab you a taxi and hope for the best!!! With the downstairs Robinsons if you exchanging a large sum you must count it to verify the total. And even customers standing in line at the grocery can count large bills right along with you. Robinson would be my 2nd choice though.

[QUOTE=Gogobarlover]Yo guys, I'm in Cebu right now. The gogo bars on Mango seem to be slow right now. ...My friends DIA contact also told us that Julianas is not just closed due to rennovation but, because of the fights that been occuring at Julianas. ..[/QUOTE]Juliana was closed and the whole are was empty almost like a ghost town. I heard from some local girls the foreign owner had to sell within short time for some reason (involved in some monkeystuff) and the new local owner is renovating but also changing name. From other girls I heard about the HIV-needle, but the people around here said this was a very old rumour only.

By the way, Juliana is the brandname, so changing name seems to me like a very bad idea, time will show.

[QUOTE=Westcoast1]Ko, most likely several things happen when you use an ATM in philippines (even if you are not aware of it at the time). First, the particular machine may charge you a small fee. It might tell you before you withdraw the money. Say for example you are withdrawing $100 (5000 pesos). When you get home you may notice the withdrawal was for $102 on your bank statement. The extra $2 goes to the owner of the ATM. Second, your bank (where your ATM card is from) will usually charge an out-of-network fee, about $5. So your $100 cash (5000 pesos) withdrawal really costs $107. It might be cheaper to exchange your dutch cash at an exchanger in filipines.[/QUOTE]Not for me. I pay only 2-3% higher currency rate. Why in h... carry cash these days, that is to ask for trouble.

[QUOTE=Girlfinder]Juliana was closed and the whole are was empty almost like a ghost town. I heard from some local girls the foreign owner had to sell within short time for some reason (involved in some monkeystuff) and the new local owner is renovating but also changing name.

By the way, Juliana is the brandname, so changing name seems to me like a very bad idea, time will show.[/QUOTE]
I met two girls last month in Cebu who told me that the owner got them pregnant and left them. Not a great way to extend your stay.

Robb

[QUOTE=Groovyguy] I just hope its GF.[/QUOTE]Truth is, not too many places that are not GF. just remember to book a double.

[QUOTE=Groovyguy]Aren't pension houses like shared homes where you just get a basic room? I definitely want something private and comfortable.
Sorry about the PM system. Not sure if I'll set that up or not.

Thanks for the info![/QUOTE]I believe you are thinking about the backpackers shared dorms and bath. Yes, some of the pensions do offer these also but most pensions have single or double private rooms with baths. Alot of these pensions are usually clutter together so just a matter of showing up (assuming not prime season), if you don't like the place or room, simply walk across the street to another.

[QUOTE=Groovyguy]I've been planning my first trip to the Philippines for so many years now it's ridiculous, but today that has all changed. I booked my flight! I'll be arriving in Manila middle June and staying until middle August. As in my last thread, I'm planning on staying in Manila for 3 or 4 days and then heading up to Angeles City for another 3 or 4 days and then flying down to Cebu for the remainder of my time.

The main thing I am concerned about is getting a good rate on comfortable and safe hotel/apartment/condo/B&B at a monthly rate

So far I'm thinking that staying in Cebu City is the thing to do but I'd love to hear others ideas.

Very excited to FINALLY get to the PI.[/QUOTE]Welcome to PI,

My only thought is that unless you have ties here like friends and family in Cebu city itself, then spending 1 month here may be a nice thought but also maybe a bit too long. Cebu is not really that big of a city so your daily options could run out fast over a month's time. But if you are a beach person or diver and also plan to spend time travelling to those places (all within a few hours bus /taxi ride) then thats a different story and I'd say go for it.

Disclaimer: Sorry, this is just a general statement and thought I had on the matter of staying in Cebu over a month for a newbie, so not to offend those ex pats living there.--IMO

Shark

[QUOTE=X Man]. To say that Juanquerra is easy, is complicated.[/QUOTE]Yeah, know what you mean. The 1st time I was there, a street tout walked me through several small alley and after several turns, I certainly wasn't sure where the place for action was anymore. Then the 2nd time I went back to the basketball court area where I was shown the once with the ladies just to find the place empty and the action had moved further up the alley. So, yes the place could be complicated.

Shark

[QUOTE=Mortman]Both pharmacies did not sell these pills and the girl behind the counter at Rose pharmacy was positively hostile when I mentioned the words "emergency contraception".

She knew of one other pharmacy in Mandaue City called Bing Pharmacy that had supplied a tablet marketed under the brand name Cytotec the main ingredient of which is a drug called misoprostol which induces a miscarriage and is very effective for pregnancies under 12 weeks.[/QUOTE]Very important to know that the active ingredient in the original "morning-after-pill" or "emergency-pill" is 1, 5 mg levonorgestrel. You need only 12 pills of wellknown brand trust p-pills to get this amount, making the total cost be less 13 peso or 25 cent. On internet some sources recommend 5 pills, 5 hours wait, then 5 pills. This mix has worked very well for me, always. As far as I know.

Levonorgestrel is for not getting pregnant, while Misoprostol is for abortion after she got pregnant. But to be sure, the medication for abortion is 200 mg Mifepristone, then 24 hours later 4 tablets Misoprostol, then another 4 hours and 2 tablets Misoprostol. If you are in real trouble, [url]www.Womanonweb.com[/url] can help. Don't forget that abortion in Philippines is probably illegal.

And regarding catholic rules, to hell with the pope who deny the catholic people contraceptives and keep all people down with all these unwanted babies. He is more focused on protecting his own cardinals from the consequences of their children-abuse. Or should we say halleluja to him, all the children is maybe the reason why there are so many nice girls for us.

[QUOTE=Sharka]Welcome to PI,

My only thought is that unless you have ties here like friends and family in Cebu city itself, then spending 1 month here may be a nice thought but also maybe a bit too long. Cebu is not really that big of a city so your daily options could run out fast over a month's time. But if you are a beach person or diver and also plan to spend time travelling to those places (all within a few hours bus /taxi ride) then thats a different story and I'd say go for it.

Disclaimer: Sorry, this is just a general statement and thought I had on the matter of staying in Cebu over a month for a newbie, so not to offend those ex pats living there.--IMO

Shark[/QUOTE]I have to somewhat agree with this as I was there a whole week and it was enough for me as I was running out of places to visit, but next time I plan to go venture outside Cebu to the beaches and this would be one reason I would extend my time there beyond a week in Cebu.

PT

[QUOTE=Phantomtiger2]I have to somewhat agree with this as I was there a whole week and it was enough for me as I was running out of places to visit, but next time I plan to go venture outside Cebu to the beaches and this would be one reason I would extend my time there beyond a week in Cebu.

PT[/QUOTE]
Cebu is a great place, and for me with the beaches, Ayala Terrace and lots of Cebuana pussy what more do you want to see.....:D Happily stay there a month and be pampered by Cebuanas.....but then am a simple guy ;)