Location
The location of Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines is situated at the town of San Fernando, in the south of Cebu and the airport is located at a distance of 43 kilometers. Cebu, the oldest and second largest city in Philippines, is situated at the center of Philippine archipelago and it is also popularly refereed to as "Queen City of the South”. The premium location of Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu at Philippines is along the magnificent coastal area of the province and the Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines is situated at a distance of 27kilometers from the heart of the city of Cebu. The Location of Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu of Philippines is highly strategic as the visitors can easily access various significant landmarks of the city while they are staying at the Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines.
The travelers can easily reach Cebu in Philippines by availing main Asian airlines which fly directly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and from the airport arriving at the location of Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines by opting for either of the bus or taxi cabs which are popular mode of public transport in Cebu.
From the location of Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines, the visitors can opt for tricycles which are motorcycles with sidecars or KALESA which are horse driven carriages to visit the various attractions in the city. Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines also offers shuttle services or car rental facilities to make it convenient for the hotel guests to visit the various significant landmarks of Cebu. Pulchra Resort Cebu in Cebu in Philippines is attaining increasing popularity as a major 5 star hotels in Cebu in Philippines and is carving a distinct niche for itself among the hotels in Cebu in Philippines.
FACTS ABOUT CEBU
CEBU:
The province of Cebu is located at the heart of the Philippine archipelago. Known as the "Queen City of the South", Cebu is the oldest and second largest city in the country. Major Asian airlines fly directly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Silkair is servicing Singapore-Cebu and Cathay Pacific for Hongkong-Cebu routes have seven flights in a week while Malaysian Airlines has four. Philippine Airline has four direct flights in a week each to Osaka and five each to Narita.
SAN FERNANDO:
PULCHRA is situated at the town of San Fernando, south of Cebu, which is approximately 43 kilometers from the airport or 27kilometers from the Cebu City. It is along the coastal area of the province and Cebu straits facing the scenic Bohol island.
Population/language:
Cebu Province has a total population of around 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. English and Tagalog are commonly understood and spoken.
Weather:
Cebu is best from December to May when the weather turns dry. It is coolest from December to February, hottest from March to May. Temperature can rise higher than 100F in the summer. The rainy season begins in July bringing torrential downpours that would sometimes inhibit movement.
Philippine Time:
Philippine standard time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime.
Clothing:
Wear natural fiber, lightweight clothing. Dress for comfort. Bring along shorts, hat sunglasses, bathing suit, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, tough shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach. Shorts or sleeveless shirts should never be worn when visiting churches, mosques or temples. Some restaurants do require formal clothing where shorts and slippers are not allowed inside therefore pack some in case you will need it.
Electrical Appliances:
Most areas in Cebu are supplied with 220 volts, 50 cycles. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm. PULCHRA provides voltage regulators per request.
Money:
The Philippine currency is peso. Next to the peso, the US dollar enjoys wide acceptance. Most foreign currencies can easily be changed at banks, hotels, and authorized dealers. Major foreign credit cards may be accepted only at major hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. PULCHRA may exchange your foreign currency basing on the accepted exchange of Central Bank of the Philippines, as to provide you convenience.
Business Hours:
Banks - 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday; government agencies and offices - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; private firms - 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12noon Saturday; Shops - 9am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Most department stores stay open on Sundays and holidays.
Tipping:
Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, beauticians, and porters. Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge on top of the government tax. Tipping 5-15% of the bill appropriate if no service charge is included. Average of P5 to P10 for bellboys, porters and like.
GOOD NEWS! No TIPPING in PULCHRA
Public Transport:
Getting around Cebu one may take a colorful jeepney or a bus at a minimal fare. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are popular in outlaying areas and in the suburbs. You may also see KALESA (Horse driven carriage) in some parts of the city. Taxicabs are widely available. You may get CAR HIRE cared of PULCHRA…
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