Radisson Blu Hotel - Simple and Elegant

 

During our reunion, my friends and I got to stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel.  It is situated at the Cebu reclamation area conveniently located as it is a stone's throw away from the SM mall and a few minutes to the city's center.  Its lobby is spacious and beautifully decorated.  Right at the center is a table where some plants with a few Birds of Paradise were tied and placed in large transparents vases.  It's nothing fancy but it is classy just the same.  It offered just the right atmosphere to hold a celebration of friendship.

 A few steps before reaching the front desk is a wide stairway that leads to a mezzanine.  Honestly, I didn't get to go to that part because we were so busy chatting.  Anyway, I took a pic of it to show you.  

 

 We stayed in a beautiful de luxe room.  There were two single beds and complete amenities.  As in other hotel rooms, its toilet and bath is by the door.  There, a huge well-lit mirror is at the center with the complimentary toiletries are placed which are replenished daily.  To its right is a glass enclosed shower. 


 Included in the rate is a buffet breakfast for 2.  This is the part I like.  There is a wide variety of food choices for the Filipino or foreign guests.  There were noodles, rice, meat, vegetables, fruits, cereals, yogurt, ice cream, etc etc etc.  I can't name them all as there was so much food some of which I liked while others were not really bad.  I so loved the cheese platter and the bread. 

One of the hotel's facility is a large irregularly shaped pool that has a small bridge that you can use to walk over from one side to the other and not have to go around.  It's a pity we didn't have time to use it.  I believe there are other facilities in the hotel but for lack of time we didn't get to see them.  We were so excited just to chat and be together.  After all, that is why we were there in the first place. 

Promo Fares for the Rainy Days

Remember the law of supply and demand during the economics classes in college? Now, I recall that law because it's funny how so many promotional fares come up when you don't really need them. It's past summer and classes have started. For families such as mine, we'd rather travel together. Anyway, for those who are interested here are the newest ones:

1. Promos from Airphilippines

Free return ticket when you purchase a one way promo fare offer of any of the following:


Php1698
- Manila to Naga v.v.
- Manila to Tuguegarao v.v.
- Cebu to Iloilo v.v.

Php 1998
- Manila to Bacolod v.v.
- Manila to Dumaguete v.v.
- Manila to Iloilo v.v.
- Manila to Puerto Prinsesa v.v.
- Cebu to Davao v.v.

Php 2998
- Manila to Cagayan de Oro v.v.
- Manila to Davao v.v.
- Manila to Zamboanga v.v

*Selling Period is from 25 June to 02 July 2008 only.
* Travel Period is from 08 July to 15 October 2008.


2. YEAR ROUND ALL-IN LOW FARES From Airphilippines

No hidden charges! You just buy anytime and fly anytime!

Fares to Luzon for as low as P988, Visayas for only P1448 and Mindanao, with a starting promo of P2488.


3. Cebu Pacific's 888 promo is back.

Fly to Hongkon, Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh from Manila, Cebu or Davao. Selling Period is from June 23 to 30 and the travel period is from July 15 to Sept. 30, 2008. As always, these fares are exclusive of taxes and surcharges.