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Moevenpick Hotel, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines

A five-star Mediterranean-inspired beachfront hotel that combines a true lifestyle experience, cool vibe and relaxed chill out spaces.

Manhattan, New York City, USA

Traveler's Couch shares to you the top tourist attractions in this concrete jungle where dreams are made of - New York City!

New 7 Wonders of Nature: Underground River and Puerto Princesa City's Other Wonders

The Cleanest and Safest City in the Philippines, behold the beauty of Puerto Princesa City with it's Undergound River proclaimed as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Experience Honda Bay Island Hopping, Balayong Festival, City Tour and more!

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - Truly Asia!

Formerly known as Jesselton and now often referred as 'KK' within the country and internationally, Kota Kinabalu is a popular destination for most travelers visiting Sabah and Borneo region, offering so much of Malaysian attractions...

FUNtastic Gibitngil Island, Medellin, Cebu, Philippines

Cliff Diving? Beach Zipline? Kayaking? Well, you can experience these in this newly discovered Tourist Destination in Northern Cebu - Funtastic Island in Gibitngil Island, Medellin, Cebu, Philippines! Read my review about the place, the rates, how to get there, etc.

Boracay Island Escapade

Get some sun-kissed skin within this beautiful paradise found in Aklan, Philippines. Named as one of the Best Beach and Island Destination in the World by known Travel Magazines and Sites, Boracay Island's White Beach tops on my list!

Discover the Beauty of Bohol

Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Prony the Python, Loboc River, Panglao Island - everything in one place, Bohol, Philippines! Discover the beauty of one of Central Visayas' top tourist destination with lots of eco-adventure as well. See my shots!

Sinulog Festival, Cebu City, Philippines

One of the Grandest Festival not just in the Philippines but in South East Asia - Cebu City's Sinulog Festival! The Queen City of the South welcomed thousands of visitors from different parts of the world just to experience this one-of-a-kind event in the Philippines!

May 31, 2012

SM City Consolacion: A Preview of Cebu's New SM Supermall (Latest Photos and Updates - Blessing and Opening)

PHOTO: Facade of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

SM City Consolacion, the 2nd SM Supermall in Cebu, the 4th in the Visayas and the 43rd in the Philippines will have its Grand Opening this Friday, June 1, 2012 at Cebu North Road, Barangay Lamac, 6001 Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines. The newly built four-hectare property in the expanding Metro Cebu Area will also cater the needs of our fellow Cebuanos from northern municipalities without heading to the city proper (SM City Cebu) for shopping, dinning and entertainment thru its 3-level, "L"-shaped structure when facing south. The Mall has four (4) Cinemas (3 of which are Digital Cinemas), a Supermarket, a Foodcourt, Department Store, Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, National Bookstore, Cyberzone, Northwing-inspired Atrium and so much more. A carpack building was built behind the mall.

You may refer to below Photos of SM Consolacion - Cebu.
(credits to the owners, click photo to enlarge)


PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Preview of Digital Theatre in SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.
PHOTO: Preview inside Digital Cinema of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.
PHOTO: The Atrium of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Preview of Foodcourt in SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: SM Department Store of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.
PHOTO: Interior preview of SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.

PHOTO: SM Consolacion, Cebu's Newest  SM Supermall, opens to on June 1, 2012.
Here are the Latest Photos taken by Libotero (via skyscrapercity) during the SM City Consolacion Blessing done just today, May 31, 2012, attended by Mr. Hans Sy of SM prime Holdings and Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia.
(click photos to enlarge)

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Blessing, attended by Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia and Mr. Hans Sy

PHOTO: Hallway to SM City Consolacion Cinema 3 and 4

PHOTO: Unfinished Male Restroom of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Cinema 3

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Cinema

PHOTO: Interior of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Atrium

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Atrium

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Atrium

PHOTO: SM City Consolacion Interior

Here's the Opening of SM Consolacion Photos, credits to the owners of these pictures
(click photos to enlarge):

PHOTO: The Countdown at the Opening of SM City Consolacion
PHOTO: The Crowd at the Opening of SM City Consolacion


PHOTO: The Crowd at the Atrium during the Opening of SM City Consolacion
 
PHOTO: The Crowd at the Atrium during the Opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: The Crowd at the Atrium during the Opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: The Opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: The SM Foodcourt at the Opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: People strolling at the opening of SM City Consolacion
PHOTO: People at Cinema Lounge at the opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: People strolling at the opening of SM City Consolacion

PHOTO: People at Al Fresco during the opening of SM City Consolacion

Here are exciting events in store for you at the Grand Opening Week of SM City Consolacion:
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June 1 4pm: Party Pilipinas' Jaya, Bianca King, Kris Lawrence, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mark Herras and Nomer

June 2 5pm: Sam Milby and ABS-CBN Local Stars

June 3 5pm: Paulo Avelino and Melissa Ricks of Walang Hanggan

June 1-3 8pm: FIREWORKS DISPLAY by PYROWORKS
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More updates to come! Thanks for reading. 
What do you think about this new SM Supermall in Cebu? 
Post your comment/feedback now! :)

My Palawan Escapade [DAY 3 of 4]: New 7 Wonders' Puerto Princesa Underground River and Honda Bay Island Hopping (Plus Foodtrip)


DAY 3 started with an early wake-up call, for our Honda Bay Island Hopping (30-minute trip from City Proper) and was actually one of the best beach experience I ever had, seriously. I enjoyed the Pambato Reef snorkling as well (amazing experience). We could have done it one whole day to visit more islands. (click photos below to enlarge)

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Pambato Reef, Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Pambato Reef, Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Pambato Reef, Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Pambato Reef, Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Honda Bay Island Hopping
PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

PHOTO: Underwater Shot at Honda Bay Island Hopping

Next stop for DAY 3 is the Underground River Tour. It was a 1-hour+ trip from Honda Bay. We arrived at Brgy. Sabang Proper (where we paid environmental fee, for got how much) exactly 1PM then we took a boat ride (around 20-minutes, boat rental is Php700) from there to the docking station of the river. Those South China sea waves made me so nervous (was really thinking the boat's gonna flip). We then arrived at the waiting area, waiting for our turn. You may refer to below shots of our Underground River experience (click photo to enlarge).

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Rock Formation, Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature
PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Amazing Photo inside the Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Entrance of Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature
PHOTO: Entrance of Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Rock Formation, Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

PHOTO: Rock Formation, Puerto Princesa Underground River - New 7 Wonders of Nature

We went back to city proper and exactly time for dinner. We had a foodtrip this time, we tried that Vietnamese Cuisine (I forgot the name again, haha) just nearby Ysabelle's Mansion. Then we went to Ka Lui Restaurant. The setting was really nice, relaxation at its best while we enjoyed eating their best delicacies. Refer to below photos (click photo to enlarge).

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

PHOTO: Ka Lui Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

Thanks for reading, your comment is highly appreciated. :)
Done with My Palawan Escapade [DAY 3 of 4]: New 7 Wonders' Puerto Princesa Underground River and Honda Bay Island Hopping (Plus Foodtrip). 
Click below LINKS to READ other POSTS:

My Palawan Escapade [DAY 1 of 4]: Puerto Princesa City's Balayong Festival

My Palawan Escapade [DAY 2 of 4]: Puerto Princesa City Tour ft. Plazaa Cuartel, Crocodile Farm, Baker's Hill and More!

My Palawan Escapade [DAY 4 of 4]: Goodbye Puerto Princesa City (Plus: Cebu City Latest Aerial Shots)