Leisure
The Christmas Season Just Gets Better at Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu
Any gathering needs a space for people to get together somewhere accessible, with ample room to accommodate everyone, and of course, delicious food and drinks—all of which can be answered by Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu.
How do you typically spend your Christmas holidays? Most would find themselves at gatherings with immediate and extended family, but some would probably spend it with friends as well.
Whichever the case, any gathering needs a space for people to get together somewhere accessible, with ample room to accommodate everyone, and of course, delicious food and drinks—all of which can be answered by Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu.
After launching The Dazzling Days of Christmas, Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu, it’s clear that the hotel is a great location for all your holiday functions, and here’s why:
Your Christmas parties get an upgrade
For those looking to celebrate with loved ones, or with officemates, the hotel has two offerings for large gatherings. There’s the Bells & Carols, which comes at PHP1,190 net per person, and the Jingles & Sparkles, which comes at PHP890 per person. Check out the inclusions per package below:
Bells & Carols
PHP1,190 per person
Minimum of 50 persons
- Choice of International or Filipino buffet menu
- Complimentary Christmas pastries
- Signature Christmas drinks
- Christmas-themed centerpieces and stage decor
- 2-hour Photo Booth with Christmas props
- Use of venue for a maximum of four (4) hours
- PA System with two (2) corded microphones
- Waived corkage fee and handling fee for two (2) lechon
- Waived corkage fee for two (2) bottles of wine or liquor
- Waived energy fee for one (1) laptop and one (1) LCD projector
- Wood parquet dance floor
- Complimentary use of projector screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity in the function room
Jingles & Sparkles
PHP890 per person
Minimum of 50 persons
- Choice of International or Filipino buffet menu
- Signature Christmas drinks
- Christmas-themed centerpieces
- Use of venue for a maximum of four (4) hours
- PA System with two (2) corded microphones
- Waived corkage fee and handling fee for one (1) lechon
- Waived corkage fee for two (2) bottles of wine or liquor
- Waived energy fee for one (1) laptop and one (1) LCD projector
- Wood parquet dance floor
- Complimentary use of projector screen
- Wi-Fi connectivity in the function room
You get to feast on their festive menu
This season’s the time to indulge in the finest meals. Pusô Bistro & Bar is the ideal venue for intimate dinner with your partner, or for small family gatherings.
Their Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet comes at the early elf rate of PHP1,400 net per person, with Christmas Day Dinner Buffet and Christmas Day Lunch Buffet at the early elf rates of PHP1,250 net per person and PHP1,050 net per person, respectively.
They also have a special menu for their New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at the early elf rate of PHP1,750 net per person, and New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet and New Year’s Day Lunch Buffet at PHP1,300 net per person and PHP1,050 net per person, respectively.
And just a tip: to enjoy the early elf rate, it’s best to reserve a table on or before December 10, 2019!
You get to meet Hansel & Gretel
Or at least, their mascots! The iconic characters bring the yummy treats and tasty sweets from their story to Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu.
Drop by the gingerbread house at the lobby for your favourite Christmas pastries, which include a variety of cookies, cakes, and native delicacies.
What’s even better, though, is that the portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. It’s a time of giving, after all!
Your wishes will come true
It isn’t very often that we get to make a wish on a Wishing Tree, but Quest Hotel gives guests the opportunity to do so.
Guests get a free card for a minimum purchase of PHP1,000 on any of the Seed Studio Toys available at the Gingerbread House. Proceeds will be donated to the Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc.’s (PADS) Prosthetic Project that aims to provide subsidized prosthetics to children and adults from low-income families.
There’s so much more in store
With Christmas fast approaching, activities are abound at Quest Hotel and Conference Center – Cebu, and it’s not hard to picture yourself spending it here.
For more information, you may visit their Facebook page, or official website.
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Club Serena: A ‘Serene Luxury’ Experience in the Heart of Cebu’s Diving Mecca
photography by GPA Art and Photography
A three-hour drive, or more, depending on traffic, the fishing town of Moalboal in the southwest of Cebu Island is an extremely popular destination for divers and weekenders who love the white sand and pink sunsets. It is also a favorite place to stay for expats looking for a laid-back life of endless coffees or cocktails.
Thankfully, the big chain resorts haven’t discovered it and places to stay are mostly small family-run resorts. But if pampering is what you are looking for, there is only one hotel to book in Moalboal. Club Serena Resort is a 1.7-hectare beachfront property perched above coral rocks, presenting a unique union of luxurious accommodations and a host of activities to be enjoyed. This hidden gem is reached through a dirt road away from the main highway. Fronting a wide swath of white sand beach, it is an easy walk past several smaller resorts to reach the main town.
Recently renovated by noted architect James Jao, the new Club Serena has 17 rooms, three swimming pools, a restaurant, and a beachfront event space, all designed with modern Filipino aesthetic. On the drawing board are more rooms to be added, an expansion of their modern dive shop, and their popular Kids’ Club program. Their food outlet, Mira, offers all-day dining, favorite among visitors and locals, as well as the growing expat community that has settled in Moalboal.
Club Serena offers diving courses for adults and kids by their resident operator, Seven Seas Aquanauts Phil. Corp, a PADI 5 accredited diving facility operating since 1988. For a complete list of the courses and their rates, please call (+63) 917.872.6367 or (+63) 905.459.5307.
The resort encourages above-water activities as well, and they have several paddle boards and kayaks available for guests to use.
For rates and more information, visit www.clubserenaresort.com or email sayhello@clubserenaresort.com or (+63) 917.872.6367 or (+63) 905.459.5307. You can also visit their Facebook page for updates.
Entertainment
Imagene Bar Opens, Overlooking the City
Enjoying some down time with a cocktail drink in hand among friends and a great view of the cityscape doesn’t get any better at the newly opened Imagene Bar. If you’ve been meaning to find the right after-hours place, then head no further than Imagene Bar – a cozy enclave tucked along the hill-side of Nivel Hills on Cebu Veterans Drive.
On the menu you’ll find over 60 drinks and cocktails as well as some delectable Bar Chow put together by Imagene Bar founder Eugene Dy who’s been serving up bottled cocktails online with a mobile event bar after a stint at the Spago in Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
Imagene Bar accommodates up to 80 guests and is open Tuesdays to Sundays. Bar hours are from 5pm to 2am but it’s best to make reservations on weekends.