Aside from their rooms, the hotel also offer recreational and leisure facilities including a gym, an outdoor pool, and a massage area. Other facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, which offers a mix of western and Filipino cuisine, function rooms available for use on special occasions, laundry service, pick-up and transfer service, and a business center. Their courteous and friendly staff are ready to assist you in all your needs within the establishment.

N Hotel Room Rates

• Superior Rooms: Php 2, 500.00

• De Luxe Rooms: Php 2, 800.00

• Junior Suites: Php 5,000.00

• Family Room for 12 persons: Php 10,850.00

• Family Room for 15 persons: Php 13,510.00

• Family Room for 18 persons: Php 16,240.00

Address : Kauswagan, National Highway, Cagayan de Oro
Contact No: + 63 88 880-1924 to 25 /+63 88 858-2200/+63 8822 738596

Click here for Bookings and Reservations.

The Pryce Plaza Hotel has a wide range of amenities to offer its valued guests. Their 81 guestrooms are equipped with modern-day features with a touch of traditional Filipino style interior design. They have full service amenities available for visitors who just want to take the weekend or day off. Just head over to their on-site cafe for a relaxing drink or dine over at their restaurant and enjoy a sumptuous buffet or 5 course meal. Whether you would like to plunge in the pool, head over to the gym for an exercise, or just have simple massage at the spa, Pryce Plaza is definitely well suited for your stay. They also cater to different functions like weddings, conventions, and other special events. So if you’re here in CDO on a last minute holiday vacation or business engagement, try and visit Pryce Plaza Hotel.

Pryce Plaza Hotel Room Rates

• Standard Single: 4,270.00/ Double: 4,636.00
• Superior Single: 5,124.00/ Double: 5,490.00
• Deluxe Single/Double: 5,978.00
• Junior Suite: 7,686.00
• Penthouse Single/Double: 8,540.00
• Carmen Hill Suite: Single/Double: 8,540.00
• Penthouse Suite: 8,540.00
• Macajalar Bay Suite: 9,516.00
• Extra Bed: 1,146.00

*Hotel rates are in Philippine Peso.

Check-in 2:00pm/ Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Address : Masterson Avenue, Carmen Hill, Cagayan de Oro City 9000

Contact No: (08822)726-687/(088)858-4536

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Cagayan de Oro Holy Week Destinations:

Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine

The shrine is frequented by local devotees and nature lovers during Holy Week and is becoming popular over the years. To get to the Shrine itself, pilgrims have to trek a 4km trail, crossing through a zigzag of 9 rivers connecting barangay Tablon, Agusan and Balubal. Barangay Tablon is just a few minutes away from Divisoria centertown.

Divine Mercy Shrine

Located in the small town of El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, a 45-minute ride away from Cagayan de Oro City. The shrine opened in 2008 and since then devotees from all around the country became very fascinated by the grandeur and beauty of the 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ.

Camiguin Walkway To The Old Volcano

During the Panaad Festival in Camiguin, devotees trek the popular walkway located in Bonbon, a few kilometers away from Catarman. Life size statues depict the 14 Stations of the Cross dot the trail which leads to the Old Volcano’s peak. Scenic views of the island can be seen once you arrive at the mountain peak.

CEPALCO already has planned measures to prevent rotating blackouts, which were experienced by most Kagayan-ons last 2010 when rotational brownouts were imposed in the city. According to Marilyn Chavez, Cepalco’s community relations manager, the electric company will be sourcing out power from the diesel plant of Minergy located in barangay Tablon. The diesel plant is said to have been producing 27-Megawatt power to the consuming public under the service area of Cepalco.

Local consumers are also urged to be part of the energy saving campaign and applying it at home or in the office in order to save electricity thereby helping save money and resources for future use.

The 64-kilometer walk through the island’s municipalities and an uphill walk in Mt. Vulcan where the 14 Stations of the Cross are located is one of the highlights of the Panaad 2012. The long walk starts at Holy Wednesday and ends on Good Friday, where devotees from all over Mindanao and neighboring provinces flock the island for the annual celebration.

As for tourists spending the Holy Week in one of Camiguin Island’s beach resorts, their are a lot of things to do aside from being part of the Panaad 2012. Their are a lot of tourist attractions that you might be interested in that would make your trip a very memorable one.

For first timers who are planning to join the Panaad 2012 walk, make sure to follow these tips to be safe. I did the walk last year and because we were carrying to much baggage, we ended up not finishing the whole trip on the island as we were so exhausted carrying heavyweight backpacks. We started in the port of Guinsiliban and ended up in Benoni Wharf just a few kilometers away and then hailed a motor cab all the way to Mambajao and look for a cozy beach side resort to relax and just decided to spend the rest of the Holy Week in a backpackers cabin.

Tips for Panaad 2012 in Camiguin travelers:

• Travel light.
• Leave your things at the resort where you’re staying or at a friend’s house.
• Bring only a small backpack/beltbag with extra shirt, face towels, bottled water, snacks, and a first aid kit.
• Cellphones are a must and must be fully charged before engaging in the walk.
• Make sure to register for the walk at the port and ask for numbers to contact in case of emergency.
• Wear light clothes and definitely no jeans. Use sandals and comfortable slippers.
• When you’re tired, rest on nearby chapels.
• Make sure to follow the trail. Based on experience, there are hikers who follow different roads and go the wrong direction. Although it’s safe to walk around Camiguin during day time, it’s better to be safe at all times.
• Lastly, enjoy the moment and take some pictures.

Visit this page for more information on Camiguin Tourist Attractions and this site for deals on New York Flights.

They also have other fun things lined up which you may be interested in, like the asia’s longest dual zip line, atv tours, horseback riding, mini boat ski ride, wall climbing, and the ropes course.

Check out the video of the Dahilayan Adventure Park Drop Zone after the jump.

more details about Costa Del Soul – Cagayan Festival Party 2011 after the jump.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011 (10pm-5am):

Board for the cruise and party with Philippines top DJ’s while we pass the Carribean, Paris, Africa and many more places.

The best Tech-House and House brought to you by:

- DJ JERRIE VAN DEN HEUVEL and DJ GOLOO (Soundlab)

Together with the DJ’s of Philippines hottest Clubs:

- DJ JOHN MONREAL (OPUS, resort world Manila)
- DJ MATTHEW CARBONELL (ICON, Makati)

While we pass Paris we will see a short fashion show, brought to you by Benjie S Manuel (BSM).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011  (10pm-5am):

We continue our trip where we arrive at our final destination, party island nr 1 in the world….IBIZA!!

This night we party on the beats of:

- DJ JERRIE VAN DEN HEUVEL and DJ MICO (Soundlab)

Together with Philippines most recognized DJ and nr 1 TRIBAL Sensation!

- DJ ELMER DADO AND GRUPPO TRIBALE

Entrance fee: php 300  per night / 2 Free Drinks

Presale tickets for both nights @ 500 pesos 4 Free Drinks (Limited)
For ticket reservation contact : 09279095166.

Are you ready to party Kagay-anons? See you there.

Check out the Cagayan de Oro City Fiesta 2011 schedule of events.

KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL RUN
Aiming to make the City of Golden Friendship the country’s next top running destination, Kagay-an Festival Run is again set to hit on August 21, 2011 at 5 o’clock in the morning. This year would be a 2km, 5km and 10km fun run plus a new category of 21km run. It is expected to have twice the number of participants last year. Cash Prizes winners, medals and certificates shall be given to all participants. Start and Finish line will be at the Divisoria Kiosk.
Partner Organization: Circle Productions, Inc.

MS.  KAGAY-AN 2011
Living up to its tradition of searching for the young Kagay-anon woman with beauty, wit and charm, once again the doors are now open to young women aspiring to be Cagayan de Oro’s Ambassadress of Goodwill. The traditional search for Ms. Kagay-an Coronation Night will be held on August 24, 2011 at 7 o’clock in the evening at the Atrium of Limketkai Center. The pageant will provide young Kagay-anon women an avenue to further their personal and professional goals while providing a forum in which to express their opinions, talent and intelligence.
Partner Organization: Department of Tourism Region 10

PE RHYTHMIC DANCE FESTIVAL
A special dance showcase presentation of field demo participated in by Physical Education (PE) students from different schools of Cagayan de Oro City on August 25, 2011 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at the Pelaez Sports Center Complex. With the active involvement and participation of the Misamis Oriental and City Schools Division together with the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education in the region, guidelines were created.  Participants should be composed of at least 1,000 students per school.  Special Awards were also given to deserving groups.
Partner Organization: Department of Tourism Region 10

KALO PARADE COMPETITION
This year’s Kalo Parade Competition, the first of its kind dress up your hat contest will have two categories: the individual and the corporate category. The competition proper will happen on August 25, 2011 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The parade will start at the Divisoria Kiosk walking towards the Pelaez Sports Center Complex.
Partner Organization: Circle Productions, Inc.

FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPETITION: “Plowtawo” and Dance Showcase
A Kagay-anon celebration of folkloric tales, legends, epics and stories through dance with street dance parade and dance showcase components. The competition will be held on August 26, 2010 at 8 o’clock in the morning with A “Plowtawo” dance technique choreography shown along the main city streets that ends with a tableau presentation at the Pelaez Sports Center Complex. It is open to all Cities and Municipalities, Barangays, Government Agencies, Schools, Cultural Communities or any other community or Organization. Winners of this competition will receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates of participation. This event is with special support from Mr. Hobart Savior of XU Cultural Office, Mr. Glen Reyes of MUST and Mr. Basilidas Pilapil of NCCA.

SM CITY KAGAY-AN PYRO FESTIVAL
The SM City Kagay-an Pyro Festival , the first ever Fireworks competition in the city, was first held last August 29, 2009 in partnership with the City Government, Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. Pueblo de Oro and ABSCBN.    With 7 participants , which were Fireworks manufacturers from Dumaguete City, Cebu City, Manila, Bocaue Bulacan, Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City this Fireworks spectacle made history after it gathered an estimated crowd of over 200,000 and thus was dubbed as the biggest crowd ever in a single event in the city.
Last year, gathering even more than 200,000 and again with 7 participating Fireworks manufacturers, this second SM City Fireworks Competition once again captured the hearts of Kagay-anons last August 29, 2010.
This year, SM City Cagayan de Oro will once again partner with the City Government , Promote CDO Foundation, Inc., Pueblo de Oro and ABSCBN for the 3rd SM City Kagay-an Pyro Festival- to mount a grander and bigger Fireworks Competition on August 26, 2011, as a prelude to the City’s fiesta celebration.
With longer preparation, bigger prizes and grander presentations, the 3rd SM City Kagay-an Pyro festival is expected to render thousands of Kagay-anons in awe for what could be the biggest Fireworks Competition ever in Cagayan de Oro City’s history.
Partner Organization: SM City

5th GOLDEN FLOAT PARADE COMPETITION
Major Cities in the world have, in one form or another, a grand parade to celebrate and honor these cities heritage.  The Golden Float Parade follows in the tradition of Cagayan de Oro Civic-Military Parade.  This parade showcases the myriad characters of our city’s institutions, organizations, interest groups, industries, police and branches of the military – all in commemoration of their collective contribution to the socio-cultural-economic-religi?ous development of Cagayan de Oro.  What more opportune time to feature this, than the Fiesta of Cagayan de Oro’s patron, Saint Augustine.
The Golden Float Parade Competition features different float entries from participating Companies, Government, Non-Government and Private Organizations, Schools, and Agencies. This will be held in the morning of August 27, 2011 along the main city streets.  Each float depicts a themed design or drama recounting Cagayan de Oro’s growth and development, history, people or cultural or event.  Cash prizes at stake are: 1st prize – P150,000;  2nd Prize – P100,000; 3rd Prize – 50,000.
This year’s Golden Float Parade will primarily follow last year’s format.  It will be a Civic-Military Parade with the Golden Float Parade Competition as the main feature.  The route shall also begin at the Rodelsa Circle, passes through Velez St. and the National Highway, and end at the main road of the Limketkai Center.  Participating bands shall be limited to 12 and the competing floats shall be towards the tail end of the parade.

HALAD SA LAMBAGOHAN
The Halad sa Lambagohan goes beyond the fiesta celebration in each of our homes. Lambagohan is the original name of Cagayan de Oro, referring to the lush lambago trees thriving in our riverbanks; they signify our community’s stake of identity, of pride of place, of community life. Our Halad to the Lambagohan is therefore an offering of thanksgiving for the nurturing care the riverine spirits have afforded to our community. And so we offer a harvest of the expressions of the spirit and soul of Kagay-anons in our journey towards excellence. We offer all our hopes and dreams and good wishes. We offer our poetry, our songs, our dances, our artistic yearnings for a better world for each and everyone of us. We offer our art and soul, our heart and minds, our wondrous imaginings. This harvest of voice and vision is what Halad sa Lambagohan is about a week-long harvest of the Kagay-anons’ preeminence in art and culture on the world stage. Organized by Liceo de Cagayan University and the Zealep Group of Companies, in particular the Paseo del Rio de Cagayan, Inc., the Halad sa Lambagohan is open to the public free of charge on August 22 to 28, 2011 at the Rodelsa Circle, the only public park in the city that has become the happening place for art and culture aficionados.
Partner Organization (s): Liceo de Cagayan University and Paseo Del Rio

KAHIMUNAN REGIONAL TRADE FAIR
Locally-made products of the region will be displayed and sold at the Limketkai Mall Rotunda on August 22 – 28, 2011.  The trade fair will be highlighted with a special setting of the One-Town, One-Product (OTOP) of the different cities, municipalities, and provinces of Region 10.  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will spearhead the event together with various local producers.
Partner Organization: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
For more details and information on the fiesta activities, contact Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. at tel. no. 727128.

Check out the list of accredited CDO fiesta 2011 events by clicking the image:

Below is a list of some of Camiguin Island Beach Resorts that you can choose for your lodging and hotel accommodations if you plan to stay longer for your family vacation and all inclusive holidays in the beautiful paradise island.

Camiguin Island Beach Resorts and Hotels

Paras Beach Resort
Camiguin Island Beach Club
Secret Cove Beach Resort
Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
Camiguin Highland Resort
Caves Dive Resort
Camiguin Rooftop Hotel and Bar
Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle
Algen’s Dive Resort

Here’s a list of Camiguin Tourist Attractions that you may be interested in:

Ardent Hot Springs – Swimming pool situated in the mountain of Hibok-Hibok with 6 different mineral pools varying temperatures up to 40C.

Katibawasan Falls – Situated 6kms in the secluded area of Mambajao, a 60m high waterfall.

Macao Cold Spring – Known as the Blue Lagoon by the locals, a natural cold spring pool with crystal blue-colored water.

Mantigue Island – a 4 hectare forested island, accessible by pump boat ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Santo Niño Cold Spring – Located 4 kms. uphill of Catarman in the west coast of Camiguin. A crystal clear and fresh water pool landscaped in natural stones.

Gui-ob Church Ruins – Is a historical site in Camiguin, the church ruins is the remnants of the 1871 eruption of Vulcan Daan.

Sunken Cemetery – situated just across the Gui-ob Church Ruins, a scenic and historical spot with a cemetery deep below sea level, and a huge cross standing in the middle.

White Island – one of the most popular attractions to visit in Camiguin, an uninhabited white sandbar just two kilometers off the shore of Agoho district in Camiguin Island accessible by pump boats. Camiguin’s white island is frequently visited by tourists who wants to simply enjoy the summer heat and see a panoramic view of the volcanic island.

How to Get To Camiguin via Cagayan de Oro route:

Cagayan de Oro to Camiguin via Fast Craft
From Cagayan de Oro, take a jeep or a taxi to Macabalan port. The Fast Craft (Paras SeaCat) bound for Camiguin will leave at 8:30 o’clock in the morning daily. This will be a two hour sea travel. It will arrive at Benoni Wharf at 10:30 am.

Cagayan de Oro to Camiguin via Ferry
From Cagayan de Oro, take a bus or van from Agora Market Terminal to Balingoan Port, this is a two and a half hour bus ride. The Balingoan ferry bound for Camiguin makes a one-hour crossing. It will arrive at Benoni Wharf.

Touring Camiguin Island

If you’re with a group and you’re planning to tour the Camiguin Island, then you should definitely hire a multicab (a mode of transportation used by the locals). Drivers usually charge 1,500-2,000 pesos for a whole day trip and will take you to popular tourist spots and attractions around the island.

A long vacation can be best spent by learning other things and honing once creative and artistic skills. The best way for kids and teens to do that is by enrolling themselves in a summer workshop.

Here in CDO, there are various summer programs being offered by learning centers. For parents who want their children to develop the right artistic and creative skills, here are summer workshop offerings that you might be interested in.

Art workshops will be offered by Hawks and Eagle Tutorial Center from April 8 to May 7, 2011.

Workshops that you can choose from include:

• Basic Art Course for Kids 7 to 12 years old

9:00 to 11:30 am/ MWF or TTHS

Cost: 3,500 workshop fee includes all materials

• Advanced Art Course for Teens and Adults

2:00 to 4:30 pm/ MWF or TTHS

Cost: 3,500 – also includes all materials

Inquire or contact Mr. Irwin Jayson Neri Jamaca at 0926-6898721

Hawks and Eagle Tutorial Center is located at the corner of 13th-14th streets in Macasandig

The Cookie Shoppe is also offering a Summer Baking Workshop for kids. The summer workshop will run from April 4 to 8, 2011 at the Pine Foods Compound in Biasong, Macasandig. Parents who’d like to enroll their kids can call 856-1255 or 0917-7064837.

Update:

OneHappyStory is conducting a two-day photography workshop on April 9-10, 2011. Learn photography with master photographer Bon Aserios. Learn how to shoot and capture real moments, play with color and bring your imagination to life. Workshop fee costs Php 4,500 ( inclusion of 2 lunch meals ) and is limited only to 15 participants. So if you’re interested in honing your talent in photography better reserve now. Contact them at cell no:0927-472-0923  or landline: ( 088 ) 857-4126

For the sports minded enthusiasts 7 years old and up, Sports Zone is offering a summer Muai Thai clinic on April 11 – May 11, 2011 for participants interested in learning the basics of Muai Thai. An intermediate session will also be available starting May 13 – June 13, 2011. Schedule of sessions will be MWF & TTHS at 3:00-5:00 pm. Membership fee costs 50opesos and 1,500 pesos for the monthly fee. For more details, please call: (088)858-4407.

We will be updating this post for more summer workshop info.

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