Province of Cebu Travel Forum

Hi guys, first time planning a 6-day trip with some pals to cebu, on a budget! Will be spending a day and a half in cebu city (and the rest on the beautiful islands) and need your kind advice on accomodation and activities!

Accomocation: Intending to stay at Pensionne La Florentina (found out abt it from a travel book), but not able to find much information online about it. any idea what the rates are for a standard room? cost and duration of transportation to airport (i suppose by taxi)? is there any way to contact them other than via telephone (231 3318) to make a booking? Do i need to make any deposit? It is only 5 min walk to Ayala Centre but how about SM City Mall? generally would you recommend this pension house?

Acitivities: Is there a bazaar kind of market which sells local souveniers/clothes/fruits? Carbon Market seems more like a wet market selling mainly produce, not so much of a bazaar am i right? Where's a good place to chill out at night with a live band? anywhere to salsa in particular? Think Filipinos are natural great dancers! Do you guys happen to know of any reputable dance studio that teaches ballroom classes like waltz/tango? May wanna pop by for a quick lesson or two! Thanks for any info.. Looking forward to a great cebu experience!

Chris.