CEBU
Cebu, the grandeur of Philippines
By May Florence Abao Corvera
UP intern
Because of Cebu's blessedness with world-class idyllic white sand beaches, renowned spectacular diving sites, sapphire clear waters, lavish hotels, great food and friendly locals called, Cebuanos; Cebu is a top Philippine travel destinations.
The prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Reader's Choice Awards picked Cebu as one of the 10 best tourist island destinations of the world.
Conde Nast is also the publisher of popular magazines like Allure, Vogue, GQ and Brides. Cebu is the only entry from the country that landed in the list - on the top 8 position.
Tourists doing a bit of Philippine travel choose Cebu as a first destination.
Cebu is the tropical paradise you can ever dream of...
Travel Philippines now and travel Cebu!
A pinch of information
Go and travel Philippines so that you'll see the majesty of Cebu that lies in the heart of the country. It is known to be the "Queen City of the South." Cebu consists of 167 islands and islets making it the citadel of sun, tan and sand lovers and island hoppers.
Splendid hotels and beach resorts exist all over Cebu offering fine cuisine and world class amenities which international tourists will surely love when they travel the Philippines.
Cebu has growing numbers of malls and shopping centers. The island is known for producing world class guitars, furniture, bags and a lot more.
Travel in the Philippines particularly Cebu is easy because it is accessible by air and by sea. It has its own international airport and shipping port that will directly connect you to where you are.
Cebuanos are friendly, accommodating, hospitable and religious. They are fun-loving and are very glad to welcome you.
Cebu's biggest and most popular Sinulog Festival, a feast in honor of Seņor Santo Niņo de Cebu converges domestic and international tourists to travel Philippines and visit Cebu every third Sunday of January.
A flick of Cebu's islands
As you get to travel Philippines especially the island Cebu, you will be surprised that an island consists of another smaller islands and islets. Let's have a peek to some of Cebu's amazing islands.
Mactan Island is famous for its fancy hotels and resorts, also for their exceptional beaches and corals, thus making it one of the sites for scuba diving here in Cebu.
An island that is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and diving is none other than Malapascua Island. It offers you beautiful unspoiled garden of corals and a huge diversity of marine life. Travel in the Philippines is a heck of adventure!
You take a trip southwest of Cebu city and splendid Badian Island is waiting for you. Badian is famed for its magnificent coral reefs, white sandy beaches and the awe-inspiring underwater beauty.
People aren't the only one who travel Philippines but also animals. Olango Island is used as a refueling station of the migratory birds from Siberia, Northern China, and Japan and also as a wintering ground. They feed on the rich invertebrates found in the island making their next journey a nonstop flight.
A small piece of paradise can be found in Camotes Island. With its beautiful beaches, lucid lake, tranquil scenery that is so captivating and relaxing, this charming island is a secret that is yet to discover. You should travel Philippines and be fascinated by the beauty of Camotes.
These are just the foretaste of what beautiful Cebu has to offer.
Beyond doubt, Cebu is a treasure island. Travel Philippines now and splash yourself here in Cebu!
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