" Cebu Philippines: Island Destination For Your
Discerning Choice "
"A Huge Gem Of Wow Philippines"
Cebu Philippines…. is an island destination predisposed for your discriminating choices. It’s a huge gem of Wow Philippines to meet all your simple-to-elegant destination needs in the Philippines.
It's an island province holding 3 highly urbanized cities and 6 component cities, and 167 surrounding islands. The capital is Cebu City… the country’s oldest city.
It’s a complete destination... all kinds of hotels, all kinds of food, and very diverse attractions are there.
History of Cebu
Cebu was a Buddhist-to-Islam satellite kingdom of the Srivijaya and Majapahit Empires in Southeast Asia in the 7th-16th century. It was founded by Rajamuda Lumaya, a Malay native prince of Sumatra when the Indian Chola dynasty shortly supplanted the Majapahit Empire.
When the Srivijaya and Majapahit Empires lost grip on the Philippines in 13th-14th century, Cebu and other satellites became independent until the Spaniards came in the 16th century.
Cebu joined the 1896-98 Philippine revolution against Spain. In WWII, Cebu guerillas captured the Japanese military plan called Z Plan… a counterattack plan against the Americans.
The Americans exploited the Z Plan to defeat the Japanese in retaking the Philippines.
Cebu Philippines Map and Weather
Cebu has two official seasons… Dry and Wet. The wet season comes in June-December… the dry season in January- May.
Cebu Philippines Tourism
The island is a tropical paradise… thus, foreign visitors increase each year…the locals too, amazingly.
A particular driver of the island's strong tourism is its 56 annual festivals… the country’s highest, thus, Cebu’s moniker "Island of Festivals". Only four towns have none. One festival stands out…the ‘Sinulog’. It’s held every third Sunday of January honoring Cebu’s patron saint.
Here’s a view of a Sinulog fluvial parade before going to the streets… (Image by: mcjobz.blogspot.com)
Business in Cebu Philippines
Cebu is the 3rd richest province in the Philippines with an annual income of over 1 billion pesos. It is also the most populous province with 3.8 million people. These are strong reasons for business success.
Living/Retiring in Cebu Philippines
Expats living or retiring in Cebu are increasing each year. The Koreans form the majority. The others are Americans, Australians, Germans, British, and Japanese.
Cebu Philippines Nightlife
At night, the island offers plenty of places to unwind and mix with the locals… casual hangouts, upscale options, music venues, concert venues, dance clubs and bars.
Destination Guide Summary
The place is heavily packed with attractions and things to do. Here’s what you need… a summarized destination guide.
FLY in 55 minutes to Cebu from Metro Manila with the country’s top air carriers… Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines.
MOVE AROUND with Cebu reliable car rentals… Cebu Aloha Car Rentals; TeamFD.
TeamFD fleet of cars for rent…
Source: teamfd.com.ph
SEE… Basilica Minor Del Santo Nino; Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Church; Fort San Pedro; Magellan's Cross; Taoist Temple; the Sinulog Festival; Kawasan falls; Malapascua island.
Magellan's Cross…
Taoist Temple… 
Kawasan falls… 
Malapascua island… 
SLEEP at… Marriott Hotel (5star); Marco Polo (5 star); Alegre Beach Resort (4 star); Holiday Plaza (3 star).
Marriott Hotel Cebu…
Source: Flickr.com
LODGE at vacation home and condo rentals… Vacation houses for rent (furnished); condos (furnished).
Moalboal Cebu house rents at ₱1,500/night for 2-4 persons… 
Source: cebu.olx.com.ph
Furnished 3-Bdrm Penthouse in Cebu City rents at $2,325/month… 
Source: http://cebucity.olx.com.ph
EAT at… Chika-an in Lahug; Patio Isabel at Banilad; Cafe Laguna at Ayala.
Chika-an Sa Cebu in Lahug, Cebu City… 
Source: yummy-cebu.com
DRINK at… The Wineshop; Cafe Kahayag Cebu City; Azure Bar; Club Loft.
Azure Bar of Crimson Beach Resort & Spa in Mactan… 
Source: prepys.com
Club Loft, an upscale outlet… 
Source: skyscrapercity.com
DANCE at… Paseo; VUDU
VUDU Club… 
Source: heygarcon.blogspot.com
HEAR MUSIC at… Sun City; Jazz 'n Bluz; Ratsky.
Musicmen at Ratsky Bar at Ayala Center Cebu City… 
Source: entertainment.webshots.com
RECREATE at… Tubod Flowing Water Resort; Crimson Beach Resort & Spa in Mactan; Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort.
Crimson Beach Resort & Spa in Mactan…
Source: prepys.com
Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort in Mactan Island… 
Source: vacation-cebu.com
DIVE at… Bantigue Cove Beach & Dive Resort; Blue Water Beach Resort.
Bantigue Cove Beach & Dive Resort in Malapascua Island… 
Source: http://vincentvanderveken.com
SHOP at… Mambaling town for paintings; Minglanilla town for carpets and embroidries; Colon Street in Cebu City for clothes.
Colon Street (Philippines’ oldest street)…
Source: Flickr.com
PLAY GOLF at… Alta Vista Golf and Country Club; Cebu Country Club.
Alta Vista Golf and Country Club… 
Source: everythingcebu.com
STUDY at… University of San Carlos; University of San Jose Recoletos
University of San Carlos (Asia’s oldest school)… 
PRAY at (if you’re Catholic)… Basilica Minor del Santo Niño de Cebu; Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral; Santo Rosario Parish Church.
Basilica Minor del Santo Niño de Cebu (Philippines’ oldest church)… 
VISIT MUSEUMS… Casa Gorordo Museum; Quijano Museum; Rizaliana Museum.
Rizaliana Museum…
Source: skyscrapercity.com
RETIRE/LIVE in Cebu’s finest real estates… House rentals or condo units.
Sample affordable condominium for sale or rental in Cebu… 
Source: real-estate-ph.com
BANK in over 30 banks…
Bank of the Philippine Islands, Cebu branch… 
Source: heritageconservation.wordpress.com
INVEST in… food ventures; entertainment; apparel; tourism-related businesses; property development; or transshipment facilities.
In Closing…
Cebu Philippines…. is an island destination predisposed for your discriminating choices. It’s a huge gem of Wow Philippines to meet all your simple-to-elegant destination needs in the Philippines.
It’s a complete destination... all kinds of hotels, all kinds of food, and very diverse attractions are there to serve your stay.
Want to SEE, LIVE or INVEST in Cebu Philippines? Just decide and come.
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