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Having
a well-relaxed quality vacation and adventure need not be expensive. With the majority
of people relying on the Internet, they can now find affordable travel options
from online providers of travel and tour packages. But sometimes the choosing
is a little bit difficult especially if you have limited information about the tourist
spots being offered in the packages.
Whether
you’re from the Philippines or a foreign tourist, one great place that we can
recommend is Cebu. But what you should expect from this famous Philippine
tourist destination? Please read on and find out.
What to Expect from the Queen City?
One
of the great places in the Philippines which are ideal for vacation is Cebu.
Known as the “Queen City” and second largest city in the Philippines, the
growing metropolitan area of Cebu offers the conveniences that a modern city
provides. Cebu continuously draws more and more
tourists every year.
Among
the favourite Cebu tourist destinations are the amazing white sand beaches, historical sites which reflects the
birth of Asian Christianity, and many famous travel spots that makes the place
the Philippines’ hub for trade, industry, and tourism.
Great Beaches and Adventures in Cebu
Having a vacation in Cebu also lets diving enthusiasts and
beach lovers experience awesome adventure activity. Cebu’s rich marine life and
blue waters are best for scuba diving, snorkelling, banana boat riding and
other fun and adventurous beach and water activity.
The lush
mountains, hills and forest reserves also provide the best trekking escapade
for forest trekkers. Culture and art enthusiasts can also experience the rich
history of Cebu from visiting ancestral houses and century-old churches. They
can learn traditional dances and listen to Cebuano music.
Cebu Famous Landmarks
Some of Cebu’s
famous landmarks include the Magellan’s Cross that was brought to the place in
1521; Fort San Pedro, which took 200 years to finish and is considered as the
Philippines’ smallest and oldest fortress built in 1565.
Other popular
places to visit in Cebu include the Lapu-Lapu Monument, Colon Street
Easy Access to Tourist Spots
Getting to the
place and experience the tourist spots in Cebu
can be done by plane or sea. Numerous direct flights are accommodated daily by
Mactan-Cebu International Airport with domestic flights to and from local
cities like Manila, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Bacolod and other nearby cities
in the country.
It also
provides international flights to and from different countries in Asia like
Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea. The airport also has scheduled flights to
China, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Qatar, and seasonal charter flights to
United States, Russia and other nations.
Cebu City also
has the busiest port in the Philippines where almost 80% of the passenger
vessels in the country is located. It includes large passenger ferries that can
accommodate 2,000 – 4,000 passengers coming from Manila, Davao and other
distant route places; medium-sized vessels that provides nearer travel
destination; and transport ferries that provides fast service to and from
islands near Cebu.
Hotels located
in Cebu also offer affordable accommodation for every type of travellers whether they are in the place for business, leisure or on a family vacation.
From eating or
dining in popular restaurants that provides mouth-watering dishes, shopping for
souvenirs and antiques, visiting famous locations, to having a great night life,
travellers and tourists can always experience a relaxing vacation they truly deserve
in Cebu.
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