Explore the Past – See the wooden cross and Santo Nino religious relic brought by Ferdinand Magellan and presented to the natives on his historical world circumnavigation in 1521. See where Magellan was slain by the warrior chief, Lapu Lapu. Explore the Spanish era Fort San Pedro, started by Legazpi in 1564 and around which the first City in the Philippines was established. Cebu is rich in history and has many places of interest to visit.
Escape to a Tropical Paradise – White Sandy Beaches with crystal clear waters and swaying palms. Enjoy swimming and all the other popular water sports. Snorkel over amazing coral reefs or Scuba Dive on a trove of ship wrecks.
Rich Cultural Diversity – Experience the music and dancing from diverse cultural influences including indigenous tribes, the Moros and the Colonial Spanish period. Every third Sunday in January Cebu celebrates the colourful Sinulog festival. Locals in dazzling costumes, singing and dancing, parade through the city streets from early morning to evening .
Dining, Shopping And Entertainment – Sample the local cuisine, an exotic blend of Malay, Chinese and Spanish dishes. You can dine at any one of a myriad of international standard restaurants and five star hotels, or simply local eating houses offering BBQ and fresh seafood. There are several first class shopping malls and colourful local markets to choose from. At night you can enjoy music and dancing and many other forms of entertainment, many showcasing the locals at their festive best.
