Philippines is merely a tiny speck when you look at your world map. It is called the "Pearl of the Orient". Even though small, this country is one of the most incredible in Asia with rich culture, traditions and background because it was colonized by many foreign countries for centuries such as Spain, Japan and the United States. Cebu is among the most modern and highly developed provinces in the Philippines. Cebu's capital city with the same name is the center of trade, commerce, industry and education in the Visayas region. Visayas lies between the 2 other main islands of the country - Luzon and Mindanao. Cebu's beauty has amazed many foreigners who visit the province and was lately named the 4th Best Island Destination in Asia by a UK magazine called Conde' Nast Traveler.
by RamonVanMeer
Philippines is merely a tiny speck when you look at your world map. It is called the "Pearl of the Orient". Even though small, this country is one of the most incredible in Asia with rich culture, traditions and background because it was colonized by many foreign countries for centuries such as Spain, Japan and the United States. Cebu is among the most modern and highly developed provinces in the Philippines. Cebu's capital city with the same name is the center of trade, commerce, industry and education in the Visayas region. Visayas lies between the 2 other main islands of the country - Luzon and Mindanao. Cebu's beauty has amazed many foreigners who visit the province and was lately named the 4th Best Island Destination in Asia by a UK magazine called Conde' Nast Traveler.
Cebu is precisely located east of Negros and west of Leyte and Bohol, equally wonderful individual island provinces. Although the land is small, it has an astounding 3.5 million population and developing rapidly every year. For the Cebuanos, the people of Cebu, believe that having a large household is their pride and glory. Cebuano families are known to be close knit. The province of Cebu is the perfect getaway for outdoor fanatics because it is surrounded by other beautiful 167 islands.
You will get a lot of great things to in Cebu, if you are an adventurer, food lover, shopper, bargain hunter, or nightlife lover, you are able to easily satisfy all of these cravings. It has large and elegant shopping malls such as the Metro Gaisano Mall, Ayala Mall, SM Mall and Robinson's Mall. You can also discover a lot of arts and crafts shops, souvenir stores, fashion boutiques, restaurants and fast food chains such as very popular Jollibee, Shakey's, Chowking and McDonald's. Should you simply love to meet people, the nightlife in Cebu abounds.
You will get a lot of excellent bars, cafes, and night clubs. You can also watch the newest movies in many movie theater houses in a few of the large malls in Cebu City. Beach and dive resorts are plentiful in Cebu and also you find here some of the most beautiful hotels and resorts in the world. Mountain biking and mountain climbing are preferred outdoors activities in some of their most beautiful nature reserves.
Climate: Cebu only has two seasons each year - wet season and summer season. Rainy Season begins June and ends February. March to May is the official summer season in the Philippines and regarded as the peak season for visitors aside from the holiday season that starts November to December 31st. Generally, the climate in the Cebu is hot and humid during the day and even at night. Summer outfits are best for this province.
Transportation: Cebu offers numerous open public transports which include bus lines, jeepneys, tricycles, motor boats and metered cabs. The jeepneys itself is a true delight to many tourists. The colorful Jeepneys, normally a sixteen passenger custom-built public transport can only be found in the Philippines as you move colorful tricycles are 3-wheeled public transports that seem like hurrying little crabs in its main roads and highways.
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