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Argao, Cebu: Falling in Love with a Town

Much of Cebu Island’s attractive property lies on its history.  The old world charm bequeathed upon a sleepy island makes it so mysteriously alluring that tourists can’t help but fall in love with it.  Such is the truth behind the small municipality of Argao.  A quick trip to the town of Argao, Cebu is a [...]

Ziplining in Cebu Island

Ziplining is one of the newest gimmicks in extreme recreation.  The passenger is harnessed to a cable as he zips from the starting point to the end line, akin to a bird skimming down to its prey.  This is one unique way of viewing the scenery in a different perspective.  If you haven’t tried ziplining [...]

The Hidden Gem of Ginatilan

Situated 135 kilometers from the city of Cebu is the quiet, little municipality of less than 14,000 people, Ginatilan.  Coming from the provincial capital, a four-hour land trip will reward you with a town that is among the cleanest and most peaceful that you’ll ever set your foot on.  Still standing are Spanish-era infrastructures of [...]

The Charming Town of Dalaguete

Situated 90 kilometers from Cebu City is a quaint little town called Dalaguete, which is known as the “Vegetable Basket and Summer Capital of Cebu”.  The fertile soil and the cool wind yield an abundance of vegetables that are supplied to the majority of the towns in Cebu.  Dalaguete is an interesting place to visit [...]

The Cantipla Highlands

Nature lovers are sure to appreciate the hardly-touched beauty of the Cantipla Highlands.  The recent months have seen the concretization of the roads that surround Cantipla, making it easier for tourists to visit and also for the farmers to market their produce to the city of Cebu, a good 27 kilometers away.  Not many people [...]

The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa

The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa claims to be more than just a resort; it is an experience, and they hold the right to their claim.  The Plantation Bay in Cebu, Philippines, is one of the most-visited resorts not only in Cebu nor the Philippines, but also in the world!  Respected travel magazine Conde Nast [...]

Bird-watching on Olango Island

The beautiful island of Cebu is a sanctuary to exotic underwater life.  What most people do not know is that one unique island, the Olango Island, has skies that are as rich as the underwater.  Olango Island is found five kilometers east of Mactan Island.  The island experiences year-round visits of migratory birds from nearby [...]

Camotes Island

Back in the ancient times, the port of the Camotes Island played an important role in the galleon trade between Filipino tribes and even Filipinos and other nationalities.  The Island got its name from when the group of chronicler Pigafetta set sail on the land and asked the locals its name.  The locals answered “camote”, [...]

Mactan Island Aquarium

If you’re bringing the whole family along to the beautiful island of Cebu, one activity everyone will find fun and enjoyable is a visit to the Mactan Island Aquarium, in Maribago, Mactan Island.  The Aquarium is the first and only public aquarium to showcase creatures that are sourced purely from the Philippines. A highly trained [...]

Museums

History buffs know that a town’s museum provides a link to understanding its past.  Along with the conservation of Cebu’s historical sites, the city government is also implementing measures to protect their museums in order to preserve artifacts and educate the coming generations. Casa Gorordo Museum (35 Lopez Jaena Street, Cebu City) The Casa Gorordo [...]