Hotel Cebu

Cebu is the name given to a city on one of the Philippine Island with the same name. Cebu Island is a large island in the Visayas region just to the east of the larger Negros Island across the Tanon Strait. Cebu City, dubbed "the Queen City" is located on the east coast and is the site of the first Spanish settlement in the country making this the country's oldest city. Today it is a major economic and tourist hub, a center of commerce with a busy seaport and international airport. All visitors will find suitable accommodation in a hotel Cebu offers that cater for business visitors as well as the many tourist and leisure guests that come to enjoy a wonderful beach resort holiday, beautiful scenery and immerse themselves in Philippine culture.

Cebu is also a province in the Philippines consisting of Cebu Island and more than 100 surrounding islands including Batayan, Mactan, Malapascua and Olango. The main tourist areas are Macatan and Badian Islands which are the location of many of the high-end resort hotels Cebu offers. Cebu Island itself is long and narrow, nearly 225 kilometers in length with narrow coastlines and high rugged mountains.

Cebu's rich culture is a testament to the historical heritage which began when the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on the shores of the island. Today, the island has the highest economic growth rate and leads the nation's progress in exports and attracting tourists. Providing a charming contrast to the bustling city hub, the islets and islands are lined with white sandy beaches and sparkling blue seas that have given it an international reputation for fantastic diving grounds.

The native tongue of the locals is Cebuano with Filipino generally understood and spoken. Visitors need not worry about language barriers though, because English is widely used in business and is spoken by most people. Most people are Roman Catholic with the oldest Christian image in the Philippines enshrined in the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu. Many lovely catholic churches are found throughout the city as well as churches of other denominations, mosques and temples representative of the Islam, Buddhist and Hindu followers on the island.

The best time to visit Cebu is from December to May when the tropical rains cease for awhile resulting in lovely cool to hot dry weather. The easiest mode of transport to get around the city is in one of the many cheap and efficient taxis or a colorful and noisy jeepney. Buses too, are perfect for trips around the island.

Guests to any hotel Cebu offers have easy access to the city's major sites. The lovely architecture of classical American-era buildings in Colon Street, the oldest street in the Philippines is fascinating while the Magellan Cross, Lapu-Lapu Monument and life-size statues of popes add historical significance to the city. Old forts and museums, the Provincial Capitol built like a mini White House lovely parks and waterfalls provide plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Fabulous views over the city from the top of Mount Busay are not to be missed while the vibrant nightlife with clubs, bars and pubs provide plenty of after dark entertainment.

With the wide range of hotels available there is something for everyone. From many budget and mid-range hotels which are elegant yet modest to stunning four and five star beach resorts and first-class business hotels that provide all the modern luxuries and facilities, guests are assured of the perfect holiday or business accommodation to suit their budget.

Accommodation is spacious and comfortable with large doors opening onto private patios or terraces and commanding stunning views over the hotel pool, tropical gardens and the deep blue sea. Exquisitely furnished with typical local furniture designed to be comfortable and appealing to the eye and decorated in sophisticated neutral palettes, guest rooms and suites are a tranquil oasis perfect to relax after a fun-filled day. Included are huge majestic bathrooms with separate shower and bath tub, luxurious guest toiletries and enveloping towels, bathrobes and slippers.

Fabulous dining opportunities are offered by any hotel Cebu offers and if no on-site dining venue is available, there are plenty of restaurants all around the city. The array of cuisine types is endless with Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Continental and Fusion being plentiful. Of course local specialties, Thai, Indian and even American cuisine are very popular. Outdoor restaurants overlooking the sea on sunny terraces are the perfect place to enjoy a buffet breakfast, casual lunch and sophisticated dinner.

Plenty of thrilling adventures and outdoor activities await guests at a hotel Cebu offers. Water sports such as diving, snorkeling, kite boarding and windsurfing are popular and while rather costly at upper-end resorts, the resorts further south offer cheaper alternatives. Tours to fishing villages, the Kasavan Falls, two beautiful falls in the south where guests can swim and dive, bird watching and fish watching can all be organized through a hotel Cebu offers.

With superb banqueting and meeting facilities, fabulous spas, games rooms and fitness facilities, guests to any hotel Cebu offers will not find enough hours in the day to experience all they have to offer.

Cebu's excellent location makes it an ideal place for guests at any hotel Cebu offers to explore the other islands and provinces by bus, plane or boat. They also provide a base for a leisurely journey from the early Philippine colonial days to modern tropical urban life and are perfect for business visitors and those looking for a place to simply relax and unwind.

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