Cebu

Cebu is the most visited area of the Philippines, and has plenty to offer any visitor to this sun drenched island. Cebu is situated in the central Philippines and is a great place to base yourself if you would like to explore the region. The capital of the island is Cebu city and this large and fast growing city has an array of attractions to keep you busy. The Basilica Minore De Santo Nino is the countries oldest religious building and is a fine sight, this building still stands after numerous earthquakes and fires and is a must see attraction.

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The island has many miles of forest and is simply stunning, the wildlife here is amazing and these areas make for great exploration, local guides are easy to find and will be happy to escort you to these areas. The world class beaches and hotels of Mactan Island which lies just off Cebu’s East coast is where the tourists flock to and with good reason. The accommodation standards here are superb and the beaches wonderful.

This makes a great place to base yourself on a holiday in the Philippines as there are scores of boats and ferries that will take you to visit the other nearby islands. For utter luxury consider staying in the incredible 5 star Shangri-la resort Mactan Island, this hotel is situated right on its own white sandy beach which offers great water sports. The hotel has masses of facilities and five restaurants making this a perfect base for those wanting a little pampering, the spa here is fantastic. The Cordova reef village is a great 3 star alternative and the standards here are excellent, the hotel has a light airy feel and with a great location this hotel is a good choice.

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