Cebu Philippines
A 33,000-hectare metropolis of three cities and six municipalities it consists of a population of around one million mix of Filipinos with Chinese, American and European influences. The main vernacular is Bisaya or Cebuano, although both English and Tagalog are also widely spoken and understood.
Cebu is best visited between December and May when the weather turns dry. It is coolest from December to February and warmest from March to May, and it starts to get rainy in July to August. Daily flights to Cebu are available from Manila to the Mactan International Airport. Mainland Cebu is made up of five cities; Cebu, Mandaue, Danao, Lapulapu and Toledo and 48 smaller towns. 167 islets and islands encircle the city, most of which have fine white sand and pristine blue waters such as Bantayan Island . These islands are a popular destination for divers from experienced to first-timers. Often called the "Seat of Christianity in the Philippines" or the “Queen City of the South”, Cebu is the country's oldest city where Ferdinand Magellan first planted the famous cross on her shores. One could clearly see a rich historic past all around the island.
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