- Travel Tales and Destinations

One of the most popular tourist destinations here in the Philippines is the Cebu Island. It is known to be the Queen City of the South. The Cebu Island has so many things to offer. It is the very first province conquered by Spain in the 16th century which makes it rich in history.

Cebu City is considered as the oldest city in the country with Calle Colon as its oldest street. Not only is Cebu rich in history, it also has beautiful places that tourist usually visits like the Plantation Bay Resort & Spa in Cebu which is one of the most classy and beautiful resorts in the province.

Cebu also boasts of the beautiful islands surrounding it like Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua and Sumilon. The Olanggo island in Cebu is now also becoming a part of the tourism industry. It is famous for its bird sanctuary and for the different experience that the Talima resort offers to its visitors.

Another reason why tourists come and visit Cebu is because of its popular festival known as the Sinulog Festival which is celebrated every January. Thousands of people from around the country and even the world come and witness as the Cebuanos join together in dance and worship of the child Jesus. Cebu indeed is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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Cebu is one of the tourist destinations in the Philippines which combines the old and the modern in harmony. You’ll enjoy trips to the museum, window shopping (or maybe even buying) antiques, and having fun scuba diving and other water based activities. If you’re planning a trip to Cebu, check out the deal Philippine Air Lines is offering!

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Whether you’re headed to Cebu for a relaxing time out for yourself or to have as much fun as possible, the Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa certainly has something for everybody. The resort features a spa where guests can pamper themselves in luxurious, relaxing treatments. If you’re traveling with your kids, no worries! Hilton Cebu offers babysitting services for a minimal fee so you can relax and unwind, knowing your kids are in safe hands.

For some fun in the sun, you can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, and other fun activities such as jet skiing or playing paddle tennis table! Kids will surely love the playground and the beach, not to mention the fact that the hotel allows cats and dogs to stay.

Book your stay at the Hilton Cebu and your flight with PAL and you can enjoy 3 days and 2 nights of this heavenly resort for only Php 9,888! That’s round trip airfare, buffet breakfast from day 2 onwards, airport-hotel-airport shuttle service, and even a free wine bottle! This promo is valid for sale and travel from September 15, 2010 – March 31, 2011.

For more details, check out the promo page at Philippine Airlines’ website.

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Camotes is one of the places that I have always wanted to visit. Camotes is one of the places that I have always wanted to visit. It has one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. So while planning my trip, I tried to check online for reviews of local hotels/resorts in Camotes. Mangodlong rock resort is the most famous resort in Camotes. Many tourists opt to stay in this resort because of its great beach and accommodation. It is a sister resort to another popular resort nearby called Santiago Bay Resort. Mangodlong Rock Resort offers the best snorkeling spot in Camotes and also has a dive center. It provides a classic dining experience to its customers with a great menu at an affordable price. Santiago Bay Resort, its sister resort also has really good reviews. I checked out their website and gallery photos and it seemed like it is a very nice place as well. It is seems to be more modernized but it hasn’t been totally finished yet. Their rooms are big and looked really nice and clean. I think both places offer a great place to stay.

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The Philippine festivals are one of the reasons why tourists from different countries visit the Philippines. It showcases the Philippine culture of worship through street dances and big celebration. During these times, locals and tourists of the province celebrate the festival by gathering together and pray. After prayer, they get together with friends to eat and celebrate. These are the times that Filipinos express their gratitude to God for all the blessings that they have received.

Most festivals celebrate in honor of Senior Sto. Niño, which is the child Jesus. In Cebu, they call the festival Sinulog. Sinulog is one of the most popular festivals here in the Philippines and is amongst the most visited by foreign tourist.

Cebuanos believe that Sto. Niño is miraculous and can grant their prayers and wishes. This festival dates its history back in the Spanish era wherein the daughter of a datu, the ruler during that time, was healed miraculously. It was also believed that the statue of the Sto. Niño is the only one that did not get burned during a fire in that town. That is why up to this day, the Sinulog festival is celebrated by thousands of devotees all over the world.

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