Situated in the middle of the Visayas island group, the province of Cebu is actually composed of 167 islands with Cebu City as the capital. It is the oldest city in the country where the Spanish established the first seat of their colonial government that was later moved to Manila.
	Cebu's coastline is lined with resorts, of which some of the more luxurious ones have complete diving equipment. For adventurous first timers, diving lessons are offered. There are numerous facilities for water sports lovers, from windsurfing, hobbie cat sailing and jet skiing. Mactan Island, adjacent to Cebu has the largest concentration of resort establishments.
						Now the second largest city in the Philippines with the fastest growing economy, it offers numerous leisure facilities both for business and travel or just a simple holiday that can make a difference.
	So whether you are a local or international tourist, or on a business trip, this place offers everything within reach. The beaches are never too far and shopping is easy – shopping malls, duty free shopping, to bargain hunting at the local markets. There are also a variety of popular golf courses such as the Cebu Country Club, the Alta Vista Golf & Country Club and Club Filipino Golf Course in Danao City.
	Cebu has a rich historical past. This is evidenced by some of its historical attractions all around the city such as Magellan's Cross (planted by the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan to mark the spot where the first Filipino converts to Christianity were baptized) and the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino which houses the statue of the Sto. Nino (Holy Child Jesus) the oldest religious Christian relic in the Philippines.

						LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC:
						The Cebuanos love music and what better place to experience live band entertainment – Pards at Cebu Plaza Hotel, Ribo's on Fridays at Lahug and The Barn at Nivel Hills.
				Seafood:
				(1) Seafood City in Gorordo Avenue		MONUMENT OF LAPU-LAPU in Mactan
				2) Lantaw Asian & Seafood Restaurant at the Cebu Plaza		Considered the first Philippine hero, Lapu-Lapu was the Cebuano chieftain who defended the island during the invasion of the Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan. In 1521, Magellan perished in the hands of Lapu-Lapu.
		Native Local Food		Japanese Food:
		(1) Chika-An at Fuente Osmena		(!) Ginza in the Banilad district.
		(2) The Golden Cowrie at Salinas ––Drive		(2) Kanchiku at the Waterfront Hotel, Mactan
						THE SINULOG FESTIVAL
		(3) Sunburst in downtown Cebu		Chinese Food:		A Cebuano Mardi-Gras honoring the Sto. Nino (Patron Saint of Cebu). It is held every third week of January
		(4) Patio Isabel at Banila Drive		Grand Majestic at Archbishop Reyes Avenue

				Buyong Beach
				Panagsama Beach in Moalboal: dubbed as one of the world's least expensive dive locations
				Pescador Island: A shallow fringing reef with steep wall caverns and vertical tunnels. It is abundant with lionsfish, scorpion fish, snappers and sea snakes.
				Badian Island
	Beautiful to explore… 130 feet deep, vibrant with corals, sponges and squirrel fish.				Several dive centres will arrange regular day excursions or live-aboard trips & diving safaris. These can be found in Mactan Island as well Hilatagan, Balicasag, Olango, Capitancillo, Gato and Calangaman islands. These places have some of the finest dive sites, abundant with marine life, stunning coral reefs and exciting underwater caves.