The quickest way to give yourself a break! Visit Cebu, an island often called the Queen City of the South. It has vast stretches of clean, sandy beaches, excellent dive spots and magnificent underwater life.
Alegre Beach
Moalboal Dive Resort
This is one tourist destination where you can exit the international airport and be on the beach in 30 minutes!
It is also rich in historical places from the Spanish colonial times - centuries-old churches and cathedrals, from simple stone chapels to baroque churches with ornate facades and detailed frescoes.
Cebu province in Central Visayas, is made up of 167 islands and islets. It is flanked by Bohol in the east and Negros to the west. It is the oldest city in the Philippines, located 365 miles south of Manila. It ranks second to Manila in size and importance.
The waters around these islands are prime diving spots, rich in coral and marine life. Tourists go to Cebu for sun and sea, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving or water-skiing.
Cebu has several beach resorts, partiicularly in Mactan Island. These resorts offer accommodations ranging from basic to luxurious. Set in natural settings of coconut palms, shore plants and flowering shrubs, these beaches are the perfect getaway places for some serious RELAXING.