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Cebu has the Philippines’ second-busiest airport and benefi ts from direct international fl ights from major Asian gateways. Flights Where from Manila to Cebu take 90mins. You’re most to Stay likely to take taxis around Cebu City, but other means of getting around include the locals’ Cebu and Bohol both have a wide array favourite jeepneys, small, kitsch buses that of accommodation, including luxury options allow you to truly experience the local culture. perfect for beach retreats – Island, Cebu Airport to Mactan Beach takes only next to Cebu City, is especially popular, as is Climate about 15mins. , which is linked by a causeway to mainland Bohol. In Cebu City, most Tropical, with dry and wet seasons – March The islands of Bantayan, Sumilon and accommodations are located in areas such to May and June to February – and an Malapascua are accessible through buses as Lahug, Gorordo Avenue, Escario and average high temperature of 30°C. Department of Tourism from Cebu City (4-5hrs including ferry Banilad. Crossroads, Ayala, Citi Times Square Embassy of the Philippines 2nd Floor, 10 Suffolk Street transfer). and Badian are closer, and Salinas Drive are popular spots for London SW1Y 4HG with a 3hr travel time from the city. dining and nightlife. United Kingdom

Going to Bohol is quite easy – fast ferries cross Most scuba divers stay in Mactan, Moalboal Regional Offi ce Tel: +44 (0)20 7321 0668 Department of Tourism, Ground Floor, LDM Bldg., cor. Legaspi and MJ Cuenco Sts., the Cebu-Bohol route almost every hour, with a and Malapascua in Cebu, and Panglao, Anda 6000 Cebu City, Tel: +63 32 412 1980/+63 32 254 2811/+63 32 254 6650, [email protected] journey time of 2hrs. and Balicasag Island in Bohol. [email protected] www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk Philippine , Bohol River, Bohol

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Neighbouring island-provinces Cebu and “Panglao Island has miles of dazzling Both Cebu and Bohol – and the smaller islands • , January, 3rd Sunday – Cebu’s biggest Bohol are the most accessible destinations in white sand to offer beach-lovers who prefer – appeal to those who love adventurous festival, when devotees fl ock to Cebu City to the glorious Central region, with the drinking in their shoreline without chasers of activities, with everything from water sports pay homage to Señor Sto. Niño while revelers greatest choice of things to see and do. But frenetic hawkers and hustlers. Often cited as including diving and canyoneering to skydiving enjoy the many activities and the Mardi Gras they also serve as hopping points to thousands one of the world’s best diving spots, it’s also and zip-lining are on the offer. On a more type grand parade where colourful costumes of spectacular smaller islands within their an ideal place to learn your marine matters.” sedate level, there’s also the likes of yoga and amidst exciting drum beats are displayed. provinces and the rest of the region. – The Telegraph cycling, wildlife encounters including whale • Saulog Festival, 22 April-1 May – celebrates and thresher sharks, dolphins and sea turtles, the spirit of City with a slew of Cebu City – a smaller, more relaxed plus those pristine beaches for when you want activities such as bazaars, food festivals, version of Manila – has the benefi t of direct to totally kick back and relax. cooking contests and cultural shows. international fl ights. The Philippines’ oldest Sinulog Festival, Cebu City • Kadaugan sa Mactan, 27 April, Erwin Lim city and fi rst capital, it’s also chock-a-block Lapu-Lapu City – a week-long with 16th-century Spanish colonial relics. commemoration of the historic Cult ure Reef, Moalboal, Cebu Ferries from Cebu City take you to Bohol between the Island in two hours. and Food Portuguese explorer and Mactan chieftain Despite being a tropical-island paradise, Cebu Lapu-Lapu. and Bohol have a rich history – this is where Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in 1521, which Cebu is known for its sweet mango paved the way for Spanish colonization. This historical wealth manifests itself everywhere from the colonial architecture and museums of Cebu City to the ancestral homes and centuries- old churches of Bohol.

Cebu is also famous for its sweet mangoes – locals loves to pair them with a steamed rice Top 10 cake called puto and a cup of locally made hot Activities chocolate called sikwate. But there’s plenty of • Fiesta Month, May – it’s fi esta every day other incredible local fare to be sampled – not in Bohol. Boholanos come home to Bohol • Scuba dive and explore • Take a relaxing cruise amidst • Explore Cebu City and least in Cebu City with its fantastic choice of to celebrate local feast days in different the underwater gardens the scenic and rustic tableau retrace history at Fort San restaurants and street-food stalls. Don’t miss localities in the province. of Moalboal, Malapascua of the . Pedro, Plaza Sugbu and the local dishes ngohiong (a deep-fried appetizer • Festival, July – Bohol’s spectacular Island and Balicasag Island. • Go island-hopping – whether Parian District. Kawasan Falls, Cebu fi lled with julienned vegetables), sutukil, which annual festival, with historical shows, • Go cliff diving, canyoneering along the Olango channel • Discover the small coastal stands for sugba (grill), tula or tuwa (soup) and sports events, pageants, street-dancing or swimming at Kawasan or in the where town of , known for kilaw (ceviche), de Cebu (stuffed roasted and the re-enactment of the Falls, 40mins from Moalboal. playful dolphins live. its snorkelling, its macro- pig) and puso or ‘hanging’ rice wrapped in between Rajah Sikatuna and Spanish • Soak in the iconic sight of • Discover smaller islands such diving in the Masaplod Norte Hanging bamboo bridge, Sevilla, Bohol coconut leaves. explorer Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Bohol Island’s cone-shaped as Siquijor with its rustic marine reserve, and its boat- • Iron Man 70.3 Championship, 1st Sunday . charm attracting mainly trips to nearby Apo. of August, Cebu – a test of will and strength • See conservation in action Europeans looking for a • Don’t miss the City of where only the strong and determined can at Bohol’s Philippine Tarsier relaxing island life, Apo, Dumaguete with its prevail. See the world’s toughest athletes as Sanctuary – one of the Cabilao, Camotes waterfront bars and they battle it out in one of the world’s most few places where these and Bantayan. Enjoy restaurants and fascinating popular triathlon franchises. nocturnal creatures thrive in the thrill of a skydive at anthropology museum. a natural habitat. Bantayan Island.

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