Cebu, also known as the Queen City of the South, is one of my favorite cities in the Philippines. It has everything a traveler could ever ask for, from posh hotels and diverse entertainment to scenic mountains and lovely beaches. From Manila, Cebu City is an hour away by plane. Here are the 10 things I love most about Cebu City in no particular order:
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On our last day in Cebu, our friend Chivs took us on a road trip where we visited several tourist spots in the city, including the beautiful old house turned museum on Lopez Jaena St. —the Casa Gorordo Museum. It was the home of Juan Gorordo, the first Filipino bishop of Cebu. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. acquired the house in 1980 and turned it into a public museum, a well-maintained public museum at that.
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The past two years, whenever I would go to Cebu for work or for pleasure, I get to stay at Golden Prince Hotel and Suites. I dunno but their accommodations are just the best in my perception. It may be because I am easy to please and I always find value for my money whenever I burn cash. Golden Prince Hotel and Suites has it all: posh interiors, presentable function rooms, spacious rooms (with air-con, wifi, hot and cold shower, cable TV, telephone system, personal refrigerator, automated door lock, etc.), good food, friendly staff and its accessibility to the business and commercial centers in the city. Continue reading