Cebu is 365 miles south of Manila and can be reached in an hour through air travel.

Cebu's weather is relatively moderate, having no distinct wet and dry season, the perfect vacation spot for seasons. One can bask under the sunshine the whole year through since Cebu is blessed with a tropical climate with a generally fair temperature range of between

23 –33°C (73-91°F). Coolest temperature can be felt in January and warmest in May.

The Philippine island of Cebu is said to be where Ferdinand Magellan first set foot on Philippine soil back in 1521. Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, trade with

the Chinese already flourished in the province. Prosperity has continued, and today, Cebu City, known as the Queen City of the South, has become a thriving, highly urbanized centre that comes second to Manila’s bustling metropolis, in the Philippines.

According to wowphilippines the official site of the Philippines, only a few minutes away from the city in Cebu are numerous white sand beaches, crystal blue waters, and swaying palms, making Cebu a perfect destination for both business and leisure. The Philippine island of Mactan Island is a coral island and famous scuba diving and beach site. It is also the site of the Philippine Export Processing Zone. Malapascua Island is endowed

with white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, and the west coast is ideal for swimming

and snorkeling. The sleepy little market town of Moalboal was one of the first places where scuba diving caught on in the Philippines. From here, you can dive straight off Panagsama Beach, which is home to an extraordinary array of coral, anemones, sponges, and a swarming host of brightly coloured reef fish.

Olango Island in Cebu supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found in the country. These birds migrating from Russia stop here en route to Australia.

The topography of Cebu is characterized by narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, and coastal plains but with predominant rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the northern and southern lengths of the island. Although Cebu's steep mountains reach over 1,000 meters, the island lacks substantial forest cover. In the towns of Bogo, San Remigio, Medellin and Daan Bantayan at the northern tip of the province, considerable flat tracts of land are found. Of the three biggest islands, Mactan and Bantayan are relatively flat while

Camotes is hilly.

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