Totally Cebu Review

Relax and Unwind at Roosevelt Mountain Resort

Resorts are not just limited to the ones that are situated near the beach. There is also such a thing as a mountain resort. This is another option for vacationers who want something different rather than the famous white sandy beach.

If you are a local in Cebu, you should probably know that aside from beaches, there are also great places situated way above sea level like the Roosevelt Mountain Resort. It is situated among the hills of Busay, a small town in Cebu where most people grow flowers for a living.

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The Terraces At Ayala Center Cebu

It was about a couple of year ago when Ayala Center Cebu closed down the lagoon side for reconstruction. Unlike other renovations or reconstructions from other establishments around town, this had the element of surprise tagging along it. It was covered from every inch, so that mall goers would ask about what’s really going on at that side of the mall as they pass by and as they remember the old look of the lagoon, which some people wished to see again. That new part was named the “The Terraces”, and that’s just about the only information people knew.

As time passed mall goers got used to that covered construction site and became more eager to see the results. When the big day came, I happen to be at the Ayala Center without any hint that it was the unraveling of “The Terraces”.

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Mactan Island Aquarium

Mactan Island Aquarium is another new must visit place in Cebu Philippines. The newest attraction features a wide variety of fishes that showcases the abundance of resources in the country. This will take you into an exciting tour underwater, which was only available in some other countries years back. Luckily, Mr. Dylan Taylor, a British Marine Biologist who also married a Filipina took a huge appreciation of the rich marine resource and made this aquarium possible.

*image was sourced from Mactan Island Aquarium Facebook page.

The Mactan Island Aquarium is located at Barangay Basak, which is just a few minutes away from the airport and the City proper.

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The World Class Tingko Beach in Alcoy

If you are visiting Cebu, one of the most popular getaways is Tingko Beach Resort located at Alcoy. This small province of Cebu City, Philippines is not only known for its culture and traditions, but most of all with this great white sandy beach. When people hear about Alcoy, the first thing that comes in mind is Tingko. Locals and foreigners who have been in this beach can only say nothing but great things about their whole experience in this beautiful spot.

*image was sourced from the Cebu Province official website cebu.gov.ph

Unlike other beaches around Cebu, Tingko beach offers the lowest prices especially in accommodation. An overnight stay at one of the known resorts could only cost you a fraction of what you have to pay when you are on the other side of the town. Price may seem to be the gauge for quality, but here, you will definitely get more than what you pay for.

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Scuba Diving at Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu

Cebu houses some of the best beaches in the Philippines or even around the world. If you are in love with what’s underneath the sea, you should go to Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu. It is a 3-4 hour land trip from Cebu City going south. The long hours may seem to give you second thoughts in going to the location, but wait until you discover what awaits you in this famous province in Cebu.

Among the top 10 dive sites in the Philippines is Panagsama Beach Moalboal Cebu. Foreigners and locals consider this as one of the perfect dive sites in the world because of what’s hidden underneath the sea. There you can find all sorts of marine life, giving you the most unforgettable experience. Who knows? You might be able to see and encounter the harmless whale-shark as you descend into a whole new world. The breath taking beauty of the corals and fishes will render you speechless.

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Club Vudu, Cebu Nightlife at its finest

Cebu is known for its tropical climate, white sand beaches, and hospitable culture, but what about the nightlife? All we can hear from foreign nationals that visit Cebu are mostly about the old stuff, but little did they know that Cebu’s nightlife has become more exciting than ever.

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss while in Cebu, it should be the nightlife and the first place to go is at Club Vudu.

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Cebu’s House Museum Casa Gorordo

Among the most Preserved Historical Sites in Cebu is the Casa Gorordo. It was around the 19th century when it was bought by Juan Isidro de Gorordo and now maintained by the Aboitiz Foundatioin. After it went through restoration, it was opened to the public as a house museum. This depicts the house of the 19th century, which was mostly influenced by the Spanish.

Casa Gorordo was the typical house of a Filipino who belongs to the higher class of society. Here lay the memories and colorful tradition of Cebu. The house is decorated with antique furniture, books, memorabilia and even costume collections. It is made with the traditional roof tiles, sliding capiz windows and highest quality materials back in those days.

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