The people here are friendly and welcoming. Smiling is very common, and it a means of being polite even at some of the most embarrassing moments. It is a Christian dominated place, and hence there are many monuments and statues relating to Christianity.
In addition to religion here, the place is quite active with people conducting their everyday business. There is also a lot of activity that caters to tourism as well. Since there are several visitors here, the food business and the hotel s are busy with them.
Weather in Cebu
Conditions here are moderate with no explicit dry and wet season. However, the rainy season is believed to be between June and September, with showers in other months as well. Generally, the weather is considered to be ideal for a vacation because of the sunshine available all year round. Temperatures vary between 23 –33 degrees Celsius, with Cebu being warmest in May and Coolest in January.
Shopping in Cebu
Cebu is considered in the top ten of Asia’s best cities for shopping. Some of the places that you can shop at include:
Ayala Center Cebu located at Cebu Business Park
SM City Cebu located at North Reclamation Area
Gaisano Country Mall located at Banilad Road
What to Wear in Cebu
Since the temperatures are moderate, you may wear light clothing and carry an umbrella during the rainy season. You will find people wearing a variety of clothing during these months. So basically, you are free to wear what you want.
Travel around Cebu
There are several places that you could visit in Cebu. There are plenty of historical sites to check out, and some of them are listed here.
Magellan’s Cross
Fort San Pedro
Heritage of Cebu Monument
Colon Street
Lapulapu Monument
University of San Carlos
Capitol Building
Casa Gorordo Museum
Health Services in Cebu
In charge of health services in Cebu is the City Health Department. It is a well organized department that looks into all matters of health, and has a panel of doctors and nurses of its own. It looks into areas such as maternal Health care, child care, Communicable Disease Control, non- Communicable Disease Control, and, Commercial, Industrial, and Environmental Sanitation.
Cebu Nightlife
"The Lone Star Saloon" on Maxilom Ave. is recommended. Another good spot is called "Our Place" on Palaez Street. Another more active area is Sanciangko Street where you can catch lots of action.
Dining Out in Cebu
Some of the best places to dine at are:
SM City, North Reclamation Area, which offers Filipino
Cafe Laguna at Veteran's Drive Lahug, which offers Filipino food. Here the recommended dishes include: baked ahong, burgers kare-kare, sisig, and crispy kangkong.
Base Line at Juana OsmeA±a Street that serves American food
Cafe Adriatico at F. Ramos Street serves International food
Cafe Baden-Baden at Raintree Mall, F. Ramos Street serves Continental / European
Cafe Italia at Gr. Floor, Rustans, Gen Maxilom serves Italian food
Cafe Sebastian at Osmena Boulevard serves Continental / European
Cebu Business
Business in Cebu is largely related to the tourist industry. Though there are other forms of business here, many people are linked to dealing with visitors such as the hotel and restaurant workers.
