Friday November 21, 2008. 10:43

About Cebu City

In Cebu City you have all the things you may need during your stay such as banks, travel agents, shopping malls, hotels and a mail post office. There are increasing numbers of Internet cafe in all the malls and scattered over the City, so you will be able to find somewhere to send e - mail. Prices range from P25 to P35 per hour.

Cebu City airport (Mactan Airport) serves both international and domestic; you do not need to fly via Manila in order to reach Cebu. International and domestic tickets can be purchased in Cebu. Airlines that fly to Cebu direct include: Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Silk Air. Domestic airlines include: Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Seair and Asian Spirit. Note that most of the domestic airlines offer substantial discounts on some flights if you buy your ticket more than 4 days or so in advance. This can save you up to 40% of the purchase price.

There are also regular ferries to and from Manila with sailings every day. The best ferries are probably the WG & A SuperFerries, Cebu Ferries, Negros Navigation, Philippine Fast Ferry Corporation and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines. Or you try the Shipping Guide in the Daily Sun Star.

Cebu City has plenty of discos, bars and restaurants that you can choose from should you stay in the city. The night life is very much like the night life in Manila and offers some choice. If you don't now what to do in the city please don't hesitate to ask people. In addition, if there is anything which you need from Cebu City or if you need to go there yourself, ask first and somebody will give you help or advice as appropriate.