Private Tour Guide Island of Cebu Philippines

M&M Private Retirement Tours Cebu

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Hello I am Charles Harman and I am your Tour Guide and Your Friend  when Traveling around greater Cebu Island area.  Our Company is M&M Retirement Tours Cebu, currently operating under TIN: 225-958-891-000 NV.  Bogo City Cebu “Cool Zone Internet Cafe and Business Center” Always ask for a receipt after your tour.  My Travel guide Service is available for up to 24 hours per day for $90 or P4,000 per day per person up to 6 people.

I have also added a new Bantayan Island 2 Day, Fun in the Sun Tour, which includes ground transportation around the island and your hotel for 2 days and one night, Food not included. This tour

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What makes my tours so different?

With the majority of the tours you see on the Internet you get  a 1 to 4 hour tour of a specific list of places around the city. They pick you up at a predetermined location, take you around and drop you off at the end of the tour. If you see something along the way and want to take a closer look, you are out of luck because most tours will not stop to check it out, I will, that’s one big difference. My tours also feature customization, that is is we can modify the tour to suite your needs and desires, you are not stuck with a list of places to see. What makes my tours so different is the fact that I am and will be more like family or your best friend while you are on my tour. I will pick you up at your hotel be at your disposal for the entire day, that’s 24 hours. That means from when you choose to start your tour be it 6:00 am or 10:00 am, I will be there, and throughout the day more like family meeting you and taking you around. I can take you where you want to go or use a list of places to see (below). Interested in seeing first hand how the Expats are living here?  I can take you around to meet and talk to some of them. Therefore my tours are very loosely scheduled and flexible .

Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone waiting for you in the Philippines standing ready at the Mactan International Airport to pick you up and get you settled into your hotel? On your schedule and when you want me there. Hi!, I’m Charles Harman and I am a Private Tour Guide for the island of Cebu Philippines. Just let me know when your flight is scheduled to arrive at Mactan International Airport and I will be there to meet you. I will have a sign with your name on it. waiting for your arrival or look for a pink car (see below, my wife picked the color…). I do all this for only $90 ( per day, Per Person, I can handle up to 6 people in the vehicle at a time.) This way even though you leave the US alone you will have someone here to help you along on your great adventure. This price is good for one day, whenever you want that day to start and end I’m yours for this private tour of Cebu. (After Midnight Cebu Time it begins another day.) (Tour is for the Island of Cebu only)

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Email:
MichaelHarman1946@hotmail.com

Phone:
MagicJack (toll free from USA): 1-571-970-9195 (Please leave a message and your email and I will get back to you.
Cell: SUN 0922-290-5397
Cell: SMART 0928-866-0618
TIN: 225-958-891-000

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$90 or P 4,000 Per Person, Per Day (up to 6 people Corrected from above) Includes Ground Transportation, Tour and Tour Guide, up to 24 hours per day for the island of Cebu.  Does not include Air Fare and food, however food is relatively cheap here. The tours are designed for one person, however I can Handel up to 4 people at a time using a leased vehicle. If the tour goes over a little bit not to worry. Your Wife is half price as are children.

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Bantayan Island Cebu Philippines 2 day tour vehicles and hotel $497

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Sta Fe Beach Resort Bantayan Island, Philippines 2 day tour vehicle and hotel $497

http://retiringphilippines.org/2011/11/24/bantayan-island-tours/

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Pensionering Tours
Pensioen Tours
Tours De Retraite

. Cebu Island Retirement Tour

. Bantayan Island Vacation 2 Day Tour  

. Retiring Cebu Best Places To Live Tour
(central and northern Cebu)

. Missionary, Church, Christian Tour

 (ask me about doing these Christian tours as I am a Christian)

. Group Bus Tours

. Super Mall Tours 

. Costume and Combination Tours

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Description of the Cebu Tour

Cebu City Day Tour – Queen City of the South 

• Visit Fort San Pedro Location: South Osmena Boulevard near port area.
• Magellan’s Cross Location: Magellan Street, across from Cebu City Hall, near port area.
• Casa Gorordo Museum Location: Along Lopez Jaena Street
• Santo Nino Basilica
• Taoist Temple in Hollywood hills area of Cebu City
• Waterfront Hotel and Casino the largest hotel in Cebu City
• Mountain Trek up the mountains near Cebu City with lunch or dinner at Hilltop Hotel Restaurant with a breathtaking view of Cebu City.

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Custom Tour of Cebu

• Custom designed to your tastes and desires
• Drive up the east coast of Cebu for a visit of some of the best places to retire on Cebu.
• Visit Bogo City – a nice quiet community and the location of our home, we tour my home.
• Visit Medellin – Another excellent coastal community home of many expats from all over the world.
• Visit San Remigio- Great retirement community and home of the San Remigio Beach Resort. There is also Warren’s Beach Resort, Virgin Beach Resort near by both owned by Americans.
• Visit Subdivisions – We tour several subdivisions to see how you can live in luxury at an affordable price.
• Visit Beach Resorts – There are many beach resorts on Cebu and in Cebu City area we will spend time at Portofino Beach Resort a reasonable priced yet very nice resort on Mactan Island.

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If interested please join this website by clicking Meta and Register on the left side, make sure your email is good so I can contact you..

Please visit the main website RetiringPhilippines.org here.

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Disclaimer: The agreement between you the guest, and myself the tour guide is as follows. You agree to pay me up front $197 for the day’s tour and for each day of the tour before we head out each day. You have the choice to pay me up front for the entire tour or buy the day. I supply the vehicle and fuel only, and myself as the tour guide. And in some cases will lease a vehicle. I do not pay for or supply you with food or snacks, you pay for all your own food and snacks and any drinks, and I pay for my own food, snacks and drinks.

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Planning your trip – To travel to the Philippines all you need is an up-to-date Passport, When you arrive here at Mactan International Airport your first stop will be Customs and Immigration’s and this is where they check that you have a return flight and stamp your passport with a 21 day visa. Now you are allowed to travel around the country with this 21 day visa. If you plan to stay longer you can get this updated to a 59 day visa before the 21 days run out or pay a small fine, maybe 500 pesos for letting it lapse. If you plan to stay longer than the 2 month visa just come back into Cebu Immigration’s and get it extended. You can keep extending this up to one year. At this point you need to leave the country for one day and return and start the process all over again. I went to Hong Kong which is only a short flight from the Philippines. If you plan to stay on a permanent basis, you should consider getting permanent residency(13A)  here. Laundry service is cheap here so just drip your clothing off to have it laundered. You are only allowed to bring two 50 pound bags these days. What I recommend doing it get a large size suitcase then one that is a tad smaller and will fit inside the larger bag. The smaller bag is where you pack a weeks worth of clothing. Then when you return home you can pull out the smaller bag and use it for all the stuff you buy here to take home and put your clothing in the larger bag. This way you come in with one bag and return with two. Remember only 50 pounds per bag so don’t get too many gifts. You can also ship items home from here but it is a little costly maybe $50 for an average sized box via DHL or one of the other shippers.

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Hotel Reservations – I suggest staying in Goldberry Suites or Hotel Bella Vista shown below, as they arew very comfortable and close to night life on the island. However if you prefer another hotel I will still take you to and from it. If you choose this hotel I can call and make your reservations for you just let me know when you plan to arrive and for how long. Look down past the Goldberry Suites for the Bella Vista Hotel located across the street.

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Hotels near the airport on Mactan Island Cebu:

Hotel Bella Vista M. L. Quezon Highway, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Mactan, Cebu Philippines 24-Hours Contact Numbers: Tel: (632) 910-4203 up to 05 Fax: (632) 910-4206 Toll Free numbers: Call from the USA: 1-877-347-5239; 1-877-387-4852 Call from UK: (44) 800-014-8008

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GoldBerry Suites Lapu-Lapu Location:

M.L. Quezon National Highway, Pusok Lapu-lapu City Philippines 6015 

Phone Number: + (632) 318-5129 

Cell Number: + (63) 917-3204559 

Email Add.: reservation@goldberrysuites.com 

http://www.goldberrysuites.com

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Prices:

Studio: Php 1,870

Standard: Php 2,720

Deluxe: Php 3,717 

Suite: Php 5,100

Penthouse: Php 5,950

 

 

 

 

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Amenities:

•  King/ Queen/ Single Bed
•  Complimentary Two Bottled Water
•  Complimentary Coffee Sets
•  High Speed Internet Connection
•  IDD and NDD Telephone Lines
•  Cabled LCD Television
•  Personalized Air Condition
•  Safety Deposit Box
•  Newspaper on request
•  Mini Bar

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There are other hotels available like:

Cebu Plaza Hotel – Cebu City

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu City

Waterfront Hotel Cebu City

Ground Transportation – Ford Everest SUV new vehicle year 2012.

The Tour – The structure of this tour is very loose, pretty much up to you where you want to go as long is it is on the island of Cebu. I will make some suggestions below. I pick you up from the airport, transport you to and from your hotel and around the island of Cebu. At the end of your stay I will take you back to the Airport for your flight home. Please also consider that driving from the Bogo, Medellin area to Cebu City is roughly a 2 hour trip, from there to Car-Car is about 4 hours by van. I believe the Medellin area is the most attractive area for what it offers the retirement community.

Expenses – I will pay for the fuel for the Ford Everest, but all other expenses are expected to be paid by you. Some of these may be food, souvenir shops, water and drinks, and beer, basically all I pay for is the fuel and the SUV. Email me, let me know your thoughts and and suggestions and  if you are even thinking of coming.

Why Come Here? – Because retirement options are very good in the Philippines, you can live cheaper have more fun and enjoy your retirement years right here in the Philippine islands. See my RetiringPhilippines.org Website for more info about why you should consider retiring in the Philippines. .

Notes: Currently I have (2) tours scheduled will post them here with dates as they come in. .

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Rick Ryan	November 15th, 16th 2011 (Completed)
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Retirement Tour #1 November 15th and 16th Completed successfully. Left to right Marianne Harman, Rick Ryan, Charles Harman.

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Retirement Tour #1 November 15th and 16th Completed successfully The Band at Pier One Cebu City

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Travel Insurance –  You should get travel insurance before departing for your trip, because it’s just a good idea. Obtaining insurance means nothing will happen, it’s when you don’t buy it that something could happen, that’s Murphy’s Law… you know.

Photos – See the post Around Cebu for photos of these locations and more.

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Tourist Attractions

Lapu-Lapu City – Statue of Lapu-Lapu, Guitar Factories, City Hall, Market, Housing Subdivisions, maybe see some of the rentals and Shopping in Lapu-Lapu City at Gaisano Island Mall. This would take about half a day. We could also visit a Beach Resort and do R & R and have a few beers on the beach (drinks are your expense).

Cebu City – Cebu City is home to many thousands of Americans and Foreigners from many countries, There are thousands of subdivisions with many apartment and houses for rent. You can buy a home if you are married to a Filipino Citizen, we Americans can’t own here yet except for a Condo. If you have the funds to build one you an own it; Rentals are abundant here. Some of the scenic areas in Cebu are: Kawasan Falls Cebu, Fort San Pedro Cebu, Waterfront Hotel and casino, lots of slot machines and other gambling, Chong Hua Hospital in case you need it, Mall Shopping at Ayala a 5 level mall and SM Cebu City both huge malls lots of gift shops in both malls, Sky Experience Adventure on the top floors of the Crown Regency Hotel (tickets are around Php 500 for the edge coaster ride), you can get some really nice photos from up on the 49th. and 50th. floors, toaist Temple is another good photo taking location and takes about two hours to see it all.

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Cebu City Attractions

MAGELLAN MARKER, Lapu-lapu City about 20 km. from Cebu City Before Magellan could cross the channel to Mactan Island he was killed by the chieftain of the island, Lapu-lapu and his men during the battle for supremacy and freedom on April 27, 1521. The marker was erected in 1866 to mark the spot where Magellan died.

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MAGELLAN’S CROSS, Magallanes St. – On April 14, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan planted a simple cross to mark the spot where the first Christian a Filipino, named Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana and a few followers were baptized by Fr. Pedro Valderama. In 1525 to 1740, the Agustinian priests built and open shrine for the cross, but the natives began to take chips from the cross believing it had miraculous power.So a kosk-like structure was built to protect the cross from total destruction. To protect it further, a hollow cross of tindalo wood was made to encase the original cross which still stands today.

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FORT SAN PEDRO, Pier Area, Cebu City – The smallest, and oldest fort in the country tha served as the center of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. It has a total inside area of 2,025 sq. meters. The walls are from 8 to 20 feet high, and 8 feet thick, the towers are 30 feet high from the ground level. Work began May 8, 1565. After the battle of Manila Bay, Commodore George Dewey turned the fort over to the local Cebuanos. After this it became an American Warwick Barracks during the American Regime. Later it was converted into classrooms. During World War II, from 1941 to 1945, this fort served as fortification for Japanese soldiers, when the battle for liberation was fought, the fort served as an army camp. In 1950, the Cebu Garden Club took over the fort and fixed the inner court into a miniature garden. For a couple of years it also housed the Cebu City Zoo. In 1978 to August 15, 1993, it housed the offices of the Department of Tourism and the Philippine Tourism Authority. Today it is under the care and administration of the National Museum.

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LAPU-LAPU MONUMENT, Punta Enga̱o, Lapu-lapu City РThis is the site where the battle between Mactan Island Chieftain Lap-ulapu and the foreign aggressor Ferdinand Magellan occurred in April 27, 1521.

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UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS, P. Del Rosario St., Cebu City – The oldest school in the Philippines established 1565 by the Jesuits.

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COLON STREET, Downtown Area, Cebu City – This is also known as Parian District, the oldest street in the Philippines built by the Spaniards during the time of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Named after Christopher Columbus, it is the heart of downtown Cebu, a glittering city by night lined with movie houses, restaurants, department stores, and other business establishments.

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CAPITOL BUILDING, Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City – The seat of the Provincial government, is of pre-war vintage and has the undulating mountains of Cebu for its background. Majestic and imposing, its high dome can be seen along Osmeña Boulevard. A replica of the United States’ White House. One of the many beautiful capitol buildings in the country, constructed in 1937 under the administration of Governor Sotero Cabahug. Cultural Attractions

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CASA GORORDO MUSEUM, 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City – Located in Lopez Jaena Street, it is the home of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. A tour inside this residence is a brief journey into a Filipino lifestyle in a particular period between 1860 to 1920. The place presently features noted paintings, museum relics, a courtyard, antique household items and furniture. Open from 9:00 am to 12:00 and 1:00pm to 5:30pm,Monday to Saturday.  Admission fee is PHP 15.00 for adults and 5.00 for children.

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FORT SAN PEDRO NATIONAL MUSEUM, Legaspi Ext., Cebu City – Artifacts taken from the old Spanish Galleon known as SAN DIEGO within the deep-sea of Fortune Island off the coast of Nasugbo, Batangas are on display in this centuries-old Fort. The Museum used to house the offices of the Department of Tourism and the Philippine Tourism Authority. The artifacts on display include Ming porcelain pieces of all sizes, coins, lockets, swords fragments, cannons and helmets. Well-kept flower beds, cannons, lush vegetation, and neat walkways align its interiors along with a canteen and a museum. Open from 8AM – 7PM daily. Entrance fee is Php 15 per person.

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UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS MUSEUM, P. del Rosario St., Cebu City – A product of years of research, the collection in view are anthropological and biological. The anthropological section portrays the cultural development and influence into society and its close affinity with the people of Southeast Asia. The biological section presents samples of the flora and fauna of the country in general and Cebu in particular. Admission fee PHP 5.00 per person; open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 nn and 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00nn only.

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THE SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, Urgello Private Road, Cebu City – It gives a quick look of Cebuano art and lifestyle, from the prehistoric to hispanic times. Also in this room are burial jars, boat coffins, death masks in gold, trade pottery ( from China, Cambodia and Vietnam, including Ming, Celadon and other China trade jars, as well as Ban Chieng and Haripunchai pottery), gold teeth peggings ( the design of the decoration showed where its owner came from, whether from Cebu or Leyte or Bohol, or wherever), excavated trade beads and heirloom jewelry, santoses and church carvings and other church accessories. The Museum is open to the public from 10:00a.m. to 12: noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday while the Filipiniana Research Center is open from Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.

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JUMALON’S FAMILY CULTURAL PROJECT, 20 Macopa St., Basak, Pardo, Cebu City – A LEPIDO MOSAIC ART collection, so-called because it utilizes butterfly wings as its medium. Beautiful and intricate samples of these artworks can be seen at PROF. JULIAN JAMALON residence at 20 Macopa Street, Basak, Pardo, Cebu City. No Admission fee.

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RIZAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, Osme̱a Blvd., Cebu City РLocated within Cebu City Library along Osme̱a Boulevard showcases a collection of antiques donated by famous and rich Cebuano families. Also on display are a collection of artworks of the Cebuano painters and artists. Its upper floor is utilized as a performing arts hall for concert and theatre productions by Cebu talents. On the ground floor is the Rizal Memorial Library which keeps some important books on Cebuano history and culture.

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AZNAR-ALFONSO ANTIQUE COLLECTION – Owned by Dr. Lydia Aznar-Alfonso, the antique collection is of much younger vintage. Pieces of lovely period furniture, a very wide collection of antique jewelry, ” santoses” as well as authentic “grave goods” from various archaeological diggings in the island of Mactan and Cebu helped enrich Dr. Alfonso’s beautiful collection.

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ARCENAS ANTIQUE COLLECTION – Spanish period furniture and “santoses”, jewelries, pottery, porcelain wares are on display at Dr. and Mrs. Ramon Arcenas residence located at Banawa, Cebu City.

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ROSE ONG ORCHID COLLECTION – So beautiful and varied, the biggest orchid collection in the province.

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PRES. SERGIO OSMEÑA MEMORABILIA – Contains the late president’s historic car, his personal belongings and mementoes.

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RIZALIANA MUSEUM – Contains the memorabilia of Dr. Jose Rizal given by his sister to the University of Southern Philippines Museum.

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SALA PIANO MUSEUM, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City – A unique collection of hundreds of pianos of varying sizes and shapes. Venue to classical concerts and houses a music foundation. Open from 9:00 am to 12:00 nn, afternoons by appointment. Admission fee: PHP 5.00 for adults and PHP 1.00 for children.

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MACTAN ISLAND – A coral island and famous for scuba diving, where beach resorts of international standards are located. Also the site of the Export Processing Zone, with 102 companies in operation, employing 37,118 people. Land area – 150 has.

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MOALBOAL – South of Cebu – Located 89 km. southwest of Cebu City, it offers cheap to moderate rates of room accommodation, white sandy beaches and excellent corals for scuba diving.

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BADIAN ISLAND – South of Cebu – Located 97 km. southwest of Cebu City, famous for beautiful corals and reefs, white sandy beaches excellent for diving. Accommodation is offered by the Badian Beach Resort, a “AAA” class resort.

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MALAPASCUA ISLAND – It was on Christmas day when the Spaniards reached the island. According to townsfolk, it was supposed to be a special day for celebration but unfortunately a storm hit the island and so came the name “MALAPASCUA”, MALAS SA PASKO, which means “Unfortunate Christmas” in English. Malapascua is sometimes referred to as “LOGON”, the main community in the south. “Logon” got its name when the Japanese and Spaniards fought over the island during the World War II. The island is 3 km. long and 1 km. wide, with a population of about 3,000. It has white sand beaches, and crystal clear waters. The west coast is ideal for swimming and snorkelling but one should be careful because of unpredictable weather. A walk or tour on the whole island can be done for about two hours.

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CAMOTES ISLAND – The island is located at the northeast of Cebu province and is composed of 4 towns, namely: Poro (composed of 17 barangays), San Francisco (composed of 15 barangays), Tudela (composed of 8 barangays) and Pilar (composed of 5 barangays). To cross the island, one has to go to Danao City, an hour away from Cebu City or take a fastferry. There are two boats which travel to and from the island and Danao City everyday, one fastcraft which travels twice a day and a regular boat thrice a week . Travel to and from the island is around 2 hours and transportation within the island are motorcycles.

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KAWASAN FALLS – Located in Badian , one can feel the coolness of the surrounding lush greenery of this panoramic waterfalls. Accommodation from cheap to moderate rates are available. NONOC CAVE – Located in Borbon, 83 km. north of Cebu City, very picturesque view, shelter for picnickers and bathers.

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OLANGO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – Olango Island supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the country. Migration starts from the breeding places of birds in Siberia, Northern China and Japan. Anticipating the scarcity of food and winter cold, these birds fly as far as Australia and New Zealand from late July until late November. This is usually referred to as the Southward Migration. By late February until May, these birds return to their breeding grounds in the reverse Northward Migration. Based on data gathered so far, the birds use Olango as a major refueling station as well as a wintering ground. At Olango, the birds can replenish their fat reverses by feeding on rich supply of invertebrates in the intertidal mudflats. These fat reserves must fuel the birds on the next lap of their journey which may cover from 3,000 to 15,000 km. of non-stop flight. Land Area – 1,022.6228 has.

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RELIGIOUS IMAGE OF SANTO SANTO NINO – Considered as the oldest religious relic in the Philippines. It was on April 14, 1521 that Magellan gave the image to Queen Juana as a baptismal gift. Forty-four years later, on April 27, 1565 when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi arrived, Fr. Andres de Urdaneta who formally Christianized the Cebuanos, found the natives hostile. Legaspi himself besieged the settlement and set the village on fire. It was on one of the burnt houses that Juan Camus, a soldier, found the image of Sto. Nino unscratched. Since then, the miraculous image has been venerated by the Cebuanos as its Patron Saint. At present , the miraculous image is kept in the Parish Covent, and a replica is adorned with gold and precious stones and enshrined in glass. It is housed in a side altar inside the Basilica Minor del Santo Nino.

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BASILICA MINOR DEL SANTO NINO РThis church was built by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres Urdaneta on the site where the image of Santo Ni̱o was found in 1565. The first structure of the church was, however, destroyed by fire on November 1, 1568. It was rebuilt in 1602 under the administration of Juan Albaran and was rehabilitated in 1740. On May 1965, the church was conferred the title of Basilica Minor del Santo Nino by Cardinal Antonuitte, Papal Legate during the Fourth Centennial celebration of the Christianization of Cebu.

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TAOIST TEMPLE – Located in the mountains of Beverly Hills, Cebu City. This temple preserves the teachings of Lao-Tse, the 600 B.C. Chinese philosopher. Everyday people climb its 99 steps to light joss sticks and have their fortune read.

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HEAVENLY TEMPLE OF CHARITY – Located at Peace Valley, Lahug, Cebu City. It is a temple built on top of a sacred hill. Beneath the hills, the sacred waters from a natural spring is believed to have curative people of all sorts of aliments.

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PHU-SIAN TEMPLE – A Buddhist Temple, the third Chinese temple on Beverly Hills, is located at the right side of the road to the Taoist Temple.

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CHAPEL OF THE LAST SUPPER – Life-sized carvings of the Lord Jesus and his 12 apostles seated at a long table for the Last Supper. This is the only one of its kind in the country. This treasured relic is found in the Church of Mandaue City that dates back to 1601.

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CELESTIAL GARDEN – Located in Banawa Hills, Cebu City. Owned and managed by the Tanchan Foundation. A 12-hectare of Rolling Hills where life-size statuses depicting the drama of the stations of the cross were built.

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MANDAUE-MACTAN BRIDGE – Built in 1972 at a cost of Php 65 million. This 864-meter bridge connects the islands of Mactan and Cebu. TOPS – Situated high on top of cool Busay Hills, an excellent sight-seeing spot which offers a breathtaking view of Metro Cebu and the islands of Mactan and Olango. Cottages are available for daytime picnics and instant evening parties.

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BEVERLY HILLS – A scenic subdivision on Lahug Hills commands a breathtaking view of the entire city.

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LILOAN LIGHTHOUSE – Found in the municipality of Liloan, around 18 km. north of Cebu City. Built by the American in 1904.

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THE NEW CEBU COLISEUM РA sports center located at Sanciangco Street where concert and ball games are usually held. YMCA РAlong Osme̱a Blvd. is a sports complex equipped with body building equipment, swimming pool, bowling lanes and ball game courts. Accommodation is also available.

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CEBU CITY YOUTH AND SPORTS COMPLEX – Located at Abellana National School grounds, was constructed for the Palarong Pambansa 1994. The sports complex is considered the country’s best today. It boasts of the following facilities: 2 grandstands which can accommodate 15,000 people, Olympic size swimming pool, rubberized oval, baseball field, and quarters for athletes and officials.

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CEBU GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB – An 18-hole golf course located in Banilad, Cebu City.

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ALTA VISTA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB – An exclusive membership club located in the rolling mountain ranges of Pardo, Cebu City. It commands a breathtaking view of the islands of Mactan and Bohol against the backdrop of the city straits. With a world-class golf course of 60 hectares, par 72, 18 hole course covering 5,670 meters.

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FUENTE OSMEA – A lovely circular park with a beautiful fountain in the middle. Named after Cebu’s Grand Old Man, the late president Sergio Osmea, Sr.

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SPECIAL INTERESTS FIRING RANGE – A tourist come-on, located in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-lapu City, for pistol-shooting enthusiasts.

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GUITAR FACTORIES, Maribago District, Lapu-lapu City – One can actually see how guitars are made. It is amazing, however, to note that while the occupation of the people is in that Mactan District, the raw materials used have to be shipped from Mindanao and nowhere on the island can be found such materials.

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CEBU BOTANICAL GARDEN, Camp Marina, Capitol Hills – Plant hobbyists can see a collection of greenery.

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R&M PRESERVES, V. Rama Avenue, Guadalupe – A plant processing for fruit preserves like mango, orange, papaya, jackfruits, etc. Fiestas and Festivals SINULOG – Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January, is Cebu’s biggest and most popular festival. The feast is in honor of the Holy Image of Senyor Santo Niño de Cebu. Fiesta Senyor, as it is widely known , is the most celebrated among Cebu’s festival where people converge along the routes of a grand solemn procession and partake in the gaiety amidst a mardi gras parade immersed in wild colors and the constant beating of drums.

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TRES DE ABRIL CELEBRATION – Celebrated every 3rd of April in commemoration of the Spanish resistance in the south.

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SANAYON – Agro-tourism festival in the southern towns of the second district about 100 km. from the city. A month-long activity to spread tourism.

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PASKUHAN – Cebu City/Province, a Christmas celebration of songs and lantern making.

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KADAUGAN SA MACTAN – A one-day reenactment celebrated every 27th. of April in Lapu-lapu City to commemorate the historic battle of Mactan.

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SEMANA SANTA SA BANTAYAN – A unique mixture of solemn religious rites and local celebration highlighting the Holy Week in Bantayan Island  activities in Bantayan Island.

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TAGBO – Poro, Camotes Is., Cebu – Celebrated every January.

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CASSAVA FESTIVAL – Camotes Island, Cebu – Held to make us aware of the different uses and economic opportunities offered by cultivating cassava.

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CARCAR FIESTA – Carcar, Cebu – Celebrated on November 24-25 in honor of the town’s patron, St. Catherine of Alexandria. Carcar is in southern Cebu.

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NUESTRA SENORA DE REGLA FIESTA – Lapu-lapu City – Held to honor the patroness of Opon November 20-21, the Fiesta Queen highlight the festivity.

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DANAO CITY – I would do this on a trip up to northern Cebu as it is a much smaller city but retirees do live there.

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Medellin – One of the best places on Cebu to live period is home to many American and foreigner retirees including me now. Medellin is a quiet west coast of Cebu location with several nice beach resorts and a free beach nearby. This area has a very low crime rate and is usually very quiet. I personally know a few people living in this area. And my brother-in-law has a house in the Medellin area.  I recommend taking a tour of this area. The Koreans are currently investing in this area and are building two condos and a gulf course right on the ocean in Medellin. Marianne and I have land in this area that will be converted from agricultural to a subdivision with lots of Apartments and lots for sale.

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San Remigio – This is another west coast of Cebu area that sits right on the beach, lots of nice properties in this area and many are for rent.

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Property in the Philippines – Remember, only a Filipino citizen can own a home in the Philippines unless they enact a law to change this. So if you are a single guy get attached to a Filipino choose carefully so she does not end up running away and taking that nice home with her, believe me it happens. Age is not a problem here also, many men both Filipino and Foreign are married to women may years younger than they are. My wife is 27 and I am 65 and we have been married 7 years and have 3 children. In the US this would be considered taboo. We met a couple in Bogo both Filipino he was 74 she was 29 so it happens that way also. Most Filipina girls seem to prefer older men to younger men they call boys, preferring the more mature older men. Our Marriage has been great we get along very well in spite of the age difference. And it’s nice being taken care of by here. If I cut my finger she runs to grab the alcohol and cleans it up for me. We do not argue, rarely do we even disagree on things. However she is very intelligent and business oriented, A marriage made in heaven.

Waterfront Hotel and Casino

Mountain Trek and Hilltop Restaurant

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