2 CEBU

Exactly 9 years now when I first visited Cebu. The first time was just with my husband… this time, we have the kids with us.

We tried to reminisce and compare with the Cebu we once knew of. Really, there’s not much to compare. Cebu is still beautiful. The City is clean. People there were so friendly and hospitable. Foods are superb. And they’ve got lovely places that young and old will surely enjoy.

We stayed in Plantation Bay Resort and Spa in Mactan Island. What can I say? They have it all. Every guest would definitely have a great time staying there just like we have. Surely we would want to go back there someday.

We were having so much fun in the resort but decided to see the rest of Cebu. We visited the Magellan’s Cross and Lapu-Lapu Shrine for the kids to get a bit of our country’s history. Not to be missed is a quick trip to Starbucks Ayala Mall to buy my starbucks city mug collection. And how can the trip end without a hitting the Island Souvenir Shop for souvenirs and pasalubong (gifts for friends/family that are expected when you’ve gone out on a trip or holiday).

By the way, beside Lapu-lapu Shrine is the Sutukil Restaurant that cook fresh seafood. ‘Sutukil’ refers to the three ways they cook their fish entrées: Su is for sugba or grilled, tu is for tula or prepared into a soup and kil is for kilaw or turned into a raw fish salad. According to our friendly local tour guide and driver, tourists loved the place. It is a pity that our schedule didn’t allow us to get a chance to have a taste of Sutukil.

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Marigondon, Mactan Island, Cebu

Magellan’s cross is located in a small chapel in Magallanes Street (street named after Magellan)

The real Magellan’s cross is capsuled inside the displayed replica.

The Lapu-Lapu Shrine is a tribute to this great warrior who defeated Magellan in battle.