Visitors coming the city will find the Cebu Travel Tips of immense help. The different information provided include getting in and around the city, language, time to visit, visa requirements, health requirements etc.
The best time to visit Cebu is from December till May, as weather during this time dry. But the temperature is coolest from December to February while it is hot from March till May. There are sometimes torrential rains during raining season which starts from July.
Languages
Visitors are advised to know a smattering of Portuguese and English language, which is widely spoken in the urban areas.The local language spoken in most part of Philippine is Cebuano.
Transportation in Cebu
Getting to Cebu is mainly by air. The international airport is Mactan International Airport. There are regular flights from Tokyo, Singapore, and Hongkong, which has almost daily flights. Cebu can be reached by plane from Manila in an hour, while it takes 22 hours by boats. The airport has many modern facilities like duty free shopping facilities, banks and automated teller machines, car rental services, tourist assistance centers, direct dialing telephone booths, medical clinics, baggage deposit centers, etc.
The airport at Cebu is the stopover for tourist destinations like Visayas and Mindanao. There are regular flights by the national carrier Philippine Airlines. Along with Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines flies to the principal cities as well as towns of the country. A departure fee is levied if departing from Cebu Airport. One should check with their travel agents to know the present fee , as it is subjected to change.
If you have no one to pick you up at the airport, then you have two options to go for. One being the Hotel limousine and car-shuttle services that the hotel you are putting up will provide, or else one has to make a booking at the Hotel Travel Network, while booking at the hotel.
Visitors are advised to take a taxi coupon which enables one to use un-metered, air-conditioned taxis A counter exists at the arrival area of Avis Royal Class which will issue you a coupon on paying a price. They will take you to the curb from where one can get the taxi cab.
Visitors looking for Cebu City Travel will find the city a friendly place to visit.
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