Cebu is a province of the Philippines in the country’s Central Visayas region comprising Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands and islets. Both modern and traditional, Cebu is a blend of urban developments and colonial Spanish history. Its most popular activities include tours of famous Spanish structures like Basilica Minore del Santo Niño church and Fort San Pedro. From stunning waterfalls to historical landmarks, and from religious sites to pristine beaches, Cebu’s most popular attractions will spice up your holiday in this warm and relaxing area of the Philippines. The inhabitants are called Sebuano or Sugbuhanon with Austronesian spoken dialect with a generic term known as Binisaya or Visayan language as part of the wider ethnolinguistic group.
Bohol is a province of the Philippines in the country’s Central Visayas region. It is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds turn cocoa-brown in the dry season contrasting with the surrounding jungle’s greenery. The inhabitants are called Boholano or Bol-anon and their spoken dialect is part of the wider Binisaya or Visayan ethnolinguistic group.
Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines. It is known as the Philippines’ Last Frontier and dubbed as the country’s “cradle of civilization”. The inhabitants are called Pala’wan or Palawano (by the outsiders) with three largely spoken dialects where Tagalog language is dominating followed by Cuyunon and Palawanon.
El Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan Island. It is famous for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs, and splendid limestone rock formations. It is the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its small and big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island has fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern. It offers endless opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and paddle boarding in its crystal-clear waters. It is one of the most ideal destinations for water-lovers.
