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The Glossary

Paalam - "the standard Filipino greeting when going away. it literally means "goodbye"."

From Philippines Glossary

The province of Cebu is the Philippines' largest sea port and a popular tourist destination. Cebu's blue waters and lush mountains earned the seventh spot in Conde Neast Traveler Magazine's 2007 list of best island destinations in the Indian Ocean-Asia region. Both first time foreign visitors and local tourists find themselves instantly enchanted by this island paradise.

Queen City of the South

The island's main metropolis, Cebu City, is fondly called the "Queen City of the South." It is the commercial, trade, industry, and education center of Visayas. Here, the urban life is balanced with the province's natural landscape. The city is also home to the nation's most historical sites: the Magellan's Cross and Lapu-Lapu Monument. The former site was where Ferdinand Magellan planted a wooden cross during the conversion of locals to Christianity. The Lapu-Lapu Monument commemorates the local hero who killed Magellan during the 1521 Mactan Landing.

Going around the Queen City of the South is best done in one of its colorful jeepneys, the Philippines' most popular form of public transportation. Jeepneys here are works of art compared to those in Metro Manila. Aside from their attractive appearance, Cebu's jeepney drivers are more respectful towards passengers.

Beach Paradise

Cebu's high-end visitors live it up in the luxury accommodations of the Mactan Island and Badian Island. These islands offer the closest views of the province's surrounding waters. More affordable seaside experiences are available in the province's non-commercialized white-sand beaches near Dalaguete, Malapascua or Oslob.

The unspoiled waters surrounding the islands makes Cebu an ideal destination for water sports junkies. Professional and amateur divers will be in underwater heaven, exploring the ocean's diverse marine life. Those who prefer having the clear, blue sky as their background can kayak or go fishing to relax by the island's beautiful blue sea.

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