Ayala Terraces Cebu at Night – The Only Tourist Photo I took
“I’m sure ilalagay mo sa blog mo na this is your pang-ilang chorva trip to Cebu sa Micamyx!” Sinjin said in jest as we watch Vhong Navarro’s controversial Buzz ng Bayan Interview.
Well, Sinjin’s right. This trip counts as my nth time in Cebu City. In the past five years, I’ve visited Cebu countless times. I’ve lost count!
Why did I visit Cebu this time? I don’t really know. Do I need a reason?
Sometimes it’s good to get away from it all over Christmas. By taking a well-earned vacation over the festive season, you can re-charge your batteries and prepare yourself for the new year ahead. If you’re planning a vacation on or around December 25th but haven’t decided where to go yet, here are some options, both close to home and further afield…
The traditional winter break
For the ultimate in Santa holidays, it has to be a trip to frosty Lapland. This icy wilderness lies hundreds of kilometers above the Arctic Circle and is the perfect place to spend a traditional winter break. It may sound like a fantasy, but for those who live below the Equator, it’s essential to spend at least one Christmas in the snow! And if you’re lucky, you’ll also get to witness the eerie majesty of the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights. This celestial light show is unlike anything else.
For year round sun and endless fun, Sharm el Sheik is the place to be. Situated on the southern tip of Egypt’s magnificent Sinai Peninsula, this world-class resort offers activities that are sure to delight families, couples and even solo travellers. Sharm el Sheik holidays are usually inexpensive, hassle-free and only a short haul flight away from the UK.
Sharm El Sheikh. Naama Bay. Photo Credit: Svetlana Grechkina
While travellers will have no trouble filling their days in this stunning resort, there are plenty of activities and day trips for all types of visitors.
Sharm el Sheik lies on the shores of the Red Sea, one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world. With abundant marine life and vibrant coral reefs, visitors can easily access this underwater wonderland as a diving or snorkelling day trip, or even witness the splendour from the safety of a glass-bottomed boat.