The world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, recently unveiled the results for this year’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Destinations were identified and ranked using the algorithm based on the reviews, ratings for hotels and restaurants, and experiences for over a 12 month period since 2018. These destinations were then categorized into different regions – Asia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America, and South Pacific.
Among all destinations across Asia, the island of Cebu was included in the Top 25 Destinations for 2019 Travelers’ Choice. This small island paradise ranked 25th and became the only destination that took part in the list from the Philippines. Yes, you’ve read it right. No Boracay. No Palawan. No Siargao. Nowhere else but Cebu.
This can be attributed to the growing number of visitors visiting the island as there are hundreds of things to do here. In addition, having an award winning international airport gave an advantage to Cebu as it became a gateway in going to other islands in the country.
Cebu’s popular destinations included the historical and highly-economic sites found in Cebu City, white sand beaches of Malapascua and Bantayan, whalesharking watching in Oslob, hiking to Dalaguete, and diving sites found in Lapu-lapu and Moalboal. With more than 300+ things to do, almost 1,500 restaurants to choose from, and 200+ hotels and accommodation to chill with, it is of no wonder why Cebu was chosen as one of the best by thousands of reviewers.
Here are the other Top Destinations that made it to the list:
