SKY (AND SEA) ADVENTURE IN CEBU!

by Nana Nadal
I have not had the chance to explore the country in awhile so I welcomed the Department of Tourism’s invitation to spend a few days in the Queen City of the South. My enthusiasm was shared by my colleagues. Everyone in the group was excited about slapping on some SPF50s and hopping on a streamlined, elegant, and efficient version of the traditional motorized banca courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises. Mind you, it was no ordinary boat, it boasted of comfortable seats and bean bags for some serious chillaxing, piped-in reggae music to get the passengers in the mood, WIFI connection for the workaholics who refuse to leave their jobs (or their Facebook accounts) even for a day and a toilet for people like me who panic when there’s no decent restroom in the vicinity. Best of all, it was operated by a lean and efficient crew who made us all kickback and relax to the max.

Bethlehem sees four-fold increase in Christmas tourists

by David Wainer
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth, is experiencing a four-fold increase in visitors after seven bleak Christmas seasons, the city’s mayor said.