Happy 2008 and welcome onboard your Cebu Pacific flight. We wish you a fantastic year ahead, and may it bring you even more travel opportunities both here in the Philippines and around Asia!There’s no better way to learn about your country – and the region – than by visiting it, and this year offers endless opportunities for the Philippines. For a start, it’s never been easier to get around. Not only have we changed the look and feel of our website for easier navigation, you can also secure your travel insurance, hire a car or even plan to see a concert at your chosen destination, all via www.cebupacificair.com. You can even book your hotel room online to ensure you get the best rates at your chosen destination.
Furthermore, new flights to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam (starting in April), and more frequent trips to our most popular destinations are worth taking advantage of this year. Whether you’re visiting Hong Kong to shop, Singapore to dine, or Macau to check out the burgeoning developments of casinos and hotels, make Cebu Pacific your first port of call.
This issue has plenty to help you keep those New Years’ resolutions, as well as putting plans in place for the rest of the year. Why not take up a new sport? In this issue we celebrate the country’s biggest yacht race, February’s Hobie Challenge (page 26), which is making a name for itself around the world. Treating your loved one? Our guide to the best things to do on Valentine’s Day (page 22) suggests activities both at home and abroad. Want to keep up to date with the latest and greatest places to be? Why not skip straight to our hotel round-up to see if your hotel makes the grade? A panel has voted for their favorite hotels for families, for dramatic views, for dining and more. Find out who won and why on page 30.
We’ve also got the cottage industries making catwalk-worthy material (page 44); a motorcycle diary around Dumaguete (page 40); a profile of Team Manila, the designers making our culture ever-so-cool (page 60); and advice on the fun way to detox (page 56). Also check out our revamped destination guides starting on page 66. If you’d like to recommend your hometown and want to be featured, why not tell us about it? Email cebu. ed@ink-publishing.com for a list of questions.
Have a fantastic, fun and entertaining flight!
Lance Gokongwei
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER