Spotted: Mia Arcenas-Branellec

Born and raised in Cebu, lover of nature, and spontaneous adventures! Through her creativity she has a resortwear and accessories label inspired by her island home. She loves to travel around the world, exploring new places with her loved ones!

Best Place to shop:

Atua Midtown is known for local Cebuano brands and finds.

Best places to eat:

Lasa serves Modern Filipino Food with an amazing view of Cebu City. If you’re into greeneries, Lakeview Jardin is a beautiful garden cafe while Eat& is the go to for Korean fusion.

Best Advice:

Come as you are, without expectations, be open to trying new experiences. There’s a little of everything in Cebu from the mountains, the city and the sea. Most of all, the warmth and carefree nature of the Cebuanos will surely make your trip a memorable one!

Best place to stay:

Of all the beautiful resorts that are sprouting in Mactan, Shangri-La Mactan and The Reef remain to be my favorites. For Airbnb: Sileo is a modern Filipino home the perfect getaway perched up in the mountains for a quick change of scenery and temperature. Another one is Balay Pandan which is a two-hour drive to San Remigio where you can enjoy your own private beach house that provides a chef, a delicious menu to choose from and activities for families. For Boutique: Soul Sierra — Beautiful garden, cafe and soul camp a hidden gem in the mountains of Cebu. The Wellnest — A private, serene escape just 20 minutes from the heart of Cebu with services like a massage, restorative healing session and many more ideal for couples, group of friends and families.