Dating a Cebuana on New Year’s Day in Cebu City this 2022

You may have heard a lot of good things about Filipino women, specifically Cebuanas. Their wit, charm, intelligence, beauty, and attitude are major qualities that most foreign men go crazy over. Not to mention that women in Cebu are literate and proficient in the English language.

According to the 2021 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the Philippines is in the top 18 among the 112 countries around the globe, and currently in the top 2 among 24 Asian countries in terms of English proficiency. Since you don’t have to worry about the language barrier, you might want to prepare yourself if you are planning to see your online sweetheart date this New Year.

Planning where to go and what to do can be challenging, especially in a foreign country. However, here are some things to do to impress your woman in Cebu and make the most out of your New Year’s 2022.

Surprise her on New Year’s Eve

There’s an itch on your back that you can’t scratch - you’re raring to see your online date as soon as possible. If you’ve already purchased a plane ticket to Cebu, surprise her and don’t tell any of your plans prior to your departure.

Before your flight, make sure to list down every piece of information you need. Don’t forget to exchange your money for Philippine Peso.

Another better idea to surprise her is to gather all of her friends and let them know about your plan. They can help you set-up a romantic and private place when you arrive or the day after. They can also give you information that will be relevant to your surprise visit.

Take her out for a romantic dinner

Enjoying the city lights is a must-do in Cebu.

If taking her out on a date is what you’ve been yearning to do when you meet her for the first time, spending the remaining hours of 2021 is one of the best ways to end the year and welcome 2022 with a fresh start. Fortunately, there are plenty of fancy restaurants in Cebu City that can be your definition of a perfect date.

For one, you can take her to Top of Cebu, a contemporary dining facility, nestled in the mountain area within the city. The most incredible aspect of the restaurant is its panoramic view of the city lights, while the relaxing ambiance and the sumptuous are only a bonus. To cap your romantic night off, head over to La Vie in the Sky, which is located adjacent to Top of Cebu, and have a toast for the New Year by trying one of their best-tasting wines.

Mingle with her family.

Cebuanos are accustomed to spending Christmas and New Year’s Eve together with their family. So, when you’re coming over to celebrate the New Year together with her family, it’s best to start learning some important Filipino and Cebuano/Bisaya words and phrases you can use.

Getting to know more about your Cebuana girlfriend and her family, as well as practicing her dialect, is already a box ticked-off to your 2022 to-do list. It’s also a win-win situation for both parties as you and her get the opportunity to learn more about each other.

Bring food.

Cebuanos love food; if you bring a selection of dishes for the New Year’s celebration, they will see it as a good gesture. Whether you’re a foodie or not, one of the best ways to know Cebuano culture is through food. Plus, you can tick off the “try a new cuisine” in your 2021 to-do list.

For one, buy Lechon. (roasted suckling pig). It’s a staple food in most Filipino gatherings, especially during New Year. You can also offer to buy desserts such as the classic Filipino bibingka, kutsinta, and palitaw. Or, you can opt for sweets such as cakes and ice creams for the kids to enjoy.

Join New Year countdowns in prestigious hotels around Cebu.

If you want to welcome the New Year with style, then spend New Year’s Eve in one of Cebu City’s luxurious hotels. You can opt for a unique dining experience or a themed party in establishments such as Marco Polo, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Radisson Blu, Quest Hotel, Seda Hotel, and Cebu Parklane International Hotel.

Watch fireworks displays together at Tops Lookout

One of the best things to do when spending New Year’s Day in Cebu is to watch fireworks from different vantage points in the city.

Cebu City is no stranger to pyrotechnics. If you want to witness thunderous volleys of sparkling lights in the sky during New Year’s Eve, Tops Lookout is one of the best places to go. It’s a 180-degree viewing deck, giving you a front-row seat to the fireworks displays coming from the city and a breath-taking view of the island.

One interesting thing about Tops Lookout is that it is indeed an “experience” because getting there is half the fun - only if you opt to ride a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) or rent a motorcycle. You can also hail a cab or rent a vehicle going there, but you won’t be able to enjoy the view along the way.

Give her gifts.

It’s not too late to give gifts to her. In Cebu, some people give gifts on New Year’s Eve rather than doing it on Christmas because they believe that receiving new things during the first day of the year brings fortune.

So, before you head to Cebu and meet the Filipino woman of your life, subtly know the things she desires the most. Make sure to wrap it up to make it look special.

Propose to her

Nothing beats starting the new year by proposing to her! If she only wants a foreign husband, it’s the best time to put a ring on her finger and if you know she’s the one, there’s no reason to delay the inevitable. Remember, the new year is all about hope for the future.

These are some of the things you can do if you’re going to celebrate the New Year’s Day in Cebu with your sweetheart. Doing so will be one for the books and will help you determine what other things you need to do to strengthen your relationship this 2022.