Bohol Island the Island Paradise in the Philippines

Bohol is an island paradise in the Philippines famous for its white sand beaches, the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier, the smallest primate in the world. It is located in the Visayas island group in central Philippines. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and corral reefs, Bohol is a travel destination for tourist & travelers who love nature. The Chocolate Hills is nominated as one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature"

Bohol is also renowned for its wonderful dive spots. Foreign and local divers come to Bohol to see the breathtaking underwater corral reefs around the islands. The more popular beaches of Bohol are Alona, Dumaluan, Bikini, Momo & Doljo beaches. With the help of the Department of Tourism and the local government, the beautiful Balicasag Island is now being developed for tourism with careful consideration of the environment. Needless to say, water sports is very popular in these islands. Aside from the beaches, another attraction of Bohol are its numerous caves (there are more than 1,400 to explore). Most famous of which is the Hinagdanan Cave on Panglao island. The cave directs to an underground pond with many stalactites & stalagmites.

In addition to Bohol's beaches, caves, and awesome Chocolate Hills, that visitors come to admire, it boast many monuments & magnificent churches built during the Spanish era. Every town in Bohol has its own church and each has a unique and interesting design and architecture. It will take days to see them all. If you wish to see some but have limited time, you can start with the Tagbilaran Cathedral at the capital then go to the nearby towns of Baclayon, Clarin, Maribojoc, Dauis, Loay & Loboc. A cheap way to get around the island is through the "habal-habal". It is a motorcycle for hire that serves as a "taxi' on the island.

Tourist Attractions & Activities in Bohol:
* Dolphin & whale watching at Pamilacan Island
* Site of the Blood Compact - signified the friendship and acceptance of the Spanish Leader Legaspi.
* Loboc River Cruise - a scenic ride on a large bamboo raft
* Tarsier Trail - a sanctuary for the Tarsiers
* Panglao Islands - Panglao offers an array of beaches, resorts and dive camps to choose from
* Punta Cruz Watchtower - a high point in Bohol with an impressive view

Bohol Accommodations - Bohol Hotels and Inns
Bohol has a large number of hotels, resorts, and other facilities for tourists. Most of these are concentrated in Tagbilaran and around Alona Beach, with a few more scattered around the island. To help you make your choice we have listed most hotels here, with some short personal comments.

Bohol offers several different types of room accomodations available for visitors, tourists, and locals that would suit best for anyones budget. Room rates varies depending on the ammenities, locations and quality of services included. Listed below are some of the Hotels and Inns that offers different type of packages for your visit.

Tagbilaran City:


Casa Juana Lodging House
C.P.G. Ave., Tagbilaran City

Chriscent Ville Pension House
6 Gallares St., Tagbilaran City s

Coralandia Resort and Restaurant
45 Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City

Dao Diamond Bed & Breakfast
Km. 3, J. Clarin St., Dao District, Tagbilaran City

Gie Gardens Hotel
18 M.H. del Pilar corner CPG Avenue Tagbilaran City


Soledad Suites
Lou Square, JC Borja St, Tagbilaran City


Via Bohol Tourist Inn
Graham Ave., Tagbilaran City

Panglao Island:

Billabong Hotel

Tawala, Panglao, Bohol 6340


Citadel Alona Inn
Lot 4480-A, Purok 7, Tawala, Panglao


Paragayo Resort
Tawala, Panglao Island, 6340


OOPS Bar and Cottages
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, 6340


Alona Kew White Beach Resort
Alona Kew, Tawala, Panglao Island


Possible way to go to Bohol:
There are two ways to get to Bohol (Tagbilaran). From Manila, you have a choice of going by air or by boat. By air you have a choice of airlines to fly: PAL, Cebu Pacific & Air Philippines.

By boat, you can take the Supper Ferry from the Port of Manila. The boat ride from Manila to Tagbilaran is approximately 25 hours.

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Cebu City the Queen City of the South

The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and the second city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest city established by the Spaniards in the country.

Cebu City is the centre of a metropolitan area called Metro Cebu, which includes the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Lapu-Lapu City is only a twenty-minute drive away from Cebu City. To the northeast of the city are Mandaue City and the town of Consolacion, to the west are Toledo City, the towns of Balamban and Asturias, to the south are Talisay City and the town of Minglanilla. Across Mactan Strait to the east is Mactan Island where Lapu-Lapu City and an aquarium attraction are located.

About an hour’s flight away from Manila is Cebu. It is an island in central Philippines with Cebu City as its capital. The island is long and thin with a few smaller islands off-shore. The airport is located on the flat island of Mactan which is separated from the main island by the narrow Mactan Channel. Cebu City is one of the main centres of commerce, trade and industry in the Visayas and Mindanao region of the country. Because of this and other important aspects that Cebu City was given the moniker Queen City of the South.

For local and foreign tourist, there are many places of interest in Cebu. One is “Magellan's Cross” which was named after Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who came to Cebu in the early 1500s. Pieces of the original cross are believed to be encased in the present cross. The monument is just across the street from the Sto. Niño Basilica in downtown Cebu City. It used to be the only Catholic Basilica in East Asia. The basilica houses the famous “Santo Niño” the patron saint of the Cebuanos.

Interesting places and Hotels in Cebu:
* Waterfront Hotel - casino
* Centrepoint hotel - live local bands
* Maribago Bluewaters Resort
* Marriott Hotel
* Shangri-La Mactan hotel -fine dining. great pool and beach
* Cebu Club Pacific which was famous for its so-called nude beaches
* Tambuli Beach Club
* White Sands

Possible ways to go to Cebu:
To get to Cebu City, one can take the many ferry boats that ply the Manila-Cebu route (about 23 hours) at the Port of Manila -if you are on a leisurely vacation. But to get there fast, catch any of the airlines that fly almost hourly to Cebu at the Manila Domestic Airport (all airlines except PAL) or the Centennial Terminal (for Philippine Airlines only).

Airlines that fly to Cebu:
* Air Philippines
* Cebu Pacific
* PAL (Philippine Airlines)
* Zest Airways (formerly Asian Spirit)

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Experience Boracay and its White Sand Beaches, Clubs, Bars and Hotels

Boracay is a tropical island about an hour's flight from Manila in the Philippines. Its long white sand beaches rival the best beaches of more popular destinations such as the Caribbean, the South Pacific as well as neighbouring Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Facilities are available to suit different levels of activity. For those wanting to just lounge around and take in some rays, beach-front hotels usually have lounge chairs set up just a few steps away from the hotel entrances. Facilities for the usual water sports activities such as sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving and jet skiing are also widely available for those in search of more active pursuits. The fun in Boracay also doesn't end when the sun sets. Boracay nightlife is pulsating with many bars and restaurants serving food, drink and fun until the very late evening.

Aside from scuba diving, snorkeling & sunbathing, a common sight round Boracay Island is sailing on slender hulled boats called Paraw. Passengers occasionally seat on a webbing area between the outrigger supports. The Paraw is exceptionally fast off the wind, but difficult to maneuver, requiring the foresail to be backed. They can be hired for trips round the island, a wonderful experience if you don't mind getting wet. There are three classes of Paraw with size limits on each. Races are regularly staged each year with the winning boat getting a considerable prize.

The nightlife of Boracay is very lively with the numerous clubs and bars spanning the whole stretch of the beach. From Friday's at the northern part of the beach to Lorenzo South at the southern end. It is specially so during Lent & Christmas season when Boracay Island is transformed into a big fiesta. It is the time when local & foreign tourist come in droves. But whatever season, If partying is your cup of tea, then the nightlife of Boracay is for you.

Boracay Accommodations - Boracay Hotels and Inns
There are lots of available Hotels and Inns waiting for a visitors or tourist visiting Boracay. This Hotels and Inns have thier different amount of prices it defends on the rooms that best fitted the visitors or tourist needs. If you are new to Boracay and if you know somebody there, you may decide to ask if you could stay with them. It makes your stay cheaper and they can be your guide during your stay.

Popular Hotels in Boracay:


* Boracay Beach Club
* Asya Boracay
* Waling Waling Beach
* One Crescent Place Hotel
* Le Soleil De Boracay Hotel
* Fridays Boracay
* Microtel Inn and Suites Boracay
* Turtle Inn
* Red Coconut
* The Strand Hotel



Possible ways to go to Boracay:
You can reach Boracay Island by air via South East Asian Airlines (Seair). It has regular daily flights to Caticlan (it is nearest airstrip to Boracay). From Caticlan is a short boat ride to Boracay. You can also catch the daily flights of PAL, Cebu Pacific or Zest Airways (formerly Asian Spirit) to Kalibo, Aklan, from the airport, take a 2-hour bus ride to Caticlan, then the short boat ride to Boracay. And if you are not in a hurry, you can take the ferry boat trip from Manila to Caticlan (twice a week - Mondays & Saturdays) of WGA's Supper Ferry. The ferry boat ride takes approximately 15 hours.

Another alternative way if you are not in a hurry, is to take the Philtranco Bus from Manila (EDSA, Pasay) to Caticlan then take the short boat ride to Boracay Island.

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Explore Pangasinan and its Beautiful Places and Hotels

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Pangasinan is a province 250 kilometers north on Manila. The province is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Tarlac on the south, Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija to the east, La Union on the north and the Lingayen Gulf to the west. The name Pangasinan was derived from the word "asin" or salt due to Pangasinan's vast salt making industry. The province is also a major producer of mangoes, rice, milkfish and bamboo handicrafts.

Pangasinan is now known for its most popular tourist attraction which is the Hundred Islands National Park. A cluster of more than a hundred islands off the town of Alaminos on the Lingayen Gulf, the biggest island is named Quezon. Most of the islands are small and uninhabited and are only occasionally visited during the day by local and foreign tourist. Most of the bigger islands have beaches where visitors can spend the day or camp out for a picnic.

However, only a few of these island have facilities. Those that offer facilities are: Quezon Island with viewing decks, toilets and picnic sheds, the Governor's Island has accommodation facilities for those who would like to stay longer and the Children's Island which has bathrooms, camping and sleeping areas.

Pangasinan Accommodations - Pangasinan Hotels and Inns
There are lots of available Hotels and Inns waiting for a visitors or tourist visiting Pangasinan. This Hotels and Inns have thier different amount of prices it defends on the rooms that best fitted the visitors or tourist needs. If you are new to Pangasinan and if you know somebody there, you may decide to ask if you could stay with them. It makes your stay cheaper and they can be your guide during your stay.

Pangasinan Hotels and Inns:

* Hundred Island - Alaminos, Pangasinan
* La Residencia Inn
* Maxine By The Sea

* Puerto Del Sol - Bolinao, Pangasinan
* El Piscador Village Inn
* Rock Garden Resort Hotel

* Vista Delas Islas - San Fabian, Pangasinan
* Hotel Consuelo Resort and Chinese Rest
* Lazy A Beach Resort
* El Puerto Marina

* Lingayen Gulf and Resort - Lingayen, Pangasinan

* Dagupan Garden Hotel - Dagupan City, Pangasinan
* Gelymar Traveler's Inn
* Leisure Coast Resort
* Value Star Inn
* Star Plaza Hotel


Possible ways to go to Pangasinan:
Catch a bus from Manila going to Alaminos, Pangasinan. From the town proper of Alaminos, there are tricycles and jeepneys that ply the 3 kilometer route to Lucap town where the Public Assistance Center for the Hundred Islands National Park is located. The center also accepts reservations for accommodations to the islands. From the center, motorized boats (banca) can be hired for a trip to the islands.

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Puerto Galera and its Amazing White Beaches and Hotels

About 4 to 5 hours away from Manila is Puerto Galera. It is a string of beaches located on the northwest side Mindoro Island. Composed of Coco Beach, White Beach, Sabang Beach, Big & Small Lalaguna & Tamaraw Beach. Puerto Galera is a haven for Filipinos & Foreigners alike.

You can do just about everything for your total holiday enjoyment at Puerto Galera. Day activities are usually swimming, boating, strolling, hiking, Scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet skiing, beach volleyball and of course sun bathing! One can also hire a guide to trek the mountain at the backdrop.

White Beach on is the longest and widest beach in Puerto Galera. It is a bit laid-back compared to Sabang but Sabang is smaller but livelier because it has more bars, shops, restaurants and discos. Sabang also boast of a floating bar in the middle of the bay where local and imported drinks are served. But both Sabang & White Beach have an active nightlife although one need not stay at one beach alone, try beach hopping when your there. You can transfer from Sabang to Small Lalaguna by foot. The other beaches at Puerto Galera can be reached by tricycle, jeep or pump boat. It is a common practice to rent a cottage at one resort and hop at different resorts and beaches during the day and at even at night. Another interesting place to go while in Puerto Galera is the Tamaraw Falls.

There is also the Ponderosa Golf Club is located up in the mountains - 600 meters above sea level, and the view is unforgettable. The beautiful view of Puerto Galera and the beaches is breathtaking. The cost of getting there, the accommodation, food and drinks are relatively cheap compared to Boracay or Palawan.

Interesting places in Puerto Galera:
* White Beach - popular for the stylish hotels and cozy bars that it features
* Sabang Beach - another famous beach in Puerto Galera
* Tamaraw Falls - this place is very popular and attractive to hikers and trekkers
* Excavation Museum - known for the archaeological artifacts that it features
* Mangyan Village - a historical place in the island of Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera Accommodations - Puerto Galera Hotels and Inns
There are a lot of places to get room and board in Puerto Galera. Since it is a popular tourist destination in the country, you can be sure to find accommodations whatever your budget or need. Whether you're looking for lodgings with spectacular views of the sea or a place conveniently located near key attractions and sights, you'll surely find a wide variety of resorts and hotels that offer these and more.

Popular Hotels in Puerto Galera:

* Encenada Beach Resort
* Oriental Sabang Hill
* Coco Beach Island Resort
* Capt'n Gregg's Accommodation
* Carlos Paradise Hotel
* El Galleon Beach Resort & Hotel, Puerto Galera
* Apartelle de Francesca
* Sabang Inn Beach Resort
* Carm Rob Inn
* Sinandigan Lodge


Possible ways to go to Puerto Galera:
To get to Puerto Galera from Manila you can get a bus to the Port of Batangas (about 3 hour trip). Almost all major bus lines in Manila have regular trips going to the Port of Batangas. From the port, the fastest way to any beach in Puerto Galera is to take a "banca" ride (outrigger boat) directly to your beach of choice. You can also take the early morning “Ro-Ro” (roll on-roll off) ferryboat (2 1/2 hours trip) once a day or the speed boats that leave the port several times a day (more often during peak season -the schedules change depending on the demand). But the "Ro-Ro" and the bigger boats dock on the Puerto Gallera pier and you have to take a jeepney ride to your choice of beach or take another "banca" ride to your choice of beach. So if you are not afraid of small boats, take the "banca" direct from the Port of Batangas to your choice of beach at Puerto Galera.

Another way to get to Puerto Gallera is to catch a bus leaving everyday at the City State Tower Hotel in Ermita, the bus takes you to the Port of Batangas where a catamaran “Si-Kat” waits to ferry passengers to Puerto Gallera. There is also a bus leaving Royal Palm Hotel in Ermita, Manila at 8 a.m.

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