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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