Friday, April 22, 2011

Bohol, Philippines

My favorite destination!

Bohol is an island province southeast of Cebu, about an hour plane ride from Manila (to Tagbilaran Airport) or ferry ride from Cebu (www.supercat.com.ph)

Suggested Itinerary


Day 1: Countryside Tour

(This arrangement is the most efficient use of your time)

Chocolate Hills (note: morning is the best time to visit)

Tarsier, ET’s cousin / the smallest primate in the world!

Loboc River Cruise with buffet lunch on board

Baclayon Church and Museum (in photo above)

Shopping (look for cool earrings, bags/wallets, sweets like peanut kisses and papaya soap)

Dinner at Bohol Bee Farm (highly recommended! www.boholbeefarm.com), can’t get enough? Stay overnight!

Love the beach? Stay at Bohol Beach Club (highly recommended! www.boholbeachclub.com.ph)

or a resort in Alona Beach for cheaper accommodations

TIERRA AZUL BEACH HOUSE, Alona, Danao, Panglao, Bohol, Tel # +63385029065 / Telefax # +63385000694, Mobile # +639128952165 / 09085401784, email: tierraazul_beach@yahoo.com

Not fond of the sea? Try www.darundaymanor.com

Or back to Cebu by ferry (The usual ferry route is Tagbilaran-Cebu, but the shorter much cheaper route is Tubigon-Mandaue.)

Day 2: Island Adventure

Early morning dolphin watching

Diving/snorkeling and picnic lunch in Balicasag Island

Dinner at the hotel

Day 3: Off-the-beaten-path Adventure (optional)

Choice of

Fishing and hefty lunch at Inabanga Fishing Village

Tree-planting at Sikatuna Village Park

Planting rice or simply living a day in the farm at Balay sa Humay (‘humay’ is the local word for rice, ‘balay’ is house) in Batuan town, along the way to the Chocolate Hills

Kayaking in Asia's largest mangrove forest in Getafe

or go Tarzan-ing in Danao www.eatdanao.com

Day 4: Departure

Rent-a-Car: http://traveltreats.wordpress.com / travel_treats@yahoo.com ; angelswg@bohol-online.com (yup, I’ve tried them, they’re good)

Best Tour Deal: Palakbayan (for more info, visit www.philippineairlines.com)

Cebu Pacific flies to Cebu and Tagbilaran daily (www.cebupacificair.com)

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