"HENZUP": Bohol 2011 (P1)

PLACE: Panglao, Bohol

WHERE: Bohol Philippines - REGION VII Central Visayas

DATE OF VISIT: July 8 - 9, 2011

Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formation, is the most popular attraction. Panglao Island is famous for its diving locations and routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts dot the southern beaches and cater to divers from around the world. The Philippine Tarsier, considered the second-smallest primate in the world, is indigenous to the island.

It's July and the summer is not over yet. My Sister, with her college friends and I planned to have a Bohol-Cebu Tour for 4 days. Now lets start our journey :) (excited to see the chocolate hills, the famous churches of Bohol and the cute tarsiers..yipee..)

Arrival at Tagbilaran Airport from NAIA3

Tagbilaran Airport

For our first day in Bohol, we head up for our Pangalao Island tour.

Panglao Island

"Dauis Church and the Miracle well"

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis, Bohol, on the Island of Panglao

Inside Dauis Church, the Miracle Well in front of the altar

Dauis Church view at the back (watch tower at the left)

Cafe Lawis, beside Dauis Church

"Bohol Bee Farm"

Bohol Bee Farm in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines reminds you to take a break and bask in its lush surroundings for a change. Everything about this nature-inspired resort perfectly accentuates its campaign for healthy living. Its native-style guestrooms offer truly soothing spaces for rest. The restaurant, meanwhile, allows you to feast on a smorgasbord of organic delicacies such as camote pies, home-made ice cream, honey spreads, herb teas, corn coffee, and fresh flower salads. At Bohol Bee Farm, you get to enjoy a taste of how it is to be in the pink of health. To know more about Bohol Bee Farm check there website: http://www.boholbeefarm.com

Welcome to Bohol Bee Farm...bbbbzzzzzz

organic farming..bee..bee..bee..honey :)

Bohol Bee Farm Products

Cafe and Swimming pool

View from the Resto

Organic Foods: 1. Wheat Bread with honey organic spreads (pesto,mango,coriander) as appetizers; 2. Organic Garden Salad; 3. Seafood Combination of grilled squid, prawns, organic vegetable stir fry lumpia, spicy salmon - kinilaw talong, and seafood soup with organic red rice; 4. Home made Ice Creams (malunggay & avocado flavor)

"Panglao Regents Park"

We have a good sleep for two nights at Panglao Regents Park Resort. It is not a beach front resort but still its a beautiful luxury resort that is still so affordable. To know more about Panglao Regents Park Resort check there website: http://www.regentsparkresort.com/

Our home in Panglao Bohol near Alona Beach

"Alona Beach, Balicasag and Virgin Island"

     Its time to be tan on our 2nd day in bohol. We went to Alona Beach, have our island hopping in Balicasag and Virgin Island.

     Things to do in your Island Hopping:

     In Balicasag, must try to snorkel with so colorful fishes. You don't need to go far from the shore to swim with little, playful and wonderful creatures under the sea. The marine sanctuary in Balicasag is just few steps away from its shore....amazing...

     In Virgin Island, be astonished on this so beautiful crescent moon shaped island. No activity needed, just enjoy walking on that long curved stretch of powder-like white sand and take wonderful pictures with its pristine water.