Bohol’s Sights And Wonders
Source: Business World
Have you been to Bohol lately? If you have yet to discover this Central Visayan province (or just wish to get re-acquainted with it), you will be pleased to find out that Bohos has all you need for a memorable summer holiday. Enjoying the tranquil beaches and natural wonders of Bohol is just the remedy for summer heat and city stress.
Bohol is only an hour and a half away by plane from Manila or a two-hour ferry ride from Cebu or Dumaguete. A half-hour drive from Panglao Island, home of the beautiful Alona Beach. It’s a serene stretch of sand, relatively quiet when compared to beaches that have become party places, but not lacking in exciting activities. From here, you can sign up for dolphin watching at Pamilacan Island, or go diving in Balicasag Island to see Bohol’s underwater sights.
You can go to the hills as well - the Chocolate Hills, that is. These limestone formations - resembling numerous, almost identical mounds of chocolate huddled together - are a breathtaking natural view and its found on this scale only in Bohol.
Bohol also has its share of rarities, which it strives to protect, like the Philippine tarsier. The tarsier, a tiny, primate, is already an endangered species and makes its home in the forests of the province.
The town of Loboc is also easily accessible, and you can take a cruise along the river and also ride around town to get in touch with local history. Some of the oldest churches in the Philippines are in Loboc.
Nestled among all of these sights and wonders is Boho’s newest attraction, the Amorita Resort on Panglao Island. Half an hour away from Tagbilaran airport (or 35 minutes from the Bohol seaport), Amorita sits atop a beachside cliff and offers the best view of the ocean.
Guests who spend their day experiencing Bohol come home to an all day restaurant, infinity pool, pool bar, wi-fi and more. Amorita offers 34 luxuriously furnished rooms including villas with their own jacuzzis/private pools.
Amorita Resort is now offering promo rates for summer travelers who will be visiting Bohol in May. Deluxe rooms are going for P3,500 (US$78 approximately) (for 3 days/2 nights with breakfast for two) and Pool villas for P7,000 (US$156 approximately) (3 days/2 nights for two).
