Bohol has another reason to attract tourists — a 480 meter zip line called “Sui-Slide”. At an altitude of 200m, it is both the highest and longest zipline in the Philippines. It’s an exciting zipline that will definitely shoot your adrenaline up in the air. We don’t know why they called it “Sui-Slide” but it definitely rhyme with “suicide.” It would be a treat for extreme sports enthusiasts.
The new attraction is part of the “Eco/Extreme Adventure Tour” (or shortened to EAT Danao), with activities like wall climbing and river kayaking which is being promoted by the municipality of Danao, Bohol. It is definitely a welcome addition to the usual Bohol Day Tour.
To go there, you can hire a shuttle (van) or go to the Integrated Bus Terminal(IBT) for a bus ride going to Danao. The IBT is located a stone-throw away from the Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City. You’ll have to travel for around 30-45 minutes from the city.
The Kalipayan Beach Resort Bohol is among the premier beach resorts in Bohol. This is where you can can experience a lot of fun and to-do’s as you enjoy your stay – kayaking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, trekking, and island hopping tours.
Not distant from this Panglao Island getaway resort are the crystal clear blue waters, hence, magnificent dive spots. Diving is the main thing when you go to Kalipayan. The coral gardens are amazing to look at especially the active fauna of fishes and sea eels. A ten minutes boat from Danao Beach is the dive site of Kalipayan.
Kalipayan Beach Resort is located at the southern end of Alona beach with an area around 11,000 square meters. One facility you can hang out in is the ones provided by the Atlantis Dive Center Kalipayan. It is located though not exactly at Kalipayan at Alona Beach Tawala Panglao Island, Bohol. It’s just around the corner of Kalipayan Beach Resort so you might want to check it. They include cottages with nine rooms, swimming pools, pool bar, restaurant, seaside terrace, restaurants, and of course, a dive shop.
Kalipayan Beach Resort is in itself one of the large number of hotels, resorts, and other facilities for tourists concentrated in Tagbilaran and around Alona Beach. The pool is very inviting for relaxation while the restaurant at Kalipayan Beach Resort is nourishing and rejuvenating as they offer both European and Filipino cuisine. The dive shop is just over some meters from the seaside.
As with comes the room amenities, the Kalipayan Beach Resort offers more than you can think of. It comes with a king size bed or two single beds. Plus there are family rooms, four, with two king size beds and one single bed. As you come in you will see a scatter of flower petals reading ‘welcome.’ The cottages are all equipped with one bathroom with hot and/or cold showers. There are also air conditioning, fans, and the luxury of terrace views.
Getting There
From Tagbilaran, bust take a cab to Alona Beach and than at Rona’s Corner, ask the taxi to turn right and continue on the main road. You will see the signboard Atlantis Dive Center and Kalipayan Beach Resort after just one kilometer of travel. You can now turn left and travel three meters more and you have now officially arrived at Kalipayan.
Paragayo Resort is a Modern-Native resort inspired, designed and built by Mark Kilroy along with his Filipina wife Thelma. The couple only discovered the beautiful Island of Panglao Five years ago and decided to make it their home. They were simply awestruck by Panglao’s dazzling white beaches, coconut plantations, lush delightful scenery and nature attractions.
The resort has 20 Bedrooms with cozy, air-conditioned or fan rooms. Its location right at the heart of Tawala afford its guests with a 3-minute leisurely walk to the world famous Alona beach. Just by walking alone through the resort’s breezy corridors and airy verandas is enough to make you feel the holiday ambience.
At night, you go visit a number of night spots in the Alona Beach area for a sizzling night partying. But of course, the main draw in this area is the crystal clear water and fine white sand that is comparable to the sands that you can find in Boracay.
Panglao Regents Park is located and nestles between many of the Island top resorts including Alona Palm, Alona Tropical and Amorita Resort and affords itself a leisurely walk to the would famous Alona Beach. Regents Park Resort is the natural choice when you desire high quality rooms and facilities, an exotic atmosphere, and easy access to everything Alona Beach and Panglao Island have to offer! Regents Park Resort offers 30 rooms ranging from superior to deluxe rooms and a variety of suites of contemporary design and architecture, all with full amenities. Our resort features a large free-form swimming pool.
The resort focuses on crafting private sanctuaries that provide a sense unparalleled service and Luxury. Be it for a honeymoon, a diving experience, a break from it all or even for a business meeting, Panglao Regents Park is a destination to set your eyes on. This exclusive resort combines all the right ingredients – subtle five star comforts, natural beauty and lots of space.
Contact Information
Address : Alona Beach, Brgy. Tawala, Panglao, Bohol
Official Website : http://www.regentsparkresort.com/
Email : panglaoregentspark@gmail.com Read more…
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June 4, 2009 at 9:04 am
The month of May is the month of Fiestas in Bohol. For the uninitiated, a fiesta is a celebration in honor of the patron saint of a town or barrio. It’s a tradition that started during the Spanish colonial days. It’s a mini-festival of some sort and Boholanos from all over the world come home to take part of these festivals and fiestas in their town or barrio. It is said that Bohol sinks an inch during the month of May because of the deluge of people. Fiestas are characterized by plenty of food and merriment. This is also the time for family reunions when family members from places far and near gather to keep in touch with loved ones.
Foremost of the Festivals here is the Sandugo Festival in July. It’s done annually to commemorate the Sandugo or Blood Compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The highlights of the festival are agro-industrial fair, cultural and historical showcase, sports events, a beauty pageant, balls and dances, entertainment shows, and streetdancing which culminates with the re-enactment of the blood compact or Sandugo between Datu Sikatuna and Don Miguel López de Legazpi.
Other prominent fiestas and festivals are as follows:
Tagbilaran City Fiesta (May 1).
It is one of the most exciting and fun-filled occasions in the capital city of Bohol. This celebration starts the month-long fiestas all over Bohol. At least one barrio or town celebrates fiesta for each day of the month of May.
Bolibong Kingking Festival (May 23-24)
This is a music and dance festivity depicting the history, folklore, and traditions of the Loboc, Bohol. Bolibong Kingking is a term applied to the drums and gongs and their rhythm used to accompany the supplication dance ritual in front of the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the 2nd Patron of Loboc, Bohol.
Ubi Festival (January)
Pana-ad sa Loboc (Holy Thursday & Good Friday)
Sambat Mascara y Regatta Festival (1st Saturday of December)
Suroy sa Musikero (December 25 – February 2)
For the complete lists of Fiestas in Bohol, you may want to check out the compilation by Bol-anon’s
If you don’t plan to stay in expensive hotels in Bohol (especially in Panglao), one of your best alternative is the Chriscent Ville Hotel. Situated the heart of downtown Tagbilaran City, it provides huge advantage and cost effectiveness if you want a “homebase” while visiting the numerous tourist attractions in Bohol. It is also rated as one of the city’s leading hotel. As the bright redbrick reincarniation of the hotel, Chriscent Ville Hotel has its own distinctive style and environs at a very affordable price.
As of this posting, May 2009, the price of their suite room is only PHP1350 nett and their standard room at PHP850 per night. With that price the comes with a first rate service and accomodation, the competitors will have a run for their money. Chriscent Ville Hotel boasts of airconditoned rooms and provide the following facilities and amenities for the guests convinience: Private Bath with Hot & Cold Shower, Digital Telephone System, Cable TV, 24-hour Security Services, Safety Deposit Box, Fax Services, Business Center, Conference Rooms, 24 Hours Convenience Store, Water Refilling Station, Laundry Services, Airport & Seaport Free Transfers.
Contact Information for Chriscent Ville Hotel
Address : Gallares Street, Tagbilaran City Bohol
Telephone No : (+6338)-411-4029
Fax : (+6338)-235-4266
Website : http://www.chriscentville.com/ Read more…
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May 5, 2009 at 10:40 am
Sometimes looks can be deceiving. In the case of Vest Pension House, you would think that its one of expensive hotels in Tagbilaran. On the contrary, Vest Pension House prides itself as the only pension house with hotel amenities that you can get at pension house rates. Located in a quiet residential section of Tagbilaran City, this is beautiful pension house has a European-Chalet Design facade.
As of this posting, their Deluxe room is at PHP1,000 which is good for 2 persons. A deluxe room with twin beds cost a little higher at PHP1,200. Considering the service and convenience, it’s definitely a steal. Although it is not located in a beach front area, Tagbilaran’s proximity with Panglao makes this place a better place to stay in Bohol. And for tech junkies, the pension house offers free WiFi access.
Vest Pension House Contact Information
Address
Vest Pension House
Tamblot Extension
Cogon District
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Owned and managed by Dr. Manelo Timaan, Tamblot Pension House is one of the most affordable lodging place in Bohol. It is a small inn with 9 rooms but its location at the city makes it one of the “best bang for the buck” accomodation. No frills, but who cares? It is well maintained and clean which makes it popular for backpackers and cheapskates.
Contact Information
Tamblot Pension House
30 Tamblot Street, Tagbilaran City
tel. nos. (038)411-2254
owner/manager: Dr. Manelo Timaan
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April 9, 2009 at 10:48 pm
