Land of Kisses

The Chocolate Hills

the Land of Kisses!

  

  

The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women's breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child's drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, this colors vary from a different flavors of chocolate bars: Green, usually appears on wet season and the called it peppermint flavor, and during dry season (usually summer) turns to BROWN and the called it the brown chocolate kisses, the hills derive their name. When the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.

                                                 
            Enjoy your hot chocolate from this exclusive chocolate hills mug , USD 20.50.

Legend has it that the hills came into existence when two giants threw stones and sand at each other in a fight that lasted for days. When they were finally exhausted, they made friends and left the island, but left behind the mess they made. For the more romantically inclined is the tale of Arogo, a young and very strong giant who fell in love with an ordinary mortal girl called Aloya. After she died, the giant Arogo cried bitterly. His tears then turned into hills, as a lasting proof of his grief.

However, up to this day, even geologists have not reached consensus on how they where formed. The most commonly accept theory is that they are the weathered formations of a kind of marine limestone on top of a impermeable layer of clay. If you climb the 214 steps to the top of the observation hill near the complex, you can read this explanation on a bronze plaque.

How to get there:

Plenty of tourist guides and tour operators will be happy to bring you to the chocolate hills, either as a separate trip or as part of a day tour. However, if you want to go here on your own, from TagbilaranCity, you will have to go the integrated bus terminal in Dao and catch a bus going to Carmen. If you look like a stranger, you will have a hard time not finding one. At the entrance of the bus terminal people will point you to the right bus. Make sure it is the first one to leave, and ask the driver to drop you off at the Chocolate Hills complex, about 4 kilometers before the town of Carmen. From there it is a 10 minute walk along a road winding up to the complex.

To get back to Tagbilaran City, you will have to walk back to the main road, and wait for a bus to pass by, certainly you will have to wait for about 15-20 mins. The last bus from Carmen to Tagbilaran leaves at 4 in the afternoon Alternatively, you can use the services of the motorcyclists who often wait here for tourist, and ride 'habal-habal,' or motorbike taxi.

If you're coming from Tubigon (arriving from Cebu by boat), a few buses go to Carmen daily, but sometimes you'll have to wait for some time for the bus to fill up. When you arrive in Carmen, you can catch the next bus or jeepney in the direction of Bilar, Loay or Tagbilaran, or ask a 'habal-habal' driver to bring you to the Chocolate Hills Complex.

Where to stay:

If you would like to stay in the Chocolate Hills, you have very little choice. The only facility is the Government run Chocolate Hills resort. Currently, this hotel is undergoing renovation and extension, but, since funds have run out, work on this is suspended, and you'll have to deal with the mess of a half-completed resort. However, the staff are friendly, and if you stay here overnight, seeing the sun rise over this bizarre landscape is worth the inconvenience. The place also has a still functional and maintained swimming pool, which is behind the unfinished building, a little bit downhill. But Bohol has more places and resorts for you to enjoy you can choose from a vary of hotels and resorts inTagbilaran City (the City of Friendship), and Panglao Island.

Special Tour Rates:

individual rate:

♣ USD. 550.00 

(2 days tour around Bohol) 

this includes: hotel accommodation, food: (breakfast, lunch, dinner), transportation, professional tour guide, entrance fees.
♣ USD. 2,650.00

(5 days full tour around Bohol: island hopping, landmarks, beaches, etc.)

this includes: resort accommodation, food: (breakfast, lunch, dinner), transportation, professional tour guide, boats(for island hopping), entrance fees.

for more information and tour reservations: 

please e-mail@: pappiechollo@yahoo.com 

White Sand Beach Paradise

Panglao: White Sand Beach Paradise

Panglao is an island in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas, with an area of 80.5 sq. kilometers. Politically, it is divided into two municipalities:Dauis and Panglao, part of Bohol Province. Panglao is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu. It is a popular tourist destination in the Philippines and includes several small islands like Gak-ang, Pontod, and Balicasag.

History:

Panglao was known to Chinese, Malay, Siamese and Indonesian traders. In 1803, Spanishexplorers came to the shores of Panglao in search of fresh water. At the time a couple of natives on the seashore were making fishing devices called "panggaw". One of the Spaniards asked what the name of the island was. The natives--who thought the visitors were asking what they were making--then replied "panggaw". Hence, from that term, was derived the name Panglao.

Geography:

Panglao has a terrain that range from plain, hilly to mountainous. Panglao is made of MaribojocLimestone, the youngest of the limestone units found in the western area of Bohol. The limestone composition halted the development of an airport as coralline limestone is soluble which causes formation of caves and sinkholes. One interesting geological feature found in the island is the Hinagdanan Cave which has an underground water source. The cave is an important water source as the island has no rivers or lakes

Famous Beaches:

Panglao Island is known for its famous white sand beaches, be fantasize of a local to a luxurious beaches of Panglao Island can offer:

ALONA PALM BEACH RESORT AND RESTAURANT:

Alona Beach, Tawala Panglao Island
Bohol, Philippines
(038)502-9141 telephone
(038)502-9142 fax


A Luxurious Alona Palm Beach Resort and Restaurant
Alona Palm Beach Resort and Restaurant  has become the favorite haven of local and foreign tourists in Panglao Island. The serenity of the surroundings, the elegant comfort of its rooms, the exquisite taste of food, and the distinct hospitality of its staff, makes it the ideal destination for every tourist's dream vacation.

.at Alona Vida Beach Resort and Coco Vida Bar & Restaurant on Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines.
The resort is located directly at the white Alona Beach and offers delicious European and Philippino dishes and large variety of exotic cocktails.
The resort had been opened by the 18th of December 2006. Our deluxe rooms are equipped with aircondition, cold & warm (freshwater) water, fan, cable-tv, electronic safe, mini bar and comfortable bathrooms. The freshwater swimming pool is located at the back of the resort under coconut trees.
Our website is beeing continous updated with news, galleries and pictures, information on the Philippines as well as diving and travelling tips.

The owners and managers Barbara and Thomas welcome you! 

for inquries and information:

please visit: http://www.alonapalmbeach.com/ or

e-mail at info@alonapalmbeach.com for comments and reservations.
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PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT AND SPA

Bingag, Dauis, Panglao Island Tel. #: +63.2.6647266 (Manila PLDT) | +63.32.410-7069 (Cebu Globelines) |+63917-626-2242 (GlobeCell) | +63922-852-5150 (SunCell) | +63.919.991-3828 (Smart) PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT - Bohol Resort Panglao Island Nature Resort is an exclusive luxury beach resort in Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol Philippines. The resort is set on a cliffside property, with dramatic views of the sea from its infinity pool, restaurant and seaview cottages. Panglao Island Nature offers many facilities such as swimming pools, the Mithi Spa, tennis courts, gym, game room, KTV room, children's playground, and more. There is also a cave (Cambagat Cave) within the resort property. You may explore or swim in the cave. BEACH AREA INFINITY POOL SUPERIOR ROOM SUPERIOR ROOM FOREST COTTAGE FOREST COTTAGE SEAVIEW BUNGALOW SEAVIEW BUNGALOW SEAVIEW BUNGALOW - VERANDAH GAME ROOM GYM CAMBAGAT CAVE - EXPLORE & SWIM MITHI SPA - WAITING ROOM MITHI SPA - MASSAGE ROOM MITHI SPA FUNCTION ROOM   RESTAURANT AT NIGHT SEND ME A MESSAGE (Live Chat Support) CEBU NUMBERS +63.32.253-4966 PLDT | +63.32.410-7069 GLOBE MANILA NUMBERS+63.2.664-7266 PLDT | +63.2.925-3253 CELLPHONE NUMBERS +63.922.852-5150 | +63.919.991-3828 +63.917.626-2242 Explore Bohol Packages, Bohol Tours, Bohol Resorts Explore Cebu Hotels and Resorts; Cebu Resorts Explore Boracay Resorts www.ilink.ph/panglao-island-nature-resort PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE - VIEW FROM SEA PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT - PACKAGES 2D/1N PACKAGE (OVERNIGHT) 3D/2N PACKAGE PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT - 2D/1N PACKAGE (OVERNIGHT) *Rates are valid til March 2013, may change without prior notice *Peak season is April 4-7, 2012; December 26-31, 2012; January 1, 2013. Superior Room Twin/Double Sharing PhP 9,740 per room/night (up to March 2012) PhP 10,175 per room/night (April 2012 - March 2013)   Peak Season - PhP 11,900 per room/night; Extra night PhP 9,375 Triple  PhP 14,100 (up to March 2012) PhP 14,260 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 15,985; Extra night PhP 12,125 Quad PhP 18,460 (up to March 2012) PhP 18,345 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 20,070; Extra night PhP 14875  Forest/Garden Cottage Twin/Double PhP 11,415 per room/night (up to March 2012) PhP 11,850 per room/night (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 13,900 per room/night; Extra night PhP 11375 Triple PhP 15,775 (up to March 2012) PhP 16,410 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - Php 18,460; Extra night PhP 14600 Quad PhP 20,135 (up to March 2012) PhP 20,970 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 23,020; Extra night PhP 17825 Seaview Bungalow Twin/Double PhP 16,215 per room/night (up to March 2012) PhP 16,125 per room/night (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 18,125 per room/night; Extra night PhP 15600 Triple PhP 20,575 (up to March 2012) PhP 20,685 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 22,685; Extra night PhP 18,825 Quad PhP 24,935 (up to March 2012) PhP 25,245 (April 2012 - March 2013) Peak - PhP 27,245; Extra night PhP 22,050 PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE 2D/1N (OVERNIGHT) Package Inclusions Buffet Breakfast Buffet Dinner Roundtrip Tagbilaran City airport/seaport transfers Welcome drink; welcome fruits in room In-room Bottled Water Coffee & Tea Making facilities 30 Minute Mithi Spa sampler or 30 minute use of Sauna & Steam Room (one time only); children not included Use of game room, infinity & spa pools, beach & Dream Islet, kayak & motorized boat (subject to reservation & availability) Visit to the resort's underground Cambagat cave Rollaway bed is provided for extra person/s Children below 12 years & below (maximum 2 children) sharing bed with adults are free of charge (accommodation only); meals are charged accordingly. Children's menu is available in Cafe Luisa; Baby cot is provided free of charge, available on request Check-out 12 noon; Check in 2:30 pm PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT - THREE DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS (3D/2N) PACKAGE *Rates are valid til March 2013, may change without prior notice *Rates below DO NOT include Peak Season. For Peak Season rates, see above package. Superior Room Twin/Double Sharing PhP 12,310 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 5,155 (up to March 2012) PhP 13,220; Extra night PhP 5,545 (April 2012 - March 2013) Triple PhP 18,660 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 7,725 (up to March 2012) PhP 19,305; Extra night PhP 8,020 (April 2012 - March 2013) Quad PhP 25,010; Extra night PhP 10,290 (up to March 2012) PhP 25,390; Extra night PhP 10,495 (April 2012 - March 2013) Forest/Garden Cottage Twin/Double Sharing  PhP 15,210 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 6,605 (up to March 2012) PhP 15,820; Extra night PhP 6,845 (April 2012 - March 2013) Triple PhP 21,560; Extra night PhP 9,175 (up to March 2012) PhP 21,905; Extra night PhP 9,320 (April 2012 - March 2013) Quad PhP 27,910; Extra night PhP 11,740 (up to March 2012) PhP 27,990; Extra night PhP 11,795 (April 2012 - March 2013) Seaview Bungalow Twin/Double Sharing PhP 21,876 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 9,936 (up to March 2012) PhP 22,000; Extra night PhP 9,936 (April 2012 - March 2013) Triple PhP 28,226; Extra night PhP 12,505 (up to March 2012) PhP 28,465; Extra night PhP 12,600 (April 2012 - March 2013) Quad PhP 34,576; Extra night PhP15,075 (up to March 2012) PhP 34,930; Extra night PhP 15,265 (April 2012 - March 2013) *Extra charge for Children 10 years to under 18 years PhP 5,756 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 2656 (up to March 2012) *Extra charge for Children 5-11 years old with bed and 2 meals: PhP 4400 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 2020. If not requiring extra bed, rate is PhP 2700 for 3D/2N; Extra night PhP 1170 (April 2012 - March 2013) *Children 0-4 years old not requiring extra bed are free of charge including breakfast and dinner from the buffet.  PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESORT AND SPA ROOENITIES Personal Safe 220V Electrical Points Transformers (110V) upon request Key-card security lock system Tennis courts Gym Children's playground Babysitting services (upon request) KTV Room Game Room Veranda (for Seaview Bungalow) Coffee Table and Chairs Drying Rack Remote-controlled air-conditioning Cable TV IDD/NDD Telephone facility Refrigerator Coffee & Tea makingfacility Hair Dryer Personal Safe 3D/2N PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE Package Inclusions Buffet Breakfast Buffet Dinner Roundtrip Tagbilaran City airport/seaport transfers Welcome drink; welcome fruits in room In-room Bottled Water Coffee & Tea Making facilities 30 Minute Mithi Spa sampler or 30 minute use of Sauna & Steam Room (one time only); children not included Use of game room, infinity & spa pools, beach & Dream Islet, kayak & motorized boat (subject to reservation & availability Visit to the resort's underground Cambagat cave Rollaway bed is provided for extra person/s Children's menu is available in Cafe Luisa; Baby cot is provided free of charge, available on request Check-out 12 noon; Check in 2:30 pm

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BOHOL BEACH CLUB RESORT:

Bohol Beach Club Hotel

                          BEACH FRONT

                                  POOL                                                         

The hotel industry is one of the fast advancing industries in Bohol. Because of the improvements in the tourist spots as well as the development of beach resorts in Bohol, the hotel industry experienced rapid improvement in its financial performance in the past years. Like the other tourist destinations in Philippines, Bohol is famous for its white sand beaches. Hence, an increase in the number of people traveling to Bohol during summer time is observed through time.

Bohol Beach Club Hotel is a beautiful and enticing hotel in Bohol that travelers should see. Its facilities are attractive and it offers additional sports and recreational services. Some of the outstanding facilities that Bohol Beach Club Hotel has are conference rooms and cocktail lounges where business meetings and parties can be held. The hotel also has restaurant where its guests can taste delicious and mouth watering meals.

Bohol Beach Club Hotel has clean and organized rooms. Because of the cleanliness and elegance of the hotel rooms, Bohol Beach Club Hotel is considered as a 3-star hotel in Bohol. Every room in Bohol Beach Club Hotel is fully air-conditioned and has a mini bar. The rooms also have Internet connection so guests at the hotel can still be connected with their loved ones, friends and business associates.

There are five types of room at Bohol Beach Club Hotel and these are the following: Standard Room, Superior Room, Superior Poolside, Family Suite and Executive Suite. The room rates at the hotel ranges from USD 100 to USD 300. The management of Bohol Beach Club Hotel provides daily room service so visitors will not have problems regarding the cleanliness of the place.

Aside from the outstanding facilities, Bohol Beach Club Hotel also provides car rental services and airport pickup and drop off services. In this case, it will be more conducive for guests to reach the hotel and to travel to the other tourist spots of Bohol. They also need not to find the exact location of Bohol Beach Club Hotel since the hotel provides transfer service to them.

For those who need the exact location of Bohol Beach Club Hotel, it is situated at 6340 Bolod, Panglao Island in the beautiful province of Bohol. Bohol Beach Club Hotel is near to Bohol Museum, Mactan International Airport and Tagbilaran City. Thus, guests at the hotel will surely enjoy their experience in Bohol since they can visit other attractive sites that are located near the hotel.

for accommodations and inquiries please visit: http://www.boholbeachclub.com.ph/ 


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THE ANANYANA BEACH RESORT AND SPA:

RELAX

DISCOVER

DIVE

The Ananyana BEACH RESORT & SPA welcomes you to an unforgetable experience and invites you to find a lot of Impressions and Information. If you are DIVING find wonderful DIVESPOTS next to the Resort. Get a PADI-DIVER-LICENCE in one of our courses. If you love to relax in the Spa or at the Beach you will find your dream ahead. Watch the Philippines by taking a LANDTOUR: Discover PANGLAO ISLAND, Bohol or Cebu. Watch the beautiful Islands Pamilacan, Cabilao, Balicasag or have dinner at the little Island Puntod while watching the Sunset. Open your mind for this little excursion. We hope to welcome you at the ananyana soon

for inquiries/informations and reservations, visit: http://www.ananyana.com/introduction/relax

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DUMALUAN BEACH RESORT:

SAPA, BOLOD, PANGLAO, BOHOL,

DUMALUAN BEACH RESORT, LOCATED IN SAPA, BOLOD, PANGLAO, BOHOL, WAS FOUNDED IN 1995 BY DR. DOLOREICH A. DUMALUAN AND HIS WIFE MARIA LUZ D. DUMALUAN. THE PLACE STARTED OUT AS A FAMILY WEEKEND GETAWAY, WITH JUST A “NIPA” HUT COTTAGE. WHILE FRIENDS KEEP ON COMING OVER TO ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH, THE COUPLE THEN ADDED 3 MORE COTTAGES WHICH LATER ON WAS RENTED AT PHP30.00. BEING ABLE TO SEE THIS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, THEY OPENED UP A SMALL “SARI-SARI STORE” TO PROVIDE SIMPLE NEEDS OF THE VISITORS. EVEN WITH THE LITTLE INVESTMENT, THE COMPANY WAS ABLE TO BUILD 4 NON-AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO THOSE WHO WANTED TO STAY OVERNIGHT. IN 1997, DBR BEGAN BUILDING AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS AS DEMANDED BY FOREIGNERS WHO HAD VISITED THE PLACE. AT THIS PERIOD, WHILE THE TOURISTS KEPT COMING TO ENJOY THE BEACHFRONT, THE COMPANY ALSO TRIED TO MEET THEIR EXPECTATIONS IN TERMS OF AMENITIES. IN 1998, THE SWIMMING POOL AND JACUZZI WERE VISIBLE IN THE FACILITY, AND THE RESTAURANT, AS WELL.

        DBR PROVIDED TOURISTS A GREAT PLACE TO STAY FOR THEIR VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS. GOOD SERVICE IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY AND TREATING EVERYONE AS A V.I.P. OUR STAFF, WHO COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, SHARE A PASSION FOR THEIR JOB AND A COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING THE BEST SERVICE. CURRENTLY, THE COMPANY IS EMPLOYING OVER A HUNDRED STAFF FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES. EMPOWERING THEM IS THE SOUL OF THE COMPANY.

        PRESENTLY, DBR HAS 80 ROOMS OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES TO CATER TO GUESTS’ DIFFERENT NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS. WATER SPORTS, DIVE SHOP, ISLAND HOPPING SERVICES, AND TOUR SERVICES ARE ADDED COME ONS TO MAKE EVERY TOURIST’S VACATION OR HOLIDAY EVEN MORE WORTHWHILE. THE COMPANY ALSO HAS TIE UPS WITH TRAVEL AGENCIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND HAD BEEN ENJOYING A BIGGER MARKET SHARE.

        DUMALUAN BEACH RESORT COMPLIMENTS ITSELF WITH THIS FAME FROM ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS. DBR IS A FAMILY-ORIENTED RESORT THAT IS POPULAR FOR RECREATION AND VACATION. TOTAL RELAXATION IS EXACTLY WHAT DBR WANTS YOU TO HAVE. IT IS THE ONE PLACE THAT HAS THINGS ANY TRAVELER DESIRES MOST --- WHITE SANDY BEACH, GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS, QUALITY SERVICE, FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND HOSPITABLE PEOPLE. AT DBR YOU CAN TRULY LOOSEN UP AND UNITE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS, WHILE PERFECTLY ENJOYING A VACATION AWAY FROM YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE.

for inquiries and information please visit @ http://www.dumaluanbeach.com/