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Bohol is an island in the Philippines, known as a wonderful seaside vacation spot. The Philippines are divided into three island groups named Luzon Regions (the northernmost), Visayas Region (in the middle) and Mindanao Region (the southernmost). Bohol is located in the middle of in the Central Visayas region. Bohol’s closest neighboring islands of any size or development are Leyte and Cebu, and its capital is Tagbilaran City.
Just four hundred miles southeast of the more well-known divers’ paradise of Boracay, Bohol is more renown locally than internationally. While Boracay is just five miles wide and filled with tourists, the island of Bohol is an oval about 50 miles wide and 75 miles long. The diving spots on Bohol are numerous and easy to reach, and with its beautiful white beaches, Bohol is one of the many burgeoning vacation hotspots in the Philippines. Bohol is also the location of the weird and wild Chocolate Hills, a center for the preservation of the endangered Philippine tarsiers, and Balicasag Island fish sanctuary. Bohol is also filled with boat offering whale and dolphin watching tours, popular with both residents and visitors. From March to June is the best time for the excursions, especially for whale watchers, but dolphins are generally around throughout the year.
Right next to Bohol, at the southwest tip of the island, are the bridges leading to the smaller resort island of Panglao, just a 30-minute drive away from Tagbilaran City. Panglao is covered with luxury resort, and its beaches are famous for their fine white sands. Most of the best hotels on Panglao are set next to Alona Beach. The following list suggests a few hotels you might try when visiting Bohol or Panglao…
Metro Centre Hotel
Situated next to the center of Tagbilaran City’s financial district rises the impressive eight-stories of the Metro Centre Hotel and Convention Center. This luxurious facility offers visitors the finest amenities for business travel and leisure. The Metro operates a fitness center, which holds an excellent gym, a sauna and jacuzzis. Massuers are also available. The Asiatika Bar and Grill is the hotel’s featured restaurant.
Hayahay Resort
Located by Alona Beach on Panglao Island, Hayahay Resort is a tropical paradise for diving enthusiasts and beachgoers of all ages. The Hayahay Resort has a restaurant that opens onto the beach, 11 comfortable rooms, each with full bathroom facilities, minibar, Wi-Fi access, and cable telelvision. Special diving excursions, led by Genesis Divers, are offered as part of package deals. Everyday at Hayahay features snorkeling, dolphins and swimming!
Linaw Beach Resort
Linaw Beach Resort is one of the newest hotels on Panglao Island, and it is located right on a private area of Alona Beach. Offering a full array of accommodations visitors, the friendly staff is committed to providing the finest service in Bohol. Enjoy the private beach that awaits outside the door to your room, and savor the fine cuisine of the Linaw Resort Restaurant. At the large swimming pool, you can enjoy a cocktail while at the pool bar. In the Restaurant, organically grown vegetables and herbs from the Resorts own garden are featured every day.
Alona Kew Beach Resort
Alona Palm Beach Resort and Restaurant
Ananyana Beach Resort and Spa
Bohol Beach Club Hotel
Bohol Tropics Resort
Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa
Flushing Meadows Hotel
Metrocentre Hotel
Panglao Island Nature Resort