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Posts Tagged ‘Bohol Tours’
Thursday, September 27th, 2012
 The Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines Located in Pangalo Island, Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa is a haven for those seeking ultimate relaxation during their stay here in the island of Bohol. It is a perfect hideaway from the distractions of the city. The sprawling property sits on 16 hectares covered in lush tropical garden. The view is fantastic as it shows a long stretch of white sand on this side of Panglao facing Bohol Sea. The beach on this part of the island is a total of 5 kilometers and 600 meters of it belong to Eskaya. There is a variety of land formations around the area, a gradually ascending cliff, flat land, a ravine and caves.
 The name “eskaya” is the only known indigenous people of Bohol. The place is serene and very tranquil. The architecture that is common around is a true Filipino style with modern amenities. The exotic thatched villas that are called “balai” are built with sturdy construction and materials used are locally found in the island, like the bamboo, cogon and native wood. The villas also have their own swimming pools. The infinity pool is amazing and blends with the view of the sea at its bluest color. The villa’s bathrooms have a whirlpool bath and a rain shower. The shower is set outdoor and separated only by bamboo fences for privacy. The beds are huge and comfortable and the pretty mosquito net around the bed makes you feel like royalty.
Different dining set ups can be requested. You can dine under the moon and the stars, or al fresco, by the poolside or by the beach, or simply enjoy the warm ambiance of their restaurant Lantawan. They can also set up a bonfire and barbecue at the beach for casual dining. Breakfast can also be requested to be set up in the garden in the midst of beautiful birds chirping and flying by. Or in-villa setting can also be arranged for a more private and intimate dining. The staff is efficient, very friendly and super attentive. It is fast and superb service and the room service is very quick. It is like getting the contentment and convenience at your own home but with the beautiful and serene surrounding to greet you.
The resort can also arrange other activities like island hopping, sunset cruises, cruising at Loboc River, visit the man-made forest, Chocolate Hills or go scuba diving in Balicasag Island or go whale-watching at Pamilacan Island. The Handuraw Spa in Eskaya is tranquil and modern. It offers a gracious fusion of traditional therapies and modern spa technology, a melting pot of Asian healing practices and rich European spa traditions. The experience of staying at Eskaya is definitely unforgettable. Treat yourself and book with us and stay at this marvelous place in Panglao Island in Bohol. You can also click the name of the hotel in our Quick Hotel Finder button to easily jump to the resort’s page.
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Tags: Bohol, Bohol Activities, Bohol Destinations, Bohol hotel reservation, Bohol Tours, Panglao Hotels, panglao island, Things to do in Bohol
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2012
 The Hanging Bridge You have tried the jeepney and the tricycle in getting around Bohol, how about getting by bridge, The Hanging Bridge, that is? It connects two barangays in Sevilla, Bohol a town north of municipality of Loboc. These two barangays are separated by the Sipatan River which also connects to the Loboc River. The Hanging Bridge is laid over 20 to 25 meters high above and spans 40 meters long of woven bamboo slats with steel cable wires as hand rails. There used to be just one bridge and recently and an additional one is built to efficiently separate ongoing and outgoing foot traffic. Before steel wires were made into hand rails, the locals had used ropes before. So you can actually imagine the thrill it has made for tourists, but safety is priority that is why steel cable wires are integrated into the design, as obviously is added for stability. The bridge tends to sway forward and backward and swings sideways too. It is advisable to hold steadfastly so you don’t get thrown off. Some parts of the bamboo slats might appear broken, but definitely sturdy enough to step on. If you have children with you, must wait until the traffic clears a little bit as the bridge swings even further out if it carries multiple passers-by. Please do use your own sound judgment on this. There is a small fee that locals ask for, so they can use the collected money for maintenance of the bridges.
This short tour is normally overlooked because it is a bit off the way from the usual Bohol trips. It could be requested or just choose a tour that already include swinging by the Hanging Bridge, no pun intended. It is a quick dose of excitement for the day, but the view of the emerald Sipatan River from the bridge is worth it. At one end of the bridge there are little souvenir shops, snacks and beverages shops, too. Furthermore, you can get your fresh Buko (coconut) juice fix here to quench your thirst after that thrilling trip (or maybe not). Enjoy a day of fun and a little excitement at The Hanging Bridge in Sevilla, Bohol. Don’t forget your camera.
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Tags: Bohol, Bohol Activities, Bohol Tours, The Hanging Bridge, Things to do in Bohol
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
 Mag-aso Falls in Antequera, Bohol Mag-aso Falls is one of the natural treasures of Bohol, Philippines. Behold for yourself the magnificent twin falls, often obscured by fine mist that appears smoke-like. Thus, Mag-aso falls got its name. “Aso”, in the local dialect means “smoke”. With a height of 25 feet, the twin falls is picturesque against a backdrop of tall trees, wild plants including giant ferns, and deep ravines. It is located 20 Km from Tabilaran City in the town of Antequera and roughly a half an hour ride away. Antequera is an inland town located in the western part of Bohol, Philippines and consists of 21 Barangays (district). Aside from being blessed with rolling & rugged terrains interspersed with rivers, streams and brooks, the town is also known as the basket capital of Bohol, Philippines. Sundays, Antequera’s market day, is the day when baskets of different sizes and shapes are displayed in the local market and traders from out of town, hailing from Cebu and far-off Manila come to buy their products for export to other countries throughout the world. The town may be so out of the way, yet travelers who make the trip find it worthwhile. Intermittent verdant rice fields with hilly backdrops are stunning to look at aside from the picturesque ancestral homes that dot the way.
Mag-aso Falls is one of the main attractions of Bohol, Philippines but rarely included in day tour itineraries since it is relatively out of the way. Situated inland, it does not lie in the pathway towards Loboc town, the Loboc river cruise, tarsier viewing, and on towards Bilar’s mahogany man-made forest and the Chocolate Hills, Bohol’s main attraction. In Mag-aso Falls there are approximately 197 steps with metal guardrails which direct towards the scenery. There are seats made up of stones where one can take a rest after the long travel down to the falls. Trekkers, who love a rough and challenging terrain can avoid the steps, enjoy a slippery descent and do an exhilarating climb with the use of shrubs and stones as foothold and vines and other plants to pull one up. But rainy season will surely make this feat an ordeal in itself. With the effort needed to reach the falls, it is highly recommended that a separate day be set aside to visiting Mag-Aso Falls. That will definitely give you more time to explore and appreciate the worthwhile trip. It is especially amazing to take the visit to Mag-Aso Falls when the weather is humid. The cool waters and green canopy will help neutralize the scorching heat from the sun. You will surely feel refreshed after a nice slow and long dip into the cascading cool waters of Mag-Aso Falls.
Book with us now and include your trip to Mag-aso Falls in your itinerary to visiting Bohol, Philippines. This would be an adventure surely not to be missed.
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Tags: Bohol, Bohol Activities, Bohol Destinations, Bohol Tours, Things to do in Bohol
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
 Hinagdanan Cave The island province of Bohol may aptly be called “Cave Country.” Some 1,400 caves have been counted, and probably many more have escaped notice. Some claim that Bohol even got its name from the word “buho”, meaning “hole”, although that term is actually applied to a hole from which spring water leaves the ground — something you can find quite often in the coastal towns of the island. Bohol, like the surrounding islands, emerged from the sea during the mid Tertiary, some 20-30 million years ago. The island is made of extensive karst (limestone) formations, such as sinkholes, ravines, the curious Chocolate Hills, and a large number of caves, many of them still unexplored. You may also come across streams that pop up from the ground at one place, to disappear again into a cave a few kilometers further on, and reappear again after running some distance underground. If you enter this underground world, you will encounter the many unusual and even bizarre invertebrates, such as albino crabs, that have evolved here and are especially adapted to this life in darkness. All these caves of course are an ideal hideout, and have played an important role in Bohol’s history.
One of the famous caves is the Hinagdanan Cave. It is located 2.5 Kilometers from center of Dauis of Panglao Island, specifically in the town of Bingag. And it is about 15 Kilometers from west of Tagbilaran City. The cave is sunlit through the holes of its limestone ceilings and has the eerie feel of nature. This cave was discovered by the land owner in the 16th century while clearing some decaying branches on the property and accidentally coming across two adjacent holes on the ground. Apparently, the owner threw a stone and was surprised to hear a splash. From then on a ladder was built to get into the cave for further exploration and thus, the name Hinagdanan Cave meaning “laddered.” The cave is about 100 meters long of beautiful rock formations. The stalactites and stalagmites stick out from the ceiling and floor of the cave as though trying to meet each other. The entrance of the cave is a narrow and steep way and only one person at a time can enter, but over the years it had developed and the once wooden rickety handle of the stairs have been replaced with rounded steel bars and now have a bit wider stairs. Inside at the bottom, a lagoon with a greenish surface produced by the green limestone used to be a swimming area for the locals, but has now been known to have karst pollutants and having a dip on this cool water is not permitted.
This would be an exciting addition to your adventure in Bohol. There are friendly guides that will accompany you and a lot of amazing photo ops to look forward to.
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The Chocolate Hills in Bohol The little children and people with sweet tooth alike will be disappointed to know that the Chocolate Hills is not actually made of chocolates. Your Bohol destination will not be complete without visiting this world renowned wonder, The Chocolate Hills.
This unique natural wonder is an unusual geological formation that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. The most recent accurate survey says that there are 1,776 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size and spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers covering 3 towns; Carmen, Batuan, and Sagbayan. The hills are mostly uniform in shape and have varied heights, between 30 and 50 meters. The hills are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, giving them the name “Chocolate” Hills. The hills are made of limestone which has then been covered with topsoil on which grass then has grown. Philippine legend made up a couple of stories to explain them: In one, some giants get into a rock fight (and the rocks are the hills). In another, the hills are the tears of a forlorn giant. These hills are deemed most beautiful to behold at dusk and dawn. Book with a hotel now and explore this breathtaking experience.
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