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Posts Tagged ‘panglao island’
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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Friday, August 24th, 2012
 Helmut's Place in Panglao Island Helmut’s Place is a bar and restaurant in Panglao, Bohol. It is owned by Helmut Nauels and is located on the corner entrance to Alona Beach. It is a German owned establishment with a talented German chef, Oliver. The atmosphere is relaxed and the servers are young girls who are always ready to take your order with a smile. They serve German dishes well, although, they serve a good list of different international dishes. The serving is uncommonly huge for Filipino standard. Helmut’s Place only uses fresh and high quality ingredients. They play music from different decades and they stay open as late as 2 AM. You can also request your own favorite music if you wish. It is a likely hangout by locals and bikers, as Helmut, the owner is a member of Bohol Bikers Philippines. You can get to Helmut’s Place bar and restaurant by tricycle or Taxi cab and if you are a large party, you can hire a van to get there.
 The friendly atmosphere will surely make you keep going back night after night given you have a longer stay in Panglao, Bohol. Helmut has a magnetic personality and never lacks time to meet and greet everybody and thank everybody on their way out. There are bar stools by the bar and there are sofas and little tables set up like in a coffee house. You will definitely feel at home.
They have a pool table and foosball table, too. Live football games and Formula 1 races are played on flat screen on demand. Free Wi-Fi is also available for customers. Try their homemade Bratwurst, or their German-style Curry Sausage and their Cordon Bleu served with Potato Salad. They only serve San Miguel beers, although one would assume they will have German beers, too. However, if you like hard drinks, they mix very good cocktails and always a strong Rum and Coke.
 Not all the places in Bohol are always open late and a tour guide once claims it’s because Boholanos are frugal and that is why they sleep early. However, I think in most provinces around the Philippines most families retire really early to bed because their day starts very early in the morning.
This place is definitely open late and guarantees to have snacks, too. Helmut’s Place also has been dubbed to have the cleanest and most functional rest rooms in all of Alona. You will definitely enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the young attentive all-Filipina staff is not so bad either.
Additional convenience is that there is a BPI ATM next door and Helmut’s Place accepts major credit cards. Many different kinds of customers from all walks of life and from different nations have been very satisfied overall. I highly recommend Helmut’s Place for those who are seeking good food, good conversations and definitely good service.
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Tags: Bohol, Bohol Activities, Helmut Place, panglao island
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Welcome to the perfect balance. I would be remiss in my writings if I didn’t put Panglao high on my list of things to write about. Panglao offers the questing traveler pristine beaches, a taste of the quiet island life and a well preserved culture, but it also has just the right touch of nightlife.
It’s not overdeveloped, nor is it completely lacking in infrastructure. Simply put, Panglao is in a golden age!
Panglao is an island, in the island province of Bohol. Panglao is most famous for its world class diving locations and pristine Alona Beach. It’s also home to many resorts that specialize in making your vacation a memorable one.
Once you get here, there’s plenty of activity and adventure to keep you busy in the daytime. The most popular activities include diving, dolphin watching, and island hopping. Panglao diving offers you the chance to see a plethora of creatures. I could rave on for quite some time about the diving in Panglao, but you really should see it for yourself.
If you’re into dolphins, this is a good place to start looking. It’s great family fun, just like a treasure hunt! I would strongly recommend going before 8:00am. After morning playtime, they are more difficult to track down, and you may wind up wasting your time and money.
Much like Boracay, the sunrise and sunset on Panglao is a phenomenal sight not to be missed, it’s very much a natural wonder.
When you plan your trip to Panglao, check out our list of hotels and resorts for one that truly matches your style.
Enjoy, and see you on the beach!
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Tags: Panglao diving, Panglao Hotels, panglao island, Panglao Resorts
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Bohol is considered a prime Philippines tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world to its beautiful natural and cultural wonders. Among its many tourist attractions are the world-famous Chocolate Hills — a collection of over a thousand dome-shaped hillocks; the endangered tarsiers — one of the world’s smallest primates; and the white-sand beaches of Panglao Island.
To go with these gems, Bohol is a diving experience which will simply blow you away. Bohol is also home to various historical and cultural riches dating back to the Spanish colonial era. Limestone churches, museums and monuments such as the Blood Compact Shrine are all worth visiting.
Take a look at Bohol’s best diving spots. Explore all of the exciting activities which Bohol has on offer. Find detailed information about all the best Bohol hotels. Combine all this with the “Heroic” My Guides customer support and you are sure to have a wonderful hotel booking experience!
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Tags: Bohol Blog, Bohol diving, Bohol hotel reservation, bohol hotels, Chocolate hills, panglao island
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