Like the emerald jewels scattered in the warm seas of middle Philippines,
the islands of the Visayas beckon with the allure of sun, sea and sand
- ideal settings for island-hopping acations; its dive sites offer ample
opportunities for underwater explorations. Take in the sun on the many
fine beaches or swim in the crystal clear waters. Ride the waves on
a hobie cat, jet ski or windsurf in the many resorts; or dive beneath
the waves for a shimmering glimpse of the wonders of the Visayan sea.
Many of the best divespots in the country. The eastern coast of this
coral island is a veritable haven of white sand, fringed with skyscraping
coconut trees and top-rated beach clubs with complete facilities. Moalboal
is the diving capital hereabouts; Sogod to the north is excellent for
cliff diving; outlaying islands like Badian, Bantayan and Pescador are
framed for breath taking coral formations.
Where Cebu juts out to meet the island of Negros, there is Sumilon
Marine Sanctuary off Sumilon island. In the waters of Cebu Strait, between
Cebu and the islands of Bohol, are Cabilao, Balicasag, Panglao and Pamilacan
Islands, where submarine cliffs plunge down to depths thriving with
fish and other aquatic life.
The charms of the Visayas lie not only in these modern-day pursuits,
but also in the way the past blends with the present. In Cebu, Boom
City of the South, go on a cultural tour of the many scenic attractions
of the historic province, hunts for bargains in handicrafts, preserved
foods and guitars, or delve into the roots of this oldest Spanish settlement
in the country.
In Aklan, dad soot on your body and stomp your feet to the rhythm of
the age-old Ati-atihan festival. Kalibo in Aklan is also the jump-off
point to the island paradise of Boracay, dubbed : "The Best Beach
in the World" for its four-kilometer stretch of powder-fine white
sand. Travel back in time through the quaint towns of Iloilo, with its
centuries-old churches, period houses, hand-embroidered and hand-loomed
fabrics, and peaceful, windswept beaches. Traipse through the sugarcane
fields of Negros Occidental, once the sugar capital of Asia, or tree
off on a golfer's holiday in greens nestled among the cane plantations.
Marvel at the Chocolate Hills of Bohol; then walk through man-made forests,
home of the endangered tarsier, the world's oldest insect eating mammal.
Become a Summer Tourist
There are many activities in or around your city that you probably know all the tourists
go to, but when was the last time you went? Just because you have been there many
times before along with your children doesn’t mean they wouldn’t love to go again (and
again and again).
Take a few days during the summer break to visit attractions and destinations that you
haven’t been to in awhile. If you know that the place is going to be crowded on the
weekend or in the afternoons go on a weekday morning. The added benefit of being a
local and going to a tourist destination is that you know the ins and outs and the tricks to
get the most out of your day. Become a Summer Tourist
Motivational & Inspirational Quotes:
People who dont travel cannot have a global view, all they see is whats in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live. Martin Yan
The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are. Samuel Johnson
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