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AREA CODE
(62)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a jeepney
(
PHP7) or tricycle (PHP20–25) to the
pueblo
(
city)
as there are only a few taxis. Plissap Rent-A-Car
charges a minimum of PHP150, and may be the
best way to go.
BY DAY
Spend the day in the pinkish sands of
Sta. Cruz Island. Venture outside the city and visit
Le Jardin de Maria Clara Lobregat for its floral and
butterfly species, and Pasonanca Park with its boy
scout teepees and landmark treehouse.
BY NIGHT
Go on a Paseo del Mar food trip and
enjoy live music and the dancing fountain show.
Walk along the newly renovated boulevard at
night with your friends and take in the scenic
sunset view.
SLEEP
Try the newly expanded Garden Orchid
Hotel. Feast on their buffet and enjoy excellent
24-
hour services and amenities.
Tel: +63 (62) 991
0031,
PHILIPPINES
ZAMBOANGA
PHILIPPINES
TAGBILARAN
AREA CODE
(38)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.20)
TOUCHDOWN
The airport is within the city, and
there are plenty of tricycles at PHP6 a ride. For
trips to nearby towns, there are vans and taxis
for hire. It only takes about 20 minutes to get to
Panglao Island, as traffic jams are rare.
BY DAY
Aside from visiting the town of Carmen
for Chocolate Hills, the Man Made Forest and
tarsiers, you may also want to go dolphin watching.
Most resorts offer such day tours. Some packages
include snorkeling and a tour of the Virgin Island.
BY NIGHT
Panglao Island Nature Resort and
Spa serenades its guests during dinner. Firefly-
watching along Loboc River is also an interesting
activity. Some tours include dinner at the Bohol
Bee Farm.
SLEEP
Bohol Beach Club comes highly
recommended. Being on the better side of
Panglao Island, it has a fine white-sand beach and
clear blue waters.
BEST DINNER
Prawn Farm
Restaurant in Island City Mall located
in Dau.
BEST SNACKS
Enjoy the
munchies at Buzz Café by the Bohol
Bee Farm, also in Island City Mall.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Native items
at Dau Market, Star Peanut Kisses and
a local delicacy known as
kalamay
(
sticky sweet rice with coconut milk).
BEST BREAKFAST
Affordable
gourmet buffet with tropical fruits and
desserts at Garden Orchid Hotel.
BEST DINNER
Filipino and
Japanese cuisine at Palmeras with
dessert at Myrna’s Bake House.
INSIDER TIP
Seasonal tropical
fruits such as
marang
and mangoes
are very affordable at side streets and
markets.
Am Yapjoco
homemaker
Mary Grace
De Guzman
Cruz
occupational
therapist
SAMUEL DE LEON
LESTER LEDESMA
