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Panglao Island

The flight from Manila takes 1 hour to Tagbilaran City, the capital of Bohol. It takes another 30 minutes from the Tagbilaran Airport to Bohol Beach Club in the nearby island of Panglao. Bohol Beach Club has every conceivable amenity including 3 restaurants and 3 pools. They also...

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Joey Carlotta on January 26, 2008 from Bohol, Philippines

from the travel blog: Bohol Beach Club

Lake Caliraya

Another option is to pack lunch and have a picnic at nearby picturesque Lake Caliraya. There are a number of resorts along the shores of the lake offering various types of accommodations and facilities for water sports. I have long wanted to kayak and fish this lake. Lake Caliraya is actually...

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Joey Carlotta on January 19, 2008 from Cavinti, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Laguna Lake Loop

Quezon Province

After Paete, there is a turnoff in Famy to the east that leads to Real and Infanta in the province of Quezon. There is another route from Antipolo going through the Marcos Highway which I hear is just as great. I am planning to drive this route the next chance I get. Mind you, this is a trip...

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Joey Carlotta on January 19, 2008 from Real, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Laguna Lake Loop

Batangas

Nasugbu in Batangas used to be a very popular beach destination. Its close proximity to the city soon spelled its dooms with overcrowding and pollution. Others beaches in the neighboring towns have opened up since but Nasugbu remains to be a favorite among those who can’t afford ritzier...

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Joey Carlotta on January 18, 2008 from Nasugbu, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Batangas and Mindoro

Mindoro

Getting to PG is a short drive or bus ride from Manila to Batangas and a nice boat ride from there. The boat ride from Batangas leaves the protective coastline of the main landmass of Luzon and crosses the Verde Island Passage before entering a channel on the island of Mindoro. The approach to...

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Joey Carlotta on January 18, 2008 from Puerto Galera, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Batangas and Mindoro

Shooting the Rapids

From Manila, the halfway point is Pagsanjan where lunch can be had in one of the various Riverside resorts that cater to people shooting the world-famous rapids. This is something that every Filipino should do at least once in their lives. I did it when I was still very young and have never...

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Joey Carlotta on January 18, 2008 from Pagsanjan, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Laguna Lake Loop

Fort Ilocandia

As mentioned previously, Fort Ilocandia is a family favorite. It is so big that it is never crowded. The ambiance is so relaxing, the rooms large and the food great. There used to be duty-free shopping and I think the casino is still there. The expansive grounds are perfectly maintained and...

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Joey Carlotta on January 16, 2008 from Laoag, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Ilocos

Marcos Country

Miren and I hardly get a chance to take off on our own. We just can't bring ourselves to leave the kids behind. On this trip, Miren had to go to Vigan for work so I offered to be the driver. It was over a couple of weekdays so the kids couldn't come or they would miss school. Finally! The...

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Joey Carlotta on January 16, 2008 from Paoay, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Ilocos

Happy Valley

And finally there is Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. Among other reasons, this place is special to us because it is the home town of the family of my wife, the Bilbao’s. Hinoba-an is the last town of Negros Occidental to the south of Bacolod. Suffice it to say, it is very, very laid...

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Joey Carlotta on January 14, 2008 from Hinoba-an, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Visayas

Sugar Beach

Another popular beach destination is Sugar Beach in Sipalay, Negros Occidental. Sipalay is about 4 hours drive from Bacolod on the way to Hinoba-an, the last town of Negros Occidental before crossing over to Oriental. As with Lakawon, there is a dirt road access to a parking lot where you get...

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Joey Carlotta on January 13, 2008 from Sipalay, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Visayas

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