Panglao Island: Best Summer Destination in Bohol 2015

During summer, people really love to go to beaches, pools, rivers, lakes and falls to freshen up. If you are not yet sure where you might want to travel this summer, take a glimpse at Panglao Island.

Panglao Island| What is it like?

Everybody wants to have some time to relax and enjoy life while we are living. If you happen to visit Bohol, don’t miss out going Panglao Island that said to be the best summer destination in Bohol.

Panglao Island is very popular because of its white sand beaches, dive sites, world-class accommodations, restaurants and night life. Panglao Island is usually associated with Alona Beach, where dive sites and most accommodations can be found.

Alona beach has clear waters and white sand. It is really perfect for snorkeling.

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Panglao Island is really beautiful although some accommodations and food are bit overpriced. This place is getting crowded too due to many opening restaurants, bars, and resorts.

Panglao Island| How to get there?

How to get to Tagbilaran?

Catch up air flights bound to Tagbilaran (Tagbilaran is the capital city of Bohol). Please also take note that airlines in Tagbilaran serve only Tagbilaran – Manila route.

If you are from Cebu, there are fast boats going to Tabilaran around Php 600.00 for a 2- hour ride.

How to get to Panglao Island?

From Tagbilaran, you can take a van, taxi or tricycle going to Panglao Island. Taxi and van rates are around ~Php 500.00. It is wiser to take down tricycle rides and do you haggling skills to drop down the price ~Php 250.00 or less.

For more detailed directions on how to get to Panglao Island visit Panglao Travel Guide.

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