I had already booked my flights to Cebu early Nov. My ideal plan was to go to Malapascua& Bantayan. However, im having second thoughts. My galfrend will be travelling with me. We are looking for nice white beaches to laze around & do some snorkelling. I am a diver but my galfrend is not. It is unlikely i will be doing much diving coz don't wish to leave her by herself. Im looking a few other options:
1) Dumaguete and Siquijor
2) Bohol and Camiguin (as advised in another post) I dont mind flying from Cebu airport
Any other destinations for nice beaches & good snorkelling around Cebu?
nagamisan
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chie
Bohol is a good choice for nice white beaches plus it is near Cebu. Other than the white beaches, you can also take a short trip to view the chocolate hills, have a buffet lunch at the Loboc river (~$6), and catch a glance of the smallest primate in the world-- the tarsier. You may also want to check Palawan for a great snorkeling experience.=)
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veedub72
Moalboal has fantastic snorkelling - though the beach is non existent. But you can just walk out of your hotel room and into the water and start snorkelling, otherwise get a boat out to Pescador Island etc.
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len16
I recommend Bantayan Island in Cebu. also Bohol especially isis bungalows along Alona Beach. Check out Bohol Bee Farm as well. They're located in panglao also
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vorninoz
Stick to Bantayan Island if you won't to please your girlfriend. Great beaches and the chances are you will have it all to yourself. A small xpat population who gather at the Hard Kock Kafe most days for a few drinks and tell lies. There is a water sport company and you can snorkel off the beach Check out www.wowbantayan
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cebudiver
how long do you have? Bantayan and malapascua are more remote and take longer to get to and from - so is camiguin, which I like the most of those 3 ... alona is expensive and touristy
I would go with duma and siquijor .. the sand at siquijor is nice but near duma it isnt great - but duma is a pleasant town and has forest treks and great snorkeling and diving nearby
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nagamisan
I have exactly a week in PH. Won't be stuck in 1 place throughout the whole of 1 week. I am concerned about the power supply in Malapascua but seemed like the place do look laid back. However, the travelling from Malapascua to Bantayan seemed like a long way & Im not keen to fork out P2000 per pax to travel direct from Malapascua to Bantayan. Guess i have to make a trip back to Maya, then Hagnaya, then to Bantayan.
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