Ram Felix Rengel, Jr.

Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol

If you are looking for an alternative to Boracay, then Panglao Island is it! The beaches, the sand and the sun in it are as good as Boracay; but it is half as crowded and the food, the accommodation and everything half as costly. More people know about Boracay because it is heavily publicized but Panglao Island is slowly getting there with good word of mouth reviews from travelers far and wide that have been to this exotic paradise. To some, it is a beach haven par excellence, bar none!

Panglao Island is nestled 10 kilometer south of Tagbilaran City, Bohol’s capital city. The island is accessible through a variety of transportation modes (bus, taxi and cabs) as it is linked to the island of Bohol through two massive bridges.

Specifically, there is a strip of pure beach orgasm in Panglao Island which is known as Alona that has captured time and again the imaginations of visitors and became settings for various movies here and abroad.

Accommodation at Alona is not a problem. Everywhere along the white-beach strip, various lodges, hotels, resorts and what-have-yous have mushroomed and sprouted. From the ultra class to the most unglamorous living quarters, Alona have them. It is now up to the visitor to choose which one suits his preferences.

Life on the beach is very relaxed. A lot of things can be done though aside from the usual swimming on the beach. One can choose the solitude of the palm shade to rest or read, or soothe body aches by indulging in a massage, or stroll around the stretch of white sand, or eat out trying the most common of delicacies to the most exotic of food that can only be found in the island.

Sea escapades can also be undertaken by the adventurous tourist. In Alona, boats can be rented for scuba diving, snorkeling, whale watching or island hopping at reasonable rates.

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From Shuji of Japan, shuji6971@hotmail.com

Surprisingly, I have similar photos of Alona. I envy you very much. You can visit the beach anytime. Here in Tokyo, of course, it is impossible. It takes at least two hours to reach beaches, which are not so beautiful. In addition, we can swim only in July and early August. Beach would be one of the key incentives for people from industrial countries to travel and live in tropical countries. By the way, what is the sign of stars hanging from the roof edge of the lodge? Do they have any special meanings? I am mentioning the top left photo of the second set of the photos.

Reply from the author: No special meaning at all. It's just a decoration for the holidays. In the Philippines, these decorations are called parol. It is shaped like a star signifying the star that shone when Jesus was born in the manger.