Posted in Advisory, Announcements, Food and Dining, Holidays on 01/26/2010 01:45 am by janicav
Dolphin watching could be really fun since it’s not every day you get to see them. At Bais, Negros there are season’s wherein dolphins are always around.
Negros is located in the southern Visayan Region of the Philippines and host the most beautiful beaches, tourism, and a wonderful place to visit. A natural and cultural splendor in the heart of the Philippine Archipelago.Dive into a world of colorful corals and fantastic fish. Explore mysterious caves. Conquer mountain peaks. Enjoy sight of playful dolphins and whales. Dive, Explore and Enjoy only in the One Province, Philippines.
Negros Occidental is also rich in its sugar canes. One of the places that really attracts me at Bais City aside from the dolphins is the Manjuyod White Sand BAr.
North of Dumaguete you can find the remarkable Bais/Manjuyod Sandbar . There you can appear to walk on water. Emerging like a white oasis in the midst of blue, this strip of land provides a great spot for recreation.
But during high tide it disappears. If you plan to prolong your fun, you can stay overnight in one of several cottages on stilts that are found nearby. You can easily reach the area by boat.
The Manjuyod Sand Bar is an estimated 600 hectare total strip area, including the submerged portions. Also known as the Sumapao Shoal, it is a certified tourist attraction because of its unique characteristic. It has been said that among the tourist spots in the vicinity, this one has the most potential.
Enjoy a relaxing walk towards the sand bar and see its best view from the top!
Posted in Advisory, Health, Holidays on 12/24/2009 01:26 am by janicav
Just across Cebu is a huge island set before my eyes. It has a beautiful city and every holidays I long to discover more about this vast and glorious place. It is filled with small cafes and bistro just across the boulevard overlooking the oceans and ships. This city is Negros City. Dumaguete City is the capital of Negros City. There are so many things to discover at Dumaguete. Upon reaching Dumaguete by boat, you can reach Sibulan where it is famous for its Twin Lakes.
The town’s most popular attraction is located in Enrique Villanueva, Sibulan, the twin lakes is located about 20 km from the town center and situated 1,000 meters above sea level, the entrance to this is actually accessible from the next town, San Jose.
The two inland bodies of water, Lakes Balinsasayaw and Danao, are surrounded by lush tropical forests, with dense canopies, cool and refreshing air, crystal clear mineral waters with brushes and grasses in all hues of green. Biodiversity in the area is known to be one of the richest in the Philippines.
The lakes are separated by a narrow ridge with no visible outlets to the sea. To get from Lake Balinsasayaw and Lake Danao and back there are row boats and kayaks available for rent.
The area is surrounded by lush tropical greens and vegetation. Age old trees, giant ferns and other exotic plants and orchids are among its natural inhabitants. Wild rare vines freely cling to the barks of the trees. The Almagica Tree, the tallest tree of the Philippines growing up to 60 meters tall, can still be found here. It is also the habitat of many rare species like the Japanese Night Heron whose presence in the vicinity was recorded in the 1970s. The dipterocarp forest is rich in bird life.
Sibulan famous for its rich diversity has made a splendid way of attracting people to visit Mother Earth and interact with them.
Posted in Advisory, Food and Dining, General, Holidays on 12/17/2009 05:50 am by janicav
Three years ago my family and I visited an island full of surprises. Everything in the place was surreal. Corals, fishes, and dolphins were spotted in this island. Just an hour from Cebu Mactan is a small island covered with birds, exotic fishes, shells, and more. The island is called Pangan-an. Tourist are also advised try out snorkeling. Snorkeling allows tourist and locals to enjoy the bountiful marine life. There are several island nearby where you spend your time with your family eating lunch and dinner.
One of islands usually recommended by boat operators and locals for tour destinations, Pangan-an in Lapu-Lapu City boasts of white sand and clean and clear seas.
Water around the island is shallow so big boats like yachts can only anchor a few meters away from the shore, but snorkeling is possible at this deeper part since this is where fishes congregate.
Small outrigger boats can dock at certain areas of the island, for those who wish to explore it or sunbathe at its white sand beach.
You can also dive to a depth of 50 members at the eastern part of Pangan-an. KI Marine Sports Center offers diving services in the area.
Pangan-an is three nautical miles from Mactan island and is south of the smaller island of Olango. It is an hour and 30 minutes from Barangay Maribago in Mactan. Locals say that when it is low tide, a sand bar connecting Pangan-an to Olango appears and it becomes possible to walk between the islands.
Pangan-an island has a household population of 302 as of the 2000 census. Most of the people living on the island are fishermen.
The island has electricity courtesy of the Pangan-an Island Solar Electrification Project. Its photovoltaic mini-grid system gets electricity from around 500 solar panels that trap light energy and turn it into 90 kilowatts of power available daily.
The refreshing breeze would surely keep your mind at peace and your family entertained through the holidays. Enjoy more and sun and snorkeling at Pangan-an.
