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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. Tourist are also advised try out snorkelling. Snorkelling allows tourist and locals to enjoy the bountiful marine life. There are several islands nearby where you spend your time with your family eating lunch and dinner.

If you’re planning to have a day at the beach, you might want to check out the island banca cruise. They have several choices for you to visit during your island cruises. One of the good things you could experience is having an internet access on their boat, plus an Ipod for you to enjoy. They also offer foods for their guest with different menus to choose from. One of its famous stop over is the Pandanon Island. It is covered with white sandy beaches and has a very cheap entrance fee.

Islands Banca Cruises endeavours to raise the ante of an already existing industry and making it truly world-class by providing first-rate activities for a premiere tourist destination such as Cebu.

One of the best experiences Cebu has to offer is its ISLAND HOPPING activity and water-based adventures such as scuba diving, snorkelling and fish feeding.

From their website:

“Islands Banca Cruises endeavours to raise the ante of an already existing industry and making it truly world-class by providing first-rate activities for a premiere tourist destination such as Cebu.

Islands Banca Cruises has put together packages and services that Cebu can be proud to offer its visitors. Activities and special packages such as sunset cruises, lechon/bbq picnics on board the banca or on a sandbar, theme parties or a candle-lit dinner for two, may all be arranged. Snorkelling, scuba diving, fish feeding, sea kayaking and dolphin watching are some of the many possibilities while on an Islands Banca Cruise.

An Islands Banca is no ordinary boat. Our bancas are furnished with an iPod dock, wireless internet access, and comfy beanbags line our extra wide sunbathing decks. Nice, thoughtful touches such as fresh towels; a welcome drink, cold beverages and snacks are available on board and offered to you by a professional crew.”

So try out their fully equipped bangka rides at a reasonable prices while you’re in Cebu.

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In Visayas it is known as the mysterious and magical island. There are numerous stories that involves witchcraft and other voodoos at this island. it depends on who you believe. But aside from that, it is surrounded by white beaches.

Siquijor, an island believed to have risen from the ocean in an immense storm is also considered the land masked with mysteries and unusual religious beliefs. The Spanish called it the Fire Island or Isla del Fuego. Black art is a famous practice for most people in the island, where many of them take pride in their mystical powers. During holy week, several rituals combined with Christian faith are performed to enhance their supernatural skills.

The island is sometimes said to have contain stories which may keep people from being curious. Apart from these unexplained assets of Siquijor, there is another form of magic enchanting enough to place your mind in peaceful paradise. For travelers who are simply escaping from the fast urban life, the island is a perfect laid back getaway. It is surrounded by uncrowned beaches, unexplored caves, picturesque sunset and varying colors of the sea filled with mysterious sites to discover.

If you have seen movies with a large cross in the middle of the sea, then you’re probably looking at the glorious sunken cemetery at Camiguin. Due to a fatal volcanic eruption of Mount Vulcan, the sea now hides the old capital, which was founded during the Spanish era.

According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.

The scene is simply dramatic as the sun rises and sets. Its amazingly beautiful and captivating to see such an intense view. Aside from that Camiguin also offers the best white beaches in the Philippines. You can reach Camiguin either from a boat or by plane.

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!

Mindanao like any other islands in the Philippines is blessed with bountiful beaches and long stretches of powdery white beach. City of Zamboanga (Chavacano de Zamboanga/Spanish: Ciudad de Zamboanga). Zamboanga is a corrupted word for the Bahasa Sug jambangan, which means garden. The highly-urbanized city is located on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is one of the first chartered cities and the sixth largest in the country. Zamboanga City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province, though it is usually grouped with Zamboanga del Sur for statistical purposes.

Zamboanga has a pink sand beach that would make you fall inlove and stay there for eternity. It is really unique since its quite different from others. It has pink sand which is found in just a few continents.

Base from ironwulf’s experience.

“Even before Boracay and Puerto Galera got its fame as some of the most popular beaches in the country, there was the Great Santa Cruz Islands and its famous rare pink sand beach stretching three miles across the island shores. An old coral vendor on the island reminisced the days when they would get a large number of tourist in the area and they would get considerable profits selling some of their wares. But since the kidnapping and abduction incidents in the nearby areas, people are now scared to visit the island and its popularity went downhill from there.”