Islands of Cebu

Summer 2013
Cebu, Philippines

These are the best spots/beaches to visit while you are in Cebu.

Bantayan Island

Anika Island Resort, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island

Santa Fe Beach Resort, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island

Malapascua Island

Malapascua Legend

Blue Corrals Beach Resort (best spot for sunset0

Camotes Island

Santiago Bay Resort

Maudlong Rock

Moalboal Beach

Beach Volleyball

Oslob

Best spot for sunrise

Whale shark/Butanding watching

Olango Island

Bird watching capital of the Philippines

It's More Fun in the Philippines!

Sunrise in the Philippines

Sagada, Mountain Province

I prefer watching sunset than sunrise. The reason is very simple. I do not want to wake up early whenever I have my vacation. But there are times when I get the chance of capturing sunrise. And here are some of my shots taken while I was still sleepy..

Bagasbas Beach, Daet, Camarines Norte

Early morning shot while strolling in the beach

Cebu Port

Picture was taken onboard a Weesam Fastcraft going to Ormoc, Leyte

Oslob, Cebu

I think Oslob, Cebu is one of the best places to watch sunrise.

Oslob,Cebu

Boatman heads off to the site of the whale sharks.

Oslob, Cebu

Picture was taken at MB Sunrise View Resort in Oslob, Cebu.

Oslob, Cebu

Ready to do whale watching for the day

Cloud Nine, General Luna, Siargao

Picture was taken onboard a pumpboat while traversing the route to Siargao.

Ticao Island, Masbate
Bluish sunrise

Ticao Island, Masbate
Notice the blue rays

Oslob, Cebu
The boatman agrees!

Sunrise! More Fun in the Philippines!

Related Article - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunsets-in-philippines.html

Candaba Swamp, Pampanga

Sunsets in the Philippines

Boracay

Traveling in the Philippines has so many perks. And one of them is watching the beautiful, romantic and golden sunset.. 

Here is a compilation of some of the pictures in different places in the Philippines. I will try to add some more whenever I stumble on some pictures in my various folders.

Capturing these pictures involve a lot of patience, discipline and luck!

Be mesmerized and enjoy! 

Coron

Pictures was taken at the Sea Dive Resort in Coron, Palawan 

Apo Island

Picture was taken at Thalatta Resort in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental

Batanes

Picture was taken in Basco Island, Batanes. The lighthouse was the backdrop.

Batanes

Picture was taken in Basco, Batanes. The two Japanese were used as the backdrop.

Biri Island

Picture was taken while the boat was traversing the route to Biri island. The statue of Mama Mary was the backdrop. 

Dumaguete

Picture was taken while onboard a Ro-Ro ship en route to Dumaguete

Guimaras

The picture shows the two lighthouses in Guimaras (left side is the old lighthouse and the right one is the new lighthouse).

Malapascua Island

Picture was taken near Blue Coral Resort in Malapascua Island.

Malapascua Island

Different perspective, same sunset

Malapascua Island

Children were caught playing in the beach

Romblon

Picture was taken while onboard a Ro-Ro going to Batangas.

Boracay

Picture was take year 2012

Boracay

Picture was taken year 2013

Tabaco, Bicol

Picture was taken while waiting for the van going to Naga City.

Coron

Children playing while heading home

Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental
Apo Island at the backdrop

Ticao Island, Masbate
Picture was taken at the resting area of the hotel

  

Lignon Hill, Legazpi City, Albay
The 30-minute climb to the Lignon Hill was worth it after seeing this sunset.

Potipot Island, Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales
I love the color combination of the sunset.

Subic Beach, Matnog, Sorsogon
The other side of Subic Beach

Palaui Island, Sta. Ana, Cagayan
at the port side


Two of the best places to enjoy sunset is in Boracay and Batanes. 

Whenever you visit these places, try to wait and see the sunset. It's free!

Sunsets! More Fun in the Philippines!

Related Article - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunrise-in-philippines.html    (SUNRISE)

Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Ilocos Norte

Different Ways of Going to Boracay

Boracay is the number one tourist spot in the Philippines. And there are times when you have to choose on how to go to Boracay. I hope this will help you..

The fastest way is to go there by plane and the cheapest is by boat. Travel by plane is approximately 1.5 hours depending on whether you will land either at Kalibo or Caticlan. The direct flight to Caticlan is a lot better (but more expensive) than Kalibo. On the other hand, the trip by boat varies on whether you are going there via Ro-Ro or 2GO Travel.

By Ro-Ro, it will take you 13-15 hours from Manila. While 10 hours only if you will be using 2GO Travel from Manila.

The cheapest and the longest travel time is via Ro-Ro.

By Plane


via Air Asia
    from Clark to Kalibo

via Cebu Pacific (CebuPac)
    from Manila to Kalibo

via PAL Express (formerly Airphil)
    from Manila to Caticlan
    from Manila to Kalibo


via Philippine Airlines (PAL)
    from Cebu to Kalibo
    from Clark to Kalibo
    from Manila to Kalibo
    from Manila to Caticlan (best option)

via Tiger Airways / Sea Air
    from Manila to Kalibo
    from Clark to Kalibo

via Zest Air

    from Manila to Kalibo

Note - If you will be booking the Kalibo flight, you still need to travel by land using a van/bus for 2 hours to Caticlan. Reaching Caticlan port, you will board a boat to Boracay.

By Land and Ship Travel (commuting)

1. From Manila, by boarding the Ceres bus from Cubao to Iloilo

    The bus will go to Iloilo but it will pass Caticlan. The bus will twice board the Ro-Ro. First boarding is Batangas City to Calapan City, Mindoro. Second boarding is Roxas, Mindoro to Caticlan. Travel time is approximately 13-15 hours.

2. From Manila, by boarding a bus to Batangas pier. The bus terminal may either be from Cubao or in Buendia-LRT Taft. There are several buses plying the route such as DLTB, Starex Express, Jam, Alps and Ceres. It is better to board the bus which will use the Skyway and and the AC-Tex. 

Reaching Batangas pier, there are two options -

     a. 2GO travel - from Batangas Pier to Caticlan (8 hours only)

     b. RO-Ro option - (using Starlite or Montenegro) from Batangas pier board the Ro-Ro to Calapan City - P192.00 (2.5 hours). Reaching Calapan port, ride a van/bus to Roxas - P250 (3-3.5 hours). In Roxas, Ro-Ro to Caticlan - P400 (4-5 hours). Reaching Caticlan, boat to Boracay - P25.00 (10-15 minutes).

Terminal fee in Caticlan - P100.00 

Environmental fee - P75.00

Boat fee - P25.00

3. From Romblon
     If you are in Romblon (Looc or Odiongan), 3 hours boat to Caticlan.