Bohol has a lot to offer to its visitors. It indeed deserves to be tagged as the #1 tourism destination in the Philippines. Visitors to Bohol will not only be treated to the awesome beauty of this wonderful creation of God - the Chocolate Hills, but also enjoy the sun while on the white sandy beaches and crystal blue sea waters. Historical and cultural places, tarsiers, man-made-forest, Loboc river, great dive spot and many more.

Boracay Island is a great place for just lazing around. Seven km long, it is only one km wide at its narrowest point. Boracay's largest villages or barangays are Yapak, Balabag and Manoc-Manoc. A confusing network of paths and tracks connects them, and several smaller hamlets called sitios, so maps of Boracay can only serve as a general guide. Slightly more than half the 5200 population lives in Manoc-Manoc. There is a beautiful beach on the west coast with very fine white sand, particularly near Balabag. The water is quite shallow, however. For snorkeling the east coast is better but beware of rips. There are scores of little sandy bays scattered around the island; they make an attractive alternative to the ever-popular White Beach. Boracay is also well known for its now very rare gleaming white puka shells, said to be the best in the world.

For years puka shells were dug out of the beach at Yapak and then sold. It's already a fait accompli that large masses of land are soon going to be moved in the north of the island. The most important Philippine property developers, Ayala Land, FiI-Estate and Primetown Property Group have bought up 205 hectares of land. There they intend to build resorts and housing for the better off; construction on the obligatory golf course is already well under way.

Cebu Island, 1,702 square miles (4,408 sq km) in land area, composed the Visayan Islands and is located between Leyte and Negros. Sugbu, as the island was once called, is the oldest city in the Philippines. Once a fishing village in the 15th century, it is now a thriving trade center and a busy metropolis that serves as a median for the exchange of goods and services nationwide. It is one of the most popular tourist and business destinations in the Philippines. Dubbed as "The Queen City of the South," it boasts of numerous resplendent treasures yet to be discovered by travelers who love to explore the unknown. It is where you can find: Colon, the first and oldest street in the whole country which used to be the center of trade and industry during the pre-colonial days; the University of San Carlos, the oldest school in the Philippines, founded in 1595; seasoned forts like Fort San Pedro, the smallest and oldest bastion in the Philippines, withstanding the test of time and the frequent change of colonizers and many hard-fought battles; and Basilica Minor del Santo Niño, one of the antiquated churches built during the Spanish period. From natural wonders that can only be experienced in Cebu, like the expanse of pristine, white sand beaches in the islands of Mactan, Badian, Malapascua and Bantayan; magnificent diving spots with corals of splendid extent like that in Maribago Bluewaters and Moalboal leaving you in total awe, to historical landmarks remnant of a bygone era, and a cultural heritage the Cebuano's are most proud of. You can bask in Cebu's temperate tropical weather that runs all throughout the year. Regularly sunny and warm, the beaches here are excellent for people who want that perfect sun-kissed complexion and beautiful tan lines. Or better yet, take the adventure of your life by trekking through the jungles of Cebu alongside the crystal clear rivers, conquer hard to climb trails and rappel through steep mountain cliffs and waterfalls. Do that and be enthralled. Feel the adrenaline rush.