Experience the very unique Bohol

Experience the very unique Bohol

By JO ERLINDA G. NEBRES

Printed in Philippines Today US

February 18, 2009

Did you know that the tarsier was the inspiration of the famous movie E.T. of Stephen Spielberg? Yes, it’s true. Stephen Spielberg used the tarsier-look for the lead character ET of the movie E.T. Tarsiers can be found in Bohol , Philippines .

Bohol is the home of the unique tarsier, the smallest mammal in the world. This cannot be found in other country, except perhaps in Borneo and Indonesia .

Bohol is also famous for the matchless Chocolate Hills, pristine white sand beaches, dive spots, and old stone churches, which are among the oldest in the country.

There are many tourist spots to visit there and fine dining restaurants and great accommodations,too.

Bohol province is accessible by land, sea and air transportation. When in province the unique shape of thousand of hills called Chocolate hills are the first destinations of most people who visit there. It is matchless. You cannot find anywhere like it but in Bohol . It is a pride of every Boholanos living there.

Bohol also has few springs and caves ready for exploration.

. Swimming or diving is a must for every diving enthusiast in Bohol's Panglao Island. Whale and dolphins everywhere!

Panglao Island is well-known destination for divers who love to discover marine life. Hotel and resorts in the Island offers scuba lessons for scuba aspirants. If not interested in scuba, there are lots of activities you can do. Swimming, dolphin watching, jet skiing, kayaking, snorkeling and more water sports and activities available in the hotel and resorts of Panglao Island. You might try boating and fishing there.

Many fine dining restaurants available in the area offers different specialties. Seafoods, native delicacies, Westerners dishes and many choices to choose from when in comes to dining in the province. Try the Pyramid in Aloha Kew to experience the dampa type of restaurant wherein you will need to buy in the wet market for food and render in the restaurant their cooking services. Whether you like it grilled, in soup or you might want it spicy, sour or anything, just give the restaurant your instructions.

When it comes to dining, Loboc River Cruise Lunch is a must visit cruise-restaurant in Bohol . The food and service is superb! A band will serenade you with old and news songs and some Spanish songs while eating and cruising the Loboc River . Curiosity behind the jungle scenarios might want you to try hiking amid the jungles. What a spectacular dining experience!

Bohol Bee farm has a unique food to offer. They serve natural organic food freshly picked from the farm that actually not seen in the market.

Your travel won’t be complete without trying the local sweet delicacies – Peanut Kisses, Calamay and Broas. Don’t forget to bring ‘Bagol ng Bohol ’, a sweet dessert from coconut milk, grind glutinous rice, brown sugar, and peanut.

So, come to Bohol. There are many more to discover when you are in the province, known for the warmth and hospitality of its people.