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| Alona White Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol |
Bohol is known for its 'Chocolate Hills' and Tarsiers. But in our recent vacation in Panglao island, what remains as the most memorable is the quiet, placid, and relaxed atmosphere of the beach.
I am not a huge fan of beach parties and adventure tours; a friend told me it's probably the age kicking in. Alona White Beach in Panglao island, Bohol offered what I wanted (and needed) - rest. The Alona Kew White Beach Resort (where we stayed) combines the hotel ambiance with the feel of a beach resort. While there were some quirks at the beginning of our stay, it eventually turned out fine in the end. Our cottage room is beside the pool. The rooms are clean and the staff regularly clean them. Buffet breakfast is satisfactory - main viands (corned beef, longaniza, danggit, bangus) change every other day. The waiters are very attentive to the costumers, always ready to serve the hot coffee or chocolate. The resort rests in front of the beach, so we can go to the beach anytime we want to.
The sand in the beach front is comparable to Boracay - powdery white (although admittedly, Boracay sand is more fine than Bohol's). There were the usual massage service offered by local masseuse; ambulant vendors selling arrozcaldo (congee with chicken), guinatan (sticky rice cooked with coconut milk), beach wears, etc; and tour service offers (island hopping, dolphin watching, scuba diving). During nightfall, there are also 'shows'/ performances - we saw some local bands, a fire dance, a group doing the hula or hawaiian dance - but they are sparse and hence do not dominate the whole beach front. In other words, the beachfront offers whatever suits one's fancy -- restful and relaxed mood or party-adventurous mood.
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| Julia enjoyed playing in the sand. She collected shells and corrals. |
Julia enjoyed the beach the most. Geof had his bonding moments with the little sister in the beach front and the pool fronting our cottage. Andy and I enjoyed the slow and leisurely ambiance of the place. The verdict? We all enjoyed Bohol and are looking forward coming back again.
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| Geof and Julia bonding at the beach |
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| Enjoying guinataan and congee at the beach |
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| Kuya plays "horsie" to Julia |
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Alona Beach at night. Dining and drinking while listening to acoustic music
and watching a boy doing a fire exhibition |
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| Man and beast enjoy the sunset at Alona White Beach |
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