Must-Visit Attractions to Take Your Girlfriend to in a Lifetime

🌴 Top Recommendations 1. **Chocolate Hills** **Highlight**: Over 1,200 cone-shaped hills that turn "chocolate brown" in the dry season, a UNESCO-listed natural wonder. - **Activities**: Photo ops at viewpoints, ATV off-road adventures. - **Best Time**: February–May (most vivid colors during dry season). **2. Tarsier Sanctuary** - **Adorableness**: Home to the world’s smallest primates, with eyes as big as their tiny fists. - **Note**: No flash photography; maintain silence during visits. **3. Loboc River Cruise** - **Experience**: Bamboo rafting with onboard Filipino buffet, tropical rainforest views, and live cultural performances. - **Timing**: Opt for lunch or sunset cruises. **4. Balicasag Island** - **Diver’s Paradise**: Wall diving with turtles and jackfish storms. - **Snorkeling**: 30m+ visibility, rivaling the Maldives. **5. Virgin Island** - **Wonder**: Crescent-shaped sandbar emerging at low tide; wade to collect starfish. - **Note**: Accessible only during 2-hour daily low tide. --- **🦞 Must-Try Foods** | **Dish** | **Recommended Spot** | **Specialty** | |--------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Lechon (Roast Pig) | Loboc River Cruise meal | Crispy skin, juicy meat—Philippines’ national dish. | | Mango Shake | Alona Beach street stalls | Made with ultra-sweet Philippine mangoes. | | Seafood Platter | Alona Beach seafood market | Freshly caught, ~¥100/person for a feast. | | Banana Pancake | Bohol Night Market | Caramelized bananas + chocolate drizzle. | --- **🏨 Accommodation Picks** **Luxury Escape** - **Amorita Resort** - Cliffside infinity pool, ultra-private. - Price: ¥1500+/night. **Best Value** - **Henann Resort Alona Beach** - Direct white-sand access, 5 pools + waterslide. - Price: ¥800–1200/night. **Backpacker Favorite** - **Pyramid Hostel** - Industrial-chic design, free breakfast. - Price: ¥150/bed. --- **🚗 Transport Guide** **Getting There** - **Flights**: - Manila → Tagbilaran Airport (1.5hrs). - Or Cebu → Bohol (2hrs by fast ferry). **Island Transport** - **Tricycles**: ¥20–50/short ride (bargain!). - **Private Car**: ¥400–600/day (ideal for Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc tours). - **Motorbike**: ¥150/day (requires int’l license). --- **📅 Itinerary Ideas** **4D3N Highlights** ``` Day 1: Arrive → Alona Beach sunset + seafood feast. Day 2: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc Cruise (private tour). Day 3: Balicasag diving + Virgin Island hopping. Day 4: Bee Farm spa → Departure. ``` **7D Deep Dive** ``` Add: Pamilaican Island snorkeling / Pamilacan dolphin watching / Anda ruins exploration. ``` --- **💡 Pro Tips** 1. **Visa**: Philippine visa required (7-day visa-free for US/JP/AU visa holders). 2. **Currency**: PHP; bring USD for better exchange rates. 3. **Internet**: Globe SIM (¥50/5-day unlimited data). 4. **Etiquette**: No touching tarsiers; dress modestly in churches. > 🌊 **"As sunset gilds the Chocolate Hills, sea turtles glide past you in Balicasag. Loboc’s guitar melodies linger while Virgin Island’s tides kiss your ankles—every day in Bohol is a masterpiece by Mother Nature."** *(2025 Update: New helicopter tours over Chocolate Hills, ¥800/15mins.)*