Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TARSIERS
Highlights
1
Malapascua
A little gem off Cebu, boasting
the dazzling Bounty Beach, islets to explore and
scuba diving with thresher sharks.
See p.285
2
Pescador Island Marine Reserve
Tiny
Pescador is only 100m long, but has a glorious
reef attracting divers from around the world.
See p.289
3
Bohol
Everything good about the Philippines
in one compact island package: superb diving,
fine beaches, old Gothic churches, the iconic
Chocolate Hills and, uniquely, the world's
smallest primate (above).
See p.292
4
Mount Kanlaon National Park
Active
volcano at the centre of dense forest offering
some extreme trekking and climbing.
See p.313
5
Apo Island
Robinson Crusoe-esque
hideaway off Negros, with excellent diving.
See p.320
6
Ati-Atihan Festival, Kalibo
The biggest
bash in the Philippines: wild costumes, outdoor
partying and copious food and drink.
See p.336
7
Boracay
Though verging on overdeveloped,
Boracay's White Beach is still one of the best
anywhere, with great dining and nightlife, and
there's so much to do you'll never be bored.
See p.337
8
Sibuyan Island
One of the country's most
intact natural environments, with dramatic
forest-cloaked Mount Guiting Guiting at its
heart.
See p.351
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.264
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