10 Ways Bohol Feeds Your Body and Soul (ClicktheCity.com Travel)

Categories Philippines, Published Works, Travel

A year-ender trip to Bohol with my “writing sisters”, thanks to Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles, re-introduced me to the island’s many charms, as well as to the benefits of being almost obsessive-compulsive about tracking one’s miles. There, I found the perfect place to let my hair down, catch up with friends old and new, and ground myself for the year ahead. As we begin another year of travel planning, I’d like to share my list of personal favorites from this island getaway—but don’t take my word for it. Head out there to explore Bohol the way you want to, and make sure to bring along your favorite people for a truly soulful ride.

Bluewater Panglao's pool makes you want to lounge the whole day
Bluewater Panglao’s pool makes you want to lounge the whole day

1. Bluewater Panglao: The perfect backdrop for detoxing from city stress.For three girls who had been working and beating writing deadlines all year ‘round (including weekends!), the accommodations and the ambience at Bluewater Panglao provided a fitting backdrop for stress-free mornings and all-night girl talk over wine and juicy morsels of gossip and life stories. A 30-to-45-minute ride from bustling Tagbilaran City, the resort is practically hidden from prying eyes and makes the perfect tropical retreat for couples, families, and intimate groups in search of some quiet time. The resort’s pool welcomes guests with its strategically situated lounge chairs, but what I enjoyed the most was waking up early in the morning to take a “Zen meditation” walk around Bluewater Panglao’s manicured garden. If I were to go back, I’d definitely try Amuma Spa’s Signature Hilot (Massage).

 

The author (center) with her writing sisters Nikka Sarthou and Ana Santos from Writer's Block Philippines
The author (center) with her writing sisters Nikka Sarthou and Ana Santos from Writer’s Block Philippines
Taking a Zen meditation walk at Bluewater Panglao's lush sprawling garden
Taking a Zen meditation walk at Bluewater Panglao’s lush sprawling garden

Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort
Address: Barangay Danao, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Website: www.bluewater.com.ph/panglao
Phone: (+63 38) 416 06 95 to 96

2. Aplaya Restaurant: Gustatory indulgence, Bluewater-style. From its honest-to-goodness smorgasbord of breakfast treats to its vegetarian-friendly dishes for the health-conscious, Aplaya Restaurant at Bluewater Panglao gives everyone a good reason to indulge and feed the tummy well. My healthy favorites were the Mixed green salad in guava vinaigrette and fresh fruitsand the Native fresh lumpia, while the meat-eater in me enjoyed the Minute steak in herb red wine sauce and the Pork roulade in cranberry sauce. For breakfast, I indulged in Cinnamon-sprinkled French toast; rich, darkSikwate (Filipino hot chocolate); deep-fried danggit and dilis; and all the other sinangag (fried rice)-based goodies that Pinoys love to pile on their plate. For those with sweet teeth, you have to try (and bring home) some of the Double-chocolate peppermint or the White Chocolate with pecan cookies. Since we were going on tour for the rest of the day, we didn’t mind piling on the carbs. The dishes and goodies were worth the calories!

Aplaya's Mixed green salad in guava vinaigrette and fresh fruits
Aplaya’s Mixed green salad in guava vinaigrette and fresh fruits
Desserts at Aplaya make you want to indulge and forget your diet
Desserts at Aplaya make you want to indulge and forget your diet

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