There is something special about tropical islands. They have long been associated with a lifestyle of leisure and luxury. When thinking about this kind of life one conjures up images of endless white-sand beaches and lazy afternoons in a hammock. When thinking about this life, the picture in your mind is likely Barbados. This island paradise located in the Lesser Antilles chain of islands is a luxurious destination resort locale that offers unrivaled luxury and a relaxed style of life that is envied worldwide.
At only 430 square miles the island of Barbados boasts one of the highest standards of living in the entire world and along with that impressive fact comes one of the highest literacy levels anywhere. The island is a part of the British Commonwealth but runs as an independent state. The economy of this area is fairly diversified but the mainstay of the island's wealth is the thriving tourist industry. Barbados is one of those areas that is heavily populated by beautiful destination resorts that capture the luxury of island living in combination with the culture that the Caribbean is famous for. In recent years there has developed a healthy vacation rentals industry that has been fostered by the development of numerous amazing housing/condo communities.
With such development happening there are some fantastic opportunities for investors and buyers who know where to look. Barbados is truly an escape from the rigors of everyday life. Whether you are considering a purchase or simply a vacation then Barbados is a location that you should spend some time considering. The island's close proximity to South America is also ideal for travelers who want to explore all that South America has to offer in addition to the other beautiful islands that share the same waters with Barbados. In fact you could easily find yourself staying here for longer than anticipated once you discover everything that this area has to offer. Many investors have purchased homes here only to realize that the area is so desirable that it's worth moving to and end up living full or part time in their Barbados homes. This is an area that is truly hard to leave. Come to invest and you may just end up staying too.
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The island of Bohol lies in the middle of the Visayas region and is reachable by an hour's boat ride from Cebu or Mactan island.
Bohol is surrounded by islands shielding it from annual typhoon season. It is separated from the Mindanao region by Bohol Sea in the south and the Canigao channel in the east. The Camotes seas separate the island from the Camotes Island and the Bohol strait from the island of Cebu.
Bohol has a land area of 4117.3 square kilometers, making it as the tenth largest island of the Philippines.
On Bohol, most people speak Boholano which comprises one third of the population. You'll be mistaken if you think that language will be a problem since Tagalog and English is well understood by the people.
Aside from the famous chocolate hills of Bohol the island has a lot more to offer. Tourist destination includes not only the well known pristine white sand beaches that stretched the island, Bohol's tourist assets includes, caves, majestic falls, scuba diving sites whale and dolphin watching and historical landmarks.
The Chocolate hills of Bohol is probably one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. These consist of approximately 1268 hills and is uniform in shape mostly 30 to 50 meters in height. The hills are covered in grass but during the dry season it turns into brown giving the chocolate like appearance.
Chocolate hills complex is accessible by bus going to Carmen and dropping off before the town of Carmen. From there it's a 10 minute walk going to the complex and enjoys the wonder of nature.
Panglao island's beaches and resorts are a site to visit for tourist. It is located southwest of Bohol and has two municipalities. Along with the famous beaches are Alona, Dumaluan, Bikini, Momo, and Doljo.
Panglao offers cave tours like the Hinagdanan cave, dolphin watching, scuba diving sites, visita eglesia- Dauis church, Bohol's tallest hanging bridge, and an encounter with the Tarsier monkey that are only endemic in the island.
The Island resort also offers numerous restaurants, recharging body massage and unforgettable nightlife for party goers.
Bohol is also dotted with numerous majestic and refreshing waterfalls around the island. It is hidden away from the urbanization and are waiting for tourist to be discovered. A few minutes of walk from the Antequera will be the Mag Aso falls that only fro a few pesos one can enjoy the scenic view.
Also located near the town is the Inambacan falls which is the source of irrigation and drinking supply for the people of Tagbilaran. In the municipality of Dimiao, the twin falls are located that offers a good place for picnic and trekking.
Bohol is also known as the cave country of the Philippines which offers 1400 known caves and some to be discovered. It can offer adventures a place for spelunking and trekking.
Indeed the island of Bohol is a paradise that awaits every visitor to be enchanted by the God given beauty of Mother Nature.
Bohol is located in the middle of the archipelago and can be reached conveniently by Boat of by air. For tourist coming from abroad there are two options first a flight to Cebu then another going to Tagbilaran or Manila connecting to Tagbilaran. Coming from manila, air travel can take an hour and a half to Tagbilaran.
And for those travelers with small budget to spend ferry can be an option from manila that can take 25 hours of travel. Come and visit Bohol and enjoy God's gift to man.
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