Summer must have started here in the Philippines. Welcome sunshine!

Summer time is here and for sure beaches and vacations always come to mind during these times. Bantayan is an option for those who find Boracay too expensive or too far. Though, I personally haven’t been to Bantayan yet, I have been to Boracay though for a couple of times. But this place sure is in my wish list of places to visit.

As what I have heard Bantayan is almost like Boracay less the commercialized atmosphere. Same powdery, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters which is ideal for snorkelling or diving. There are also caves and dive spots to visit, just hire a boat to get you to the destinations you wish to visit.

By land, one can take the two-hour bus ride from the northern bus terminal in Cebu City up to San Remigo or drive your own vehicle. From there, inter-island ferries to Santa Fe in Bantayan Island and to Malapascua are available. For those who have their own vehicles the ferry charge is somewhere around P1,000++. There is also a night ferry from Cebu City to Sta. Fe; travel time is about nine hours.

A lot of resorts abound the area for different kinds of travellers. You can also bring your tent along if you are in a tight budget (as what a cousin of mine did, when they went there during the holy week). You can just rent the area where you are going to put your tent for the duration of your stay.

A lot of people find Bantayan an unforgettable place and always keep on coming back. I sure wish I could also do the same.

Marlin Beach Resort, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippine