Rant or Rave: Dumaluan Beach Resort (Panglao, Bohol)

One last post for today! Is my experience at Dumaluan Beach Resort.

This is a trip with my sister last September. The whole travel package is pre-arranged and we chose Dumaluan Beach because it has good reviews and the cheapest we can find during that time.

Me and my sister decided to make this trip because we had a feeling she will be flying to UK soon and thus, this will be my despedida getaway treat for her.

I have no qualms about this resort. And the beach is definitely stunning. It can't quite compare it to the liveliness of Boracay because for one, I didn't find the time to walk around because me and sis were really tired on our first day.

The resort has it's own pool which we only tried on our last day. We also liked the food served during breakfast - we actually had a buffet styled breakfast and I think their prices are reasonable.

They have very accommodating staffs as well who made sure our stay in the island was memorable. We even had a chat with one of the waiters who also used to work in Manila but had to go back to Bohol due to the harder life in the city.

Lovely beach during lunch time

DBR's Welcome at the beach

The restaurant

Myself at the restaurant entrance

Nipa huts along the beach

Nice and quiet...relaxing

We got ref and tv

Nice and clean toilet and bath tub

Outside our room is a small coffee table

My and my sister waiting for our breakfast

Clean and refreshing pool

At the resorts lobby, waiting for our transfer

More information about Dumaluan Beach Resort:
http://www.dumaluanbeach.com/

DUMALUAN BEACH RESORT, PANGLAO, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
E-MAIL: RESORT@DUMALUANBEACH.COM
LANDLINE: 038 502-9092
FAX: 038-502-9081
MOBILE: +639178834888(GLOBE)

Bohol Trip Post-Accounting

I know, this trip has gone a little too over especially with our food trip and pasalubong. But since it doesn't happen too often anyway, I'm still happy that I've been to Bohol at last and shared that experience with my sister.

So for those interested to know how much you can shell out with a 3D/2N Trip, then check it out.

Bohol Getaway
18 - 20 September 2010
Sat - Friday
	1 pax
Flight
PAL thru Mabuhay Miles Great Miles Getaway	913
Tours
Day Tour + 2 nights Accommodation in Dumaluan Beach Resort	5,982
Dolphin Watching + Island Tour	1,300
Pre-Departure to Tagbilaran
Taxi to Airport	163
Terminal Fee	200
Entrance Fees	150
Pre-Departure to Manila
Terminal Fees	20
Taxi back home	150
Food
Day 1
Breakfast	Free
Lunch - Loboc River Cruise	400
Dinner	250
Day 2
Breakfast	Free
Lunch	300
Dinner	375
Day 3
Breakfast	Free
Lunch	250
Flight, Tour, Food	10,453
Pasalubong
Peanut Kisses	125
Star Peanut	125
Star Fingers	125
Keychains	300
T-Shirt	100
Island Souvenir shirts	1,100
Pasalubong Total	1,875
TOTAL	12,328

Hinagdanan Cave and last day in Bohol

So it's our third day on our Bohol Getaway. We decided to get breakfast first then take a dip in the beach and the pool before finally fixing ourselves for our departure. It was good that our flight is in the afternoon and we got enough time to drop by the Hinagdanan Cave.

The pathways to the beach

Our room - D7

 What a beautiful morning that greeted while we get our breakfast.

View of the beach from where we ate our breakfast

Breakfast!

We had tocino and ampalaya with egg. I had mango shake and fruit!

Haayyy

Ready to swim

Dumaluan Beach Resort

That's the pool over there

OOhh, we're leaving

Photo op while waiting for our lunch

Seafood Pasta for lunch

Pasta and supreme burger for lunch

After our sumptuous lunch, we head to the Hinagdanan Cave. It was good that our guide even knows how to do the setting on the cam. So he was able to capture very nice photos since it's a bit dark in the cave.

Going crazy at Hinagdanan Cave

Getting our feet wet

Climbing up!

Hinagdanan Cave yay

We had some bit of time looking at the souvenir shops near the cave. I got some shirts for myself and my family.

Goodbye and thank you Bohol!

About to board the plane

Yay to business class

I love the in-flight meal on our way back to Manila

So there you go with our Bohol trip. I'm probably writing up the post-accounting next week. Hay, can't wait to have another getaway. Where to next?

Bohol Day 2: Dolphin Watching and Island Hopping

On the night of our first day, I was discussing with my sister that since we got no plans for the next day we can just go with the dolphin watching and island hopping tour. So we booked it and we are expected to be fetched at 5:30 in the morning of the next day.

Had to get bfast before the tour

So we woke up at 5am so we can first have breakfast before starting on the tour. It was good the breakfast is all set at the dining area of Dumaluan Beach Resort. We had some mixed veggies and beef picadillo. There's fruits and drinks are also served.

It was a quiet morning we had some time to take photos while waiting for our guide.

Good Morning Dumaluan Beach

Waiting for our guide

Welcome To DBR!

There were nice little huts

Our guide arrived in a few minutes and we started on our journey to sight dolphins. There have been a problem with the boat when we were half way so we had to wait another one to get us transferred to. We are still able to catch dolphins but it wasn't easy to spot them. I only got a video but no photos. Still happy to have seen dolphins in their natural habitat and not caged.

After the dolphin watching we head to Balicasag Island. That's where we are getting lunch and also do snorkeling.

I'm still sleepy haha

Woohoo! Off to see the dolphins

Off to Balicasag Island

What a bright sunny day

Finally, we've set foot on Balicasag

Wow, Balicasag

Ready to go snorkeling

The island from where were snorkeling

Thanks to Kuya we have pics during our snorkeling

And another one

Weehee Starfish!

Umm, gusto ko lang iwagayway ang aking sarong

Our lunch is of camaron rebosado and crab! After the nice lunch at Balicasag we head next to the sand bar called Virgin Island.

Jump shot

Who cares about sunburn when you have this beautiful background

Yummy indian mango while resting

Sun, Sand and Me

Enjoying the water and photo op

Bohol!

Goodbye Virgin Island

After the tour, we head back to our hotel and rested for until dinner time.

Our dinner at Dumaluan Beach Resorts resto is superb and we are definitely so full, no doubt.

What to order?

Photo op muna

Empty plate

Squid adobo and chicke croquettes

Coffee and creme brulee

Bedroom @ Dumaluan Beach Resort

There's also mini-ref and tv

Our second day was so much fun. It was so sad to think we are leaving the place the next day. Well we have to make the most of it and relax in this beautiful place! Next blog about our last day in Bohol...awww