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Bella and Billie and Bellevue

Bella and Billie and Bellevue

Summer heat at The Bellevue Resort in Panglao was sprinkled with the even hotter presence of these two beautiful ladies of Miss Universe Philippines during their location shoot in Bohol. #AmbassadorForArtsAndCulture Bella Ysmael and #AmbassadorForGenderEquality Billie Hakenson show us how it’s done in their Binikini Swim pieces. Photo by Tj Medrana

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Bellevue Resort led International Coastal Cleanup day

The day was started as a way to raise awareness about the growing pollution on various beaches of the world. #BelllevueResort #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay #environment #nextfeatureph

More than half a thousand volunteers from local organizations and private sectors, including frontliners, professionals, employees, students, divers, and many more gathered together to collect and segregate an estimated 1,713 kg of non-biodegradable waste at the recently concluded 37th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day hosted by The Bellevue Resort in Doljo Beach, Panglao,…

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The Bellevue Resort leads International Coastal Cleanup #SeaTheChange in Bohol

The Bellevue Resort leads International Coastal Cleanup #SeaTheChange in Bohol

More than half a thousand volunteers from local organizations and private sectors, including frontliners, professionals, employees, students, divers, and many more, gathered together to collect and segregate an estimated 1,713 kg of non-biodegradable waste at the recently concluded 37th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day hosted by The Bellevue Resort in Doljo Beach, Panglao, Bohol. The…

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19th PH Travel Exchange in Bohol features via online B2B sessions

#PHnews: 19th PH Travel Exchange in Bohol features via online B2B sessions

TAGBILARAN CITY – The 19th edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) commenced on Tuesday through a virtual gathering at the Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol.

 This year’s travel exchange carries the theme “PHITEX Pivots: Business Unusual”, seeing 161 resellers, 124 buyers, and 350 delegates gathered in one online platform for business-to-business (B2B) sessions and networking.

 The event showcases the debut of Bohol Tourist contact tracing app and the five-day quarantine protocol for the 49 delegates that arrived in Bohol on Saturday.

 Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) chief operating officer, said PHITEX is the country’s biggest government-organized annual travel trade event since 1996, and has already averaged 190 buyers from 31 countries and 138 Philippine sellers.

 Prior to Tuesday’s event, Governor Arthur Yap met with the stakeholders in a press briefing via zoom on Sept. 16, along with PHITEX organizers.

 Allones said the 124 confirmed buyers come from all over the world including Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, and other countries in Europe and in Asia, Russia, Africa, Vietnam, among other countries.

 Meanwhile, the 161 confirmed sellers are from various areas in the country including Albay, Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Cebu, Clark, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, La Union, Manila, Masbate, Palawan, Tagaytay, Rizal, Samar, Sorsogon, Zambales, and Zamboanga City.

 The Department of Tourism (DOT) highly considered Panglao as venue of the event as it is one of the first islands in the country to reopen to international tourists once travel restrictions were eased amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, she said.

 She cited the province's pool of dedicated leaders, low number of Covid-19 cases, beautiful beaches, resorts, dive spots, and other tourism attractions, and a new international airport.

 Travel and other tourism events may have temporarily stopped because of the health crisis, but Allones said the country aims to drive the industry forward by staging the virtual edition of this year’s PHITEX.

 “Amid the immense challenges for the tourism industry, TPB is leveraging on digital technology as a platform to sustain and explore new opportunities and markets. With this e-conference setup, we endeavor to update our tourism market stakeholders from all over the world with the latest Philippine tourism offerings,” she added.

 One of the highlights of this year’s PHITEX is the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), a series of exclusive business-to-business appointments between Philippine sellers and foreign buyers, happening for the first time in virtual booths.

 Other activities include Philippines 360, a series of online games and quizzes that deal with Philippine culture and the arts. 

 A specially curated virtual tour of Manila, dubbed as the Philippines’ Capital of Fun, is also one of the event highlights, showcasing the city’s unique blend of old world and new culture. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "19th PH Travel Exchange in Bohol features via online B2B sessions." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1116185 (accessed September 23, 2020 at 12:43AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "19th PH Travel Exchange in Bohol features via online B2B sessions." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1116185 (archived).

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THE BELLEVUE RESORT BOHOL

Upon arrival at the Bellevue Resort, we were greeted with “Welcome to Bellevue” while putting on a Bellevue necklace to each of us.

feeling namin, mga celebrity kami.hehe

honestly, ang sarap sa pakiramdam na binigyan kami ng ganitong salubong :)

We requested for an Airport transfer since we have a Baby and Seniors travelling with us.

Thankfully, it was a smooth, helpful and comfortable ride from the Airport to the Hotel.

And then, we were escorted to the reception.

While I was seated while checking in (the reception tables were lowered, and so you are seated which is very helpful), someone came up to me and gave me a cold juice.

ahhh... refreshing. :)

And then, minutes later, a personnel approached us again and gave us a wet cloth to make us feel more relaxed.

haaay, ang sarap lalo ng feeling.

Sobrang nakakatanggal ng pagod. :)

At this time, i felt so comfortable already (specially after hearing all the news on TV), it made me feel that we made a good choice with our hotel.

(here’s my short video of the Bellevue Resort at the arrival and reception area taken around 6am in the morning)

And then, we got our room keys! yes, pwde na makapagpahinga :)

this was our room - a Superior Twin Room.

We booked our rooms directly at the hotel thru phone. kasi we wanted to avail the 20% Senior Citizen discount, which the hotel has kindly given us. 

inside... its so cozy, spacious and relaxing :)

our beds are very soft and comfortable.

on the next room was our Senior Parents’ room.

both rooms are the same, walang pinag-kaiba.

but since we have a baby, we requested na pagtabihin ang beds namin. ayun, when we came back, magkatabi na sya plus, with a heart-shaped towels pa. sweet! :) Thank you po Bellevue Housekeeping Team! :)

(ahh...si Cassie gutom na kaya pina-milk ko muna bago ako nakapag-picture.hehe kaya photobomber sya.hehe)

anyway, the bathroom has a bath tub and shower separately.

and our room has a small veranda which can also be seen while inside the bathroom through the glass wall (with curtain) for additional view and extra light.

the toiletries are complete with everything you’ll need.

few minutes later after unpacking and resting, my Senior Parents who are celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary, got this sweet surprise! :)

haaay - ang babait nila dito. nakakatuwa :)

thank you, thank you for this :)

after resting, we toured the hotel and this were all the amenities that we saw:

GAME ROOM - where you can play Computer Games...

PLAY AREA for Kids

and Kids at heart :)

PS. no tokens needed here

DVD Rentals

PSP Rentals... all for FREE :)

they also have a HUGE chess board

and Billiard table (which i was not able to take photo). 

All this can be use for FREE :)

We rested for the rest of the afternoon, allowing my Baby and Senior Parents to recharge for the next day’s activity.

But that night, a hotel personnel knocked on our door and gave us what they call Complimentray Sweets :) 

ang bait naman nila dito! :)

first day palang namin pero ang dami na nila binibigay samin :)

THANK YOU so much for this again :)

The following day, super energize na kami for a morning swimming :)

their infinity pool is sooo lovely, something that the kids and adults can both enjoy :)

i love their pool kasi it has a very shallow area where Babies and Toddlers can walk onto. 

photo above and below shows that my Baby Cassie is still standing..

im still trying to fix her before i can bring her sa malalim

lighter color yung tiles of shallow part, so you can differentiate the level of deepness of the pool.

take note - the pool is heated, so you can enjoy swimming even at night.

plus, they have their very own beach front with white sand, exclusive for their guests only.

i appreciate that its beach front is exclusive - because its not crowded.

(hindi mahirap magpa-picture... at wala masyado photo bombers sa pictures nyo.hehe joke)

pero seriously, sa tulad ko na may baby, mas mahirap habulin kapag madaming ibang tao sa paligid. 

tska since mejo nahihiya akong mag-swimwear in public, mas naging komportable ako dito. :)

although, there are times that the water here is on a low tide (like the photo above) and meron ngang mga sea urchins meters away from the resort which will hinder you from swimming there, i don’t mind. i still love the beach here.

why? because at noon, high tide starts. so you can somehow immerse yourself on the beach. sakin kasi, okay nako na nakakapagbabad ako at konting tampisaw sa tubig. langoy-langoy ng konti.

yung area with sea urchins - mejo malayo pa naman from the resort kaya hindi naman na ako makakarating dun.

hindi naman kasi ako talaga lumalangoy sa dagat.

but if you are that type, you can have an Island hopping naman to the different beaches here in Panglao such as the Alona Beach or Virgin Island.

but since the resort has so much amenities to offer - its so hard to leave this beautiful place.

by the way, our daily Buffet Breakfast is held at the Lamian Restaurant from 6-10am :)

there’s a long stretch of food choices here.

from our Filipino favorites... at mga ulam sa kanin :)

such as this - Pork Humba Boholano, sarap! :)

plus the Dimsum and Egg station :)

they also have salads, cold cuts...

breads, waffles...

juices and cereals...

native chocolate...

noodles... ang daming choices :)

ang sarap ng daily breakfast ko. busog! :)

how about FOOD for lunch and dinner?

although they are private and isolated, eating and dining naman was not a problem for us. why?

they have their very own restaurant - MAREA AL FRESCO

which offers delicious and affordable dining experience.

ang laki ng servings nila - for a price of around Php 300-400 per dish, good for 2-3 pax na :)

kaya we sometimes had our late lunch or dinner on this huge “Kubo” restaurant. 

this is at the second level of Kubo, where they held their private events. the view here is so relaxing. :)

BUT - the Hotel also offers a FREE Shuttle Ride going to Alona Beach every 8pm daily. so if you want to get more food choices and experience good night life, you can reserve a seat at their shuttle by informing them ahead.

i remember, during our second night, a Hotel personnel knocked on our door and gave this to us :)

haaay... sobrang bait nyo naman po talaga :)

my husband’s birthday is actually mid-April pa, so belated na. kaya it is so surprising that they still gave us a cake nung nalaman nila about his birthday.

kaya, THANK YOU so much again for this :)

we also tried their double-deck raft, where you can have a better view of the whole beach and the sunset too.

mejo nakaka-takot lang maglakad, extra challenge pero masaya naman :)

ayan... after crossing the floating bridge (?)... ang saya-saya na namin.. :)

pero kelangan pa namin umakyat sa 2nd floor...

here we are!!! we made it! :)

what do we get after going here?

this lovely view :)

by the way, the WIFI here is FREE for the entire stay and is easy to connect.

Overall, for me, The Bellevue Resort in Bohol has an exceptional SERVICE - this is their edge :)

I remember, we were just looking at their huge pond and showing our Baby the fishes - and then a personnel approached us and asked if we want to feed them.

Our parents were all smiles :) see? :)

Plus, they offer a FREE 30 minutes Kayak and Paddle Boarding for every person checked-in, which our Parents enjoyed so much.

BELLEVUE RESORT gave us more than what we have asked for.

They have taken good care of us, and have pampered us so well.

Kaya para sa akin - iba silang mag-alaga.

plus, my Baby loved your beach, white sand and pool so much...

as well as your garden :)

and she had a super comfortable sleep and vacation :)

which a parent like me loves seeing :)

so from our family to yours - THANK YOU SO MUCH :)

I want to go back here because of your BEAUTIFUL RESORT, WHITE SAND, PRIVATE BEACH and EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE :)

God bless us all.

To God be the Glory.

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Behold Rabiya in Bohol

Behold Rabiya in Bohol

Behold Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and the beauty of Bohol. Video Mark Vincent Ramasola Photography Tj Medrana Swimwear PauLina by Mikee Andrei @mikeeandrei Styling Mikee Andrei Makeup Gio Vain Montomo Hair Nayr Shufa Plazos Sines Location The Bellevue Resort Bohol Beach Club Resort Panglao Mithi Resort & Spa Special thanks to the Province of Bohol Tourism Promotions Board and…

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Bohol luxe resort gears up for new normal

Out of Town Blog Bohol luxe resort gears up for new normal

Manila, Philippines — In preparation for the reopening of the tourism industry in Bohol province, The Bellevue Resort has put in place stringent health measures under the “new normal” regime in line with the Covid-19 pandemic. The luxury resort in Panglao was recognized as the model establishment as it was the first to implement strict […]

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Cebuano News: Mga ‘Sano mahimong makadaug sa 'Balik sa Bohol' raffle prizes

#PHinfo: Cebuano News: Mga ‘Sano mahimong makadaug sa 'Balik sa Bohol' raffle prizes

CORTES, Bohol, Feb. 17 (PIA) – Bisan og Bol-anon nga mga paisano (sano), basta mopalit sa hotel accommodations ug tours sa mga establisemento nga miapil sa Balik sa Bohol Online sale gikan sa Pebrero 21 ngadto sa Marso 14, gawas nga mahimong makakuha sa mas barato nga tanyag, mahimo pang makasuroy, bakasyon nga libre.

Kini kay gilusad na sa Bohol ang Balik sa Bohol Online Sale, usa  ka pamaligya sa mga pagsuroy ug lulinghayaw sa Bohol nga mitanyag sa halos 70 porsyento sa kaltas sa regular nga presyo sa mga katulganan, suroyanan ug mga serbisyo pag-alagad sa turista.

MAS HAPSAY, MAS HAYAHAY. Kon kaniadto ang tour Bohol nasamok sa nagsugwak nga mga tawo, lahi na karon kay gipatuman na ang carrying capacity sa mga lugar mao nga mapaabut na ang mas halugaway ug mas pribado nga mga lugar sa Panglao, Dauis ug Anda. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)

Pamaligya nga giapilan sa 13 ka mga hotels ug accommodation establishments, usa ka adventure park ug 6 ka mga travel ug tour operators nga mga taga Bohol ug gisuportahan sa Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, DOT 7, Cebu Pacific ug mga local nga ahensya sa kagamhanan, ang Balik sa Bohol Online Sale gitumong aron mas padaghanon pa ang mga turista nga mobalik aron usab ang paghandum sa kasinati-an sa pagsuroy sa Bohol.

Segun pa ni Bohol Tourism Officer Josephine Cabarrus, 80 sa usa  ka gatus ka turista sa Bohol, mga namalik na nga mga manuroyan kay tataw nga wala gyud matagbaw sa ilang una nga kasinati-an dinhi.

Subay niini, gibutyag sa BTO nga tumong nila karon nga aghaton ang mga buot mamalik dinhi apan nangita usab sa kasegurohan nga dili sila matakdan sa sakit.

Ang Balik sa Bohol Online sale giapilan sa Amarela, Amorita, Be Grand Hotel, Bellevue, Ivy Wall Best Western Plus, Bluewater Pangalo, Bee Farm, Bohol Beach Club. Chocolate Hills Adventure park, Acacia Glamping, Donatela, Lobo Rover Resort, South Palms, Mithi, ug Modala.

Sa mga tour operators, lakip niini ang Angels Wings, Baclayon Travels and Tours, Coordinates Travel, Dagohoy Travel and Tours, Travel Village ug Bohol Holidays Travel and Tours.  

Gawas sa gipasangil nga mahal ang Bohol nga suroyan ug misamot ka mahal tungod sa estrikto nga pagpatuman sa mga lakang batok sa coronavirus disease, ang Balik sa Bohol Online Sale buot nga mopamatuod nga barato, luwas ug gipasalig nga mas nindot pa nga suroyan ang Bohol karon nga limitado na ang dawaton sa mga resorts ug hotels.

BALIK SA BOHOL SALE. Nindot ra kaayo nga palabyon sa mga Bol-anon ang kahigayunan nga kita na una ang makapahimulos sa mas gipanindot ug gipamaayo nga pagsuroy sa Bohol sa presyo nga 70 porsyento ang kaltas, sa pasiunang pangaghat niining paningkamot nga bangonon ang turismo sa panahon sa pandemya, saysay ni Josephine Cabarrus ug Joanne Pinat sa Bohol Tourism Office. (PIA Bohol) 

Gibaligya alang sa tanan, bisan ngadto sa mga taga Bohol nga buot makasuway sa mga kasinati-an sa pagkaturista dinhi, ang Balik sa Bohol Online Sale makit-an sa www.traveloco/ph/balikbohol ug kinahanglan nga didto makompleto ang pagbayad sa suroyan pinaagi sa online facility.

Gani, segun pa sa mga tigpasiugda sa nahisgutan nga tour ug travel promotions, mahimo pa nga ang mga swertehon nga mga Bol-anon makadaug og 3 ka adlaw ug duha  ka gabii nga pagpuyo nga libre sa usa ka hotel o resort, libre nga balikan sa ticket sa eroplano ug uban pang makadani nga mga pahalipay.  

Alang sa mga taga Bohol, gikinahanglan lamang nga mopalit sa serbisyo nga gitanyag, may ikapakita nga voucher sa napalit nga puy-nan ug mamahimo nga makadaug.

Ang Balik sa Bohol Online Sale usa  ka lakang sa pag-aghat sa mga Pilipino nga gilaayan na sa pagkatanggong sa ilang mga panimalay, nga gasahan ang ilang kaugalingon sa pagsuroy sa Bohol diin ang mga mosubay sa mga nindot nga talan-awon pinaagi sa tourism bubble gipaneguro nga dili masagolan og lain alang usab sa mas luwas nga paglulinghayaw. (rahc/PIA-7/Bohol)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "Cebuano News: Mga ‘Sano mahimong makadaug sa 'Balik sa Bohol' raffle prizes." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1067312 (accessed February 22, 2021 at 10:07AM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "Cebuano News: Mga ‘Sano mahimong makadaug sa 'Balik sa Bohol' raffle prizes." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1067312 (archived).

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Summer’s not yet over with GetGo’s exciting exclusive offers

Mark your calendars for an amazing and relaxing weekend staycation with GetGo’s exclusive hotel offers.

Summer may be coming to an end, but don’t worry! GetGo has lined up the best and most exciting deals to help you plan and book that much-awaited getaway with your friends and family.

Members are up for hotter adventures as GetGo’s hotel and travel partners roll out its rewarding promos to let you take your friends and family to the most beautiful places inside and outside of the city. All you need to do is provide your GetGo number during booking and present any proof of membership that indicates your GetGo number plus a valid ID upon check in to instantly enjoy exclusive member rewards such as discounts and points!

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See the charm of Panglao Island in Bohol and delight in breathtaking sights of its beach at the shores of The Bellevue Resort Bohol. Experience both comfort and luxury at the center of Alabang when you head down to The Bellevue Manila. GetGo members can take advantage of room discounts up to 65% until November 30, 2018 at The Bellevue Hotels.

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Orchid Garden Suites

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Park Inn by Radisson Clark

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Bellevue at Panglao island...

Bellevue at Panglao island…

Wikipedia will tell you, that Panglao is an island in the north Bohol Sea, located in the Central Visayas region of the Visayas island group, in the south-central Philippines…and it is!

For me it’s  a small island in Bohol ,the province where my father was born.

Panglao used to be a quite little town with beautiful virgin  beaches, but recently has sprouted a bunch of resort developments…

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A Luxurious Staycation at The Bellevue Resort Bohol

Out of Town Blog A Luxurious Staycation at The Bellevue Resort Bohol

Bellevue Resort Bohol Staycation

I’m the kind of traveler who likes exploring by foot, finding hidden alleys that lead to food stalls, walking around downtown to immerse myself in the local cuisine and culture, looking for the best things to photograph with my gadgets, and shopping for interesting souvenirs. I’m always on the go.

Bohol Bellevue Resort Beachfront

But sometimes, chilling out in one place for a couple of days can be just as rewarding as an hour’s worth of walking… just as how I immensely enjoyed my recent luxurious staycation in Bellevue Resort Bohol (Check Rates).

View from my Veranda

Alongside other bloggers, I was generously invited by The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R), the manager and owner of the resort, to experience their hotel hospitality. It was the perfect opportunity—it was scheduled for 3 days and 2 nights, and it was almost summertime. I wore my fancy sunshades and joined in the party.

Bellevue Bohol Lobby

We reached The Bellevue Resort after a 30-minute drive from our arrival in Tagbilaran Airport. When I saw a nearby, small secluded beach, the elegant and welcoming hotel lobby, and my even more elegant, welcoming, and comfy room, I threw in another pair of shades on my face.

Location

Bellevue Resort in Panglao Island

This 5-star hotel is located near the shorelines of Doljo Beach, in Panglao Island, Bohol. It’s just less than a kilometer away from Tagbilaran City where there is an airport. From here, one can also visit the nearby Momo Beach, as well as other Panglao Island landmarks like the Panglao Church. This hotel is highly accessible as well.

My room

In my staycation paradise, I dwelled in room 644 in the east Bali wing, which gave me a bird’s eye view of the nearby Doljo beach, and the resort’s infinity pool. My room had a fancy tropical theme, and my king-size bed made me feel like a real king. Beside it was a mini-living room with a large, convertible couch and a lounge chair.

My Bed for two nights

Bellevue Resort Bohol Bathroom

My favorite part of my luxurious room is the bathroom, where I had a bathtub and a rainfall showerhead with just the right amount of water pressure. My toilet had a bidet and I was given a complete set of toiletries. In front of the bathroom is a huge closet equipped with bathrobes, laundry bags, slippers, and a safe box.

Bathroom Toiletries

Toiletries

Sofa right next to the Veranda photo by Myke Soon

Work Desk

Adding more to my perfect room is a super-fast WiFi, a cable LED TV, a mini bar with Bohol delicacies, and conveniently placed sockets.

Food

There are two restaurants and one bar in the resort. All three open on 7 AM and close at 10 PM daily.

One is the Lamian World Cuisine Restaurant. Aside from serving international and local dishes, this restaurant also offers a breakfast buffet from 7 AM to 10 AM. Their buffet ranges from dangit, different slices of ham, freshly baked bread, and fresh fruits. The local hot chocolate, or Tablea, is my favorite in their breakfast spread.

Food at Bellevue Bohol Resort

The second restaurant in the resort is the Marea Al Fresco Dining, which specializes in seafood dishes. They have tables near the beachfront so it’s especially enticing. Marea Al Fresco also has a selection of wines and cocktails, but not as much as the bar.

The Flujo Bar serves a wide spectrum of cocktails and shakes. The bar has a sunken lobby and a very relaxing ambiance. If you’re having a hard time choosing which concoction to try out, the professional baristas would be happy to recommend you something, if not make a completely new one for you.

Facilities

The Bellevue Resort Bohol (Resort Reviews) is abundant with facilities that are perfect for me, the staycationer summer king, or, basically, for anyone.

Gaming Room photo by Myke Soon

Aside from the amazing restaurants, the resort also has a game room where guests can spend time in. There is a game room and recreation area for us grown-ups, complete with table tennis tables, billiards, and even a basketball arcade machine! The playground of the younger crowd is blue and underwater-themed.

Lets Play photo by Myke Soon

Aside from having several toys, there are also books, and a PS3. There is also a wide fitness gym in the vicinity. I don’t really have a beach-bod and I love food more than exercising, but if I were given the chance to stay inside the resort for a longer period, I might just make visiting the gym a habit!

The spa house, Azurea Spa also looked very appealing. They had professional therapists who are trained to pamper guests to perfection.

Billiards Table photo by Myke Soon

Before going out the hotel you will see the Lobby Shop, an in-house souvenir shop that sells Bohol’s local crafts and delicacies. Meanwhile, the nearby tour desk offers basic information as well as tour packages.

Enjoy Watersports photo by Myke Soon

Outside the building are two areas where large group meetings or events can be held. These are the Cena, which is a large, open-air court; and The Bellevue Pavilion, which can be used as a convention center for large groups.

Learn Archery photo by Myke Soon

There is also a bike rental facility, an archery range, and an outdoor playground. If you don’t fancy playing around on land, the resort also offers beach and water sports activities, such as diving lessons, and beach sports like Frisbee.

Infinity Pool in Bellevue Bohol

Lastly, the resort has its own infinity pool that offers an excellent view of the secluded Doljo Beach, ocean, horizon, and beyond. It’s perfect for relaxing, chilling out, or simple sightseeing.

Island Hopping Tour

We had a chance to try out the island hopping tour offered by the resort doing our stay. With a speedboat, we were able to visit an island and watch dolphins swim nearby!

Island Hopping in Bohol

We visited Isola de Francisco, a very beautiful white sandbar owned by the Philippine Center of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. It is a private island but it is open to the public without any entrance fees. On the island is a statue of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, an Italian saint. There is also a small museum made of local materials. On and around the island are statues depicting Jesus Christ’s life.

Hinagdanan Cave

The Hinagdanan Cave is our last stop for our short, island tour. The cave is a beautiful cavern that is known to be approximately 100 meters long. Its walls are mostly made of limestone, and the holes on the cave’s ceilings serve as lights.

Bellevue Family Mission School

During our stay, we also visited the Bellevue Family Mission, a missionary organization based in Panglao. The volunteers originally started working since 2006, but it was only three years later when the present organization was formally established. Some of the current members of the organization include Eveline Gamonez, an American psychiatric nurse, and Kim, a retired American soldier. The organization is further manned by volunteer teachers, and a gardener.

Bellevue Family Mission School

One of the organization’s vision is to provide assistance in terms of education. Their current program schools 40 3 to 5-year-old children. Aside from the English language, the children are also taught housekeeping and spiritual values.

Honesty Shop

Honesty Shop in Bohol

Like the ones we see in Batanes Honesty Coffee Shop, Bohol also has its honesty shop, and it’s located in Bellevue Resort Bohol. The shop is just a small corner that mostly sells local handicrafts. Nobody watches over the store; customers who wish to purchase a product need to refer to the price tags and deposit their payment in the box.

Bellevue Organic Farm

Located right next to the Bellueve Family Mission School is an organic farm. The farm has a symbiotic relationship with The Bellevue Resort—the resort uses some of the herbs and vegetables being grown in the organic farm, while the organization uses the resort’s kitchen wastes, such as vegetable peelings, as compost.

Bellevue Organic Farm

Organic Garden in Panglao Island

The organic farm grows a variety of vegetables, ranging from lettuce, eggplants, to potatoes and even cassava. Small farm animals such as chickens, pigs, and rabbits, are raised in the farm.

Overall review

There is no other word to describe my staycation in the Bellevue Resort Bohol other than “perfect��. Its facilities and interiors were all tropical-themed and laid back, which makes me think that the place was really created for the summertime. The beach is always clean and peaceful. The staff were all very attentive and kind.

With my CabinZero Bag photo by Myke Soon

Refreshing View photo by Myke Soon

The hotel’s location is also one of the best things about it. It’s accessible to us yet is distant from the crowds. In overall, this resort is the best, summertime getaway I can ever recommend to anyone.

At the Bohol Bee Farm

I would also like to commend the hotel staff for their efforts of throwing a huge Luau party during our last night. We had our dinner in the Lamian Restaurant, which served us their finest dishes. We had a wide array of seafood dishes, namely: sinigang na salmon, buttered prawns with garlic, and Crab with Chili Sauce. We also had a fair share of local delicacies, which included native spicy chorizos, pork sate dipped in peanut sauce, boiled corn on the cob, baked potatoes with condiments, and java rice. We had slices of smoky Inihaw na Manok and Inihaw na Liempo as well.

We spent the rest of the night being entertained by local performers and fire dancers. It was a beautiful, chilly night of music, dance, fire, laughter, and food.

#TeamBohol at The Bellevue Resort Bohol photo by Myke Soon

I wouldn’t ask for any other way to conclude my perfect, summer staycation.

The Bellevue Resort Bohol Address: Barangay Doljo, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines Book Online: via Agoda Telephone: +63 (38) 422-2222 Facebook: thebellevueresortbohol Twitter: @bellevueresort Instagram: @bellevueresort

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A Luxurious Staycation at The Bellevue Resort Bohol Melo Villareal

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Bellemar Lifestyle Center: Lifestyle complex to rise in Panglao Island

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Bohol, Philippines — A new hub of seaside living and recreation is rising in the tourist island of Panglao in Bohol with the soon-to-open Bellemar Lifestyle Center, a four-hectare project of Bellevue Hotels and Resorts. Literally meaning “beautiful sea,” it is set to open in the first quarter of 2021 and will exude architectural aesthetics […]

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Cebuano News: Mga programa sa ASEAN, mga batan-ong henerasyon maka-benepisyo

#PHinfo: Cebuano News: Mga programa sa ASEAN, mga batan-ong henerasyon maka-benepisyo

TAGBILARAN CITY, Nov. 27 (PIA) -- Ang mga batan-ong henerasyon nga Pilipinhon ang maka-ani sa benepisyo sa mga programa nga gihikyad sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), sigun pa sa usa  ka opisyal sa Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) niadtong Biyernes, Nobyembre 22.

Si Undersecretary Lorraine Marie Badoy, head sa new media and external affairs sa PCOO, midayed sa aktibong pagsalmot sa mga tinun-an sa Bohol atol sa gipahigayong presentasyon sa nagkalain-laing oportunidad nga makuha sa mga Pilipino isip miyembro sa ASEAN.

“Because there are really very important goals that you can meet as a region, together. Like the European Union where countries are bonded together as a region so they become stronger economically and security and all that. These are the hopes of Asean. We do it because of your generation,” matud pa ni Badoy atol sa gipahigayong Asean Awareness Forum didto sa Bellevue Resort sa lungsod sa Panglao.

Si Badoy nagkanayon nga ang pagbaton og lig-on nga regional intergovernmental organization naghatag og kahigayonan sa mga Pilipino sa pagbyahe libot sa siyam ka Asean member countries nga walay hasol sa pag-aplay og visa.

“It’s already in place for you guys. Travel to Asean countries is so much easier. It’s just like going to Cebu or Manila that you don’t need a visa and you guys need to travel to see the world to have a bigger view of your role in life,” matud pa ni Badoy.

Samtang si PCOO Undersecretary George Apacible, head sa good governance, government-owned and -controlled corporations and finance miingon nga ang aktibong papel sa Pilipinas sa pagmugna og mga palisiya sa pag-isa og awareness level sa mga programa sa Asean napalambo tungod sa information technology.

Ang pagpahigayon og Asean meeting o summit human naga-tigum ang technical working group, dugay nang nakapausab sa paglakip sa massive information drive aron pag-edukar sa publiko kalabot sa mga benepisyo isip lumulopyo sa usa  ka nasod nga miyembro sa Asean, matud pa ni Apacible.

Gi-awhag usab niini ang mga Bol-anon nga nitambong sa maong forum sa pagtuon og dugang kalabot sa Asean pinaagi sa internet.

Si Grace Quarteros, public relations specialist on Asean sa Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) miingon nga gawas sa convergence of travel nga wala na nanginahanglan og visa sa pagsulod sa mga miyembro nga nasod, ang Pilipinas nakapaduso usab sa pagsagop sa South China Sea Code of Conduct, nga padayon pa karong gi-negosyar.

Matud pa ni Quarteros nga ang Asean, usa  ka rehiyon sa 640 milyon ka tawo ug katulo sa pinakadako sa kalibotan sunod sa China ug India. Ika-5 usab kini sa kalibotan ug ikatulo sa Asia sa hisgotanan sa Gross Domestic Product ug ika-5 sa pinakadakong ekonomiya apan gipanglantawan nga mamahimong ika-4 nga pinakadako sa umaabot 2030.

Ang maong forum nga gitambongan sa kapin gatos ka mga sumasalmot gikan sa nagkalain-laing sektor sama sa mga estudyante ug magtutdlo gikan sa nagkalain-laing unibersidad sa Bohol, information officers sa local government units ug national government agencies, tourism officers ug sektor sa patigayon.

Apil usab nga gihisgotan sa maong forum ang Asean programs for biodiversity, tourism opportunities, ug regional organization’s impact on the local economy. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)

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References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "Cebuano News: Mga programa sa ASEAN, mga batan-ong henerasyon maka-benepisyo." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1030808 (accessed December 03, 2019 at 11:39AM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "Cebuano News: Mga programa sa ASEAN, mga batan-ong henerasyon maka-benepisyo." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1030808 (archived).