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# Philippines Tour Part 4: Bohol, the Chocolate Hills and Ananyana Boutique Hotel

> Bohol is a key tourist island in the Philippines, famous for its Chocolate Hills in the interior and beautiful white-sand beaches on its coast, including those on adjacent Panglao Island.

## Destination
Bohol island and Panglao Island, the Philippines

## Getting there
Reachable by ferry; the article mentions onward travel to Cebu by ferry as the next leg

## When to go
The Chocolate Hills turn brown and chocolate-like during dry summer spells

## Why visit
A mix of unique natural landmarks like the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers, cultural experiences such as the Loboc Children's Choir, and excellent boutique and resort accommodation on quiet beaches

## What to see
- **Chocolate Hills** — A cluster of many small hills in the island interior that turn brown in the dry season; an overlook requires climbing a steep staircase
- **Tarsiers** — Bohol is home to the world's smallest primates, described as fist-sized and cute
- **Loboc Children's Choir** — A notable choir in Loboc that performs daily and impressed visitors with its skill

## What to do
- **Visit the Chocolate Hills overlook** — Drive to the interior and climb the steep staircase to reach the panoramic viewpoint
- **Relax on Panglao Island beaches** — The beach behind Ananyana and Bellevue Resort is quiet; Alona Beach offers a livelier scene with restaurants, bars, and music clubs

## Good to know
Ananyana Boutique Hotel on Panglao Island has no TVs in rooms and WiFi only in the lounge; the adjacent larger Bellevue Resort Bohol is also on Panglao. The trip was arranged by tourasia and Singapore Airlines.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bohol-Chocolate-Hills-Sehenswürdigkeit.jpg"
    caption: "Chocolate Hills on Bohol"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Loboc-Children-Choir-Bernard-Pichon.jpg"
    caption: "Loboc Children's Choir with the travel writer Bernard Pichon"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pool-Suite-Ananyara-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Hotel pool and Owner's Suite behind it"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lounge-Ananyara-Boutique-Hotel.jpg"
    caption: "Open hotel lounge by the beach"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Himmelbett-Brad-Pitt-Angelina-Jolie-Style1.jpg"
    caption: "\"Canopy bed\": Sleep like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Badewanne-Ananyara-Boutique-Hotel-Panglao-Bohol.jpg"
    caption: "Owner’s Suite bathtub; behind it is the shower."
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fischgericht-Ananyara-Resort.jpg"
    caption: "Very well prepared fish course"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/flambiertes-Dessert1.jpg"
    caption: "Truly flambé!"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Bellevue-Resort-Bohol-Panglao.jpg"
    caption: "Lobby luminaires in the Bellevue Resort on Panglao"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Stehleuchte-Bellevue-Resort-Bohol-Panglao.jpg"
    caption: "Floor lamp and sofa in guest room"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pool-Bellevue-Resort-Panglao.jpg"
    caption: "Bellevue Resort pool at night"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Tarsier-Sanctuary.jpg"
    caption: "Tarsier"
```