The World Famous “Chocolate Hills”

One of the world’s smallest primates - Tarsier

The church dating back to the 15th century

Award-winning luxury Philippines getaway Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is not only one of Asia’s latest best-kept paradise secrets – but also a gateway to world-class diving and unique attractions including the world famous ‘Chocolate Hills’.

The secluded retreat is located on a pristine, private white sand beach on Panglao Island in Bohol.

In its first year, it has been awarded the Philippine Tatler’s Seal of Excellence 2010 and ‘Editor’s Pick for Philippines’.

Beyond secluded indulgence and heavenly pampering, whale and dolphin-watching excursions depart direct from the resort, as well as diving adventures to renowned Balicasag and Pamilacan, among the best dive sites in the world.

Fringed by a narrow reef and home to a huge community of marine life, Balicasag Island is about 30 minutes by boat from Eskaya.

Puntod Island, better known as Virgin Island, is a white sand islet on a crescent-shaped sandbar popular for its coral walls, marvelous slope dives and amazing sea life.

Pamilacan Island is only a 90-minute outrigger boat ride away, famed for whales, manta rays and dolphins – and local fishing villages decorated with relics of large whale jaws and bones. Magnificent dive sites are home to giant gorgonians, tunicates, sponges, anemones as well as other unique marine life. Though whales and many of the dolphins are most active at night and during early morning, the best time to watch them is at dawn.

Panglao Island is renowned for the mystical experience of exploring Hinagdanan Cave, swimming in its deep underground cavern.

Also nearby there is the mysterious Chocolate Hills, Bohol's most famous tourist attraction. Resembling giant molehills, they dot the landscape around three towns just a 90-minute drive from Eskaya.  On Bohol, there are also churches dating back to the 15th century reflect the architectural influences of Spanish occupation.

Besides, guests can cruise Bohol’s scenic Loboc River, home to the unique and delightful Tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates. These cute animals are nocturnal and have huge eyes.

Named after indigenous residents of Bohol, Eskaya is designed in traditional Filipino thatched balai style by celebrated national architect, Francisco “Bobby” Manosa.

The tropical oasis located a short distance from the island’s Tagbilaran Airport, and convenient 20-minute helicopter ride from Cebu, the exclusive boutique resort is a member of both Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Kiwi Collection.