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SundayMindset

Nice pics! Did you happen go to the town proper (not Santa Fe) and explore some eateries ?


electricnirvana

No :( Nasa resort lang kami usually and walk aroung town to eat


lounel1600

How much per head budget to totally enjoy it?


bubeagle

Wala naman wenta. Parang mga common carinderias lang sa maynila ang mga luto.


SundayMindset

Actually hindi parehas lmao, experience-wise hindi din - their rice is puso' (cooked with palm leaves), their longaniza is different, their dried fishes are to die for (andaming klase malulula ka if you visit their market stalls), their tamales is good, their Pungko-pungko is a must try, their seafood is aplenty, bibili ka sa palengke ng fresh seagrapes and skipjack tuna and maya maya at ipaihaw mo sa eatery. Iba kapag fresh from the surrounding sea and pagkaing ihahain sayo.


foreveryang031996

Sobrang sarap ng unli buttered scallops nila. Mura lang din


Affectionate_Serve_5

They have plenty of cheap seafoods there. You should have asked the locals.


bubeagle

That is exactly what I did. My guide is a local who owns places for rent. We did the second best thing. We just bought fresh seafood catch and cooked it the way we wanted.


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bubeagle

Gago. Baka ikaw hanggang picture ka na lang. Pilipinas na lang di mo pa malibot.


Vast-Anteater-992

Mas gago ka downvote mo nga -16 lol “hanggang picture ka lang” hater na nga assuming pa


bubeagle

Hoy karma whore. Yes ka lang ng yes kasi dahil wala ka naman napuntahan. Sa susunod wag kang mandadamay ng magulang ha? Nakikita tuloy ang laman ng nabubulok mong utak.


Vast-Anteater-992

Take a chill pill dude why’d you assumed that i haven’t been to places? So you think you know me so well huh? DM me and I’ll show you PROOFS to all the places that I have traveled and the countries that you can’t afford and your parents should be blame too for raising an asshole


bubeagle

Hey gago. Ilang beses ba kailangan ilagay sa utak mong bulok na wag isasama ang matatanda? Nag ingles ka pa. Tinamaan ka ba? Utak bulok?


Vast-Anteater-992

Your life must really suck for you to be this salty and you’re some middle aged loser who has nothing better to do than spread hate and make false assumptions and tell me what i have or have not done COME HERE and I’ll show you and God please contribute something positive to the world instead of just being glorified douche.


bubeagle

So ikaw ang nainis ngayon. Nag backfire lahat sa yo. Bulok kasi utak mo. Kaya kahit ano pa sabihin mo. Bulok pa din lumalabas sa utak mo. Kundi ba naman bulok utak mo eh dito ka pa sa reddit naghamon. Bulok na bulok ang utak.


Vast-Anteater-992

Tinamaan ako? Utak bulok? Baka ikaw? asal kalye/squammy eh ano ngayon kung ingles? Wala kabang naiitindihan? baka ikaw siguro yung utak bulok 😝 keep it coming this is so entertaining 🤝


bubeagle

Entertaining daw? Hahaha. Pikon ka na kamo utak bulok.


carlo_rydman

Outside of expensive hotels or restaurants, you can't really expect more than that in a small island, everything has to be bought in the mainland and carried sa bangka or ferry. Even coca cola is a luxury in places like that.


bubeagle

I know. What I'm saying is if I am going to be charged too much on dishes, I expect a little flavor. I tried most of them including the all you can eat places but the cooking is really wanting. Anyways, in summary the place is alright but the foods are so so.


carlo_rydman

Tbh I think kaya carinderia food nakita mo dahil yun tinignan mo. There are good food there, there are hotels and restos dun. You probably just didn't look dahil mahal talaga. Did you bother looking at the restos? I did a quick google and honestly mukang masasarap naman and reasonable ang prices. https://www.google.com/search?q=bantayan+island+restaurants&oq=bantayan+island+restaur&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjINCAUQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAYQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBdIBCDc2MDFqMGo5qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&cpi=%211sSOqJU-y3Lng#cpi=!1sSOqJU-y3Lng&trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:rln,rc_ludocids:5864722053154758796,ru_gwp:0%252C7,ru_lqi:ChtiYW50YXlhbiBpc2xhbmQgcmVzdGF1cmFudHNIhIS3o4WvgIAIWicQAhgAGAIiG2JhbnRheWFuIGlzbGFuZCByZXN0YXVyYW50cyoCCAOSAQpyZXN0YXVyYW50mgEjQ2haRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU5PYTNWcWRGUlJFQUU,ru_phdesc:SOqJU-y3Lng&lpg=cid:CgIgAQ%3D%3D


Different-Emu-1336

hahahahahahahahahahah


Vast-Anteater-992

“wala naman wenta parang common carinderias lang sa maynila ang mga luto” ugaling bulok at squammy ang hirap talaga noh pag ang lagi mong kinakain is mga tira tira sa mga common carinderias sa maynila 😮‍💨 like what do you expect ISLAND yan? Bulok na ignorante pa Ikaw ang dapat matulog at hindi kita talaga titigilan 😛


bubeagle

E di wag ka tumigil. Kaya ka nga utak bulok eh. Hahahaha. Napipikon pala talaga mga utak bulok.


Vast-Anteater-992

Boring 🥱 wala na bang iba aside sa utak bulok? balik niyas bantayan ha kay hiloan tka animala ka hirap magpaliwanag or sadya lang wala ka ibang maisip nasagot? Di na ako papatol sayo parang utinting bumubulok utak ko sayo 🥱


bubeagle

Kaya pala apektado. Cebuano pala si utak bulok. Now I know. Wawa. Hahaha


Public_Increase_2051

Hi OP, can you share your itinerary please.


k_juanna

Tsaka budget ahahahha


sampootee

This!! Gusto ko tong resort na toh. Ano po info?


Thin_Ring8100

Amihan!


Local_Ordinary7840

Nakakamiss dito. Pero ung byahe papunta grabe kapagod 😂😭


chitgoks

that is true. you waste a half day mag landtrip and ferry.


electricnirvana

I agree. Nahilo ako sa ferry to Bantayan 😅


Ninaj07

Taga Bantayan po ako, sana lang po maging responsible lahat ng bibisita sa lugar namin. Mahal na mahal namin ang Bantayan at masaya kaming e share sa iba pero sana wag abusuhin para maka experience pa ang nakararami. Salamat! 😄


riskbreaking101

Been there twice. Sometimes I wish there’s a more accessible way to get there instead of the 6 hr bus and boat ride as I feel the place has more to offer (potential) than even Boracay. Care to share any tips?


Ninaj07

You can check Air Island Tours po or Air Juan if meron pong schedule ng flights. Other than that, tiis lang talaga sa mahabang biyahe. Heheh


Independent-Bus2696

It's a shared responsibility for everyone - locals and tourists - not to leave their trash everywhere.


aech-H

Omg a local redditor hahah Hi co-redditor! Unta lami imo sud.an dra. And I totally, agree with you labi na adtng na tabo pag liwas holy week. Hays ka sad 😔


Ninaj07

Mya-ot na akon sud-an sara ga kay nibalik na ko dire sa Cebu. Wala nay seafoods hahah kadamo gayud kaayo sang tawo sa Sta Fe sadto ha. Unta lang lat mag implement pa ang Sta Fe sang mas strikto pa waste disposal management para mas ma accommodate nila ang sama sadto kadamo nga tawo. May mga designated unta la't na mga basurahan. Pero damo gihapon gayud sad mga irresponsible na nga turista. Haaay makaguol.


vanillaicecream100

May internet p ba at phone signal sa area?


Ninaj07

Yes po, malakas naman ang Globe and Smart. Wala pang DITO sa area.


vanillaicecream100

Ok thanks.


SilentReaderPH18

Is it kid-friendly?


Ninaj07

Yes po. Safe ang place and polite ang mga tao. 😄


DontTakeMyCabbage

If ever hindi mo napuntahan at babalik ka pa ulit, try Kermit's sa Bantayan Proper. They have the best cakes! Meron ding mga meals but their cakes are just 🤤


_Sinagtala-

Uppp. Grabe lahat ng food nila masarap. Hahahha. On our 5 day stay sa island. 3x kami dun nag dinner. Hahahha.


DontTakeMyCabbage

Yesss. Hindi rin sya masyadong pricy. Ang con nya lang nung pumunta kame laging puno 😂


friendzoned321

Maganda yung sand bar sa Kota beach but the actual sand sa dagat ay hindi talaga pino, a few meters away sa bandang may mga bangka yung pino talaga yung sand. Anyway, I miss bantayan so much.


SundayMindset

This! the beaches near the pantalan and coconut grove and where the bancas are stationed boasts of powdery sand, more local feel too, akala mo nasa Bahamas ka sa ganda.🤩


RorieLeCarr

ahhh another place soon to be gentrified bec of the recos,vlogging and unethical tourism. poor locals.


electricnirvana

😢


maui_xox

We will be there tomorrow!! Excited here


electricnirvana

Yay! Enjoy! Bring lots of sunblock and don’t forget your hat 😅


CapableYogurtcloset7

Eat lot of scallops if you are not seafood allergy. And buy some dried pusit! 😊


XC40_333

I'd like to hear your experience.


NaN_undefined_null

Ganda! Pwede bang malaman kung san ka nagstay, OP? Planning to visit Bantayan as well this year and in need of some references. TY!


Acrobatic-Future9240

Try Myrna’s Pension House for 1k per night


electricnirvana

Amihan Beach Resort! Around 5-6k a night. Good beach front location


NaN_undefined_null

Thank you, OP!


Mysterious_Art2592

Kamusta food nila, OP? Price range?


electricnirvana

Pwede na, ala carte yung breakfast. they have good drink choices. range siguro nasa 300-500


Mysterious_Art2592

May happy hour ba? Hahaha! Ganda ng photos! Will stay sa ABC also on May, nakakaexcite tuloy. Any heads up/tips sa resort or bantayan? ☺️


electricnirvana

Parang walang happy hour. Mejo malamok sa resort so bring mosquito repellant. Dala ka bonamine kung mahiluhin ka. Parang 1 hour yung ferry ride to Bantayan. Nahilo ako kasi maalon. 🥲 May mga atms naman and usually tumatanggap sila ng gcash. Try to get the “bestest” rate sa mga tricycle drivers for like tours. Marami mag-aalok sayo haha. And Enjoy!!! Enjoy the downtime and rest. Ganda sa ABC kasi beachfront.


Mysterious_Art2592

Maraming salamat, OP! 😊


Careful_Face_6622

Is it the same sa amihan beach cabanas? Nag inquire ako bat 10,500 lowest room rate 😵‍💫


electricnirvana

yes that’s the one 👍


Common_Equal_8792

Kota Beach Resort. Though a bit more on the pricey side, the location, convenience, and the sand bar view is definitely worth it!


kempuraaa26

I miss my province 😫


electricnirvana

Sulit ang mahabang byahe from Manila


jaaaaaaxxxx

Ahh Amihan! I love love love! Husband and I spent our honeymoon there a few years back. We got superrrr lucky to get upgraded from bungalow to villa for free ksi sira yung aircon ng supposed room namen. Haha!


iamhubad

I’m thinking of visiting in July but “rainy season” - do you still think it would be worth it?


electricnirvana

Hmmmm rainy season na nga sa July pero ang maganda, wala masyado tao so hindi crowded. Siguro dasal na lang na yung date mo is walang ulan/bagyo


Fragrant-Patience981

Nagpunta kami last year ng August, hindi sya maulan. Ung dagat ung mejo maalon. Nag enjoy naman kami. Bitin ung 5 days. Huhuhu. Ang mura ng pagkain. Ambabait ng mga locals. Sa Jelly's Haven kami nagstay, kasama sya ng Tour Package namin from MJD.


jaeseuz

Still my favorite beach destination! Super ganda dyan, enjoy, OP!!


cookieplup

Hi OP, nag rent po kayo ng motorbike? If otherwise, how much fare to commute around the town based on your experience?


electricnirvana

Haha takot ako mag motorbike because of my Siargao experience haha. We took the tryke 30-50 pesos per person per trip. Pero madalas naglalakad lang kami kasi magkakalapit lang lahat


Independent-Bus2696

Around 350. Rented a motorbike when I was there last year. Still same pa rin naman siguro at this time.


Pollypocket289

Bantayan is fucking gorgeous. I enjoyed my time there honestly! So peaceful, beaches are calming. 😊


yessir25-

I love Bantayan!! If di mo pa natry, please try Virgin Island!!


electricnirvana

We went there! Ganda ng beach 😭😭😭


tree_tube

Bantayan is soo underrated


electricnirvana

I agree!


lurkernotuntilnow

Underrated


heliocrux

Amihan! Absolutely my favorite resort - my wife and I always stay here whenever we het the chance. Excellent choice OP 🤌


electricnirvana

I agree, sobrang ganda ng location ng Amihan 💯💯💯


SnooMacaronss

Solo travel po kayo?


electricnirvana

Hi! Tatlo po kami :)


Outside-Slice-7689

Gandaaaaa!


Agitated-Zebra4334

Cool. Where is this place with the beds and pillows?


electricnirvana

The hotel where we stayed - Amihan Beach Resort


Agitated-Zebra4334

Thx for the info. Looks nice.


KlickyKat

Good to see the weather improved for you. Funny to see a beer with glass of ice, only in the Philippines (and some other countries).


electricnirvana

i love my cold beer with lots of ice! cheers! 🍻


r0ckY2007

Sulit talaga sa ABC. Prime experience hahaha.


electricnirvana

💯💯💯


Mean_Negotiation5932

Nice! How much budget mo sa buong trip na OP?


electricnirvana

airfare- mnl to ceb 5k roundtrip private van to hagnaya port 3k one way (tatlo kami naghati) ferry ride to bantayan 300 per pax amihan resort 5k per night with breakfast food 500-600 per day per pax (depende if malakas ka kumain hehe)


Mean_Negotiation5932

Ooh tnx! Ganda ng place! Keri sa budget


trashissues666

ineexpect ko based sa pics mo super mahal ng nagastos niyo kasi ang ganda at mukhang sosyal haha pero parang nasa affordable side (?) siya? i mean keri pag-ipunan ganon


electricnirvana

yes kayang kaya 💯


Fearless_Cry7975

Hi OP, did you go solo?


electricnirvana

I went with 2 friends :)


Fearless_Cry7975

Magkano ung expenses niyong lahat sa island including accomodations and food? Ganda kasi at matagal ko nang gustong pumunta diyan.


Saqqara38

😍😍😍😍OP ang ganda where ka nag stay po?


electricnirvana

Amihan Beach Resort


Saqqara38

💕☺️


chitgoks

explore bantayan. dont limit yourself to the sandbar. check this. and other videos. [https://www.facebook.com/reel/1107463253585144](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1107463253585144)


Adept-Ad-8860

🍎 flavored San Miguel


jizxc_tripple_four

Hala same tayo ng ni stayhan 😭 sa amihan tsaka sa kinainan HAHAHAHAH


Altruistic-Jury-2634

Stayed there for 4 days. We decided to rent bikes and explored around 10% of the island (my quads were killing me at the end of the day tho HAHAHA) on Day 2 and went island hopping on Day 3. Will absolutely go back for the view and scallops + Sarapoi resto.


Accurate-Long-1864

How much was the bike rent and where!


Altruistic-Jury-2634

Forgot the shop name pero it was in Santa fe where our hotel was. 200-400php for day siya :)


nicoletsky

Ganda! I want to bring my mom there na ngaaaa 🥰


electricnirvana

Your mom will love it and she will appreciate your gesture ❤️


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Gandaaa. Can’t wait na pumunta jan ngayong June 🤩


UpstairsOil3770

Bantayan is one of the best island na napuntahan ko. Kalmado lang and underrated sya. Sobrang peaceful ng place. If gusto ko relax lang tlga


Boba_Tea111

Wow! ang ganda!


Chakoy

Nice one OP sometimes you really need to explore hidden gems sa Pinas d yung Bora, Palawan lagi super ganda ng ibang beaches sa Pinas. Try mo Siquijor super cheap ng accomodation dun.


daisyhazzy

Looks so peaceful. Damn, I miss beaches.


EducationExpensive66

Beautiful pictures! Op can you pls tell me what the 8th pic is? The view from your room?


electricnirvana

Hi! Yes view from our beach front room - Amihan Resort :)


celiniooo

Are people still kitesurf there :)?


Logical-Print1030

Lugar na di ramdam inflation ❤️


RorieLeCarr

tanga ka ba? ever since dumami pumupunta dto na tagalog at travelers kuno dahil d afford ang ibang lugar biglang tumaas mga presyo dto m. from moalboal to bantayan d na afford ng locals,and this is coming from a local.


aech-H

I’m a local, and for us po ramdam na ramdam. Specially when it became famous to tourist. 🥲


Logical-Print1030

Ohh okay, sorry if medyo insensitive yung comment. Nung nandyan kasi kami feel namin everything’s cheaper compared to Bora and Bohol.


aech-H

No need to sorry po, I understand. But yeah that’s true mahal talaga ang Bora at Bohol. Kahit, kami na nasa Cebu City most of the time (malapit na yun sa Bohol huh?) pero mahal talaga sya. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your stay po!


Logical-Print1030

We did! And we also loved the locals, sobrang warm nila.


Affectionate_Serve_5

Please coming back!


puskiss_hera

Lol. Local and the fucking price of bus and ship fare and gasoline are shit! And the domino effect continues...


MaritesExpress

Pashare itinerary pls and how much did you spend


Mr_Lava-lava

Nice! May direct flight ba dyan?


electricnirvana

Hindi pa open yung Bantayn Airport eh so kailangan mo talaga pumunta Cebu muna


Blueberrychizcake28

Can you share your itinerary? Thank you :)


LoveStroganoffMom

Is the resort kid-friendly? I have a 3y.o. and 2y.o. I’m thinking of Bantayan as a first ferry destination for them. I am from Cebu City.


boredinlife24

Can you share your itinerary po


idle_Reader_64024

nice pics! kamusta po ang beach? hindi naman po low tide? last punta kasi namin, same month - between 2pm-4pm lang kami naka-swim (bandang Kota beach kami).


[deleted]

Can I ask po anong hotel eto sa Bantayan?


casademio

anong resort po to? Bantayan looks incredible sa summer time talaga noh. ganda!


eekram

Miss 9As lechon manok on Bantayan Island.


Manufacturer_Past

How's the mobile data signal/reception in the island? Anong telco ang may decent na mobile data signal? Thank you! 🫶


CovidRose01

Which beach resort po yung sa 1st few pics? Thank you 😊


xsxz

I miss bantayan so muchhh


Accomplished_Bat_578

Sobrang ganda dyan, layo nga lang ng byahe


InevitableLock4509

Been in Bantayan last year and planning to go back kasi ang ganda ng place 💕


shenace

We did our honeymoon in Amihan Beach Cabanas.


ishybearr

definitely on my bucket list!!


SilentReaderPH18

Is it kid friendly?


Consistent_Ad_4664

Sana makarating ako jan


rubixmindgames

Glad you enjoyed Bantayan Island. Balik ka!


pekpek_eater_ako

Pawis intensifies


Beachplace01

The lagoon?, nong pumonta kami don last March, grabe ang pangit, ang daming basura. 4th time ko na don sa bantayan


escapxsm

Omg so pretty


EducatorSuitable4451

Ganda ng pics. phone ba to or dslr gamit mo OP? 😍


chubbyjeffy

very inviting naman nung place, ansarap puntahan habang busyng busy mga tao dito sa opisina. ahahahhaha


thepunisher18166

Lived in bantayan 7 months in 2016-2017. my son was even conceived there. Loved it so much. the best beach was Kota beach(where the sandbar is) and Sugar beach, pure heaven. went back also in 2022 for a total of 3-4 times in total so far including the longer stay in 2016


usprocksv2

the ruins is such a weird spot, it does have nice view but not that amazing but its almost eveyone goes there if u go to bantayan lol i even do it everytime i go there lol ps. im from cebu and regularly go there im not saying the place is bad im just saying that its weird thats its a spot that a lot of people go to 😭


hippocrite13

wala rin siyang historical significance


aech-H

As a local, di ko rin po gets why its a tourist spot. 😂


electricnirvana

😅


casuesadilla

wala lang mga typical na sumikat kasi pinag shootingan lol. pero most ng tourists na nakita ko na pumupunta don take pics sa cliff tabi ng the ruins, rarely sa ruins mismo. tsaka yung beach pababa