One of the best time in visiting Samal Island is summer. Months from March to July is great for diving, snorkelling and other beach activities. Yet, one must not failed to be captivated by the famous sunset facing the Majestic Mt. Apo, the country's highest peak. Going to Talikud island especially in Babusanta this side of the island facing Davao city is a must visit place. Just bring on some extra outdoor stuffs and water since this part of the island have a certain distance for potable water. This hindrances will not suffice your enjoyment since this part of the island is where the famous coral garden underneath lies the vast coral reefs of Samal Island. So this hot summer try some alternative. Go to Samal island in the Philippines. More stories in this link:samalislandtherealdeal.wordpress.co... read more

Arriving the port of Siquijor and catching the real glimpse of this mystique island captures my spirits. It was sunny Thursday and we are mauled with people who offers rent on motorcycle. I was happy they were really helpful in showing us the which place to rent a motorcycle. I refused them politely, since my friend already booked us with our ride. This is the site that would greet you when you arrived at Siquijor....the magnificent sand stretch and cheap fee for simple amenities. By the mere sight we were excited to get on the bike and ride all over the island and explore what's store for us. Both of us never disappointed this island had so much to offer and people are very accommodating and friendly. We conquer the whole island with our motorcycle and ... read more

The rain stop, the time to get out of our four corner office walls and be with outdoors. After, searching for the perfect spots for skimboarding here in Samal Island finally we landed to Pigasaan, Samal Island . We realized together with my friend that this place calls for grueling adventure plus the challenging trails. Immediately the site of the children playing with their improvised chipped plywood as skim board amazed us. Now that we have a long stretched of sand to dozed around maybe a weekend skim boarding here is an exciting treat. For more information how to get here, please contact me thru this: feritznang@yahoo.com, feritznang@gmail.com, and cell.No. +639392386905 (smart), +639227340192 (sun) http://samalislandtherealdeal.wordpress.com/... read more

Weekend nowadays are spend with quick nature trip away from the city life. No wonder every weekend the ferry rides in Samal Island are jammed up that every local commuters can observed the traffic along the Sasa highway. Moreover, getting to Samal Island via ferry caused so much stress. On the other hand, most local tourists who came to visit Samal Island are people who want to get on the beach and enjoy the sea. Albeit, going to beach is not the activities that local tourists can do in Samal Island. Like for example, hiking along foot trails here in the island is one of a better activity when in Samal. Walking along Samal island one should keep nature minded and observed how many species still thrive here. ... read more

Visit Samal Island· The Real Deal to get more updates about Samal and must see places within the island. Click this link so you will know what real deal about Samal life,people,places, and myths. First, I have to inform everyone that I live here in this island, for how long well maybe more than 20 years. I've seen how this island evolves from being an island to tourist destination here in Mindanao. Aside, from the numerous beaches spawning to every shoreline that can be seen during a boat ride to this island sprawling of various real estate also have invaded the place. After all more people coming from different places have bought a share of land hoping this will increased their profit. The new tag line for big city social high hats now is “you’re rich ... read more