The Amorita Resort in Bohol in the Philippines stands apart from the other resorts on the popular Alona Beach if only because it stands on a low cliff overlooking the beach. One of its two infinity pools looks down on the beach, asking its guests why they would want to mingle with the general public when they have exclusive use of the pool with its well stocked bar adjacent to it. The resort is about 15 minutes drive from the airport, sometimes called Bohol New International Airport, perhaps to distinguish it from the old airport at Tagbilaran. It may be international but it is still a small airport and travellers move swiftly through it. And then arrive in the comfortable reception at the Resort to a welcome drink. Pack your swimming trunks where you can easily reach them as the morning flight will deposit you at the hotel before your check in time. Amorita resort has a selection of rooms, suites and pool villas spread out over the clifftop, giving you a sense of space and enabling you to relax almost immediately you arrive. Rooms are generously sized, and those on the ground floor (and the pool villas) have good sized patios on which to sit out.

Food and Dining The main eating area is in a large pavilion by one of the infinity pools

Bohol Bohol is one of my favourite islands in the Philippines as it contains a little of everything, and something for everyone. Wildlife is represented by the smallest mammal, the Tarsiers which have a special sanctuary and which is one of the must sees in the Island. The seas of course teem with marine life, and Bohol is a popular destination for divers, particularly for inexperienced divers. The Chocolate Hills will satisfy those interested in Geography. The Hills are not of course made of chocolate, but are conical hills rising out of the ground. Their green foliage turns brown in the summer, hence their nickname. A popular excursion is to hire a buggy and drive through them (not over).