SCUBA Editor Simon Rogerson heads to the Philippines in search of diving heaven , and his long lost youth ...
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Cebu
a place of giants and pygmies
Malapascua
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Negros Island
Moalboal
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Oslob
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Cebu Island
Cebu
Airport
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Bohol Island
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SCUBA Editor Simon Rogerson heads to the Philippines in search of diving heaven , and his long lost youth ...
The island of Cebu lies in the Visayan Archipelago , in the heart of the Philippines . There ’ s good diving all over the island , but we ’ ll focus on two of the best spots – Moalboal in the south and the island of Malapascua in the north . Both offer exceptional underwater experiences at a competitive price . We begin with Moalboal , a modest 55-mile drive from Cebu ’ s international airport , though the journey is liable to take an immodest three hours , thanks to the apocalyptic traffic . It ’ s worth the journey – Moalboal is a soulful enclave of stylish resorts , backpacker chic and silky sand beaches .