This is the The Visayas chapter from Lonely Planet’s Philippines guidebook.

The Visayas are a star-studded collection of islands that have somehow managed to slip under the tourist radar. While they have a common ground in offering world-class diving and fantastic beaches, each has its own unique personality.

•    Snorkel with massive turtles in the shallows of Apo Island, before plunging into the riotously colourful reef
•    maps
•    Explore nature’s time capsule on biologically diverse Sibuyan Island
•    transport
•    Dive with the swirling vortex of sardines off Moalboal
•    restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Cebu, Cebu City, Mactan Island, Olango Island, Toledo, Danao, Bantayan Island, Malapascua Island, Moalboal, Argao, Lilo-An & Sumilon Island, Camotes Islands, Pacijan Island, Poro Island, Ponson Island, Romblon, Tablas Island, Romblon Island, Sibuyan Island, Panay, Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique Province, Caticlan, Boracay, Kalibo, Roxas (Capiz), Negros, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Siquijor Town, Larena, Bandila-An Nature Centre, San Juan, Lazi, Bohol, Tagbilaran, Panglao Island, Balicasag Island, Cabilao Island, Bohol Interior, Pamilacan Island, Leyte and Biliran Island.