{"id":23247,"date":"2017-06-28T09:42:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T09:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/uncategorized-au\/britania-islands\/"},"modified":"2018-08-21T09:11:19","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T09:11:19","slug":"britania-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/au\/britania-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPERIENCE BRITANIA ISLANDS: Surigao del Sur&#8217;s Secret Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>BRITANIA ISLANDS<\/strong> &#8211; <em>The hidden paradise of Surigao del Sur.<\/em> The place where uninhabited islands levitate just between clear salt waters and sea strands. Britania is famous for its group of islands with an assemblage of islets. With their sand, texture similar to that of dusts and color almost as white as snow, and their ocean as clear as the horizon above, it is surely a place worth visiting.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20787\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20787\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20787\" title=\"Experience Britania Islands\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands.jpg\" alt=\"Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find out more about the beautiful Britania Islands in Surigao del Sur<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When I heard that we were going to Britania Islands, my insides are surging with nothing but excitement. To be able to witness this breathtaking place that is one of the best kept secret destination in the islands of Mindanao is totally soul fulfilling.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It is a perfect place for individuals who seek water related adventures and who has the leisure to travel long hours, but no need to worry because in between those long hours of travel is the opportunity to see and observe the prettiest of views, with mountains and rivers, in the island of Mindanao.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We started our island hopping in the morning. At 9:00, our boats are already waiting for us, and after we applied sunscreens and readied the other necessary things, we headed for the islets. Out of those 24 islands that scattered over Lianga Bay, our guide said that we will just be visiting 4 islets but with different characteristics from each other.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20807\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20807\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20807\" title=\"Mac Arthur's Place Wooden Foot Bridge\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Arthur's Place, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On our way to experience the secret paradise of Surigao Del Sur!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20817\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20817\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Britania Island Hopping\" alt=\"Island Hopping, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Minadanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arrived at our boat already, now let&#8217;s start the Island Hopping Experience!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first islet that we visited is named <strong>\u201cHiyo-hiyoran\u201d Island<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of the closest islets from our docking point. It has more palm trees compared to other islets. We weren\u2019t able to swim here since the islet has more shells and corals, and we\u2019re careful not to destroy any of them. But if you have the proper equipment, them snorkeling is perfectly possible here! And of course, we didn\u2019t let the chance to take pictures slip off.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20837\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20837\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND.jpg\" title=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island from afar\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our first islet view from afar. The &#8220;Hiyo-hiyoran Island&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20828\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20828\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island's View\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del SUr, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The great view of Hiyo-hiyoran Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20847\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20847\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE.jpg\" title=\"Supportive Friends!\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Supportive friends taking pictures<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The second islet that we visited is the <strong>\u201cNaked\u201d Island<\/strong>, which perfectly fits to it\u2019s characteristic. In this islet, you can literally see no palm trees or rock formations that any other island usually has. It\u2019s just flawlessly naked with nothing but sand that\u2019s comparable to that of Boracay\u2019s.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20856\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20856\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Naked Island of Britania\" alt=\"Naked Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mesmerizing Naked Island of Britania Group of Islets<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The third islet is called <strong>\u201cHagonoy\u201d Island<\/strong> which is only 10 minutes away from Naked Island. Compared to the first two, this island has a bigger area and at the same time has enough palm and talisay trees for the visitors to temporarily hide from the heat of the sun. Hagonoy has a long stretch of white powder-like sand with a number of rocks at the other side of the island. The view in this island is really a unique one. From the long stretch of sand that you could see in the front, the non-stop waves and crystal clear water, to the pile of sea rocks that you can also see at the other side.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20865\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20865\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Hagonoy Island of Britania\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Front picturesque view of Hagonoy Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20875\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20875\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY.jpg\" title=\"Capturing Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let the winds surge and<br \/>just feel the moment in Hagonoy Island in Britania.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20884\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20884\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW.jpg\" title=\"Rocks of Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long stretch of ocean rocks in the other side of the island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20903\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ROCKS-VIEW-PANAROMA.jpg\" title=\"Panaroma of Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ROCKS-VIEW-PANAROMA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ROCKS-VIEW-PANAROMA-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ROCKS-VIEW-PANAROMA-768x168.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A panaroma of Hagonoy Island&#8217;s other side. Just look at how wide it is!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With the cluster of trees and enough shade from the sun, it\u2019s appropriate to take a breather here. We also had our lunch in this island since it has more spacious area.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20913\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20913\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET.jpg\" title=\"Enjoying the Britania Islands Experience\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My mates enjoying the Britania Experience!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our next and last stop is called the <strong>\u201cBoslon\u201d Island<\/strong>. This islet has more rock formations compared to the first ones. Sometimes, visitors take their lunch or break here because there\u2019s a lot more shade and space to rest and just enjoy the view. Some local fishermen sell their fresh catches here and there are also local women who sell souvenirs and other refreshments here to accommodate the visitors. Most souvenirs are key chains, bracelets, and magnets with \u201cBRITANIA ISLANDS\u201d at the center or at the side.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20923\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20923\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND.jpg\" title=\"Boslon Island of Britania\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Docking at Boslon Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20973\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20973\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SWAKI-IN-BRITANIA.jpg\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SWAKI-IN-BRITANIA.jpg 720w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SWAKI-IN-BRITANIA-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh&#8221;Swaki&#8221; or Sea Urchin that are sold in Boslon Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_20932\" style=\"width: 414px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20932\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-SOUVENIR.jpg\" title=\"Britania Island Souvenir\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Britania Island Souvenir, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"404\" height=\"523\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-SOUVENIR.jpg 404w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-SOUVENIR-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the souvenirs that are displayed in the Boslon Island of Britania<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are also locals who offer adventurous rides in Boslon Island to entertain the visitors more. We tried their Banana Boat. It costs 100 per head. It was a really memorable experience, especially for first-timers like me. And of course, it would be best to experience this with your treasured friends.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20944\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20944\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Banana Boat!\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trying out their Banana Boat Ride!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even though our guide said that we would only be visiting 4 islands in this activity, still it felt like we visited one more island. The <strong>\u201cPanlangagan\u201d Island<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>\u201cTwin Islands\u201d<\/strong>. These islets are just meters away from Boslon that you can just literally travel from Boslon to Panlangagan Island with your bare feet. But of course, you still need to be careful with the surging winds and waves and also don\u2019t forget the sea urchins!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20963\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20963\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS.jpg\" alt=\"Pangalagan Islands, Twin Islands, Britania Islands, SUrigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view of Panlangagan Islands with its sand bar<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>GETTING TO THE SITE<\/h2>\n<p>Located at San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Britania Islands is composed of 24 islands and islets with semi translucent waters of Lianga bay at eastern part of Mindanao.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Surigao del sur is found in the eastern part of Mindanao, the third major island of the Philippines. One could reach there by using any kind of transportation. With wide range of  air and sea ports, one could just get there thru airplane or ship. From any air and sea ports that is situated in Mindanao, you can just rent a transport van or bus to take you to San Agustin. But if you want to experience what it feels like to be a Filipino, you should try riding the local transport vehicle called \u201ctraysikol\u201d, a motorcycle with sidecars or the famous \u201cjeep\u201d. Fares may vary, from Php 85.00 &#8211; 600.00 pesos, depending on which city or place you came from and may change depending on approved rates.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>From Jagna port in Bohol, we entered <a href=\"\/?page_id=17441\">Mindanao<\/a> via Nasipit Port in Butuan City. From Butuan, we arrived at San Agustin, Surigao del Sur after 4 hours of travel using van.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>ACCOMMODATION<\/h2>\n<p>Varieties of room accommodation are available in barangay San Agustin and other nearby barangays. There are popular beach resorts that offer high quality accommodation for tourists, locals and foreigns alike. Most of them are just a walk away from the from the boats that would be used in island hopping activity.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20986\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20986\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE.jpg\" title=\"Mac Arthur's Place\" alt=\"Mac arthur's place, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mac Arthur&#8217;s Place signage<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While we were there, we chose Mac Arthur\u2019s Place to accommodate us. Sadly, we weren\u2019t able to stay there overnight since we were just staying at a relative\u2019s house, but rest assured, we were able to experience their service and hospitality. Mac Arthur\u2019s Place is located at San Agustin and is one of the most popular choice for tourists who wish to experience Britania. They are not just offering room accommodation, but also serves as a gateway to the scenic and charming islets of Britania. At Php 1,500.00, a group of 10 can rent a boat to use for island hopping, and at Php 200.00, one can already access their cottages that are placed beside the just beside the resort. If you want to stay overnight, their resort is also offering rooms with prices ranging from Php 1,000.00 to 2,500.00 for air-conditioned rooms with double occupancy and Php 3,200.00 for dormitory-type room if you are travelling in big groups.<!--more--><br \/>\nMac Arthur\u2019s Place is not just a plain resort for they also have a restaurant where various Filipino dishes are served.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>All in all<\/strong> &#8211; It was a really fun and great experience. With Britania\u2019s unique beauty, another day of our lives were well spent. After the island hopping, me and my friends felt really triumphant with what we have seen, encountered and experienced. Nature really is a mysterious yet beautiful thing, and luckily, Philippines is one of the countries that received a lot more natural and environmental blessings. This is one of the tourist spots in the Philippines that you shouldn\u2019t really miss.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20995\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20995\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"TO MORE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE!\" alt=\"Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CHEERS TO MORE FUN TRAVELLING EXPERIENCE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow link_shape=&#8221;rounded_rectangle&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;on&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|3px|3px|3px|3px&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;facebook.com\/kapwatravel\/&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#3b5998&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>facebook<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;instagram&#8221; url=&#8221;instagram.com\/kapwatravel\/&#8221; skype_action=&#8221;call&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#dd3333&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Instagram<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRITANIA ISLANDS &#8211; The hidden paradise of Surigao del Sur. The place where uninhabited islands levitate just between clear salt waters and sea strands. Britania is famous for its group of islands with an assemblage of islets. With their sand, texture similar to that of dusts and color almost as white as snow, and their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":20876,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<strong>BRITANIA ISLANDS<\/strong> - <em>The hidden paradise of Surigao del Sur.<\/em> The place where uninhabited islands levitate just between clear salt waters and sea strands. Britania is famous for its group of islands with an assemblage of islets. With their sand, texture similar to that of dusts and color almost as white as snow, and their ocean as clear as the horizon above, it is surely a place worth visiting.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20787\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-20787\" title=\"Experience Britania Islands\" src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/britania-islands.jpg\" alt=\"Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/> Find out more about the beautiful Britania Islands in Surigao del Sur[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen I heard that we were going to Britania Islands, my insides are surging with nothing but excitement. To be able to witness this breathtaking place that is one of the best kept secret destination in the islands of Mindanao is totally soul fulfilling.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nIt is a perfect place for individuals who seek water related adventures and who has the leisure to travel long hours, but no need to worry because in between those long hours of travel is the opportunity to see and observe the prettiest of views, with mountains and rivers, in the island of Mindanao.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nWe started our island hopping in the morning. At 9:00, our boats are already waiting for us, and after we applied sunscreens and readied the other necessary things, we headed for the islets. Out of those 24 islands that scattered over Lianga Bay, our guide said that we will just be visiting 4 islets but with different characteristics from each other.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20807\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-20807\" title=\"Mac Arthur's Place Wooden Foot Bridge\" src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE-BRITANIA-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Arthur's Place, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/> On our way to experience the secret paradise of Surigao Del Sur![\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20817\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ISLAND-HOPPING-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Britania Island Hopping\" alt=\"Island Hopping, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Minadanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20817\" \/> Arrived at our boat already, now let's start the Island Hopping Experience![\/caption]\r\n\r\n\r\nThe first islet that we visited is named <strong>\u201cHiyo-hiyoran\u201d Island<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of the closest islets from our docking point. It has more palm trees compared to other islets. We weren\u2019t able to swim here since the islet has more shells and corals, and we\u2019re careful not to destroy any of them. But if you have the proper equipment, them snorkeling is perfectly possible here! And of course, we didn\u2019t let the chance to take pictures slip off.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20837\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-HIYOHIYORAN-ISLAND.jpg\" title=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island from afar\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20837\" \/> Our first islet view from afar. The \"Hiyo-hiyoran Island\"[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20828\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island's View\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del SUr, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20828\" \/> The great view of Hiyo-hiyoran Island[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20847\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HIYO-HIYORAN-ISLAND-PICTURE.jpg\" title=\"Supportive Friends!\" alt=\"Hiyo-hiyoran Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20847\" \/> Supportive friends taking pictures[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe second islet that we visited is the <strong>\u201cNaked\u201d Island<\/strong>, which perfectly fits to it\u2019s characteristic. In this islet, you can literally see no palm trees or rock formations that any other island usually has. It\u2019s just flawlessly naked with nothing but sand that\u2019s comparable to that of Boracay\u2019s.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20856\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NAKED-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Naked Island of Britania\" alt=\"Naked Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20856\" \/> The mesmerizing Naked Island of Britania Group of Islets[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe third islet is called <strong>\u201cHagonoy\u201d Island<\/strong> which is only 10 minutes away from Naked Island. Compared to the first two, this island has a bigger area and at the same time has enough palm and talisay trees for the visitors to temporarily hide from the heat of the sun. Hagonoy has a long stretch of white powder-like sand with a number of rocks at the other side of the island. The view in this island is really a unique one. From the long stretch of sand that you could see in the front, the non-stop waves and crystal clear water, to the pile of sea rocks that you can also see at the other side.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20865\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Hagonoy Island of Britania\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20865\" \/> Front picturesque view of Hagonoy Island[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20875\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY.jpg\" title=\"Capturing Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20875\" \/> Let the winds surge and<br \/>just feel the moment in Hagonoy Island in Britania.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20884\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ISLAND-ROCKS-VIEW.jpg\" title=\"Rocks of Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20884\" \/> Long stretch of ocean rocks in the other side of the island[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20903\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/HAGONOY-ROCKS-VIEW-PANAROMA.jpg\" title=\"Panaroma of Hagonoy Island\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20903\" \/> A panaroma of Hagonoy Island's other side. Just look at how wide it is![\/caption]\r\n\r\nWith the cluster of trees and enough shade from the sun, it\u2019s appropriate to take a breather here. We also had our lunch in this island since it has more spacious area.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20913\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/LUNCH-AT-HAGONOY-ISLET.jpg\" title=\"Enjoying the Britania Islands Experience\" alt=\"Hagonoy Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20913\" \/> My mates enjoying the Britania Experience![\/caption]\r\n\r\nOur next and last stop is called the <strong>\u201cBoslon\u201d Island<\/strong>. This islet has more rock formations compared to the first ones. Sometimes, visitors take their lunch or break here because there\u2019s a lot more shade and space to rest and just enjoy the view. Some local fishermen sell their fresh catches here and there are also local women who sell souvenirs and other refreshments here to accommodate the visitors. Most souvenirs are key chains, bracelets, and magnets with \u201cBRITANIA ISLANDS\u201d at the center or at the side.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20923\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DOCKING-AT-BOSLON-ISLAND.jpg\" title=\"Boslon Island of Britania\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20923\" \/> Docking at Boslon Island[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20973\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/SWAKI-IN-BRITANIA.jpg\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20973\" \/> Fresh\"Swaki\" or Sea Urchin that are sold in Boslon Island[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20932\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"404\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA-SOUVENIR.jpg\" title=\"Britania Island Souvenir\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Britania Island Souvenir, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"404\" height=\"523\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20932\" \/> One of the souvenirs that are displayed in the Boslon Island of Britania[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are also locals who offer adventurous rides in Boslon Island to entertain the visitors more. We tried their Banana Boat. It costs 100 per head. It was a really memorable experience, especially for first-timers like me. And of course, it would be best to experience this with your treasured friends.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20944\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BANANA-BOAT-IN-BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"Banana Boat!\" alt=\"Boslon Island, Britania Island, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20944\" \/> Trying out their Banana Boat Ride![\/caption]\r\n\r\nEven though our guide said that we would only be visiting 4 islands in this activity, still it felt like we visited one more island. The <strong>\u201cPanlangagan\u201d Island<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>\u201cTwin Islands\u201d<\/strong>. These islets are just meters away from Boslon that you can just literally travel from Boslon to Panlangagan Island with your bare feet. But of course, you still need to be careful with the surging winds and waves and also don\u2019t forget the sea urchins!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20963\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/PANLANGAGAN-ISLAND-TWIN-ISLANDS.jpg\" alt=\"Pangalagan Islands, Twin Islands, Britania Islands, SUrigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20963\" \/> The view of Panlangagan Islands with its sand bar[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>GETTING TO THE SITE<\/h2>\r\n\r\nLocated at San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Britania Islands is composed of 24 islands and islets with semi translucent waters of Lianga bay at eastern part of Mindanao.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nSurigao del sur is found in the eastern part of Mindanao, the third major island of the Philippines. One could reach there by using any kind of transportation. With wide range of  air and sea ports, one could just get there thru airplane or ship. From any air and sea ports that is situated in Mindanao, you can just rent a transport van or bus to take you to San Agustin. But if you want to experience what it feels like to be a Filipino, you should try riding the local transport vehicle called \u201ctraysikol\u201d, a motorcycle with sidecars or the famous \u201cjeep\u201d. Fares may vary, from Php 85.00 - 600.00 pesos, depending on which city or place you came from and may change depending on approved rates.<!--more-->\r\n\r\nFrom Jagna port in Bohol, we entered <a href=\"\/?page_id=16698\">Mindanao<\/a> via Nasipit Port in Butuan City. From Butuan, we arrived at San Agustin, Surigao del Sur after 4 hours of travel using van.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<h2>ACCOMMODATION<\/h2>\r\n\r\nVarieties of room accommodation are available in barangay San Agustin and other nearby barangays. There are popular beach resorts that offer high quality accommodation for tourists, locals and foreigns alike. Most of them are just a walk away from the from the boats that would be used in island hopping activity.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20986\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/MAC-ARTHURS-PLACE.jpg\" title=\"Mac Arthur's Place\" alt=\"Mac arthur's place, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20986\" \/> Mac Arthur's Place signage[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile we were there, we chose Mac Arthur\u2019s Place to accommodate us. Sadly, we weren\u2019t able to stay there overnight since we were just staying at a relative\u2019s house, but rest assured, we were able to experience their service and hospitality. Mac Arthur\u2019s Place is located at San Agustin and is one of the most popular choice for tourists who wish to experience Britania. They are not just offering room accommodation, but also serves as a gateway to the scenic and charming islets of Britania. At Php 1,500.00, a group of 10 can rent a boat to use for island hopping, and at Php 200.00, one can already access their cottages that are placed beside the just beside the resort. If you want to stay overnight, their resort is also offering rooms with prices ranging from Php 1,000.00 to 2,500.00 for air-conditioned rooms with double occupancy and Php 3,200.00 for dormitory-type room if you are travelling in big groups.<!--more-->\r\nMac Arthur\u2019s Place is not just a plain resort for they also have a restaurant where various Filipino dishes are served.<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>All in all<\/strong> - It was a really fun and great experience. With Britania\u2019s unique beauty, another day of our lives were well spent. After the island hopping, me and my friends felt really triumphant with what we have seen, encountered and experienced. Nature really is a mysterious yet beautiful thing, and luckily, Philippines is one of the countries that received a lot more natural and environmental blessings. This is one of the tourist spots in the Philippines that you shouldn\u2019t really miss.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20995\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img src=\"https:\/\/kapwatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BRITANIA.jpg\" title=\"TO MORE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE!\" alt=\"Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20995\" \/> CHEERS TO MORE FUN TRAVELLING EXPERIENCE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES! 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