Under-the-radar best sums up the dive spot that is Moal Boal, located a few hours from the major cities of Cebu and Dumaguete. Teeming with sea turtles and otherworldly underwater inhabitants, it is an ideal place to scuba-dive, snorkel and free-dive.

• Seek out the underwater cave called the Cathedral, found on Pescador Island.
• Catch the famous sardine run where hundreds of thousands of sardines form an astounding ball of light and movement.
• Go canyoneering, spelunking and trekking.
• Stroll along the beach or chance upon waterfalls.
• Take a day trip to Oslob to swim with whale sharks.