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Vanishing Island

Mindanao, Philippines
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Davao City, Philippines
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

It has to be at the right time on the day otherwise there is nothing special about the place, talk to a local boatman to make arrangement about the perfect timing

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See 2 more reviews by 466Neo for Samal Island
Luzon, Philippines
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

I shall return! > be right back to write my first review about my solo backpacker's visit to what I wanna call the lost island of Samal....;) >I just need to have an account here

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Samal, Davao, Philippines
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

In high tide this island vanishes. You rent a boat going there in precious garden of samal. This hotel is in front of vanishing island. Nice white sand good for picture taking.

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See 3 more reviews by Pieter-Jan V for Samal Island
Davao City, Philippines
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33 reviews 33 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

April 21, 2012 is the day that I planted five (5) Mangrove tree seedlings in Sanipaan Marine Park in Vanishing Island after which we enjoyed swimming. The place is so nice and amazing because the Vanising Island in the middle of the sea. If it is low tide, the sand bar will come out and you can enjoy walking, meet... More

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See 2 more reviews by CheParacuelles for Samal Island
Victoria, Canada
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63 reviews 63 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We rented a little boat from the water off the bat sanctuary for 500p. It was good for the whole day. When we arrived at the vanishing island it was already mostly under water, but still fun to swim around and explore. Some other people had brought a boat with shade and food - what a great idea to spend... More

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See 5 more reviews by ccduckie for Samal Island
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2011
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