When travel vlogger Lost LeBlanc declared his admiration for Manjuyod Sandbar and fondly called it as The Maldives of The Philippines, I was stoked! The natural beauty is in MY HOME ISLAND - Negros! And it is only a 5-hour drive from my home town.
So, in spite of having a tight vacation schedule last December, my aunt and I made it a point to bring the family in this newly found gem. We were able to squeeze a 3-day Dumaguete family getaway with a side trip to Manjuyod Sandbar in between the holiday rush and Christmas reunions.
Internet-famous, but still an offbeat destination, Manjuyod Sandbar is definitely worth a visit.
But wait!
Before you pack your bags, here are 5 things to remember when planning for a trip to the place they call The Maldives of the Philippines.