Samar and Leyte are both within the group of islands of the Visayas. These are often called the twin islands as they are almost close to each other and connected by San Juanico Bridge, the longest in the Philippines. Both islands offer natural and historical attractions. There are myriad of vast and unspoiled islands, mountains and caves. These two islands served as the hallmark of the two historic events of the world: Magellan's discovery of the Philippines and the landing of General Douglas Mac Arthur during the Second World War.