I’ve heard so much about Boracay as one of the
beautiful destination and most visited place here in Philippines.
Honestly I never envisage of going to Boracay. Why???
Thinking of going there is very expensive plus the fact that it was shown in
the news that the place was already polluted. I have my own dream destination.
I considered myself lucky for I became a part of the
media to join the Boracay Global Press Corps Philippines who opens the
opportunity of going to Boracay for free???hehehe.
THE TRIP
Just what I’ve thought the fare was expensive. We don’t
have enough time to avail early booking flight. The route was Davao – Manila;
Manila to Caticlan. From Caticlan airport certain fees to arrange like
environmental fee,transportation fee, port fee and vehicle fee. Ride with
tricycle that will bring to port, from port ride with bangca (boat) that will
bring you to Boracay Island either at the front or at the back depends on the
wave. Then you can take multicab, tricycle or even walk if your accommodation is
near at the port.
THE TOUR
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| Snorkeling with the colorful fishes and sea urchin of bora.hahaha |
Wow, you got so many adventures and tours to choose
depending on your budget and trip. Like luxury sailing,island hopping,fishing
adventure, scuba diving, tornado jet boat, boracay sunset cruise, kayak island
hopping, go karts, segway island adventure, zipline zorb combo, so many spa and
so many to mention whew…(ang dami,sobra). So we chose island hopping and
negotiate it at 1,500 for 6 of us.
First stop was snorkeling, you have to rent the
gadgets at 100 pesos each plus 20 pesos
for the snorkeling fee. You will enjoy it when you have your bread with you to
throw at the fishes. Time consume was an hour but it depends on you how long
would you like to stay snorkeling.
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| The Crystal Cove Island |
Second stop, Crystal Cove Island with 200 pesos per
head entrance fee. We skipped that tour for we are on a limited budget, sad to
say that but its acceptable.hehehe…
Third stop I can’t barely recall it for am not listening to
our tour guide…hahahha…I am fascinated with the scenic views of Boracay. The supposed
to be last stop was Puka Beach where you can buy some pasalubong like puka shell
rosary and accessories. Puka beach was not passable, huge wave.
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| Shopping galore |
SHOPPING
Enjoy your shopping at D’Mall where you can buy your
pasalubong like hand painted shirt of Lonely Planet Shop, pearls and lots of accessories.
Food trip is also a must. Just walk around and explore the place and learn to
bargain, hehehe…
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| Shopping buddies |
ACCOMODATION
There are plenty of hotels to choose from. Boracay EcoVillage
Resort & Convention Place is far from the civilization of Boracay but mind you the
place is perfect. Very nice and accommodating attendants. A very big thanks to
Sir Juan P. Dayang, PAPI President for
the accommodation.
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| Boracay EcoVillage Resort, too far but its beautiful. |
TIPS
1.
Plan your trip
for you to avail lowest airfare.
2.
Must travel
light.
3. Ask friends who
happens to visit Boracay, or even check online blog and website.
4. Be prepared for
loads of fees.
5. The best month to
be in Boracay is December and summer. Low season start at June 1 to October 31
and peak season is November 1 – May 31.
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| My way going back to Manila. |
Enjoy Boracay!!!
