What to consider when planning to go to Boracay?
Boracay-one of the most famous summer destinations. Known for its white sand and night life.
Have you been to Boracay? If your a first timer, this is a must read.
1. Decide to travel by plane or by Boat.
Travel by plane=traveling thru plane is the fastest way of getting to boracay, for just about 45minutes of travel via air.
You may choose whether to land directly to caticlan or to Kalibo.
Via Caticlan airport=if you decided to land directly in Caticlan a lesser travel time, however the airport of Caticlan is way smaller than in Kalibo so flights to Caticlan are very limited and often sold immediately.
Via Kalibo, Aklan airport=airfare bound to kalibo is way cheper than those bound to caticlan, however, you'll need to pay almost 175-300 pesos van or bus fare to Caticlan which if you'll sum up its almost the same rate of the airfare to Caticlan and a 2hour long travel from Kalibo to Caticlan.
You can get promo fare if you plan ahead of time. Cebu Pacific and Airasia (formerly zest-air) held their promos (piso fare or other lower rates promo) mostly during holidays. you may save a lot if your going to book on their promo fares. So plan ahead of time and wait for their promo. You may book online or at the nearest ticketing office in your area.
Travel by boat=There are ships bound to Caticlan Jelly Port from Batangas Port like 2go travel or Montenegro Lines. An 8hour travel via sea. You may book online thru their eticket or at the nearest ticketing office in your area.
2. Season
Low Season=(Jun 16 -Oct 15)
During this season, where humid and rainfalls and the Island is not that crowded fares and accommodations is at its lowest rate.
Regular Season=(Oct 15 - Jun 15)
rate are more high than the low season. Also crowded due to summer season.
High Season=(Xmas, New Year,Chinese NY, Holy Week & Special Holiday) a Season where beaches are in demand, due to hot weather and holidays. Accommodations rate doubled the price during this time. The beach is crowded with tourists, foreigners and backpackers.
3. Location
Boracay has 3 major stations.
Station 1=where you will walk in a finer sand and most high-ends and luxury resorts are located. So if you really wanna enjoy the beach away from the noise of bars and night life and can afford and have a budget, here is the place for you to relax.
Station 2=where most establishments are located, this station is highly commercialized, almost everywhere you look there are bars, restos, hotels and other establishments. At night this station is mostly known for bar goers, who wanted night life. Budget accommodations are located here.
Station 3= accommodations are cheaper here. Less crowded also
btw, the main transportation in Boracay Island is tricycles. But if your on the beach, prepare your legs if you wanna explore these 3 stations. Coz you can only explore this through walking.
4. Plan your activities in Boracay.
compared to other beaches, Boracay has longer shore, whiter and finer sands and lots of fun activities to do..
There are bunches of water activities also... reef walking, para sailing, kayaking, island hopping, banana boat, jet ski ride and para sailing (available at station 3).
There are also land activities as well, the atv ride, now I heard that there are zip line and some museums opened or do a land day tour via tricycles.
or simply stay at the beach, swimming, walking near the shore or just wait for sunset.
To sum it up,
-You need to consider the time you'll spend on travel, a lesser time travel will give you more time to dwell on other things. You may spend this time for relaxation, family bonding and enjoyable activities.
and also a cheaper mode of transportation will save you money which you may spend on some other things like activities, souvenirs, a must try food, etc.
A must try Paluto is available in Talipapa. Where you will buy your ingredients in the market and you some restaurants offers cooking it for you with minimal charge comes with a rice and soft drinks. Love the seafood's and how they turned a simple dish into a delicious one.
-an organized plan will lead you to a well spent summer/holiday or just simple vacation.
SO HAPPY PLANNING EVERYONE :)
