Finally am feeling a lot better today! I can now stay longer in front of my laptop than before. After our Boracay trip i wasn’t able to share the experience. I’m supposed to write the story when we came back in Manila, but iba pala ang pakiramdam ng matagal ng nawala sa circulation. Tapos bigla [...]
One of the best places to go in the Philippines is Boracay Beach. Boracay is known for its powder-like sand. The very fine white sand of the beach and the paradise-like surroundings is enjoyed by every visitor who visit the place every season.
Since Philippines has no winter season because of its strategic and demographic [...]
Boracay - one of the summer hot spots in the Philippines today. Though a bit late for summer vacation, but i am flying to Boracay today until Saturday. It would be my last flight this summer. My flight in Dumaguete in August will be finalized soon.
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This is my first time in [...]
The ResortFridays – 38 cottagesBoracay Island, Aklan Province, VisayasOne of the fun resorts of Asia. For a rest, pilgrimage to Baguio. Come here to play; beach life, boat life, underwater life – high life. Here, the sun sets only to leave the brightness to the swinging nights. For an outing from Manila, for a holiday from anywhere in the world, romanticism is guaranteed. You don’t even have
Boracay Island MapHovering like a butterfly a few miles off the northern coast of the Western Visayan island of Panay, tiny Boracay was an unknown, unsung paradise until a couple of decades ago, when the hippie fashion for puka shell necklaces unleashed a modest economic boom overnight. Enraptured visitors were soon extolling the pristine beauty of its sugar-sand beaches, glassy waters and coral r
After our short visit to “Munting Talon”, we went back to our cottage then cooked “sinigang na bangus.” We even dipped on the beach when we arrived. That caused my Borcay tan into a not so good...
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Boracay Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is located about 315 kilometers (200 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwestern tip of Panay island in the western Visayas region of the Philippines. The island consists of the barangays of Manoc-Ma
After waiting for 15 minutes, we went to the beach to swim. We even forgot to take pictures. The place was spectacular or I should describe it as mesmerizing. The sand is almost powder white, the...
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Philippine Airlines has launched a budget brand airline called PAL EXPRESS going head on with other Boracay airlines which include South East Asian Airlines, Asian Spirit and Cebu Pacific Air.
PAL EXPRESS will fly to Caticlan from Manila 12 times Daily.
PAL EXPRESS turbo prop planes include a 50 seater Bombardier Q-300s and a 76-seater Q-400s.
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Here is the first part of my Boracay escapade pictures. How I wish I can stay longer in that island. Hopefully next year I could visit again and explore the island. I wanna try the banana boat...
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By 6 A.M., we started preparing ourselves to go to Boracay. I took a bath then went to the dining to have my breakfast—rice and fried egg. I noticed that they didn’t even take a bath. We were...
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This is only the Little Ones second release but they already find themselves dressed for success. Sunny pop this good don’t come along too often and smiling faces are the order of the day throughout the bands latest ‘Terry Tales & Fallen Gates’ EP. ‘Boracay’ is the second track and takes no time at all to whip itself into a frenzy of jumbled hooks and melodies. And when is the last time you heard the sound of the Caribbean so naturally integrated into a full on pop sensation? Christ, I'm starting to sound like Smashie and Nicey but it seems all sense of reason goes out the window when the sound of summer is blasting from nearby speakers. The Little Ones are currently on tour but sadly won’t be landing on our shores; there are several UK dates however. KDThe Little Ones - Boraca
It is getting easier to Travel.. Take advantage of all the Promo packages of Airlines in the Philippines. This Time Air Philippines presents its Holiday Tour Package Promos! Travel to Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Naga, and Puerto Princessa. See one of the 32 top must places to photograph in the Philippines!
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The belief that getting a flight to Boracay during peak season weekends is close to impossible is a myth! And I realized that myself after flying to Boracay on several fully-booked weekend flights as a chance passenger.It was a hectic weekend. I found out last Thursday night that I had to be in Boracay Friday and Saturday night. But I already had commitments Saturday morning. So what was the solution? I was a chance passenger on the 3 p.m. SEAIR flight and that wasn't a problem. Then I was to risk being a chance passenger again for the 6:45 a.m. flight back to Manila the next day, hopefully to get to my 9 a.m. appointment in Makati. It's a good thing SEAIR has 35-minute flights to and from Caticlan.Then it was another SEAIR flight to Boracay on the same afternoon to catch another event in
Boracay EVENTS
As the cliché goes, the fun never stops. Aside from the numerous activities, a selection of events are organized all throughout the year, most of which are held during summer.
To name a few:
January
Asian Windsurfing Tour, a weeklong Boracay International Funboard Cup competition held at the Bolabog Beach.
Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan, near Panay [...]
Sexy Filipina SexBomb Dancer Aira Bermudez got bitten by bedbugs at the time she slept in her traveled to Boracay Island. They ride a boat as a means of transportation because there are no available plane tickets. This is a lesson to her when riding a public transportation. Even the young filipina dancer back and legs were full of bed bug bites still she continue to go Boracay and didn't consider this as a hindrance of her vacation.
Showbiz Central played Paparazzi to lots of stars who swamped Boracay this Holy Week. Spotted on the paradise island were Paolo Contis, Isabel Oli, Mark Herras, Ehra Madrigal, Michelle Madrigal, Iwa Moto, Bryan Revilla, JM Rodriguez, Polo Ravales, Rachel Lobangco, Andrew Wolff, Joy Cancio, Raven Villanueva, DJ Mo, etc.
Boracay Resort is one of the hottest travel destinations in the Philippines attracting thousands of foreign travelers every season. The world famousBoracay Island is located in Aklan province 345 kms. South of Manila.Boracay Philippines is a beautiful small island surrounded by coral reefs and located one kilometer north-west of Panay in the island Visayas. It is 7 kilometer long and 1 kilometer width at its narrowest point. The best part of Boracay is its 4 kilometer "White Sand Beach", also known as the Long Beach by its residents. It is located at the West Coast between the villages of Balabag and Angol, and some experienced travelers claim it to be the "Finest Beach of all Asia". The water is shallow, sand is finer and more brighter than any most beach
'Guimaras best competitor of Boracay'This island province in Western Visayas has been considered to have the same potentials of world famous island resort of Boracay in Aklan.This was the assessment of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-6) regional director Evelyn Trompeta.Trompeta told an executive briefing with assistant secretary Raul Banias, the presidential assistant for Panay and Guimaras and some 40 regional directors last November 2007 that Western Visayas has been positioned as tourism haven in the country.“Guimaras is the best competitor of Boracay. While Iloilo is an economic hub, the proximity of Guimaras has very best potentials for tourism,” said Trompeta.What makes Guimaras the next tourism destination?Trompeta explained there are three things to consider:
Cebu Pacific begins maiden Boracay flight with new planeBORACAY – Cebu Pacific brings its first passengers to Boracay Island via its brand new ATR plane that will touch down early today at the Caticlan airport in Malay, Aklan from Manila.Government officials, top airline executives and the media will be on hand to welcome the first batch of Cebu Pacific passengers.Caticlan is the gateway to the world-famous island resort of Boracay.Boracay tourism officials and owners of tourism-related establishments welcome Cebu Pacific’s decision to fly the Manila-Caticlan route. This wi
I'm so happy about SEAIR, I've decided to give away a free round-trip airfare gift certificate to Boracay to one lucky blogger. So how do you join? The only thing you have to do is blog about SEAIR and say why you deserve to win the ticket.To qualify, your blog entry must have a link to the SEAIR website and a trackback to this entry. Deadline is on 26 February 2008, 8 p.m. and I'll randomly draw the winner from all qualified blogs that evening. The gift certificate I'm giving away will be valid from now until 15 October 2008 except during super peak dates like Holy Week. Also check-out SEAIR's Hangar in Multiply to find out about the latest deals. Good luck and happy blogging!
February is just ending, but I can’t stop myself from thinking about the coming summer season. The heat lately has been getting worse, making me worry how much hotter it’d get when March and April rolls in. On hot sunny days like these, the best place to be is the beach. And when you say [...]
Imagine this... you can bring 18 of your family and friends to Boracay on a chartered SEAIR flight, stay 3 days and 2 nights at Escondido Beach Resort, and receive P50,000 cash to splurge and a K850i to document the whole party! Sony Ericsson is giving a Boracay Party Weekend Package to one lucky purchaser of a Sony Cyber-shot mobile phone (K800i, K810i, K550i, K770i or K850i) from February 1 to March 31, 2008. For more details, visit any Sony Ericsson Concept Shop or call (02) 7891860.Sony Ericsson Top Shot photo contestNow this one is open to all owners of camera phones, regardless of brand. Join the Top Shot photo contest and win a SEAIR Adventure Pass for two, P10,000 in cash and a Sony Ericsson K850i Cyber-shot phone! All you have to do is upload you camera phone photos here.
Boracay is a beautiful tropical island located at 200 miles (315km) south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. This island resort is one of Philippines' most popular tourist destinations because it is consistently voted by popular scuba diving and travel magazines as one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. There are many dive centers and operators in Boracay offering diving trips to top rated but hard to reach dive sites such as those in the Sibuyan Sea, Tablas, Romblon and Semirara. Close to Boracay are also excellent dive sites catering to divers of varying diving skills. Non diver will find snorkeling in Boracay an enriching experience because of its rich and diverse marine life near the beaches. Friday's Rock is a nearby rocky outcrop in Boracay's western shore. E
Yahoo! Travel came out with a list called The Most Popular Beaches of 2007, the ten top-rated beach destinations by Yahoo! users last year. And look what we have here:1. Boracay Island, Philippines2. Nassau, The Bahamas3. Cebu, Philippines4. Phan Thiet, Vietnam5. Montego Bay, Jamaica6. Phuket, Thailand7. Cozumel, Mexico8. San Diego, California9. Honolulu, Hawaii10. San Juan, Puerto RicoPhilippine beaches are on a roll! Travel + Leisure in their January 2008 issue included the Miniloc and Lagen Island hotels in El Nido in its list of 20 Favorite Green Hotels, "conservation-minded places on a mission to protect the local environment." The magazine cited the active participation of the El Nido resorts in protecting Palawan's giant clam gardens and supporting the re-introduction of endangered
Kalibo, Aklan — Tourists arrivals in Boracay Island have surpassed the half-million mark a month before the year ends, records from the Provincial Tourism Office here show.
From January to November of this year, a total of 547,305 tourists, domestic and foreign, visited the island. Their arrival in the island generated a total of P10,062,326,737.00 in tourism receipts, with the foreign tourists contributing P6,535,377,089 and the locals adding P4,770,800,330.
Of the more than half a million arrivals in the island within the eleven month period, 189,005 were foreigners; 300,955 domestic and 57,345 were Overseas Filipinos. (more…)
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WHEN Australians dream of an island paradise, their thoughts probably turn east to Fiji, Tahiti or Hawaii. But Asia has its fair share of beach holiday options, offering as much or as little excitement as any tourist could want.
The Philippines may not come to mind as readily as, say, Bali or Phuket, but it does offer some fabulous affordable getaways.
Prominent among the nation’s 7107 islands is Boracay, about 40 minutes flying time south of the main island of Luzon.
This popular spot offers a wealth of attractions - hotel and resort complexes suitable for any budget, a golf course and the 4km long White Beach that has been ranked among the best in the world. (more…)
Gwen Garci making headlines again after appearing in Boracay
Hot Gwen Garci member of Viva Hot Babes group shot naked in camera and more hotter than ever. This is not the first Gwen Garci shot in FHM as a cover girl. Gwen Garci first post in FHM was year 2003 and now she comes back with new tempting photos.
The first solo photo was her first shot in FHM as a cover girl 2003 the
Situated around 350 km down south from Manila in the Visayas, Boracay is a fabulous beach destination to discover. Sized only at 7 km long by 2 wide it’s a relatively small tropical island that has lots to offer. Just to see it’s 4km long famous white beach is well worth the trip it but the island by itself has around 30 beaches and coves for you to chose and discover. Some are easy of access by foot while others require a bit of swimming to be reached. Alternatively renting out a banca will take you around all of them and beyond. Virtually unknown 25 years ago it has fast grown into one of the Philippines most prized destination. Boracay comes from the the word ‘borac’ which is cotton in English referring to the texture and color of it’s sand.
The previous nights sleep was short (about 2½ hours) and as we left our hotel in Manila at around 5 am I was still in a dreamy state wondering if on my arrival if the water would be as pristine & if the sand r
It was a spur of the moment decision. I was sporting a fever and a sore throat in the morning so I wasn't able to wake-up as early as planned. So I missed the early morning bus to Kalibo. I was thinking of exploring Aklan when I decided, what the heck, I'm on a bus that goes to Caticlan anyway, so why not ride until the last stop. So I did and I finally set foot on Boracay!At the ferry terminal, several fees were levied including a PHP50 environmental fee, PHP20 Caticlan Terminal Fee and PHP19.50 for the ferry ride from Caticlan to Cabgan in Boracay. It was just a few minutes and I was there in no time. I had booked a hotel with the help of the tourism office in the terminal. Since I didn't want to spend much, I got a room in a place called Villa de Oro in between Boat Station 2 & 3. For a non-aircon room, I spent PHP800 plus an 8% credit card surcharge (which I know shouldn't be but what the heck).I had my photo taken with one of the Boracay sandcastles which are done by ente
Kalibo, Aklan – Boracay’s tourism receipts as of August 2007 is at P7,824,967,743 and still growing.
This was based on records released by the Provincial Tourism Office here, displayed during the Statistical Exhibit as part of the office’ participation in Aklan’s celebration of National Statistics Month.
Based on PTO’s records, the arrival of 425,654 foreign and domestic tourists from January to August of this year in the country’s premier tourist destination triggered the growth of the tourism receipts.
From January to August, foreign tourists who visited the island numbered 136,541 while domestic tourists numbered 235,051. Overseas Filipinos numbered 54,062.
Of the foreign tourists who visited Boracay for the period, Koreans topped the list, with 124,613 followed by the Americans, 11,272; Chinese, 6,512; and Japanese, 4,831. Other foreign visitors came from the United Kingdom with 4,529; from Germany, 4,191; HongKong, 2,835; Canada, 2,514; Austral
From: boracaychicxzAbout This Videoit was really fun..my buddies jethro, paul and lawrence were just ignoring me so i made my own move and show to the boys what i've got in a certain place in summerplace till the hotbabes saw me windin' and grindin' up on the floor, so they joined on my stage and i felt like i am one of them. ;)The video includes Maui Taylor, Katya Santos, Andrea Del Rosario, Jen Rosendahl, Gwen Garci, Kristine Jaca, Hazel Cabrera, Myles Hernandez, Ella V, and Sheree.
While the rest of the city is clopping around in their high-heels and oxfords, there's a Boracay-bound contingent ready to take their shoes off and party in time for the semester break.
The question is: how can you kick it in style with nothing but a few strips of nylon, some shades and a heck of a lot of sand?
Start with your flip-flops—and for big impact, make sure you slip your feet
I am kinda stuck in here. I need to go take a vacation from myself although that is something I would not know how to do. The thing is I am a workaholic and there are surely many like me and we all need to take a vacation from ourselves. Ching's World would be a good vacation place. It would be ideal for someone like me who does not stop working. There is work in Ching's World and that is mostly in my head. Who cares about what I do? A vacation is what I need and i should be able to get that at Ching's World. Are there telltale signs to be found in Ching's World? Maybe, maybe not. An island getaway vacation is what I need.This comes from Green Tea and follows the patterns there. Come into these sites: Squeak Smalltalk Adventure, The Ordinary Life, Politics: Divine Right of Kings and Presid
In my blog post featuring Puerto Galera, I must admit that I went over the edge and deviated from the real game plan of this blog. From the beginning, I promised to give you “painless and trouble-free” source of information, and yet there was I wasting your time with my long essay.So, here’s the good news: I’ve decided to make my succeeding posts regarding RP’s top destinations in a more simple approach. This, because I think that the true sentiments of readers is to obtain “real” information delivered in a not-so-puffed-up way.Our featured beach of the day is one that I personally consider as a must-see for my kababayan and for course for tourists. Friends, welcome to Boracay!The IslandBoracay comes from the local word “borac” which means cotton. It seems appropriate to describe its sand quality. “Bora,” as referred to by locals today, is a tropical island situated approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Pana
I was going over the news and found out this article from a Filipina columnist who writes for the lifestyle column of several national publications in the Philippines. Read it for yourself and tell me what you think of her article.BY MALU FERNANDEZ - Summer comes and goes. Most of the time I am out if the country for work. But I’m stuck here, I ignore the heat and stay in a temperature-controlled room of 18 degrees – cold enough to make the windows sweat. This year I decided to go off tangent and pick places I have never been to before.Much to my chagrin, I had never been to the beach. You see, I hate the sand, the bugs and the mosquitoes, but I figured it would be fun with everyone around. As we reached the villa I was spraying Baygon everywhere. I thought I had nearly killed myself with all the insect repellant and Lysol disinfectant I kept on spraying. I am so not into roughing it up. For me, the minimum requirement for traveling is a Holiday Inn.A couple of days later saw us wa
Boracay Island has recorded a total of 387,288 tourist arrivals from January to July of this year.
Based on records obtained from the Provincial Tourism Office here, the month with the highest number of tourist arrivals was April, with 93,615 arrivals. Of the tourists who visited Boracay during the period, domestic arrivals outnumbered the foreigners. Domestic tourists numbered 217,837 while foreign tourists reached 117,518. Overseas Filipinos, on the other hand, numbered 51,933. (more…)
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Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region 6, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers. It is one of the country's most popular touristdestinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port
Upon stepping your feet into the clear waters touching the so fine white sands, you’ll surely feel the excitement of being into one of the best beach in the world. A long stretch of beachfront will invade you along with the cool sounds of waves momentarily whispering a wonderful sound into your ears telling you how relaxing the place is.
You’ll see different types of person in all aspects of
by Venus G. Villanueva
Kalibo, Aklan – Terrorists will only attack when you least expect it. They attack when the target is soft and vulnerable.
Sr. Police Superintendent Benigno Durana, Aklan Police Provincial Office Provincial Director disclosed this in a press conference recently with the Aklan Police Defense Press Corps. This was PD Durana’s answer to a media man’s question on the implementation of the Human Security Act (RA 9372) and its impact on the protection of Boracay Island from terroristic attacks.
Durana said the PNP employs three steps to implement protective laws - intelligence, investigation and target hardening. In the intelligence aspect, Durana said the PNP collects information to protect Boracay Island and preempt any terroristic activity from happening there. On the other hand, he said investigations involve looking at any information that will cause them to believe that there is a presence of terroristic activities already. (more…)
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We are surprised by its awesome beauty. We enjoyed the powder-like white sands and breathtaking sunset. But do you have any idea how this beautiful island called Boracay was discovered?It was my second time in Boracay and I was not here for any ordinary outing experience. I was here in search of Boracay's history, art and culture. But the truth of the matter is, this island does not have much of a history and it's quite challenging to find out its past.I began my work early morning strolling down the 4- kilometer stretch of the beach shore, even if I was a bit tired from the party the night before with my officemates. I went to the southern part and found myself in the unexplored haven of Brgy. Manoc-manoc. Though the place has a few sprouts of establishments already, it is not overcrowd
Carabao Island, part of San Jose town south of Romblon, is a 15-minute boat ride from the smaller island of Boracay. The island has the same white-sand beaches and pristine waters that can be found in Boracay. Surprisingly , A Korean real estate company invested in Carabao Island and they will start constructing the “Carabao Island International Airport” on July 2007. The said airport was expected to be bigger and better than the Boracay Airport. Carabao Island is now being eyed as the “Next Boracay.”
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Boracay in the Philippines is among one of the best beaches in the world. It is because of the great sand and clean waters that make Boracay a wonderful beach to relax. There are also lots of establishments there in Boracay that can make their experience better. The nightlife there during peak seasons [...]
Boracay in the Philippines along with nearby Indonesia’s Bali are consistently voted by scuba diving magazines and publications as amongst the top 10 scuba diving destinations and resorts in the world.
There are quite a few diving operators offer dive safaris to hard to reach locations in Boracay such as Sibuyan Sea, Tablas, Romblon and Semirara. [...]
Recreational Sports - Laid-back Boracay is the perfect venue for golf, tennis, bowling, even beach volleyball. Top-of-class amenities for these activities are available in the island. For golf bugs, Fairways and Bluewater Resort Golf and Countryclub has an 18-hole championship course.
Partyhopping - The code in Boracay is strictly informal. Walking barefoot than shod is the [...]
We leave tonight at 1:20 am (I wonder who’s the brains behind that brilliant departure time on Cebu Pacific Air?). We’re packing light, because apparently you’re only allowed 10kg on the little prop plane from Manila to Caticlan (plus, I’ve heard you have to wade in the water to get from the ferry to the island). Thanks to all the wonderful help from my new friends (especially Nina!), I’m sure this trip will be fantastic! Pictures and stories as soon as we get back, of course!
Two good news for Boracay bound passengers next year!
First, South East Asian Airlines is doing a Cebu Pacific, and offering a seat sale on their 11th anniversary.
Patrick Tan, vice president for commercial affairs, said, "To celebrate our 11th birthday, we will slash fares from P2,070 to about P540"
The amounts do not include regular surcharges and tax.
The seat sale runs from Dec. 15 to Dec. 26. The travel period is from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2007.
Second news, Asian Spirit is now offering direct flights from Seoul, South Korea to Kalibo, Aklan.
KALIBO, Aklan: This Ati-atihan town is getting closer to South Korea. An airline is set to make its first international flight from Seoul via Kalibo domestic airport next year, said Cong. Florencio Miraflores.
The airport is ready to cater to international flights mostly from Korea, China and Taiwan once the Asian Spirit flies here to bring more tourists, Miraflores said.
"The airport passenger terminal will be expanded with a budget o
