Western Visayas Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Boracay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
My goodness, this must be the ceiling of the island paradise
The delicate white sand beaches, the azure sea, and the stunning sunset sails... Every casual photo is breathtakingly beautiful, and the hours spent flying here are well worth it.
✈️ About the trip
Since there are no direct flights from Chengdu to Boracay, and I didn't want to go through too much hassle with a child, I chose a group visa semi-independent travel.
🏝 Outbound: Chengdu Tianfu Airport - Caticlan, then a 20-minute boat ride to Boracay to check into the hotel.
🏝 Return: Kalibo - Chengdu Tianfu Airport, it takes a 2-hour bus ride from Boracay to Kalibo Airport.
⏰ Flight duration: About 4 hours
🏖️ Travel recommendations
❤️ White Beach: A must-visit spot in Boracay, known as the most beautiful beach in Asia, with a beautiful environment and fine sand. Divided into S1, S2, and S3 zones, S1 has relatively more people, lying on a thin layer of gauze is comfortable and stress-relieving, and it's also great for taking photos.
❤️ Sunset Sailing: A traditional water activity not to be missed, sailing through the waves at dusk to greet the sunset is a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
❤️ Virgin Island: You need to wait for low tide to walk on the rocks, which will give you a different photo experience.
❤️ Puka Beach: The wedding location of Fish Leong, with jelly-like sea, the sand is not as fine as White Beach, and the waves are bigger, with fewer tourists. The cost here is also cheaper, but be sure to pay attention to safety when with children.
❤️ Friday Beach: An excellent spot to watch the sunset sails, you can walk further north, right in front of the sunset.
❤️ Cliffside Walkway: Located to the right of Friday Beach, viewing the sea from the caves, the beauty of the sea is fully captured, and wearing a beautiful dress feels like a fairyland. There are usually more people in line here, so it's recommended to come before 9 am.
🍜 About dining
Boracay is indeed a food desert, and we mostly dined at the hotel's restaurant during our stay. You can bring some pickled mustard tuber and chili powder, there are many shops in Dmall, but the prices are a bit high, I recommend a restaurant opposite Virgin Island, which is very affordable. Never buy things in the Dmall supermarket, a bowl of instant noodles that costs 6 yuan in China is 170 pesos!!
🌈 Boracay travel tips:
1⃣️ Currently, there are no direct flights from China to Boracay, it is recommended to choose a group semi-independent travel.
2⃣️ Hotel sockets are universal, no need to bring converters and adapters, hotels do not provide hair dryers, TV channels marked PAY are for pay, and a separate payment is required upon checkout. Besides bath towels, shower gel, and soap, you need to bring your own toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, slippers, comb, etc.
3⃣️ The Philippines is a tipping country, tips are expected for services like luggage handling, photography, and room cleaning, about 50 pesos or so, but coins should not be given.
4⃣️ Sunglasses, sun hats, swimsuits, beach dresses, they all look super good in photos, and sunscreen is a must to carry with you.
5⃣️ The temperature on the plane is low, so prepare a thick coat.
6⃣️ Exchange local currency at the bank in advance, prepare enough cash for shopping on the island.
One day I saw the sunset forty-four times
One day, I saw the sunset forty-four times.
You know, when people feel very depressed.
Always like the sunset.
The sunset on Boracay Island always surprises people, sometimes it is red, sometimes it is orange, sometimes it is pink, why do everyone like to travel? It's for the expectation, excitement, joy, and relaxation in the travel.
Seaside, sunset, beach, beer, afterglow, the earth seems to be writing a gentle letter, to me, to you, the sunset is particularly gentle, the world is all romantic.
The restless heart seems to be lit at that moment.
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🏝️Maldives, Maldives is very quiet, suitable for lazy vacations, and the cost-effectiveness is higher in the off-season.
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🏝️Fiji, relatively speaking, it has more indigenous cultural characteristics and is the first choice for stars and couples to honeymoon.
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🏝️Seychelles, located in the eastern part of Africa, is the world's first white sandy beach, and it is also a gathering place for British people, and there are fewer Chinese people.
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🏝️Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean, the local terrain is very rich, and there is also unique colorful soil.
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🏝️Phuket, Thailand, is an entry-level island with relatively low consumption, suitable for the whole family.
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🏝️Koh Samui, Thailand, from November to April of the following year is the peak season for Koh Samui. The niche means fewer people and more expensive consumption than Phuket.
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🏝️Boracay, Philippines, there are more white sandy beaches here, and there are rich water sports projects. You can watch the sunset sails. For a person who loves to watch the sunrise and sunset, it is really worth going!
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🏝️Bohol, Philippines, like Boracay, there are more white sandy beaches, suitable for parent-child vacation and leisure, as well as Chocolate Hills, dolphin groups, mini spectacled monkeys, etc.
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🏝️Sabah, Malaysia, similar to Bohol, more suitable for parent-child vacation and leisure, watching the ocean, mountains, mangroves, proboscis monkeys, fireflies.
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🏝️Bali, Indonesia, many stars like to hold weddings here, it is also a romantic island, suitable for all kinds of people, the city of weddings, the island of honeymoons.
Boracay Escaped 2022
Me and my family visited Boracay and booked our ticket here at trip.com ! I think this was my best summer since pandemic happened. We booked at Fairways And Bluewater Boracay and I must say that this hotel is one of the best! Also good place to relax ,it's a quite place and no noice really, they also provide free shuttle to roam around the area. They also have private resort which is really a beautiful beach! I think they got 3 pools and they have buffet breakfast too! We also tried a lot of activities at station 1 which we enjoyed a lot! #fairwaysandbluewaterboracay #boracay #trip.com
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Boracay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Mount Luho
Best place to see the views of Boracay beach. If you are in the top you can see the best views of boracay. You can enjoy taking pictures for every corners. i love the place if you want to discover the new in boracay visit this place and I promise you will enjoy. Just one thing to consider if you ride with the tricycle try to ask to wait you until you finish to return back to your hotel. don’t worry they are nice driver. Just pay double for the back in fort fare.
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parasailing experience
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First time trying out parasailing at Boracay and it was an amazing experience.
The whole trip took around thirty minutes from the boat out to the sea, to setting up the parachute. and off we sailed up the sky.
The view from the top was great and the staff took numerous photos for us. the final dip down was into the sea, signifying a splashing end to the experience.
Summer Island Hoping in Boracay 🏝️
#boracaytrip one of the best memories I had this summer. Indeed doing island hoping should be on your list to do in Boracay, beside being introduced with different people, you get to experience the beauty of the island.
Get mesmerized with the beautiful boracay, and have fun doing snorkeling. Add parasailing and the trending kayak photoshoot to your list of activities.
Enjoy food while devouring yourself with a relaxing view.
Sunsets and Amarettos
Definitely one for the books. It’s my first time traveling solo and boracay was the perfect place for me since there are so many places and restaurants for me to explore. Getting around the island was also quite easy as there are plenty of options for me to choose from (e-jeep, e-trike, HoHo bus). Sitting by the beach and watching the sun set was my favorite activity in the island. #beachlife #summervacation #boracay
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White Beach Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
5-day 4-night travel guide to Boracay, Philippines
💰Budget: 1K+
📍Destination: Boracay, Philippines
📆Travel time: Anytime
🏨Accommodation recommendation: Mainly budget hotels, try to choose hotels in the city center or near the pier, convenient for travel, and you can enjoy the nightlife of Boracay at night.
🏞️Attraction recommendations:
1️⃣White Beach: One of the most famous attractions in Boracay, with fine sand and clear water, you can enjoy the sun and beach.
2️⃣Boracay Museum: Understand the history and culture of Boracay and feel the local customs.
3️⃣Mother Mary Rock: A huge rock with a statue of the Virgin Mary carved on it, one of the iconic attractions of Boracay.
4️⃣Crystal Cave: A huge limestone cave with many crystal pillars inside, very spectacular.
5️⃣Caparai Island: A small island very suitable for diving and snorkeling, where you can see many beautiful underwater creatures.
6️⃣Mano Island: A very famous shopping paradise with many local specialty products and snacks.
🍽️Food recommendations:
1️⃣Seafood: The seafood in Boracay is very fresh and delicious, you can taste the local specialty dishes.
2️⃣Spanish seafood rice: A very famous dish with rich ingredients and unique taste.
3️⃣Beef bone soup: A local specialty dish, soup made from beef bones, very nourishing.
4️⃣Roasted pork leg: A very famous dish, the roasted pork leg is tender and delicious.
5️⃣Mango milkshake: A local specialty drink, a milkshake made from fresh mangoes, with a fresh taste.
🛍️Souvenir recommendations:
1️⃣Handmade soap: One of the very characteristic souvenirs, can be used for hand washing or bathing, very practical.
2️⃣Dried mangoes and bananas: One of the local specialty snacks, with a delicious taste, very suitable for taking home to share with friends.
3️⃣Shell products: You can pick up some beautiful shells on the beach and make them into shell products as souvenirs.
✈️Transportation guide: There are many direct flights to Boracay from China, you can choose the appropriate flight according to your time and needs. After arriving in Boracay, you can take a local taxi or motorcycle to the hotel. On the island, you can also rent cars or bicycles for convenient sightseeing.
📋Precautions: Pay attention to safety issues during your trip to Boracay, take care of your belongings and documents. At the same time, respect the local customs and cultural traditions, do not take pictures or touch local cultural relics and ancient sites at will. When playing on the beach, pay special attention to sun protection and protect yourself from UV damage.
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Boats and beaches in Boracay
If you’re looking for sun, relaxation and warm seas, Boracay might be your next affordable destination and it’s easier to get to than you think. Take a flight to Caticlan airport and from outside the airport you can book your transport to Boracay with one of the tour operators available. I booked online with southwest tours, who picked me up from the airport, took me to the boat and to my hostel the other side of Boracay. But if you arrive with no transportation don’t worry, for about 800-1000 pesos, you can book your tickets and trip after you step off the plane.
Arriving in Boracay, I’d recommend taking a trip to the long white beach where restaurants, clubs and shopping can be found. I also took a trip to the remote Diniwid beach, which was quiet and small but waves and sand were great.
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One of the lost beautiful beach
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White beach in Boracay is undoubtedly one of the most stunning beaches. Its attractiveness is enhanced by the fine white beach, it green trees, and clear blue seas. It is among the most well-known sights in both Havelock Island.
White Beach has been recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world through the years. There's something about its natural beauty – its crystal blue water, its pure white sand, and its magical sunsets.
If you even come here I will ensure that it will be a great experience you will never forget
Boracay's Important Landmark🇵🇭
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This is a very popular spot for tourists and locals especially those who are Catholics. It has got a statue of Virgin Mary on top of the rocks where people offer their prayers. Since this is an iconic landmark in Boracay, everyone wants to take photos with it as a background so sometimes it can get crowded.
This is located near station 1 of the white beach so if your accommodation is at station 3 then this is around three or four kilometers walk. Really depends on where you are wether station 1 2 and 3. Hopping onto a motorcycle is convenient if you are not fond of walking.
So, if you are ever in Boracay, Willy's Rock Grotto is hard to miss.
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Puka Shell Beach Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Famous Crystal Kayaks in Boracay 🇵🇭
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This is one of the things that must be done in Boracay. Crystal kayaks photography originated in Puka beach and since you are in Boracay Island already make sure to experience the crystal kayaks and take some amazing photos.
Kayak Rental Fee: 250 per person and the person who paddles the kayak will be taking the photos as well. It didn't have a time duration as long as you're done with all your poses. The guys will instruct you what to do and all the amazing poses so you don't need to be worried about being awakward.
Location: Puka Shell Beach, Yapak District (Located in the northern part of the island)
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Puka Beach 🌊🌊
📸Attraction Name: Puka Beach
📍Location : Boracay
🚏Best way to get there : via bpat tour or tuktuk
Boracay is one of those places where you always crave to visit every now and then. From the stunning beaches, amazing sunsets, and delicious seafood, these are enough to make you come back. But if you want to visit less crowded beach, consider Puka Beach. This is reachable via boat tour or in our case, since we wanted to stay the whole day, we decided to rent a tuktuk. There were less people mostly in the afternoon since boat tours arrived in the morning and left after a an hour or so.
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Puka Beach Island-hopping Adventure
I took the island-hopping tour to Puka Beach. This small island was relatively quieter compared to the popular Stations 1, 2, 3 which were always full of tourists and local merchandise. It was named as Puke because of the Puka seashells found on the white shores; this explains why the sand here is rougher than the powdery white sand on the White Beach. I was amazed how clear the water was. I grabbed some shells for a photo and put them back after that (Note: Please do not take home any of the marine creatures)
Location: Boracay, Philippines
Highlights: Puka seashells, crystal clear water
Ambiance/Facilities: 8/10
Rating: 4/5
Puka Beach 🏝
Puka Beach is an excellent choice to chill and relax on a beautiful island close to Boracay.
The island is not too big so you can walk pretty much the entire island easily.
We enjoyed the warm water and the sound of the waves. Sunscreen is a must however I recommend to avoid noon time as the heat could be unbearable. Early morning or afternoon is a pleasant time.
Do not miss out the sunset with your favourite drink.
Wherever you go, you will see silky white sands and crystal clear waters. To get to this island you need to pay for a boat trip which is not expensive.
They sell fresh coconut which you should also try.
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Gigantes Islands Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Summer Vacation at Gigantes Island in Iloilo
Getting There - Bancal Port in the town of Carles is the most convenient jump off point and fastest way to get to Gigantes Islands. Passenger boats from both Carles and Estancia run once daily leaving around noontime to Gigantes.
Attractions - Take an island hopping tour – A visit to Gigantes Island is not complete without taking an island hopping tour to see its beautiful islands and beaches. It is a must to visit the main sites such as Cabugao Gamay Island, Tangke, Antonia Beach, Bantigue Island, and Pawikan Cave.
Accomodations- Most of the established resorts can be found in Gigantes Norte Island. These resorts offer basic accommodations that catered to budget conscious travelers. Tent-style accommodations are also quite popular in Antonia Beach and Cabugao Gamay Island.
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Selfie ready: Gigantes Island 🏝
Address: 📍 Iloilo, Carles - Gigantes Island
Experience: 📝 One of the top things to do in Iloilo is to go island hopping in Islas de Gigantes located in the province of Carles. If you love the beaches and islands of other top Philippine tourist spots like El Nido and Boracay, you should definitely add Islas de Gigantes to your list!!!! This is on another level of experience when you really love going to beaches and exploring the beauty of sea creatures. There’s a lot to see and experience here! The locals are kind and very approachable, and they know how to take good photos for your next instagram post! The food is superb, we avail the unlimited scallops! If you wanna more about my whole travel experience, leave a comment below! 😁🫶🏻
Rate: 10/10 ✅✅
Definitely will recommend this place for your next island visit!!!!
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Cabugao Gamay Island | ISLA DE GIGANTES 🏝
Getting There - 3-4hrs bus ride from Iloilo and another 2 hrs by boat
Attractions - The biggest islands in the group are Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur but the major island-hopping destinations are Cabugao Gamay Island, Bantigue Island and Antonia Beach and the Tangke Saltwater Lagoon, both in Gigantes Sur. These islands feature a diverse landscape of white sand beaches and sandbars, huge karst formations, secluded lagoons and otherworldly caves.
Food & Restaurants - local delicacies | FRESH CATCH SEAFOODS
Discovering Nature’s Paradise @ Gigantes 🏝️
Nestled within the azure waters of the Visayan Sea lies the enchanting Gigantes Island, a hidden gem off the coast of Iloilo, Philippines. 🏝️ With its pristine beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear waters, this idyllic paradise offers a sanctuary for travelers seeking solace amidst nature's embrace. 🌊
As you set foot on its powdery shores, you're greeted by panoramic vistas of untouched beauty. 🌅 The island's towering limestone formations, sculpted by the hands of time, stand as silent sentinels guarding its secrets. 🏞️ Venture further inland, and you'll discover lush forests teeming with exotic flora and fauna, offering a glimpse into the island's rich biodiversity. 🌿
But perhaps the true allure of Gigantes lies beneath the waves. 🐠🐚 Its vibrant coral reefs, home to a kaleidoscope of marine life, beckon snorkelers and divers alike to explore their depths. 🐟🐡 Dive beneath the surface, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world of color and wonder, where schools of fish dart amidst swaying coral gardens. 🐠💦
As the sun sets on the horizon, casting a golden glow over the island, you'll be treated to a spectacle of nature's beauty unlike any other. 🌄 Whether you're lounging on the beach, hiking along its rugged cliffs, or simply soaking in the serenity of its surroundings, Gigantes Island promises an unforgettable experience for all who venture to its shores. 🌴🌟 #tripstars #travel
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