Have you ever heard your friend talking about boracay and how beautiful it is and wanting yourself to get there too. Let this article show you some bits of information on how to go to boracay and some info about the place that those who got there called paradise.

A brief introduction...

Boracay is voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by some of the world renowned magazines. Boracay is an island located in Panay group of island in the western Vizayas region. It is a tiny but beautiful island with its long powdery white sandy beaches and beautiful people.

The island was once home to the Ati tribe, the indigenous people of the region. Originally named Bura-ukay by the locals before it was discovered in the 1970s. The island became popular with backpackers in the 1980s.

Years before tourist came flocking to this island, it has been frequented by many for its powdery white sand beaches, long before electricity was introduced to the island.

GETTING THERE...

Boracay can be reached by land, sea and air but the most convenient is to travel by air. It takes about 45 minutes or so from Manila to Caticlan by air and may be a day if traveling by sea or land or combination of both

by land and sea..

as of this posting, there is no direct route from Manila to Caticlan Antique via the sea route but there is some bus line in Cubao that services the route by land although it takes a long time, maybe a day to get there. Once in Caticlan Jetty port, ride a boat that will take you to the island. Or take this route instead, take a bus from Cubao, Quezon City in Metro Manila, to go to Batangas pier then take a ferry to go to Roxas City in Mindoro then another ferry to Caticlan. You might as well check the schedule of 2 major shipping lines, they sometimes have a route from Manila to Caticlan, just google NegrosNavigation and WGA superferry for the schedule as they include this route during the summer from april to late june.

How to go to Boracay by air:

Air Philippines (www.airphils.com)Starting Dec 01,2009
Cebu Pacific (www.cebupacificair.com)Starting March 2010
SEAIR (www.flyseair.com)
Philippine Airlines (www.onlinebooking.philippineairlines.com)

NOTE: Due to airport restriction, flight might be rerouted to Kalibo airport in Kalibo Aklan, once there you can take a tricycle and ask the driver to take you to the bus station that services the Kalibo-Caticlan route.

Where to Stay:

Boracay's White Beach
Numerous accommodation types are scattered all over the island, ranging from luxurious hotel types to budget, stripped to basic rooms. Visitors can also choose according to location--cheaper lodgings are located at station 3, while Station 2 is meant for those who want to be within proximity of the bars. Station 1, is where you can find the more isolated accommodations, offering peace and quiet. These are usually for the deep pocket vacationers.

Hotels and resort have seasonal price level depending on the period of your visit, high season usually from March to June. Peak season is also during Christmas till New Year, Holy Week and Chinese New Year.

Indulge in the beach life…

Numerous activities await you at Boracay Island either by day or night, on or off those beautiful sandy beaches. With its four kilometers of powdery white sand beach, take a walk and be mesmerized by the beauty of White sand beach. You can also enjoy a boat trip around the island. The colorful beauty of the marine life is also perfect for snorkeling. Aside from snorkeling there are lots of Boracay water sports available on every beach of the island.

Maybe relax the afternoon under the shade of palm trees and enjoy the beauty of nature. And as the sun's glare begin to fade, prepare yourself for the majestic Boracay sunset.

Boracay island offers many night spots for drinks, dancing, karaoke, and other entertainment, each with its own ambience. Or simply enjoy a walk in the beach.

How to go to boracay is quite easy and once you’re there you want to stay more and forget the world for a while.

Life’s a beach! Enjoy! More on how-to-go-to-boracay.blogspot.com