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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Boracay (Aklan), Philippines
Know the most popular landmarks in Boracay (Aklan), Philippines. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
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| A Alipio |
06 May 2005 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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1.Must dine at Gasthoe for their very scrumptuous BABY BACK RIBS. One of the best I have ever tasted.
2.Best to arrange accomodation that includes transfers particularly from Caticlan jetty. The hotel will arrange a porter to pick guests up and lead you to their hotel AND carry your luggages. Believe me this is helpful since walking on sand is harder.
3.Transfers from Kalibo airport to Caticlan is no problem. There's no requirement to pre-book this as there is an abundance of transport companies that will offer you competitive prices to get to Caticlan from Kalibo and vice versa.
4.There is another great way to see Boracay Island. Visit Mt.Lahu which is located in the middle of the mainland. You will be at the top of the mountain and gain panoramic views.
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| L Franco |
10 February 2005 |
Stayed at Boracay Terraces Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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This is the type of island that you can leave your shoes in your room. The first day I carried my sandals everywhere, the second and third days I just left them at home. The main strip is sand; no cars, except for an occasional police vehicle. Felt very safe, and the people were very friendly. A fair amount of vendors, but they don't hassle you too much. I found it amusing they kept on trying to sell me sunglasses, despite the fact I was wearing a pair. But again, they are not hard sell, and the people are polite and courteous. The food was very good at most places we ate at, and the beers are cheap, about sixty cents American.
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| A Hanko |
21 September 2004 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Boracay has the best beach in the world! And sunsets to match. The island is perfect to laze around in the sun or if your interested in a but more action, there are plenty of water sports to keep you happy. The diving is amazing and all sites are close to the island so no travelling for hours on boats. Getting around is by foot along the sand and when your there eat dinner at Waling Waling Resort where you can relax in a hammock at your table afterwards. I can't think of anywhere better than this.
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| D Burnett |
07 April 2004 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Fridays location is definitely the best on the island in terms of the beach. Each morning (about 6am) staff clean the beach of any rubbish (virtually none) and rake the sand. The beach itself is the best I've been to in Asia so far. Calm warm water, no rocks/stones whatsoever, shallow right out to about 100 meters, and not crowded at all. Also, no one bothers you trying to sell anything as in most other beach locations in asia I've been to. Sand is the best I've come across as well, very fine and white, and not hot to stand on despite the heat. The sunsets each night were amazing, picture postcard perfect. Travel on the island is done using motorised tricycles (a motorbike with a side car attached). From Fridays, it's about a 5 minute ride into "town" which it pretty small actually. You could visit every shop in a single afternoon I think, with many of the shops selling the same things. This is not the place to go for shopping at all unless you like little souveneirs. The majority of the hotels are centered around the center of the island as you would expect. The beach here is not as good, as there is more rubbish and more people. If you want uncrowded and very clean, Fridays is the best location.
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| P Mutch |
11 January 2003 |
Stayed at Red Coconut Beach Resort-Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Boracay is a beautiful location only a short flight from Manila (but a lengthy minibus ride - almost 2 hours - from Kalibo if that is where you fly into).
The beaches are very clean and you are not harassed by vendors selling trinkets or day tours which is a big plus if you want to go there to relax.... Any vendors ask you once then leave you alone.
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| R Jamieson |
05 April 2002 |
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Kids loved the banana boat ride. hire a motorised boat or sailing boat with crew as guides and snorkelling gear for 3 hr or full day to visit coral reefs, we also bought an underwater camers to record the tropical fish eating bread from the kids hands. All water sports are avial incl jetski, water ski. You can hire motor bikes or mountain bikes to view the whole island. The beach is amazing with only one drawback, there is a stretch of green algae close to the shore but past that stand and watch the zebra fish swim around your feet.
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| W Lo |
11 February 2002 |
Stayed at Boracay Regency Beach Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Good to have boat trip around the island.
International cuisine are available. Restaurants suggested include Seoul Korean Restaurant and an Indian restaurant with two floors.
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| A Hagan |
02 October 2001 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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This is the place to go to if you love the beach. You can laze around and do nothing or do any number of water sports, play golf, explore the island on scooters/motor bikes. We got around the island catching the local transport which was a lot of fun.
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| C Adams |
11 June 2001 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Went shopping by the center of town -- but did not really find much to buy. The trike ride back and forth was certainly an experience.
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| F Johns |
25 May 2001 |
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
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Wear shorts when travelling to and from Boracay - the water can be about 2 feet deep when wading between shore and boat.
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