Stuff You Need to Know Before Heading to Boracay
Monday, February 19, 2018
On one hand, you can be rest assured that you can
have a grand time in Boracay, especially if you’re a beach person. On the other
hand, bear in mind that there are a number of important things that you need to
consider before you pack your bags and head over to this one of a kind beach
destination. If you need help with this matter, then you
came to the right place since this write up is made up of tips that can help
achieve the beach vacation that you will certainly love.
· Going to Boracay
If your trip to
Boracay pushes through, take note that it is going to be more convenient and
faster if you go there via Caticlan. Yes, it can be quite costly, but you can
be rest assured that the extra pay is going to be well worth it. Flying via
Kalibo is indeed cheaper, but you are going to waste several hours on the road.
All in all, when going to Boracay, you need to decide before hand if budget is
more important than time.
Budget is more important
If budget is more
important to you, then you’d be happy to know that you can actually save big; that
is, if you travel by sea. With this method, you do not have to take the plane
to Kalibo or Caticlan; therefore allowing to gain savings that you can use on
your next vacation to Cebu’s Bantayan Island perhaps? To
travel by sea, you simply need to take a bus from Cubao to Batangas, then take
a roll on – roll off (RoRo) boat to Caticlan. As mentioned earlier, this costs
less and you’d be happy to know that your ticket comes with a complimentary
meal. The downside is your trip is going to be longer; in worst cases about 10
hours or more. Putting this factor into consideration, this option is not ideal
if you value your time. But if it’s the other way around, then you can give it
a try.
Where to eat
In general,
beachfront diners and restaurants are quite expensive. Yes, there are PHP 300
buffets along the white beach, but you may be disappointed with the taste of
the food. The good news is there is a number of mid-range food places that are
located farther that you can try if you want to save some cash without
compromising taste. If you are really concerned about prices, then you best
alternatives are the “turo-turo carinderias” that are situated in the inner
alleys and main roads. One popular choice is the D’Talipapa, a food strip where
you can purchase fresh seafood and have one of the surrounding diners prepare
them for a fee or even for free.
Calling Boracay
Calling Boracay
Remember, it’s
Boracay, not Bora and the locals are going to appreciate it if you address the
island by its rightful and befitting name. To add, it allows you to
differentiate the paradise island to Bora Bora, another vacation island that is
located northwest of Tahiti.
More to Boracay than advertised
There is more to
Boracay than wide sand beaches; it has a myriad of other beaches that are worth
visiting. The long list includes the Bulabog Beach, Diniwid Beach, Puka Beach,
and Ilig-Iligan Beach, among others. All of them boasts of their own
distinctive appeal that you’ love.
No smoking
Smoking is a big
no-no at Boracay’s white beach and violators are going to be fined of PHP
1,000.00. You can still smoke, but you have to do it in designated areas, which
are usually located a couple of meters away from the beachfront. In line with
this, locals want you to be informed of more serious matters that they are
facing such as environmental or socioeconomic issues.
Giving alms
Despite being a
vacation paradise, there is a sad truth that surrounds Boracay: there are a
myriad of children begging for alms. What’s worse, according to reports, a vast
majority of them were smuggled there by syndicates. With this mind, it is best
if you won’t give them money but rather report them to authorities. If you can’t
stop yourself, give them food, clothes, or drinks instead.
Haggle first
Make sure to haggle before paying up. Yes, there is a set price on scuba diving, parasailing, and other related activities, but you can still negotiate bargain prices, especially for group activities such as island hoping, boat riding, and scuba diving. Alternatively, you can check the accommodation facility where you stay if they offer the aforementioned activities. Some have in-house tour companies or partner companies that offer competitive rates. Plus, it’s more convenient and time-saving since you can make arrangements at your hotel’s or transient house’s front desk.
Also, don’t purchase any commodity from vendors who approach you. This is because sometimes, they are travel agents or personnel of travel agents who add extra on set charges. Visit direct providers instead.
Summing up
If you want to make sure that your Boracay escapade is as fun and exciting as advertised, then it is best if you arm yourself with the right information. So do your homework first and plan ahead so that you can achieve a one of kind beach vacation that is memorable, stress-free, and everything in between. It is not as difficult as it seems and you already have a head start with the pointers in this write up.
Do you find this article informative? Do you have other tips and pointers? Feel free to give me a shout on my comments page. We’d love to hear from you.
Haggle first
Make sure to haggle before paying up. Yes, there is a set price on scuba diving, parasailing, and other related activities, but you can still negotiate bargain prices, especially for group activities such as island hoping, boat riding, and scuba diving. Alternatively, you can check the accommodation facility where you stay if they offer the aforementioned activities. Some have in-house tour companies or partner companies that offer competitive rates. Plus, it’s more convenient and time-saving since you can make arrangements at your hotel’s or transient house’s front desk.
Also, don’t purchase any commodity from vendors who approach you. This is because sometimes, they are travel agents or personnel of travel agents who add extra on set charges. Visit direct providers instead.
Summing up
If you want to make sure that your Boracay escapade is as fun and exciting as advertised, then it is best if you arm yourself with the right information. So do your homework first and plan ahead so that you can achieve a one of kind beach vacation that is memorable, stress-free, and everything in between. It is not as difficult as it seems and you already have a head start with the pointers in this write up.
Do you find this article informative? Do you have other tips and pointers? Feel free to give me a shout on my comments page. We’d love to hear from you.
1 comments
That was amazing and i am gonna arrange a trip with my friend to Boracay.
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