Boracay Island, Philippines
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Boracay Island, Philippines - White Beaches, Crystal Turquoise Water, Exotic Resort!
It's well known among travel writers to never use the cliches of "white sandy beaches" and the "palms hanging over the turquoise water"--but unfortunately (or fortunately), if you look up the word "paradise" in a dictionary, "Boracay" seems to be what's pictured there. Boracay IS the ultimate in representing what all other "tropical islands" should aspire to be.
Plane Landing at Caticlan Airport, Aklan Province, Panay Island Philippines with Bangka Boat in Foreground
Maybe the Most Complicated Thing About Boracay Island Is Getting There!
Okay, getting to this paradise island in seemingly the middle of nowhere is somewhat of a problem. But with the Internet, even that is greatly simplified.First, you have to get yourself to the Philippines.
My family and I made almost a month of our planned trip to the Philippines--and flew by Cathay Pacific Airlines through their hub in Hong Kong (where we spent a wonderful 3-day layover exploring Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and Lantau Island.
From Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, It's about a 1-1/2 hour flight.
Domestic Flight from NAIA to Caticlan, Aklan Province, Panay Island, in the Visayas Area of the Philippines
For the flight from NAIA to Caticlan, we departed from the Manila Domestic Airport on a Zest Airlines small propeller plane for a 1-1/2 hour flight.
Plane Arriving at Catlican Airport, Aklan Province, Philippines
Somewhat Crowded Accomodations on a Bangka Boat, Caticlan/Boracay Channel
Heading Across the Channel from Caticlan Beach, Aklan Province, Panay Island to Boracay Island, Philippines
Leaving Caticlan Harbor - Heading for Boracay Island
Heading Through the Channel from Caticlan Harbor to Boracay Island
Looking Across to Panay Island from Boracay Island's Boat Station #2 on White Beach, Philippines
Investigating What Has Washed Up on White Beach, Boat Station #2, Boracay Island, Philippines
Morning View of Boracay Island "White Beach" - Aklan, Philippines
Boracay Goodies for Before, During, and After Your Trip!
You just can't have too much of those "vacation reminders"!
Eating Area of the Blue Mango Restaurant and Lodge (and Dive Tour/Shop), Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines
Boracay by the Bay.... eBay, that is!
Nigi Nigi Nu Noos e Nu Nu Noos Beach Resort (restaurant and lodging), Boracay Island, Aklan, Philippines
The Moving View of White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Philippines
Read Up on Boracay Island Before You Go and While You Are Here!
There are so many things to see and do on Boracay Island--and these references provide you with a way to get them all in!
The Rough Guide to The Philippines 2 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) by Rough Guides
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Accu-map K1 Boracay Island by Accu-map.com
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Boracay - The Island Guide by Hannes Bertschi
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Philippines: EZ Map - Boracay (feat. Panay Island & Boracay Dive Sites)
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Boracay, Siquijor, Camiguin and Malapascua: The Philippines enchanted islands by Dirk J. Barreveld
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Boracay Beach, Palm Trees and Sand, Boracay Island, Philippines Photographic Poster Print by Steve Vidler, 9x12
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Afternoon View of "White Beach", Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Philippines
Beachside Bungalows along White Beach on Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Philippines
"Silver Sunset" on White Beach, Boracay Island, Aklan Province, Philippines
I Wanna Go Back.... "Back to the Island"....
Playing on the beach and in the water of Boracay Island brought back all those memories...
I'll be back in the islands ....
(At least I pull out my guitar once in a while and howl at the moon belting out this song... --not quite as well as Leon Russell did... many years ago... when I was on THE ISLAND!)
There are Many Who Pack Up Their Bags to Live and Work and Retire in the Tropics!
Here are some ways you might be able to pull this off! Enjoy the following reference!
More Moving Views of Boracay Island!
Boracay Island Links to Help You Connect!
- Blue Mango Inn - Friendly Family-Owned Get-Away on Boracay Island
- This attractive and friendly lodge, restaurant, and bar combo is on the beach front at Boat Station 3 on the cleanest and quietest part of White Beach.
The Inn has 12 rooms that feature hot and cold shower, Wi-fi Internet, refrigerator, and cable TV. They also have a restaurant and bar with a delicious sampling of American, Filipino, and Tropical-Style foods and beverages.
You can eat in the delightfully-painted dining room that faces the beach, or even set up on a table on the beach front to watch the boats and beach activities more clearly.
Around the corner from their dining room is their dive center, where you can rent dive equipment and arrange for SCUBA instruction and tours. The dive center also features a "Hawaiian-style Coffee Shop".
An interesting feature of the Blue Mango is their book exchange set up on shelves along one wall of their dining room.
Check out their website for more great information and ideas.
Lake Town Bar and Restaurant, Central Boracay Island
Parasailing or paraskiing, Boracay Island's windy west side
Don't be Shy, Diba? Drop a Note and Say Hi!
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Jhangora
Apr 12, 2011 @ 12:31 am | delete
- Really beautiful place. Love the pics.
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Oct 12, 2010 @ 2:18 am | delete
- I love to visit Boracay soon. Thanks for this lens
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aesta1
Mar 24, 2010 @ 3:29 am | delete
- Hi Dave. Thanks for the doofus comment. Though I don't live in the Philippines anymore, I came from Panay and I just love the pictures. It made me remember my years there.
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oldbird
Jan 26, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
- Aloha, Dave!
What a beautiful lens you put together... we were in Manila in 1981, stayed the entire time there. This lens convinced me we really missed the boat in not getting out to Boracay!! This is a 5-star masterpiece!
Warmest aloha,
OldBird
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NAIZA Jan 7, 2009 @ 6:02 am | delete
- Terrific lens! Boracay is totally a glimpse of paradise. I can see you all had a great time vacationing there. :)
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The Ultimate Guide to the Island of Boracay
Sites to See, Things to Do!
Boracay - The Island Guide
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 02/18/2012)
We bought this book when we arrived on Boracay Island, but it might be better to get this book before you go, so you can plan your time there more effectively. There's an amazing variety of things you can do, things you can see, and places you can eat here on this amazing island. There are some good maps as well as descriptions (and great photos) of the attractions on the island. Get yours now!
Sometimes, nothing is better than a map!
Accu-map K1 Boracay Island
Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 02/18/2012)
Here's a great map you can get before you travel to Boracay Island... it will help you with getting around and being totally familiar with all the places to go on the island.
If you're a diver, this will be the map you need for Boracay Island!
Philippines: EZ Map - Boracay (feat. Panay Island & Boracay Dive Sites)
Amazon Price: (as of 02/18/2012)
This map shows all the amazing dive sites you'll find when you travel to this island paradise in the Southern Visayan Islands of the Philippines.
