Boracay Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Boracay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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.
Boracay! More worth visiting than Phuket Island~
💙 How to enjoy Boracay - Lying Flat Version
▪Chase the sunset on a sailboat, with your feet in the sea
▪Lie under the coconut trees, lay a picnic mat to enjoy the sea breeze, listen to the waves, and waste time seriously
▪Sit in a cafe next to the white beach, have a sea view Brunch
▪Go snorkeling and see many colorful fish and corals under the sea surface
▪The arm-thick shrimp in the restaurant is not cheap, but it's worth a try
▪Wait for the sunset by the sea, waiting for an ordinary miracle
▪Join a random music concert or fire dance performance on the lively beach after dinner
▪Have a hot stone SPA, and have a good sleep when you are tired
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💙Recommended 5-day itinerary
Day1: Domestic - Boracay
Day2: Sleep in, visit Dmall, check in at Virgin Island, take a sunset sail
Day3: Take a crab boat for snorkeling, have a hot stone SPA, eat seafood
Day4: Have brunch in a cafe, take a tuk-tuk to Puka Beach
Day5: Boracay - Return
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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Food Tripping in Boracay
For the number of available activities, popular restaurants and for just relaxing at the beach, a 3 days 2 nights trip to Boracay is not enough. Aside from the island’s blue waters and white sand, Boracay also offers a mouthwatering variety of food. Some restaurants have already built-up a following thus making these restaurants a tourist spot themselves. As we only have a short period of time, we couldn’t try all the popular restaurants. We also used this food tripping to visit all the stations in Boracay. Listed below are the restaurants we’ve tried with it’s corresponding arrangement as uploaded.
1-5. Café Maruja – Located in Station 3, it’s a beachfront café that serves all-day brunch food. They’re especially famous for their instagrammable smoothie bowls.
6-8. Cha-cha’s – Located in Station 2, this beachfront café is the in-house restaurant of COAST. They’re also famous for their Ube Champorado, which I really loved.
9-12. Maya’s Filipino Cuisine – Located in Station 1, this beachfront restaurant serves Mexican and Filipino food. They also serve Jony’s Fruitshake. We devoured all the food we ordered here.
13. Coco Mama – Located in Station 1, his shop is also famous for its instagrammable coconut ice cream. It was also good for me, as I love sweet things.
14-17. Mama’s Fish House – Located at Diniwid beach, this restaurant is situated next to Microtel. They are famous for their paella, and it was so good!
18. Halomango – Located in D’mall Station 2, this shop sells mango ice cream. This was just okay for us but still worth trying.
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White Beach Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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 May)
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.
#createwithtrip #holidays #exploring
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Savoy Hotel Boracay Newcoast Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Savoy hotel Boracay Newcoast
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Address - Newcoast Drive, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan, philippine.
Ambiance/Facilities - Stylish, beachfront hotel, relaxing and friendly atmosphere, comfortable and luxurious decorations, stunning swimming pool.
Highlights - We love their infinity swimming pool, comfortable beds and good breakfast.
Avg. Price per room:40$ per night.
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Perfect Family Getaway with Boracay
Thanks God for a perfect family vacation last Holy Week in Boracay Island! After so many years, we were able to see the pride of the Philippines, the Boracay Island. Great experiences, superb food, great bonding with my 3 kids, and lots of swimming activities anywhere. Boracay Island is a great destination for a vacation, especially for island hopping. There are many tour packages available for island hopping, which allow visitors to discover Boracay's white-sandy beaches, pristine waters, and fun attractions. Some of the must-visit spots during island hopping include Puka Beach, Crystal Cove, Crocodile Island, and West Cove.These places offer scenic views and opportunities for swimming and diving. Visitors can also explore the other side of Boracay during island hopping.There are many tour operators available, such as Boracay Adventures Travel & Tours, Fisheye Divers, WaterColors Boracay Diving Adventures, New Wave Divers Boracay, and Free Willy Diving. Overall, island hopping in Boracay is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and attractions of the island. Not to forget to
mention our accommodation was in Savoy Hotel Boracay NewCoast. It is a highly recommended hotel in Boracay Island, Philippines. It is a 4-star beach hotel with free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. The hotel staff is friendly and accommodating, making it a great place for solo travelers1. The hotel is located in Boracay Newcoast, which is a great location for relaxed beach living. The guest rooms are well-maintained and kept vacant for 24 hours between stays. Overall, Savoy Hotel Boracay NewCoast is a great choice for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Boracay.#myperfectstaycation
One of the best hotels in Boracay
Address - ❤️❤️❤️❤️ located at new coast boracay, but still accessible to main beach since they have shuttle service
Ambiance/Facilities - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ everything is perfect
Highlights - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ their customer service is superb
Avg. Price per Person - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ compared to high end hotels with private beach this one is cheaper
Rating - ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ will definitely come back with family
SAVOY HOTEL: A BEACH LIFESTYLE IN BORACAY
An active beach life has been experienced in Boracay. But for my purpose of this trip is a little bit of quiet experience, of cooling down from the many activities and certain privacy of a public life. With the superb services and beautiful amenities, SAVOY HOTEL has been a good choice for 4 days and 3 nights to ease my tiredness and boredom. With its facilities, the experience is really VALUE FOR MONEY. The privacy of the beach, lesser people in Boracay NewCoast, bountiful buffet breakfast, and infinity pools make this trip a special deal. after the trip, i am re-energized.#infinitypool#summervacation#beach#privacy
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Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Heaven on the island
One of the most popular event in Crimson Boracay is their foam party, it held every Saturday 4-5:30 PM, but when we went their they held the party early like 2pm because there's a wedding at 6PM. this is for all in house guests, if you're not a guest in crimson, you can still join the party, there's a fee of 3,000php, 2k for the food and drinks (consumable) and 1k for the pool.#amazingplace #boracayisland #heavenonearth #beachlife
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Amazing Getaway!
I stayed here with my Family for five days and four nights, we had the most amazing and memorable experience in this hotel, first the room is incredible, we have our own plunge pool, a big space, the staffs are all professional! friendly and accomodating, international breakfast buffet are the best part! i can say that staying here are worth it! incredible experience.#awesomepic#beachlife #summervacation
Dinner at Azure Restaurant, Crimson resort and Spa Boracay
Address - Map of Azure Beach Club Boracay
XWJ5+X67, Malay, Aklan
Ambiance/Facilities - Fancy
Highlights - Views and Food
Avg. Price per Person - 1000
Rating - excellent
Simplemente Espectacular! 😍
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Time flies in this beautiful island… Each experience has been memorable. Hope we can come back someday… ❤️❤️❤️
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