Boracay: Paradise on Earth

The mere mention of Boracay inspires ideas of white beach and pristine, turquoise waters. It is no surprise why Boracay Island is touted as one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines. This tropical paradise is located on an island in the province of Aklan. The powdery fine, white sand beaches of Boracay is known internationally, not just in the Philippines. In fact, international magazines such as Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler has cited the island as one of the best beaches/resort islands in the world.


We were fortunate to have traveled to this beautiful tropical paradise twice now. And we were impressed by its natural beauty both times. Hence, we couldn't recommend it anymore for anyone wishing to experience the tropical beauty that the Philippines has to offer. The White Beach is the most popular of the white sand beaches in Boracay. This is a 4-kilometer stretch of pristine white shore, which also makes it one of the longest white beaches in Asia.

For our first blog post, we wanted to showcase to you, our readers, the beauty of this tropical paradise, and why we think this won't be our last visit there:


What We Loved About Boracay

During my first visit to Boracay, I won't deny that I was a bit turned off by the crowd. But when you get over that, you come to realize that it is actually part of what makes Boracay what it is. You have to learn to embrace it and just enjoy the fun and festive atmosphere that comes with this tourist destination.

It is also worth noting that aside from the White Beach, there are more beaches you can explore in Boracay (especially if you want to get away from the crowd). Beach hopping is definitely one of the things that I would recommend anyone try if you ever go to Boracay. 



Another thing that we did enjoy in Boracay is the food. There is a hefty amount of selection to choose from - basically any cuisine that you could imagine, you will find in the island. As a food lover (and one who likes to sample food when we travel), food trip in Boracay was something that we enjoyed dearly. We will have a separate post for each of the places we've tried to eat from so you can learn more about our dining experience. However, some of our favorites would be Aria Cucina Italiana, Cafe del Sol Boracay, Lemoni Cafe Boracay, and Cyma. 

There are also plenty of activities to enjoy in Boracay. Island hopping is a perennial favorite and is a must for first-timers. Adventure water sports and activities are also available for you to choose from such as helmet diving, parasailing, sunset sailing, and more. 



Finally, shopping is another fun activity in Boracay. We did lots of souvenir shopping on our second visit. D'Mall is the perfect place to go to if you want to find different shopping spots in one destination. 

How to Travel to Boracay



If you want to visit Boracay Island, you can travel to any of the main international airports in the country. You can travel via the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or via the Mactan Island International Airport in Cebu. There are flights available from any of these airports going to Caticlan or Kalibo so you can get to Boracay. Do note that from Caticlan Airport, you will only travel a few minutes to a jetty port wherein you can take a jetty or private boat transfer to your hotel on the main Boracay Island.

On the other hand, if you choose to fly via Kalibo Airport, it will take 1.5-2 hours of travel via bus or van to get to Caticlan. Hence, you can choose which airport you book your flight to depending on your preferred method of travel.

For our own trip, we booked via Caticlan Airport to save on travel time and to avoid the hassle of further transfers to get to Boracay.

Have you been to Boracay Island? What was your favorite activity/attraction there?

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