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| Shot by Samurai Master JC |
I had the best long weekends, second to my Hong Kong trip last June of 2010. I took a long four days and three nights vacation in Boracay, Philippines. I've been to Boracay, Aklan gazillion times (Aklan is my mother's hometown), but with stress from work, I need a long trip... away from work related stuff. I planned the trip with my super friends, although one friend who is supposed to joined us backed out (work related). I booked our tickets when Cebu Pacific (#1 budget airline in the Philippines...KUNO!) they had a super uber cheap promo, for three persons... it cost us a round trip airplane ticket of Php 150 + Php 100 (check-in baggage) each. We stayed in Taj Guesthouse, for three nights, it cost us Php. 2,000 per night but I told to my friends that our stay cost Php 1,000, the last night was my treat for them...SURPRISE!!.
Two of my friends and I took the Cebu Pacific flight to Caticlan. If you have gadget which can access WIFI (wireless internet), you'll never get bored in Caticlan Jetty Port because the whole port has free WIFI access. If you're in a tight budget, affordable place to eat in Boracay are scattered in the island: Andoks, Mang Inasal, and Hawaiian BBQ. If you have lots of money to splurge on food, a few good restaurants can be found: Cyma (Greek cuisine), Aria (Itallian cuisine), Dos Mestizos (Filipino/Spanish cuisine), Mañana (Mexican cuisine), and Hama (Japanese cuisine). If you want affordable place to stay, there are so many resorts and hotels scattered in the island, but I suggest Taj Guesthouse...why? Near D'mall! But if you have $$$ then stay in Boracay Regency, Discovery Shores, Two Seasons, and Shangri-la... even Manny Pacquiao have resort there.
Day 1: October 31
9:10 am -- Left NAIA 3, paid Php 200 each for terminal fee
10:00 am -- Arrived in Caticlan Airport, then walkathon to Jetty port
10:30 am -- Bum in Jetty port for two hours... but thanks to Betchai for Vegi Samurai!
12:00 pm -- Took a boat to Boracay, must pay Php 20 for the boat ticket (For non-resident of Aklan, you must pay Php 120 environmental and terminal fee))
12:15 pm -- Arrived in Cagban port in Boracay, then took a tricycle to D'mall for Php 100
12:30 pm -- Ate lunch in Andoks
2:00 pm -- Check-in to Taj, then rest
7:00 pm -- Dinner in Aria
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| So-so-Pizza from Aria |
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| Good but small serving pasta from Aria |
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| Jr and Betchai @ Aria |
10:00 pm -- Rest
Day 2: November 1
9:00 am -- Island hopping but went to one island because of the bad weather (cost: Php 1,200)
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| Jr, Betchai, and me |
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| Samurai Master JC! |
2:00 pm -- Lunch in Hawaiian BBQ, then JC treat us to Crazy Crepes (Yummy!)
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| Jc's Squid BBQ |
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| Crazy Crepe's Mango Nutella with Cookies and Cream Ice Cream |
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| Mine: Pork Belly BBQ |
4:00 pm -- Swimming time!
7:00 pm -- Rest (exhausted...)
Day 3: November 2
8:30 am -- Breakfast in Jammers
10:00 am -- Parasailing (cost: Php 1,000 each)
2:00 pm -- Lunch in Hama
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| Beth and Jr... Para sailing |
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| Yummy California Maki..Thanks Betchai! |
4:00 pm -- Swimming time again!
6:00 pm -- Photo shoot...Kuno!
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| Beth ♥ the F! |
10:00 pm -- Dinner in unnamed eat all you can
1:00 am -- Rest
Day 4: November 3
7:00 am -- Swimming time again...again!
10:00 am -- Lunch in Mang Inasal
11:00 am -- Jc left the island first, then we ate yummy calamansi muffin from Real Coffee
12:00 pm -- Rest
2:00 pm -- Check-out Taj
3:00 pm -- To Kalibo airport
5:00 pm -- Check-in, then ate our early dinner in a restaurant near the airport
6:40 pm -- Boarding time!
8:10 pm -- Arrived in NAIA 3
Balabag, Boracay Island
Malay, Aklan, Philippines
Malay, Aklan, Philippines
CP No. (0920) 919-6509 / Tel. No. (036) 288-4628
FAX (036) 288-5695
FAX (036) 288-5695
