Boracay In The Philippines

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Checklist for a great stay in Boracay

So you've spent countless hours on line searching for the best place for your holiday. You stumble upon a beach with pristine white sand and crystal blue green water. And you have unknowingly stumbled upon a piece of paradise called Boracay in the Philippine islands.

Getting to Boracay is not tricky, but it does require planning. Here are a few things to help you plan a memorable and relaxing stay.

Accommodation

You will need to look up accommodations first of all: Boracay Hotels dot net can help you find the right hotel. You will be able to read hotel reviews in the comfort of your home. A good tip is to ask friends who have been there or check out blogs and reviews. Ask if the hotel has a vault to deposit your travel papers and valuables. The security will give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy your holiday better.

Transportation

Remember to book your flights seamlessly assuming that you plan to get there by air. You will need to schedule trips if you plan on traveling straight through to the island. The best route is to get to the Philippines is via Philippine Airlines.  Once in Manila you will have to take a 30 minute domestic flight to Caticlan. You can choose from available carriers like Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and Sea Air.

Upon your arrival at Caticlan, you will need to take a short trip to the jetty and from there a 15 minute boat ride to the island. There are no ports on Boracay, so expect to wade to shore so remember to wear something light and comfortable.

Protection from the Elements

Do not forget to stock up on sun screen. The beach sun can be deceiving and you could get caught up with all the activities available (or just the opposite, and fall asleep on your blanket) and burn to a crisp without noticing. That would be a big bummer on your vacation. If traveling with a companion make sure to remind each other about applying sun screen regularly.

Make sure to pack your most stylish anti UV ray sun shades. Not only do you look cool and rock-starish behind those peeper covers, it'll also prevent you from looking like someone who sucked on a lemon as you squint against the sun. It'll save you a couple of years of frown lines and you can ogle all you want at the beach bodies without being too obvious.

There are mosquitoes aplenty in the Philippines. Locals joke that if they got any bigger, they'd fly off with you. Of course, that's not true. But it is true that if bitten, they could leave red, itchy, angry welts on your skin which will not make for good accessory with your bikini unless it's a red polka dotted suit. Boracay is considered a low risk for malaria, but some tourists prefer to get vaccinated before the trip. It would be wise however to apply insect repellant to your arms and legs at night when you venture out to the many beach parties you will surely stumble upon leaving your hotel room, cabana, or villa.

Hydration

Have a bottle of water handy at all times. You will want to walk the beach or explore inward and walk the island. It would be wise to hydrate often specially in such a warm climate.

Medication

As long as you have exploring the island on your list, do remember to carry a small first aid kit. There are doctors and medical centers, even a hospital on the island should a need arise, but it is always comforting to have some antiseptic and band aid for minor cuts. As long as you're packing a first aid kit, you might want to consider a handful of medications, like analgesic for fever, anti-diarrhea for possible food poisoning, anti nausea pills for water and air travel, and Cortisone cream for insect bites.

Money

Every thing tangible that was mentioned above can be purchased on the island. So the last tip is the most obvious one: Bring enough cash for your stay. There are ATMs on the island, but you will often find them off line. Hotels can charge a pretty penny on currency exchange and does anyone use travelers' cheques anymore? If you do, then be sure to cash them in Manila.

Now that you have done your home work, don't forget to pack your bathing suit.

 

 

 

 

 

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