Flight from Manila usually takes 45 minutes and then followed by a 20-minute boat ride. Major local airlines provide daily flights almost every half hour. Airfare is quite reasonable, Caticlan airport is the nearest to the island.
Hotel accommodations range from the ultra cheap (US$50/night) to the ultra chic (US$500+/night). The island is comprised of three stations, formerly based on the boat docking stations. The boats are now stationed on the sides of the cove, to allow for people to enjoy the water more. Station one is the posh area, wherein the biggest and the most expensive resorts are located, a quiet part of Boracay. Station 2 is a classy area where some of the best restaurants can be found and station 3, the most down to earth of the area and the most notoriously fun :-) he he he.
If you are vacationing in Boracay, I suggest you take refuge in Boracay Regency. It's located at Station 2 where you are in the middle of all the action. Go left, happy party place, go right, tranquility. The hotel is posh enough for the snootiest of people yet affordable enough for most bean counters. The best part is that the hotel has it's own private boat and dock, very convenient and hassle free. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Our first day was marred with rain, but it wasn't enough to dampen our spirits. My mom and I took a quick stroll as soon as we arrived. We fortified ourselves with some mango French Toasts from Real Coffee and Tea Cafe owned by Nadine, an American from California. She's a very funny and entertaining lady. Her specialty is Calamansi muffins. It was unfortunate that the muffins were still baking when we arrived.
For lunch, my entire family converged to Christina Cafe located at Boracay Regency. Due to the rain, we opted to dine indoors. The food was ok, their roasted red bell pepper soup was great though.
Even if it rains in Boracay, your day won't be too wasted. We spent the whole afternoon napping in our very comfy rooms. The sound of the rain only made our nap more enjoyable. After all, it's a holiday! You're supposed to take it easy :-)
After such a long nap, our tummies were grumbling. Hubby and I make a beeline to Aria, the most famous Italian Restaurant in the island. The restaurant comes highly recommended by a friend of mine. We ordered the pizza, four ways, four flavors in one pie! Seafood, parma ham, ham and mushrooms and anchovies and cheese. The pizza really goes well with a cold bottle of San Mig Light.
After such a fortifying meal, hubby and I made our way to explore D'Mall. Yes, a mini mall located right smack in the middle of the island. You can find many items there. You must buy your quintessential Boracay floral shorts or shirt and D'mall is just one of the places where you can get them. Although, the old talipapa, located at Station 3 provides a much better bargain.
For dinner, the rain finally stopped and we were able to get out of the hotel and dine at Hawaiian Barbecue, located at Station 1. Don't be fooled by its simplistic and rustic decor, they have one of the best barbecue ribs that I've ever tasted! Each order of ribs is enough to feed three hungry men! My mom's favorite is the Sizzling Tawilis.
I suggest you get a dinner reservation when you plan to dine there. The place is quite small and it fills up really fast. For reservations, you may call (+6336)260-22-46.
The best part about Boracay, at least for me, is taking long walks after dinner. The air is so clean, the sand on your feet is so soft. I love walking hand in hand on the beach with hubby. Day or night, Boracay is ideal for walking.
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