Boracay Trip

[prayhard83]

i calculated based on cebu air, SIN -MNL -Caticlan , return trip cost 450sgd/person.
is this considered the peak prices?

 

[zorrus]

i am planning a trip for 2 in octoberto boracay.

can anyone share with me, which is the cheapest option to get there?

and if i need to fly by 2 different airlines, how much lead time i should factor in for transit?

lastly, i read there are 3 stations there, so which station is the most recommended to stay at, and also any hotels to recommend?

thanks!

 

[flashover]

hi am planning to go manila using jetstar or tiger... is the taxes included in the ticket prices or do we need to set aside some money for the airport tax at manila?

 

[kopitian]

hi am planning to go manila using jetstar or tiger... is the taxes included in the ticket prices or do we need to set aside some money for the airport tax at manila?

need to set aside when u departure.. i see a lot of tourists who have absolutely no money left and cant go home when their flight is like in a few minutes..

the pinoy government never warn us about this when we arrived.. ****** up

its about 50 bucks sg i think. quite expensive.

 

[kopitian]

i am planning a trip for 2 in octoberto boracay.

can anyone share with me, which is the cheapest option to get there?

and if i need to fly by 2 different airlines, how much lead time i should factor in for transit?

lastly, i read there are 3 stations there, so which station is the most recommended to stay at, and also any hotels to recommend?

thanks!

i went there by jetstar and then zestair.. its the cheapest flights last year.

need 2 flights die die...its a different island.

need about 2 hours or so between flights.. but make sure of flight changes thru email as i said above.

i stayed at boat station 3.. the cheapest.. theres this famous place called dave straw hat inn..tripadvisor really recommend. its popular among tourists as is cheap and clean..i stayed there.. it was good..no tv..but there are rooms with tv.

its about 3km from 1 station to the 3rd one.. so if u dont wanna walk a lot.. stay at boat station 2.. but its gonna be more expensive.

station 1 no need to stay.. all 5 stars

 

[nwy42]

see what happen. still want to go? others beaches better...

 

[zorrus]

anyone taken cebu pacific before?
due to jetstar flight timing very off for me, i am considering cebu pacific back to Sg on sunday night from manila.

 

[spec116]

any1 been to boracay recently?
may i know how u all plan ur trip?
DIY or by agency?
which hotels & flights?

I was planning for a 5d4n ard low season (may or jul)
5stars tour look quite exp
http://www.fivestarsonline.com/uplo...(Book & Travel 01Oct-31Dec10)(Upd05Oct10).pdf

so i planning to bk thru asiatravel as i last time saw they gt offers (buy 3nights free 1night) & cebu air flight (SG->MNL->CATICLAN)

The cost of my tis planned DIY for 5d4n is around hotel (SGD800+) & airtix (SGD$900-1k)

As tis is my 1st DIY trip..need advices from u all...what sld i book 1st..air tixs or hotel or together?
Cos asiatravel site does not hav any boracay low season offers nw..i tiking to wait 1st..
Btw the rates shown in asiatravel for 1rm is singles or twins? E.g shown $200/night..means 2pax stay $200/night or 2pax stay $400/night?

Can some freq travelers give some advice?
thx alot

 

[Gixxer1000]

What's the currency they use there? USD or peso?

 

[JDelphiNet]

What's the currency they use there? USD or peso?

Both.

I'd suggest you change most of your travel budget/allowance to Peso, and then some in USD.

:Later,

 

[Poker]

Hey just wonder can i wear 3/4 pants and slipper onboard?

 

[silentmax]

Boracay hailed as 4th best island in the world
BEA CUPIN, GMA News
07/18/2011 | 06:41 PM

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226622/lifestyle/boracay-hailed-as-4th-best-island-in-the-world

The sandy shores of Boracay Island in Aklan have once again been recognized internationally, this time when Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked it as the fourth best island in the world in its annual “World’s Best Awards."

In Asia, Boracay is ranked second only to Bali in Indonesia.

The island wasn’t alone in receiving praises from the travel magazine.

Discovery Shores in Boracay was also included in the list of 10 best hotel spas worldwide and listed the best in Asia. Hotel spas were evaluated according to their ambiance, treatments, service and value.

Meanwhile, TripAdvisor.com, a travel site that collates user-generated content, ranked the island the best beach in Asia and second worldwide in their 2011 “Traveler’s Choice," which is based on reviews submitted by travelers.

“As long as you visit during dry season, you'll agree this is one of the best beach destinations in the world," said TripAdvisor.com.

In February this year, Boracay and Cebu were among the top destinations for Chinese tourists, according to the Department of Tourism.

It was the first time that Boracay was recognized by the magazine.

The survey was conducted from December 2010 to March 2011. Readers voted and decided through Travel + Leisure magazine and the TravelandLeisure.com, the magazine’s official website.

The top choices are featured in the magazine's August issue.

Islands were evaluated according to their natural attractions, activities, sights, restaurants and food, visitors and natives, and their value for money, according to the website.

The island wasn’t alone in receiving praises from the travel magazine.

Discovery Shores in Boracay was also included in the list of 10 best hotel spas worldwide and listed the best in Asia. Hotel spas were evaluated according to their ambiance, treatments, service and value.

Meanwhile, TripAdvisor.com, a travel site that collates user-generated content, ranked the island the best beach in Asia and second worldwide in their 2011 “Traveler’s Choice," which is based on reviews submitted by travelers.

 

[silentmax]

Fish Leong and Tony Chao wedding

http://vimeo.com/9154925
Boracay Philippines
Discovery Shores

 

[silentmax]

http://vimeo.com/3348140

Philippines Boracay

 

[TodayOnline]

Hi guys, will be heading to Boracay in Sept and i am wondering if i scheduled my return flight interval timing too close together. The below is my schedule.
1) Kalibo to Manila will be 1025-1125
2) Manila to Singapore at 1325-1655

 

[silentmax]

it depends on where you booked your domestic flight vs your international flight

most international flights is naia2
philipine airlines is naia centenial
cebupacific is naia3
domestic flight is at domestic terminal
domestic terminal is nearer to naia 3

 

[TodayOnline]

My domestic flight from Kalibo to Manila is Philippine Airlines and Manila to SG is Cebu, so should be fine right?

it depends on where you booked your domestic flight vs your international flight

most international flights is naia2
philipine airlines is naia centenial
cebupacific is naia3
domestic flight is at domestic terminal
domestic terminal is nearer to naia 3

 

[spec116]

been there last jun...

my advices..
dont go book trips from the outside vendors..they super super exp...
u can get cheaper thru hotel
u can compare this with hotel rates.. www.myboracayguide.com
i stay 2seasons..their price same as the site
if not...call them to book

jonah fruitshake located near station1..must drink their mango shake
d'mall...eat the "i love backyard bbq" super nice...iced lemon tea
outside d'mall will have alot seafood vendor..weight the seafood 1st b4 purchase..
lobster is 250php/100grams

there will be firedancer around 9pm+ outside d'mall


best of all...enjoy ur trips~!!

 

[silentmax]

ok heres a visual. try to run fast

well that was a joke. not sure if you can even run it
so you will be running from terminal 3 and 2. just get a cab

 

[BernardATK]

Hi guys, will be heading to Boracay in Sept and i am wondering if i scheduled my return flight interval timing too close together. The below is my schedule.
1) Kalibo to Manila will be 1025-1125
2) Manila to Singapore at 1325-1655

Too close bro. Their domestic flight famous for delay.