Boracay is once again one of the world’s best beaches in 2015

World travelers have spoken. This year Boracay is once again one of the world’s best beaches. Not only that – Boracay is apparently the only beach in Asia to make the prestigious list.

Travelers reviewed and voted online through popular travel portal TripAdvisor.com. Here is the list of the world’s best beaches for the year 2015.

1. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

2. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

3. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy 

4. Playa Paraiso Beach, Cayo Largo, Cuba

5. Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain

6. Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles

7. White Beach, Boracay, Philippines

8. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico

9. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia

10. Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Greece

With its white sand and azure waters, Boracay has been voted as one of the world’s best beaches every year. Last year Boracay was also voted best beach in Asia by the same organization (TripAdvisor).

It is no secret that Boracay has become the beach capital of the Philippines. Every day tourists arrive in droves all eager to experience Boracay’s promise of paradise; and that promise is kept because the tourists just keep coming back for more.

The atmosphere in Boracay Island is very casual. People walk around in their swim suits all day and all night long, dancing to music barefoot on the beaches until dawn. If you're looking for fun and adventure while getting a nice tan along the way, Boracay is the perfect travel destination for you.

Dubbed Asia's 24/7 island, Boracay offers exciting island activities from day till night. Discover Boracay, definitely one of the world’s best beaches.

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TAKE ME TO LABORACAY 2015

TAKE ME TO LABORACAY 2015

Laboracay is Boracay’s wildest summer beach party that coincides with the celebration of Labor Day. Javalava and Spibo take you to Laboracay with this exciting package!

PACKAGE RATES

Quad sharing (two queen-size beds) PHP 7,950 per person

Triple sharing (one queen-size bed + one single bed) PHP 8,550 per person

Twin sharing (two small beds) PHP 9,750 per person

* Stated are best available rates as of the moment. Rates may change without prior notice as mentioned period is super peak season for traveling.

Departure date: Thursday, 30 April 2015

Return date: Sunday, 03 May 2015

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Roundtrip cruise fare from Batangas to Caticlan (Boracay) via 2Go Travel ferry on air-conditioned tourist class

Free 75 kilos baggage allowance per adult

Free meal on board cruise ship

4D3N air-conditioned hotel accommodation in Boracay

Daily hotel breakfast

Roundtrip Caticlan port-hotel transfers including environmental fee and jetty port fees

Passes to an exclusive Laboracay event

SAILING SCHEDULE

Batangas Port to Caticlan Jetty Port – 30 APR, ETD 10AM, ETA 8PM

Caticlan Jetty Port to Batangas Port – 03 MAY ETD 9PM, ETA 6AM + 01 day

* Schedule may change without prior notice

Entire trip is based on 5D4N. First, second and third nights will be spent in Boracay hotel. Fourth night will be spend on board cruise ship.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 01 Leave Batangas Port at 10AM. Free lunch on board the cruise ship. Arrive Caticlan Jetty Port at 8PM. Transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Boracay

Day 02 Breakfast at the hotel then whole day free time to enjoy white sand beach and Laboracay events. Overnight in Boracay

Day 03 Breakfast at the hotel then whole day free time to enjoy white sand beach and Laboracay events. Overnight in Boracay

Day 04 Breakfast at the hotel then check out. Transfer to Caticlan. Leave Caticlan Jetty Port at 9PM. Free dinner then overnight on board the cruise ship

DAY 05 Arrive Batangas Port at 6AM. End of service

HOTEL INFORMATION

Velis Inn 2* (Station 2)

Near D’Mall

HOTEL ROOM AMENITIES

Air-conditioned rooms

Private toilet with hot & old shower

Cable TV

Mini-refrigerator

2GO ACCOMMODATION

Air-conditioned tourist class is composed of double bed bunks enclosed in semi-private partitions. Guests share a common toilet exclusive for tourist class guests.

OTHER FEES

These are government-mandated fees that have to be personally paid by all tourists upon arrival

Batangas Port terminal fee PHP 30 per person

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Manila-Batangas air-con bus ticket PHP 250 (one way)

Island hopping tour (snorkeling, fishing, cove exploring, cliff diving) by Spibo w/ lunch - PHP 2,000 /person

Land tour (Ati Village, bahay kubo, Mount Luho) by Spibo w/ buffet dinner - PHP 2,500 /person

All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) 1-seater - PHP 1,000 /person

Bug car 2-seater - PHP 2,000 /car

Go kart - PHP 1,500 /person

Zipline - PHP 700 /person

Zorb (Giant inflatable ball) - PHP 1,000 /person

Flyfish (15 min) - PHP 500 /person (minimum 4 persons per booking)

Banana boat (15 min) - PHP 250 /person (minimum 5 persons per booking)

Helmet dive - PHP 1,500 /person

Parasail duo (15 min) - PHP 1,500 /person

Parasail solo (15 min) - PHP 2,000 /person

Jet ski (30 min) - PHP 2,000

Water ski/wakeboard (30 min) - PHP 3,000 /person

Scuba dive - PHP 4,000 /person

OPTIONAL EXTENSION AT VELI’S INN BORACAY

Quadruple sharing PHP 990 per person /night

Triple sharing PHP 1,160 per person /night

Twin sharing PHP 1,550 per person /night

** Breakfast included

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TRAVEL PERIOD: 30 April - 03 May 2015

SELLING PERIOD: Until 13 March 2015 only

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** Minimum 02 pax to go. Limited slots. Subject to availability

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Top things to do in Kalibo, Aklan: More than just a gateway to Boracay

Hello to y’all. So I went to Kalibo earlier this year and had a taste of my first Ati-Atihan Festival. The experience was so awesome and overwhelming that I now rank Ati-Atihan Festival as the best festival in the Philippines in terms of FUN factor.

As you may already know, Kalibo is one of the gateways to the world-famous white sand beaches of Boracay. The other one is Caticlan. However Kalibo has a bigger airport and thus welcomes more tourists.

It is sad however that most tourists overlook Kalibo and head straight to Boracay. I hope this post and video changes that.

I prepared a list of top things to do in Kalibo, Aklan. Check out the list and try to cross out as much as you can from the list on your next visit.

Here it is. Enjoy! :)

15]  Visit Saint John the Baptist Church

14]  Try PAEAPAK (Aklanon religious healing)

Go to Saint John the Baptist Church and you will find makeshift tents infront. This is where you can get paeapak. The ‘healers’ will rub the Santo Niño all over your body to rid it of sickness.

13]  Make friends with superheroes and other strange characters

The most unusual characters join the Ati-Atihan Festival. Feel free to approach them and make new friends.

12]  See Santo Niño of different sizes

Santo Niño is Spanish for ‘Holy Child’ and refers to the Child Jesus Christ venerated by many Filipino Catholics. Santo Niño takes centerstage during the Ati-Atihan Festival, where he is celebrated and honored in many different ways.

11]  Learn how to be BLACK literally

Ati-Atihan Festival performers paint their faces and bodies black to pay homage to the indigenous Ati people of Aklan. Do not be surprised if somebody approaches you and paints your face with black paint.

10]  Listen to BUDOTS street musicians

Check out my video to see what I mean :)

9]  Bask in Aklanon history and culture at MUSEO IT AKLAN

8]  Check out the local market and tiangge for PASALUBONG

Pasalubong is the FILIPINO tradition of travelers bringing gifts from their holiday destination to people back home. When in Kalibo do not forget to grab some Biscocho de Kalibo, Rosafood’s Paborita and banana chips, and so much more.

7]  Walk among HIGANTES (paper mache giants)

6]  Learn how to speak AKEANON (also called Aklanon)

Check out my video if you want to learn some Aklanon words and phrases J

5]  Visit SAMPAGUITA GARDENS

Sampaguita Gardens is a resort complex created and owned by Precious Moments doll artist Samuel Butcher. It features Jojo’s Christmas Cottage with over hundreds of Precious Moments dolls. It also houses The Mansion which is the residence of Samuel Butcher and his family in the Philippines.

4]  Delight in local eats

Kalibo is famous for their tasty lechon manok (grilled chicken) and liempo. Personally I think their liempo is way better than the ones in Luzon. Don’t forget to check out Ramboy’s Lechonan and Restaurant, La Nena’s, New Peking House, and RML Manukan.

3]  Brush up on your make up skills and street fashion at the ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

2]  Learn to drink like the locals

1]  Get your groove on while doing the SADSAD at the ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

Ati-Atihan is the annual festival of Kalibo. It is the time when people from all ages and from all social classes come together to celebrate life through music and dance. During Ati-Atihan Festival there is no line between performers and spectators. Everyone is a performer. Everyone becomes part of the festivities. Ati-Atihan Festival is not a time for quiet processions. Sadsad is marked by loud drumbeats and spontaneous dancing. Ati-Atihan does not require choreography because dance and movement has to come from the heart.

Words are not enough to describe how fun Kalibo is so I encourage you all to watch my video. You can watch the video here...

There you go! I hope to see you all on the next Ati-Atihan Festival. Hala bira! Pwera pasma!

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