Boracay Getaway 2011 Off to Boracay - How to get there?

Last June i got the chance to go to Boracay, with my kids and some friends. Since, it is our first time to go to Boracay, we decided to get a 3-day package complete with accommodation and airfare, i just thought three (3) days is too short a vacation, to still worry about place to stay, and other hassles. For those planning to visit Boracay, during the rainy season, and you're doing it the first time,you might want to read on, to have an idea what to expect, getting there.

Zest-air check-in counter

inside Manila Domestic Airport

weighing baggage for check-in

Zest-air Boarding pass

Inside boarding waiting area...

waiting at the boarding area...

inside Manila Domestic Airport

From the Manila Domestic Airport, we flew to Kalibo via Zestair, not very impressed with the aircraft, but considering the affordable cost, good enough for me. Since, it's only about 30-45 mins. flight, and the weather is really bad, my only concern is that we arrive at the destination, safe and sound. Back at the airport, while we are waiting to be board, it was announced that flight to Palawan was cancelled, due to bad weather, I was afraid our flight will be cancelled as well. Fortunately, it wasn't. By the way, Domestic Airport charged Php 200.00 terminal fee, per passenger.

 My kids were both excited and nervous, since it's their first plane ride, quite glad they get to enjoy the flight as we travel. They even manage to take some pics inside the plane. Transfers are included in our travel package, representative of Southwest Travel  pick us up at the airport. We rode a small aircon tourist bus and travel by land for about an hour and a half to Caticlan/Jetty Port, upon arrival, we waited while the Southwest tour guide, pay for the boat fare to Boracay and environmental fees. I gathered, the environmental fee cost Php 50.00, Port Fee also Php 50.00.

The boat transfer fare varies from Php25.00 -Php30.00. The boat transfer from jetty port Caticlan to jetty port Cagban, Boracay took us about 20-25 mins. It was raining when we reach the port and due to bad weather, riding the boat was a bit scary, to think that, when i look for the life vest hanging on the boat, it wasn't enough for everybody. To forget my fears, I just led my eyes to feast on such an awesome view. Thank God, the wind is not that gusty, and we arrived at Port Cagban, Boracay safely. 

arrival - KALIBO AIRPORT

KALIBO AIRPORT, AKLAN

KALIBO AIRPORT

THE BORACAY GRAND PRIX HOTEL

VAN USED FOR TRANSFERS

WELCOME DRINKS courtesy of the Hotel

Check-in at Boracay Grand Prix was scheduled 2pm, so we can't check-in at the hotel yet. It's way past lunch and we're really starving so, we decided to head to D'Mall, there are a bunch of good restaurants there, no problem finding a place for your meals, so we took the time to enjoy lunch. We finished our lunch in time, to head to the hotel for check-in. 




I also suggest, you get a beachfront hotel,they were conveniently located just a few steps in front of the beach, it can save you a lot of time travelling from your hotel to the beach side. Besides, most of the night clubs and restaurants are also along the beach side...where the party and the fun happens! Most of the good and classy hotel, some expensive ones also, are located in Station1.