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ISLAND OF PLENTY: Boracay is the definition of a tropical island, perfect white beaches, crystal clear waters in every shade and tone of blue and all of the watersports and activities that you would expect to go along with it.
GETTING THERE
As the area has grown, airlines have been gradually adding flights to meet demand, making getting to the island slightly easier. A little competition also means the lower prices make for a less expensive trip. Still, there are no direct flights, so getting there will require a journey by sky, land and sea.
The most common route involves flying to either Caticlan or Kalibo, then taking a vehicle to Caticlan Jetty Port where, from 5am to around 10pm, boats are available to take you on the 10-20-minute ride.
Depending on the season, you will arrive on either Tambissan Jetty or Cagban Jetty in Boracay, where a trike will be available to take you to your resort.
BEACH-HOPPING
White Beach is the famed, so-beautiful-it- hurts stretch of sandy beach on the island, and for good reason. No Instagram snapshot can do the pristine, powdered-sugar sand and crystal-clear water justice. The only drawback is that, as is common of popular spots, peak seasons can see it get busy.
If you’re craving tranquility, keep walking around the point from the north end of White Beach to find Diniwid Beach or,
better yet, book an island-hopping tour. Typically these tours will involve a trip out to Crocodile Island (which, thankfully, is named for its shape and not its residents), Crystal Cove, Puka Shell Beach and Panoly Beach.
Travellers craving an off-the-beaten- track experience can swim or snorkel to beaches like Ilig-Iligan Beach, where your adventure will be rewarded with incredible views of limestone islets.
22 MARCH 2015