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Alyssa Resort, Boracay

Wednesday
Sep 14,2005

The Alyssa Resort of Boracay Island.

Alyssa Resort on Boracay Beach is one of the most exquisite beach resorts Boracay has to offer for a soothing & affordable vacation. The island they call paradise is set on a volcanic stone shape on Boracay beach moreover you will love the resort’s leafy greens and attractive sites. Alyssa has 3 sorts of accommodation to suit the needs and the budget of both local and international guests with the comforts of modern day living. The resort is just a few steps away from the best snorkeling and swimming areas. Its accessibility to Filipino, Italian, Thai, Swiss and German restaurants present the guests’ stay simplier and more convenient.

Travel guide to Alyssa.

You have to get off a boat from Caticlan at Boat Station 3 and take a right and lead down south. If you have heavy baggage you can hire one of the bike rides for Php 50. Alyssa Resort will be on the left side just after Island Staff and before the Red Pirates Pub.

Tuesday
Sep 13,2005

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort in Boracay Island

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort is one of the top ten beaches in the world, making Boracay truly awe-inspiring island paradise. Cocomangas features the latest nightspot on the island, the internationally famous Moondog’s Shooter Bar. Try the popular Jam Jar or become an instant celebrity by challenging the notorious shooter list of 15 drinks. Triumph leads to eternal fame!

Travelling directions.

Air travel time from Manila to Caticlan Airport by reliable scheduled commuter aircraft, Asian Spirit and SEAir, is about one 1 hour. From the airport to the Caticlan jetty port is a short hop of one-half kilometer by land cruisers. A native motorized outrigger boat servicing the resort exclusively takes you from the jetty port to the resort in about twenty 20 minutes. The primary domestic airlines such as Philippine Airline, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, carry on several flights daily from Manila to the capital town of Kalibo, from where you can take an air-conditioned tour bus to Caticlan jetty port. The road trip from Kalibo is about two 2 hours over excellent roads. During peak travel season, Philippine Airlines operates shuttle flights from Cebu City-Mactan International Airport.

Tuesday
Sep 6,2005

The Patio Pacific in Boracay.

Patio Pacific, formerly known as Pink Patio, welcomed its first guests in 1990. It is considered one of the best resorts in the country, representing quality service; distinct Filipino hospitality and total customer satisfaction. Then a modest 8-room paradise has bloomed into a 60-room, Triple A rated resort accredited by the Philippine Dept. of Tourisim. It also won the” RESORT OF THE YEAR 2002″ Award in Region VI through the Kalakbay Awards – the award-giving body of the Toruism Industry. The resort is just few minutes away from the major attractions such as the famous dive spots, bars and restaurants, the wet market and souvenir shops. Its perfect location spells convenience for you. So pack your bags now and experience Boracay with Pink Patio.

Getting there and away.

Arrival
Caticlan is the jump-off point to Boracay at the jetty port, where most travelers arrive either from Caticlan airport or from Kalibo airport. Bancas (motorized outrigger boats) transport passengers to Boracay Island. The boat trip takes 15 to 25 minutes to the island.

Porters
At the Caticlan jetty port the uniformed porters are more than happy to help with heavy luggage. The going rate for porters is 5 -10 Peso per piece of luggage, depending on the size and weight. Always have small change ready.

Transportation
On the island public transportation is mainly by tricycle (motorbike with sidecar). Tricycles for island trips can be rented through the resort’s Front Desk staff. Other means of transportation are mountain bikes and motorbikes. Motorbikes along the White Beach and the beach path are however forbidden by law.

Departure
If you take a flight from the Kalibo airport you should depart the island at least 4 hours before the scheduled flight while 2 hours for the Caticlan airport.

Panoly Resort, Boracay

Tuesday
Sep 6,2005

About the Panoly Resort in Boracay Island.

The Panoly Resort is on a region towards the northwestern point of Boracay Island, tucked away in the Punta Bunga Beach area. A 5 minute boat ride or 15 minutes drive away from the major White beach area. Rooms are spacious, dotted around the slopes of the 3.5 hectare gardens, providing peace and tranquility. The Panoly Resort has a daily shuttle service to White beach. Club Panoly also boasts of a swimming pool, tennis court, jacuzzis and a sauna. It has a gift and souvenir shop where one may get not only novelty items but also such beach basics as suntan lotion, beach sandals, and even bathing suits. A power generating system is always on standby to ensure against sudden power outage and make sure that hotel operations remain uninterrupted. Another advantage of Club Panoly over other resorts is that it has its own water desalination plant to provide guests with very safe, potable and non-saline water.

Saturday
Sep 3,2005

The Red Coconut Beach Resort in Boracay.

Red Coconut Beach Resort is well located at the main beach and most popular place in the island called the White Beach. Right at the center of the world famous prominent stretch where most of the island’s sports facilities, restaurant, bars, discos, and boutiques are found-where the action is! Guests could conveniently enjoy a walk to the island’s many other attractions. Friendly and well trained staff will make you feel at home and aid you with any fun activity that catches you adventure. So come, join the Red Coconut adventure! It will make sure you’ll find some Red Coconut to beckon and welcome you.

A trip advisor to the beach.

Boracay can be reached by flying to 2 different airports from Manila. Guests can fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport then it’s a 5 minute drive run to Caticlan Jetty Port, where a 20 minute motorized outrigger boat takes you to Boracay Island. Guests can also fly from Manila to Kalibo Airport and then a 2 hour drive run to Caticlan Jetty Port; from there it is 20 minutes to Boracay Island by motorized outrigger boat. Manila to Boracay Island by boat takes almost 18 hours.

Balinghai Beach, Boracay

Thursday
Aug 25,2005

Balinghai Beach in Boracay.

A tiny bay at the northern point of the island, Balinghai is best approached from White Beach on a paraw -wooden sailboat with outriggers. Particularly at sunset, the beach gives you the wonderful sensation of being lost on a tropical isle. There are steps leading up to the resort, but the only people you are likely to run into are your fellow visitors. Adding to the mystery, you may request food and drink by putting your order in a basket. Ring the bell and the basket gets pulled up, later to return with your order. Bungalows with stunning views, privacy and all conveniences await you here. They all over-look a secluded beach, with some bungalows at the top of the steep cliffs surrounding the cove, while others cling to the side of the cliffs. Balinghai Beach is also perfect for snorkelling, as further out in the sea there is a coral garden. A resort on the cliff above the beach offers drinks and food in a funny way.The atmosphere is friendly at this small Boracay Resort, making it ideal for a Boracay vacation.

Thursday
Aug 25,2005

Here’s all you need to know about Pinjalo Resort.

Situated in the middle of the action of Boracay’s Calypso Beach Resort’s portico is a large and popular dive shop. The resort itself is a six-room villa behind the dive shop and bar, and, since it’s at the rear of the property, it is insulated from much of the noise and activity of the beachfront restaurant. Fairly new, the hotel structure is mostly white walls and terracotta tiles fashioned along modern lines. All rooms have air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms with hot/cold water, a mini-bar and cable TV. Beds are king-size, and the sofas in the rooms can double as extra beds. Standard rooms come with a private sundeck rooftop overlooking the white beach.

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Itenerary.

Asian Spirit and SeAir are the two domestic airlines which fly up to 5 times a day to Caticlan. Once at Caticlan there are many tricycle drivers waiting to bring you to Caticlan Port, this is only a 5 minute ride. The 20 minute ferry boat ride then brings you over to Boracay Island. If you are traveling to Kalibo, Philippine Airlines flies up to 3 times a day to Kalibo Airport. Once in Kalibo there are mini-buses waiting to take you to Caticlan Port. This journey takes approximately one and a half hours. Once in Caticlan you then take the 20 minute ferry boat ride over to Boracay Island.

Boracay Regency

Wednesday
Aug 24,2005

The Boracay Regency

The Boracay Regency is the leading, most modern hotel on this small island, and certainly the most commercial, being an imposing-looking structure with two wings that encompass a large property. It boasts of its Mediterranean and ethnically-inspired rooms and experience warm and excellent service from our highly trained and friendly staff. The hotel’s 75 rooms are spacious, clean, and nicely decorated, and the staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. It is fairly up-market, but worth it for the facilities and amenities it offers. With a disco and KTV, a gym and salon, a food square with popular food franchises, a souvenir shop, a restaurant, a pool and a bank, it feels like a modern big city tourist hotel which may seem somewhat odd with the laid-back beachfront. So while it probably won’t do for travelers looking for the ambience of island life, it is admittedly a good choice all around, especially for city folk used to creature comforts.

Where is it anyway?

The hotel is 100 meters from Boat Station 2. You can reach boat station 2 via a motorized outrigger from Caticlan Jetty Port. Caticlan Port is a 5 minute van or tricycle ride from the Caticlan Airport, or a 2 hour coach ride from Kalibo Airport. Transfers can also be arranged through the hotel.