RCI EV Asia Issue 11 April Final to go to print

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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-ithurts
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.
Travelers 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 APRIL 2015