Boracay island has been voted as one of the best beaches in the world many times over is just one of a thousand and one reasons why its residents and habitual visitors do not to lose their zest for this diminutive Eden on earth.
As a non-stop business and leisure headliner here and abroad, Boracay attests to its gorgeous appeal as the top pick anytime for intimate family outings or big time corporate incentive bids.
Recently, Boracay served as a red carpet venue for a three-day holiday at its newest resort, Boracay Tropics. Fay Lugue, director of marketing with web portal asiatravel.com, led a group of Singapore media and agents to the resort.
A part of Panay Island in the Visayas, Boracay rose to fame three decades ago, with only a few rooms for sleepovers and less than a handful of eateries when it started. Interestingly, the island's few early-dwelling expats were the ones who started the business there until travel and tourism boomed.
A many-sided destination, bohemian Boracay can be a sloth's nirvana with its idyllic and scenic sea-to-landscapes. For active bodies, this sun-kissed isle offers boundless adrenalin-pumping daytime activities, while nightlife pulsates with non-stop euphoric passion. Check out Hey Jude and Summer Place if you're still up at 3 a.m.
While in Boracay, we visited several golf courses such as Fairway and Blue Water. Actually, the island is crammed with so many properties showing off diverse come-ons and hard-to-resist good-for-grabs packages for mixed markets - big groups or individuals - and choices can be overwhelming.
How to Get There:
Boracay can be reached in a 35-minute plane ride via South East Airlines (SEAIR) Dornier 328 or an hour via SEAIR's LET 410, from Clark Airbase outside Manila to Caticlan, then about 15 minutes boat ride from Caticlan port to the island. Tricycles are the usual mode of transport on the island.
SEAIR is headquartered at the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga. SEAIR's fleet operates nine LET-410 planes, three Dornier 328s and has restored the Do-24 ATT vintage seaplane.
Boracay Tropics Resort Hotel
The Boracay Tropics Resort Hotel is very accessible, near Boat Station 2 and a good walk away from the ever-popular White Beach as well as the multi-ethnic D'Mall shopping strip. The two year old Triple A resort hotel sits on a 2,900 sq. m. site and takes pride in its five-star amenities catering to both corporate and leisure groups.
The Sarabia family-owned resort hotel has two-wing, three-storey structures with 50 digs made up of superior, deluxe, family rooms and dorms depending on the number of staying guests. The cabanas - junior suites and premier suites - are the best alternative for better privacy.
Each room has its own gallery with garden view facing the kidney-shaped pool that's perfect for al-fresco meals and a convenient spot for some private, reflective moments.
Its Tropical restaurant dishes out oriental and international favorites; the Bar, fine wines, light spirits and cocktails; the Nail Salon, pampering; the Nature Spa, for some therapeutic treatments; KTV and Game room, indoor activities. The business centre staff handles corporate and personal affairs for up to 150 guests and can efficiently set up function rooms for any events.
3D/2N Boracay Land Package including:
- 2 Nights accommodation based on the resort of your choice
- Daily Set Breakfast in the resort (starting on the 2nd day)
- Roundtrip Land and Boat Transfers via Caticlan
- Roundtrip Airfare – Clark—Carticlan—Clark via SEAIR
- Prevailing Government Tax and Service Charge
Boracay Tropics from S$368 (triple-sharing) The Tides Boracay from S$388 (triple-sharing) Boracay Regency from S$388 (triple-sharing)
3D/2N Boracay Air Package including all the above and
- Return air ticket on Tiger Airways (Singapore-Clark Airbase, Manila)
Boracay Tropics from S$568 (triple-sharing)
The Tides Boracay from S$588 (triple-sharing)
Boracay Regency from S$588 (triple-sharing)
For booking, please visit the website at www.asiatravel.com or call Reservations at http://www.asiatravel.com/tigerair/boracay_air.html
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