Philippine Travel Notes

My way out of Boracay continues... As earlier said, we arrived at Caticlan Airport (MPH) too early, thanks to the very fast and efficient (yet courteous and jolly) services of Astoria Current Staff. Early but happy - with time for more photo-ops! Look, there were not many people at the airport yet! Our speedboat ride was just very fast (but safe). That manner of transfer btw (via "private" speedboats) would be most ideal for those of you with lots of luggage (they assist you on those), the elderly, and little tykes. Well yes, for the barkada too, to still have fun even as you get out of the island! So far, the best ever exit I've had, from Boracay to Caticlan. The catch: you will have to book your accommodations with hotels/resorts that have "private" boats! Anyway, let's depart from Caticlan (I was on my way to Cebu, with a connecting flight to Tacloban). I didn't reverse my circuitous way coming to this place, because I found that the MPH ...

Let's continue my travel from Tacloban to Cebu to Clark to Caticlan to Boracay! Alright folks! Me and friend met at the Caticlan airport's arrival area, our separate flights arriving from Manila and from Clark in a matter of only 12 minutes apart! But we weren't there yet. Me boat ride pa! Now let's cover our way from the airport to the island, and eventually to our resort. I say "our way", as this portion of the travel now comes in many varied ways. Meaning, it is not very much the same from one traveler to the other. It depends on where you bought tickets/accommodations - even 'who from'! How and why is that? [kinabahan ka ano? don't worry, all is legit and fine] There are so many "segmented" or "fragmented services being offered by so many individuals and/or groups. Prices would vary depending on the type/style of service offered, yet seldom are "fraudulent" . Let us review the general visitor flow, to identi...