Sarah couldn't come all the way here without seeing paradise, so we jetted off to Borocay on the weekend. Yes, the water really is that clear. It's the clearest water I've ever seen. We could've spent all day bobbing around in the beautiful waves. I've got the sunburn to prove it.
Evening on our balcony as the sun went down.
The hotel where we were staying offered free sailboat excursions on weekends. We sat suspended above the water on plastic netted seats, leaning over to watch the sea urchins and starfish on the reefs under us.
It was such a relaxing trip! Now, Borocay isn't completely straightforward to get to, so you'll need a little info to duplicate our trip. First, you'll fly to the Caticlan airport. Once you arrive, you go outside the airport to the Southwest Tours office. Ask for transport to Hey Jude South in Station 3. (Station 3 is the quietest section of the beaches in Borocay.) They'll put you on a bus to the ferry port. After a short boat ride of about 10 minutes, you reach your area, and then you take a van to the hotel.)
We mostly ate at the hotel right on the beach, and the food was good, but there were plenty of restaurants around to choose from. Complimentary breakfast is included, and the have American and Filipino breakfast. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the AC is good, but it's not fancy. The beds are also comfy.
Massages can be had for 400 pesos per hour right in front of the hotel. :)
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