Travel & Accommodations

Travel Note

Requirements for Entry to the Philippines

The Philippines permits Visa-Free entry to tourists from many countries including the United States of America. However, due to COVID-19 the Philippines has instituted several health related restrictions including requiring proof of vaccination and travel insurance. Please visit the link below for more detailed information.

Hotel

Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Shangri-La in Boracay, which is where our wedding will take place. If you need accommodations, please email reservations.slbo@shangri-la.com. In the Subject Line write "Wedding guest of Hessler-Sese Wedding," and let them know you would like a room. We recommend that if you plan on coming, you book rooms soon because they may run out. The rooms are refundable.

Flight

MNL

The best way to get to Boracay Island is to fly through Manila, Philippines. There are two ways to travel to Boracay Island from Manila (MNL). Boracay Airport (MPH) This is the closest airport to the island. The airlines servicing this airport are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Air Asia and Skyjet. Kalibo Airport (KLO) Travellers to Kalibo Airport must take a 1.5-hour transfer by land to reach Caticlan, the jump-off point to access Boracay Island. International flights to Kalibo from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Busan, Taiwan, Shanghai and Beijing are available.

Travel Note

Travel Agent

You may find that coordinating travel plans, flights, and hotels in the Philippines may be difficult. Thus, we recommend utilizing a travel agent to assist in booking and coordinating your travel plans. Regarding travel agents in the Philippines, we recommend reaching out to Rowena Peciller with Planwise Travel Services. You can reach her by email at planwisetravel@gmail.com, or by Viber and WhatsApp at number +639177313191.

Travel Note

Flight and Travel Tips

We recommend using Google Flights or the Hopper App to find the best rates on flights to and from the Philippines. In addition, subscribing to Scott's Cheap Flights is another valuable resource, but it takes a bit more time to find the best flights.

Hotel

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay

Travel Note

Covid-19 Specific Information

We recommend reading this COVID-19 Arrival Guide for fully vaccinated travelers to the Philippines. Please be sure to check this site regularly for the latest policies.

Hotel

Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay

Travel Note

Google Maps for Boracay Island

Access to Boracay Google Maps