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Introduction to Boracay

Boracay Island in the Philippines is blessed with a stunning sunset and a long stretch of powdery white sand and crystal clear waters. You'll never run out of exciting things to do on the island, from swimming, island-hopping, diving, snorkeling and parasailing to shopping, clubbing and eating. Click on the "View" button below for a comprehensive travel guide on Boracay.

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Hotels in Manila and Boracay

Boracay: The couple will be staying at the Shangri-La Resort & Spa. If you'd like to stay there too, you may book directly with Shangri-La and indicate you are guests of the wedding in order to avail of the discounted wedding rates. Other recommended hotels include the Lind, Movenpick, Crimson, Aqua and District. Manila: We recommend staying in an area called Bonifacio Global City (or BGC). It's a safe and pedestrianised part of town where you can walk around easily and check out shopping, restaurants and bars. We've stayed at the Seda BGC and we liked it. Please click on the Link below for more options.

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Need help with flights or hotels?

Just let us know if you need help! Alternatively, please feel free to contact our wedding planner Amanda (E-mail: boracayweddings@yahoo.com; Mobile number: +639175396220 or +639989885962). Important things to check (particularly if you're travelling from overseas): - Please consider taking out international travel insurance - Ensure your passport has a validity of at least 6 months after departure from the Philippines - Travelers must have proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (e.g. vaccination certificate); if you're not fully vaccinated, please check relevant requirements - Print all relevant documents (e.g. hotel booking, flight tickets, vaccination certificate) - Fill out mandatory immigration and health eTravel form (https://etravel.gov.ph/) (replacing former One Health Pass); this can be done within 72h before arrival or upon arrival at the latest - Please print this too - Note: All travellers transiting to or from Terminal 3 must pass through Immigration and meet all Philippine arrival requirements - Note: Masks are required to be worn in public transportation (including domestic flights) There's a great website called "Boracay Compass" which has heaps of tips and tricks on how to make the most of your trip to Beautiful Boracay. Click on the "View" button below.

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Domestic Airlines and Airports

MANILA has four (4) airport terminals, located in four (4) different locations. These terminals are NOT connected to each other, so please allow sufficient travel time if you need to change terminals: a) Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), also called Terminal 1 b) Centennial Airport, also called NAIA Terminal 2 c) Terminal 3 (NAIA 3) d) Terminal 4 (NAIA 4) Click on the "View" button below for more details.

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Getting In

Check-in Airport Guidelines: 1. Travel light (allowance for your hand carry baggage is 7 kilos only). There will be extra charges for excess baggage. 2. Bring Valid Government ID to present to check-in counter (Passport, SSS, School ID, Senior Citizen ID, etc.) 3. Know your departure time and make allowance for traveling. Check-in counters open 2 hours before the scheduled time of flight departure and strictly close 45 minutes before flight departure. 4. Eat a light meal and hydrate with water before traveling. No food/drink provided for low-cost airlines, and there will be additional charges if you wish to buy during flight. 5. We recommend booking morning flights to and from Boracay to account for any flight delays.

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Getting to Boracay

There are 2 airports that service the island of Boracay - (1) Caticlan and (2) Kalibo. Caticlan is much closer, and definitely the one we recommend flying into! Once you arrive at Caticlan Airport, you'll need to take a 10 minute van or tricycle ride to the Jetty Port. From the Jetty Port, all guests need to take a boat to bring them to the island. The normal travel time takes 20 minutes. Certain hotels include complimentary Land & Sea transfer for their guests. Check with your hotel if they can arrange your transfer, and check what's included in your accommodation package when you book your stay. If you'd like to pre-book your transfers, have a look at the South West Tours website by clicking on the "View" button below. If you need help with transfers, please feel free to contact our wedding planner Amanda (E-mail: boracayweddings@yahoo.com; Mobile number: +639175396220 or +639989885962).

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Theme and Dress Code for the Wedding

Theme: Island Chic Dress Code: - Colour palette: See the Link below - Women: Long beach dresses - Men: Formal shirts and trousers - Traditional attire is most welcome (e.g. Barong, Filipiniana, Lehenga, Kurta) - No jeans or denim clothing - No shorts, T-shirts or tank tops

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Top Things To Bring To Boracay

Remember to pack light but don’t forget to bring the essentials. - First-aid medicine - Phone chargers - Adapters - Toiletries in travel size - Mosquito repellent - Sunscreen lotion - Swim wear - Positive vibes

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Top Things To Do in Boracay

- The main shopping and restaurant area is at D’Mall (Station 2) and bargains of souvenir stuff at E'Mall (Station 3). - The wet market is at Talipapa. Buy raw food and ask a nearby restaurant to cook it for you. - Match your bikini with an island hairstyle. Have your hair braided in different styles. - Relax, take a breath, and have a massage by the beach. - Have fun with your group, when you ride the flying fish, banana boat, jet ski, or enjoy wakeboarding, parasailing and snorkeling. - Take in the most romantic sunset at the beach or on a boat. - Golf at the Fairways and Blue Waters. - Island Hopping at beautiful Puka Beach, Crystal Cove Island and Crocodile Reef. - Meet the friendly fish while reef walking or helmet diving. - Raise your adrenaline with cliff diving at Ariel’s Point, or Zip lining & Zorb at Fairways. - Enjoy the sightseeing at Mt. Luho and aerial adventure on a helicopter. There are dozens of activities on the island, so do check out the link for more recommendations.

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Top Places to Eat

- Try the Calamansi Muffins at Real Coffee. - The ChoriBurger (Chorizo Burger), which is essential Boracay street food. - The famous Jonah’s fresh fruit shakes. - The burgers at Jammers. - If you’re on a budget, Andok’s, Jasper's, Kolai Mangyan, Mang Inasal, McDonald's & Jolibee is available too! - For Filipino grilled food, try Gerry’s Grill & Mesa. - For Italian, try Aria. - For Moroccan, try Kasbah. - For Spanish, try Traversya & Doz Mestisoz. - For Greek, try Cyma. - For breakfast and desserts, Lemon Café at D'Mall. - To stay awake, buy a coffee at Starbucks. The Starbucks in Boracay is regarded as one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL Starbucks locations in the world. There are lots of other places on the island, so just explore and eat! Check out the link for more recommendations.

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Money

There are ATMs on the entire island. Maximum withdrawal at one time is Php10,000 to Php20,000 per day. Foreign currencies (e.g. US dollars, Australian dollars) can be exchanged at several locations around the island. It's worth checking around for the best exchange rate, as all places don't offer the same rate. Much better if you do the exchange in Manila airport before heading to the island. Major credit cards are widely accepted at resorts and restaurants. Safety deposit boxes for valuables are available in most resorts. If you are travelling from overseas, you may wish to get a money travel card before you depart for the Philippines. ATM Terminal Locations Metrobank & BDO - Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa Metrobank & BPI - D'mall Area BDO, PNB, BPI - Station 1, near Balabag Plaza RCBC & Metrobank - Station 1, in front of Astoria Plaza RCBC & BDO - City Mall Metrobank, BDO, PNB - Station 3, in front of Crown Regency Resort

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Nightlife

Boracay's nightlife has an exciting mix of bars and clubs: Clubs: a. Epic - This is the venue for our wedding afterparty b. Wave - Boracay Regency Resort and Spa c. Galaxy Club – Bulabog d. OM Bar – Station 2 e. Summer Place - Station 2 f. Club Paraw Bars: a. Exit Bar b. Pat's Creek c. Coco Bar

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Maps

These are 5 detailed maps to help you get around Boracay.

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Other Places to Go in the Philippines

If you're looking to make a trip before or after the wedding, we would recommend checking out El Nido or Siargao. We would be happy to give you tips!