elle's tinker toes ♥♥♥

Okay. I know this travel happened so loonnggg ago.  I never thought I'd put this adventure out there. You see, days after this trip, my mom passed away. So, I never had the time to journal then eventually lost my interest. But I AM BACK!!! I guess, this is now timely since Boracay will re-open soon after it's rehabilitation period is over. This is a two-part trip.. Manila to Boracay, then Boracay to Roxas. Initially, I just wanted to go back to Boracay because, well, it's been a long time since my family visite - 2011. But then Roxas lingered in my mind because.... I love seafoods! And where else to go splurge? In the the Seafood Capital of the Philippines -  ROXAS!!!! It a very good thing Roxas is just 2 hours away from Kalibo, that's why I thought, why not hit two birds with one stone? 😜

We already purchased pasalubong and souvenirs the day before in D'talipapa and D'Mall. Items are way cheaper in D'talipapa. Signatured items are sold in D'Mall. You can buy practically anything here. d'mall avenue ferris wheel in d'mall

We visited Jonah's shake in the afternoon. I forgot how we got there but its just located near D'Mall. Pricey ang mga shake nila but what I like about it is its texture. i'd love to try all!!! 

We started early for our Island hopping as per advise by our contact person. We met him infront of the hotel and guided us to where the boat was. We paid P1500 for the use of the entire boat for 3-4 hours and registration fee. We bought some bread to feed the fish. Life vests are available but worn out. Snorkeling masks are for rent for P100 for the entire trip. We sailed towards Station 1 where we saw Shangrila Resort and allegedly Manny Pacquiao's West Cove Resort. After reaching the end of station 1, we turned around and headed to station 3 where Crocodile Island is nearly located.

We woke up early for our second day. Just in front of La Carmela Resort are people offering activities. You really have to have an idea how much activities are otherwise they'll offer it for a higher price. I haggled down to the following prices: Paraw Sailing - P1000/group for 6 adults+2 kids+free registration Reef Walking - P400/pax Island hopping - P 1500/group (3-4 hours) (Paraw sailing and Island hopping have registration fees, make sure to include this in your discussion. Ask that this is already free).

When I booked our flight via Zestair on March 2011 for 4days and 3 nights, I was ecstatic because me and hubby have never been to Boracay. When I told my parents and brother about it, they were envious and wanted to join because just like us, they've never been to Boracay either, so I booked them separately. I didn't create an itinerary for this trip though I had some things in mind for our activities. Our 3 year old kid and my brother's 1 year old baby were with us so I thought this trip should be kid friendly and laid back. I didn't have a contact person for our activities because from what I read, madaming nagooffer ng mga activies doon. For our accommodation, thanks to PHILTOA's 22nd Phil Travel Mart held in MOA last September 2-4, we got a cheap package from La Carmela de Boracay, 2nights +1night (standard room) with 2 days set breakfast for 2 for only P3400 !!! awesome!!