Must-visit Boracay during the holidays

1. Boracay is named after a 4-kilometer-long white sand beach. This beach connects the three areas of S1, S2, and S3 from north to south, with hotels, restaurants, and shopping along the beach, especially in the middle section of the S2 area, which is the most concentrated, so S2 is the busiest and noisiest, with many small roads in the middle that can be connected to the main road. S3 is mainly for budget hotels, with fewer people choosing it, and many small hotels at the southern end have few guests even during May Day, but it is quieter and suitable for relaxing on the beach. S1 is home to high-end hotels, and there are some high-end resorts in the cliffs and forests north of White Beach. The sand in S1 is also the whitest and finest, so you can go to S1 for water sports and sand walking, and it is also recommended for accommodation. 2. Sunset sailing is a must-do activity in Boracay, and you will be approached by countless locals selling it as you walk along White Beach. You can avoid the locals on the roadside, as they are all intermediaries who want to make a profit, and it is hard to say whether there are boats or what time the boats are. It is recommended to ask the staff at the sailboats parked on the beach if it is their boat, and you can negotiate the price directly with them. During May Day, we rented a whole boat for three people for 2,400 pesos, departing around 5:40 pm, just in time for the sunset. So whether you rent a whole boat or share a boat, rent directly or through locals, make sure to confirm the time. The sunset is now at 6:00 pm, so it is more reliable to depart between 5:30 pm and 5:50 pm. If the captain's boat has already left, don't worry, just confirm the return time with him and wait on the shore. 3. About arrival and transportation: Boracay does not have an airport, and the nearest airport is Caticlan, but some people fly to Kalibo Airport. It is recommended not to fly to Kalibo unless necessary, as it is much farther than Caticlan, and most of the roads are winding mountain roads, which are difficult to navigate. After landing at Caticlan Airport, you can take a tuk-tuk or buy a van ticket to the pier. The van costs 100 pesos per person, and the van departs when full. It takes about ten minutes to reach Caticlan Pier, where you can register your information at the windows from left to right, pay the island tax of 150 pesos, the environmental tax of 300 pesos, and the boat ticket of 50 pesos. Then you can board the boat. The experience is very good!