BORAWAN, QUEZON

Want to have a glimpse of Boracay and Palawan in one? Borawan Island is the place to be! Located in Padre Burgos, Quezon, this paradise is just 3-4 hours away from Manila. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Take a bus to Lucena Grand Terminal, you may choose your preferred bus terminal. Alight at Lucena Grand Terminal, take another bus heading to Unisan. Go down at Brgy. Marao or Brgy. Basiao in the town of Padre Burgos. Take a boat to Borawan Island. Get off at QCRB Bank (Padre Burgos) or ask the driver to drop you off here.Take a tricycle to Aplaya. Tell the driver you intend to go to Borawan. There are boats for rent in Aplaya. These boats can take you on an island-hopping tour with stops in Puting Buhangin (Pagbilao), Dampalitan Island and Borawan Island. P2000, good for 10 pax.

Just be wary of jellyfishes because we've encountered one when we got there. :)