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Travelers arrive in
Negros via the Bacolod-Silay airport in
Silay City. It’s about 15km north-east of
Bacolod City, or about a 30-minute drive
if there are no traffic jams. There are also
plenty of tricycles.
SEE &DO
Aside from visiting the local
attractions of Bacolod, try to experience
one of the happiest, if not one of the most
colorful festivals in the country — the
Masskara Festival, which is held every
year in October. It is like the local version
of Mardi Gras.
SLEEP
One of the best hotels to
stay is the Sugarland Hotel.
sugarlandhotel.com
EAT
For that special dining experience,
check out the Old Pala-Pala market
where you can buy fresh fish.
SHOP
Virgie’s Homemade Products in
San Sebastian St for napoleones and
piaya.
MUST-TRY
Dance the night away and
party hard at one of the best hangouts in
the city — MO2 Ice Bar.
Lindon
Burcer
humanitarian
worker
PHILIPPINES
BACOLOD
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON
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CURRENCY
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US$0.02)
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Take a short tricycle
ride to the Caticlan Jetty Port. From
there, board a
bangka
that will transport
you to Boracay Island. The main mode
of transportation is the tricycle, and it is
cheap and plentiful.
SEE &DO
While in Boracay, check out
Fairways and Bluewater, which has a
beautiful view of the golf course and pool
area. Or simply sunbathe by the white-
sand beach to get a gorgeous golden tan.
Since you’re lounging anyway, why not
get a massage?
SLEEP
Consider booking a room
at Two Seasons in Station 1.
twoseasonsresorts.com
EAT
Have breakfast at Nigi Nigi Boracay
in Station 1 or 2 and enjoy a filling meal
with unlimited eggs.
SHOP
Visit the market area in Station
3
to find super cheap deals on various
pasalubong
items.
MUST-TRY
The mojito at Two Seasons is
the best! Have one while lounging at the
resort and taking in the Boracay sunset.
Abby Oliva
business analyst
PHILIPPINES
CATICLAN(BORACAY)
