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Philippines: A Way to Relax for Under 10 Dollars ~ Article by Beverly Isla
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What's better than listening to a 20 dollar
relaxation CD at home?
Having a relaxing massage for half the price
on a white-sand beach.
Boracay, one of the most commercialized
islands of the Philippines, is a
seven-kilometer-long paradise island where
tourists flock to.
The west coast strip is home to hotels, shops,
restaurants, and designated massage areas that
are very affordable for tourists to enjoy.
For 350 Php ($7.21 US), you can enjoy an
hour-long body massage by local female
massage therapists. A tip of 50 Php (just over a
dollar) is considered appropriate.
Lying down on a wooden, smooth platform with
a comfy mat, it feels just the same as being on
an actual massage table. The difference, of
course, is being surrounded by the best of
nature’s elements. Awash in the comforting
sounds of ocean waves breaking just a few
steps away and the fitful rustling of the palm
trees overhead, my eyes started to close as
drifting off to sleep is around the corner.
The aches and pains of my back seem to vanish
within moments. After what seems like mere
minutes the hour has come and gone, the voice
of my masseur gently asks “Was it ok maam?” I
replied “It was fantastic.” Where had the time
gone? For less than 10 dollars, why not line up
an encore starting immediately. No
appointment is necessary.
The common route to get to Boracay, take a flight
from Manila. There are a few airlines you can take.
Most common, take Cebu Pacific or Philippines
Airlines to either Kalibo or Caticlan airport. Flight
is about an hour and costs on average 3000
Pesos (around 100 dollars).
From Kalibo airport, you take a 2 hour drive to
Caticlan Jetty Port where you will then take a 20
min motorized outrigger boat ride to Boracay.
From Caticlan airport, it is a 5 min drive to
Caticlan Jetty Port and a 20 min boat ride.
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