Thursday, April 03, 2008

Quick Travel Guide in Boracay

When people say summer vacation they think of Boracay - my favorite summer destination. The allure of this magical island is is more than its extremely fine sand and pristine waters. It has life and spirit that is all its own.

I will just give you a few and quick tips in case you plan of going to Boracay for your summer vacation.

There are hotels and resorts for the tight pocketed back-packers to the elusive country club crowd, there's always be something that tickles your fancy.

Where To Stay?
There is the most pleasant surprise you will encounter within the corners of the very busy D'Mall. There are Miami Beach-inspired hotels that are fresh, minimal, modern and chic.

Let me name a few hotels:

Tides Boracay (D'Mall, Station 2)
Two Seasons (Station 1)
Crystal Sans Beach Resort (Station 2)
Asya Boracay (Barrio Manoc-Manoc)
Nami Boracay Resort
Le Soleil de Boracay (Station 2)
Fridays (Station 1)
Hey Jude Resort Hotel (D'Mall Station 2)
Pearl of the Pacific (Station 1)
Boracay Terraces Resort (Station 1)


Where to Eat?
If you are into good foods, try dining at these places:

Aria (D'Mall, Station 2)
Blue Mango (Station 3)
Chez de Pariz (Diniwid Beach)
Mango Ray (Station 1)
Tides Boracay (D'Mall, Station 2)
Hama Japanese Cuisine (D'Mall, Station 2)
Cyma (D'Mall, Station 2)
Island Chicken Inasal (D'Mall)
Real Coffee and Tea Cafe (Station 1)

Where to Shop?
Boracay offers an alternative selection of homemade soaps, oils, and toiletries for the traveler who wants more than the usual. And if you're still in the mood for the unique and special, hop over to the D'Mall for souvenirs.

D'Mall (Station 2)
D'Talipapa Market (Station 2)

Where to Play?
There is no shortage of fun and leisure on the island. From Beach volleyball, to scuba diving, visitors of any age will have a blast. There are many ways to explore the island:

Calypso Diving School
White Beach Divers
Fairs & Bluewater Resort Golf & Country Club
Whitebeach Divers
Scuba Libre
Napoleon Sea Sports
Ocean Republic
Tirta Spa Boracay Island
Boracay Horse Riding Stable
Sea World Dive Center
Victory Divers
New Wave Divers

Where to Party?
Boracay is famous for its nightlife.

Bamboo Lounge (Station 1)
Cafe del Sol (D'Mall)
Hey Jude (D'Mall, Station 2) - a veteran in the Boracay night scene, where a lot of locals and foreigners in their multi colored drinks.
Tides (D'Mall, Station 2)
Cocomangas Shooters Bar (Station 1)
Club Paraw (Front Beach Station 1) - where there is a great party too every weekend.
Juice Bar (Plazoleta, Station 2) - great great party!
Pier One (Beach Front, Station 1)
Mo2 Bar and Resto (Boracay Regency, Station 2)
Wave (Boracay Regency, Station 2)
Guilly's Island (Station 1)

Oh well.. this is all the info that I can offer right now.. for the rates and services.. you can search that on the internet. Ha ha ha. I'm such a lazy panda today. :D

1 comment:

  1. this travel guide will be so helpful to us. we are planning a vacation to phil next year and hopefully have time for a few days in boracay. i've never been there in ages.

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