For travelers like us, beach is always our top choice in
spending summer vacation, celebration, or if we just want a simple relaxation. Philippines have plenty of
nice beaches where you can relax away from busy life in the city and Boracay Island is one of those. It is the most
preferred best beach destination not only in the Philippines,
in Asia, but also ranked number one in U.S
based magazine as the Worlds best islands. Our group was lucky enough to
experience the beauty of a paradise in Boracay Island
last February 2011 and we really enjoyed our vacation. Some of you may be
wondering what’s with this island that people keep talking about to make it
notable in the world. All I can say is there’s something unexplainable about
Boracay’s charm why everybody keeps coming back to this wonderful place. We
consider Boracay as a complete and perfect vacation to everyone because it
boasts long stretch of sugary white sand, azure blue waters, and filled with
fun activities you will never forget.
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| Boracay Island |
One will certainly enjoy his stay in Boracay because of
different adventures and fun activities in the island that will bring out the
kid in you. Some of these activities that we truly enjoyed are as follows:
Have your Henna or colored tattoo
Going to the beach wouldn’t be complete if you haven’t tried
henna tattooing. In Boracay
Island there are so many
stall offering henna tattoos in the beach area and always ready to show you
their tattoo portfolio which serves as reference for the designs, but you can always
request for some modification. You may also try the new hippest trend in
Boracay, colored tattooing with great designs yet affordable prices as the
black henna. Price of henna tattoo costs from 150 to 500php per person
depending on the size and the complexity of design, but you can always haggle
for lower cost especially if you come in group.
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| Henna Tattooing in Boracay |
Try ATV or Buggy ride
If you want an extraordinary adventure on the island, try
ATV or Buggy ride. Automatic Terrain Vehicle is a single motorbike that you can
rent to drive around an overlooking area up to Mt. Luho
viewing point which has a beautiful view of the whole island. Renting ATV or
Buggy ranges from 500 to 1500 including entrance and two stops on your way
going up. Since our visit to Boracay falls into off peak season we got our ride
for 350 pesos per head per hour. Fixers offering different activities such as
ATV in Boracay are everywhere so you can always haggle for lowest price
depending on your budget. Before starting out the adventurous ride, there will
be a briefing for 5 minutes on right usage, demonstration, testing, stopover,
and safety precautions in driving.
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| Buggy ride to Mt. Luho - Boracay Island |
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| Stop over to Mt. Luho view point Boracay |
Photo Op- at Boracay Sandcastles
When visiting Boracay, try not to forget having photo
opportunity to greatly sculpted sand castles placed on White Beach.
It’s a good souvenir because local artist/builder will engrave your name
together with the date on the sand castles. Just don't forget a little donation
for their labor. Boracay locals and builders of the sandcastles are very
creative in having the skills of sculpting few feet high sandcastles and
maintaining it all day by spraying water every once in a while. Boracay
Sandcastles transform into a beautiful art piece when darkness strikes as locals lay
some gas lamps or candles into it giving that warm gleam making them more
lovely and captivating.
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| Boracay Island Sand Castle |
Helmet Diving / Reef walking
Of all activities in Boracay, Reef walking or Helmet Diving
is the most thrilling and enjoyable. It is one of the most popular water
activities in Boracay. It allows you to walk on the reef and view the amazing
creature 20 ft below sea level. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to swim
because it’s not required at all. One of the dive center that offers worry free
helmet diving is the Boracay White Blue Scuba Diving Service located in Station
3. Their regular price for Helmet Diving is 1000 and goes up during peak
season. Included in the price is a professional diver which will act as your
photographer, unlimited high quality pictures and video that will be saved on a
compact disc. Since we are group of 6 we
used our convincing power to haggle and drop the price to 600php which was really
a great deal for us.
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| From speedboat to a platform staging area - prepping for Helmet Diving Boracay |
Boracay White Blue Scuba Diving - +6336
288-5349
Before heading to a platform that stands on the sea, we
signed first a waiver that builds hesitation to us but still we conquered our
fear and decided to continue. Once on the platform, an orientation will take
place to discuss safety measures and hand-signal instruction that we will be
using underwater. After the orientation,
we wore a 35-kg oxygen helmet which will become weightless underwater. Our accompanied
diver assisted us in climbing down the steel ladder until we reached the
seabed. He also gave us bread to feed the fish and in a matter of seconds,
colorful fishes started to swim towards us. It was an incredible experience of
a lifetime as we were amazed seeing through the clear water, walking through
the reef, close encounter with sea creatures, seeing live corals, feeding the
fish and playing with them. Extraordinary joyful feeling you shouldn’t miss
when visiting the island.
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| helmet diving in Boracay |
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Perfect Stroll at the white beach
There are numerous fun activities in Boracay that you will surely enjoy. But if you’re not the adventurous type, a
simple stroll at the white beach is just simply perfect. You can stroll at White Beach
from Station 1 to 3 and be becharmed by the beauty of four kilometers cool and
sugary fine white sand matched with crystal clear blue waters. Perhaps, you can
stop for a picnic on uncrowded and secluded beach under the shade of trees and
enjoy the beauty of nature. To make it more relaxing you can put a beach
blanket and go for tan while others go swimming at an enough distance from the
shore.
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| Boracay Island |
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| Boracay Beach |
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| Boracay Station 1 powdery sand |
Majestic Sunset of Boracay
I have seen different sunsets in several places and
provinces in the Philippines
but for me, witnessing the majestic sunset in Boracay is the most prettiest.
Everyone in Boracay including tourists and locals await this beautiful sunset
daily. One can`t leave Boracay without taking beautiful pictures of the
breathtaking sunsets that’s why it’s perfect for Photography hotspots. The most
captivating that adds drama to this sunset scene is different paraws that sail
across the sea while the sky gradually changes its color. I assure you the view
is spectacular while witnessing the sky as it changes its colors from deep blue
to red to full orange. Just make sure
you have your camera ready to get a perfect shot because it only takes 15 minutes till the sun fully sink into
the ocean. A splendid event you shouldn’t miss in Boracay!
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| Boracay Island |
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| Boracay Sunset |
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| Paraw and Boracay Sunset
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| Majestic Boracay Sunset |
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| Orange sky adds the drama on Boracay Sunset
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| Silhouette and sky - Boracay Sunset |
Other fun activities in Boracay
Snorkeling – enthralled with the colorful beauty of marine
life.
Poi Fire dancing – watch Poi dancing in Sandbar Boracay that
usually starts at 8pm and be amazed on how performers apply tricks while
playing with fire.
Island Hopping – There are lot of fixers at the beach that
will offer you island hopping with snorkeling at the nearby puka or bulabog
beach.
Boracay Night life – There are lot of establishment in Boracay Island that offers drinks, dancing,
karaoke and other entertainment depending on your mood and taste.
Beach Massage – After trying different activities in
Boracay, relax and reward yourself by a massage by the beach with affordable
price of 300 to 500 pesos.
Zorb – for some adventurous type, trying this sport of
rolling downhill in an orb (giant inflatable ball) will bring out the adrenalin
rush in you. Cost is usually 500 – and up.
Paraw Sailing - one of the most popular water sports in
Boracay. Paraw is a small boat where two floaters or logs on the side act as
outriggers to help balance the boat. Enjoy different designs of Paraws with very
colorful and creatively done sails that signify a lot about the paraw owners.
Paraw ride price ranges from 500 and up per person per hour. Paraw Sailing in Boracay is best done on
sunset....Enjoy Sun, Sea, Sky, and Sights.
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Hanging out at Boracay beach is always an enjoyable
experience that will bring out the kid in you. It’s a place of healing,
relaxation, adventure and happiness. It’s always a wonderful feeling when sun
kisses your skin with its warmth and the sound of the ocean wave that plays as
music to your ear. The feeling is so great that you may wanna stay in this
paradise forever and you may perfectly say that truly Life really is a Beach!
