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| Boracay Island |
Boracay Island is a haven for
those who want just want to relax their days away in a picture-postcard vision
of perfection. Accessed by boat from the jetty at Caticlan, this 7km long
island is blessed with natural beauty, wonderfully warm culture and weather
that is perfect all year round. Boracay Island is a holiday destination that
one should at least experience once in their life-time.
Booking a room at
one of the high-end Boracay hotels will place you on the very edge of paradise.
Imagine just sinking your feet into the powder-soft sands at the sheltered
White Beach. It is a luxury that has to be experienced to be believed.
If you prefer to
be in the heart of all the nightlife, choose one of the Boracay hotels in the
lively station two area or, if you are looking to travel on a budget, the
station three Borocay resorts are friendly on the wallet.
There are over
350 Boracay Resorts, so whether you prefer to gaze out over the Pacific from
your choice of Boracay Island villas or choose from a wide range of Boracay
hotels, suitable for all budgets, you won't be disappointed.
From luxury
Boracay hotels run by prestigious companies such as Shangri-La and Best
Western, to simple batik-themed budget resorts, you will find something to suit
your means and style.
Once you're
settled into one of the Boracay Island hotels, hire a bicycle or a motorbike
and explore the intricate network of paths, or take one of the many yacht
cruises and set off around the coast. The sunset cruise is one thing you should
not miss.
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| Boracay Island - Sunset |
Whether booking
one of the Boracay resorts, hotels or even villas, you are going to want to
know what to do with your time. If you are content with kicking back in a
hammock as the breeze gently stirs the leaves of the palm trees that line the
silky white beaches, then Boracay Island will not disappoint.
However, if you
are looking for a holiday full of fun-packed adventure then leave White Beach
for a moment and cross over to Bulabog beach. The hills to the north and south
of this water sport hotspot funnel the easterly winds onshore to create ideal
conditions for windsurfing and kite-boarding. In fact, if you book your holiday
for late January you could witness the awesome skills of the sporting
professionals on the Asian Windsurfing Tour.
If you prefer to
spend your time beneath the glassy waves, you will be pleased to know that many
of the Boracay resorts are within easy reach of a number of dive centres;
whether you prefer to snorkel or SCUBA dive, Boracay is the place to come. Land
sports are also available, and golf fanatics can practice their strokes on
Graham Marsh's 18-hole course.
If you are an
avid nature-lover, you within easy reach of exquisite butterfly gardens,
extensive hiking and walking trails. A hidden extra at the northern part of the
island is the impressive bat caves, home of the Boracay fruit bat.
After you have
spent an exhilarating day in the Bulabog spray or just recharged your batteries
on a tropical beach, you will probably want to sample the Filipino cuisine in
one of the many restaurants or bars.
However, if
European is more to your taste you will find plenty of options to wet your
appetite. Round off a perfect day by taking in the stunning sunset from a
beachfront bar, acoustic music in the background, while lying back on your
beach chair.