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By Pierra Calasanz-Labrador For Yahoo Southeast Asia - Tue, Aug 26, 2014

The document provides tips and recommendations for first-time visitors to Boracay island in the Philippines. It discusses the different types of accommodations available along the island's beaches and notes areas that are more party-oriented versus quiet. A variety of activities are described such as kiteboarding, scuba diving, and amusement parks. Popular spots for watching sunsets are highlighted. Recommendations are given for nightlife, restaurants serving different cuisines, and famous local foods and drinks.

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By Pierra Calasanz-Labrador For Yahoo Southeast Asia - Tue, Aug 26, 2014

The document provides tips and recommendations for first-time visitors to Boracay island in the Philippines. It discusses the different types of accommodations available along the island's beaches and notes areas that are more party-oriented versus quiet. A variety of activities are described such as kiteboarding, scuba diving, and amusement parks. Popular spots for watching sunsets are highlighted. Recommendations are given for nightlife, restaurants serving different cuisines, and famous local foods and drinks.

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A Boracay guide for first-timers

By Pierra Calasanz-Labrador for Yahoo Southeast Asia – Tue, Aug 26, 2014


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Boracay’s beach front goes from luxe accommodations to “party station” to budget digs
You can’t call yourself a serious sunworshipper and wanderlust chaser if you haven’t
been to Boracay. A constant on lists of best beaches in the world, this beautiful, if
somewhat commercial, island in the Philippines is a true hedonist’s playground—with
everything from backpacker shacks, boutique villas and five-star hotels, to restaurants,
bars, spas, watersports centers and even a mall, to cater to your every need.

Related video: Watch the Yahoo Funbassadors look back on their fun trip to different
parts of the Philippines—from the beaches of Bohol to the bars of Manila.
Getting your bearings
Booking a trip for the first time? Maximise your experience with beachfront
accommodations along the four-kilometer-long White Beach. Since the stretch is quite
long, take note of which “boat station” your hotel is located: Station 1 (the chill, family-
oriented station where the beach is widest, dotted with luxe accommodations), Station 2
(the “party” station, where most of the bars, restaurants, and D’Mall—yes, that would be
the mall—are located), and Station 3 (not as central, but also quieter, cleaner, more
budget-friendly, and closer to some watersports activities).

If you want an adrenaline rush from the moment you wake up, consider booking
accommodations along the 2.5 km stretch of Bulabog Beach, located on the east side
of the island—best for kite boarding and windsurfing between November and April, and
various other watersports from May to October.

Beach bliss
Spread your sarong on the deliciously powder-fine sand and soak up the sun. Or
people-watch all day. Or plunge into the turquoise tropical waters and let your worries
float away. Nothing is as indulgent as doing absolutely nothing in paradise. For even
more decadent me-time, go on a pampering spiritual journey atMandala Spa or True
Yoga.

Pick a lounge chair and soak up the sun (Thinkstock)

Adventure time
For thrill-seekers, there’s no limit to the adventures to be had. Rozie Delgado, a kite
board instructor who relocated to Boracay from Manila, ticks off the dizzying array of
activities in store: “Kite boarding at Bulabog beach, Zorb, cliff jumping at Ariel’s
point, scuba diving—try Victory Divers or Fisheye Divers, learnmermaid swimming at
the Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy, water activities—parasailing, banana boat,
etcetera—at Diamond Water Sports, and stand up paddle board tours at Isla Kitesurfing
Center. There’s even amusement park activities—go kart, paintball, etcetera—at Happy
Dreamland!”

Sunset alert
Lured by Boracay’s tropical beauty, Lorenzo Recrosio, an assistant concierge at Hotel
Le Meurice, Paris, has, spent practically every holiday here since 2007. He never tires
of the majestic sunsets—all the more when you can enjoy it with a cocktail in hand.
Sunset at Asya Premier Suites in Boracay (photo courtesy of slouching somewhere)

The best views on the island? “If you want to spend a bit, enjoy the sunset over Adlaw
Bar at Asya Premier Suites. It shows the gorgeous seascape on an elevated view.
You can also enjoy cocktails overlooking the beach with a sunset view at Sirena at
Shangri-La Boracay.”

He adds, “If you are on a budget, take an afternoon trip to Puka Beach. You can bring
your own snacks and drinks while enjoying the view. The sand here is not as fine, more
pebbly, with a lot of puka shells—hence the name.”

Other great places to chill out at sunset: Baling Hai, Spiderhouse at Diniwid Beach, and
the funky hidden haven Red Pirates.

Nightlife
There’s a palpable buzz in the air as the sun dips and the island gears up for the all-
night party. Gen Enriquez-Gerodias (a travel industry exec at DirectWithHotels), who
recently visited Boracay with her family, shares, “Discovery Shores tops my list with
their over the top service and signature Filipino hospitality that's all heart. Happy hour
starts at 5 PM where you can enjoy a mojito by the pool or by the beach and watch the
sunset while a butler cleans your sun glasses and offers unlimited pandan water.”

Check out Summer Place and Club Paraw, as well as Exit Bar and Epic. Joyce
dishes, “Exit Bar is popular with foreigners, and Epic for dancing and booze!”

Food trip
Boracay is like a mini United Nations of restaurants. True Food is tops for Indian
cuisine. Lorenzo recommends Kasbah in Station 1 for delish Moroccan fare, with live
music by guest artists making your dining experience even more awesome.

Rozie also suggests checking out: “Titos (Filipino


fusion), Valhalla (Western), Frypan (Korean), Fridays(for the steak), Dos
Mestizos (Spanish), Pamana (Filipino), Real Coffee (for breakfast—and don’t miss the
famed calamansi muffins!), Lazy Dog (for all-day Filipino breakfast), and Lemon
Café (for breakfast or dessert).”

Gen shares, “Aria remains one of our go-to restaurants with their extensive Italian menu
and reasonably-priced items. Their oven-baked pizza is one of the best… It's a
sacrilege to go to Boracay and not eat aChoriburger (a small stall located along the
stretch of Station 1 and 2). Be sure to have water with you because the spiciness bites
back.”

Don’t miss the famous Jonah’s fruit shakes—try the banana peanut shake spiked with
rum, or enjoy the detoxing goodness of fresh fruit shakes when you’re nursing a
hangover!

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