Travel tales and tips for activities in Boracay (Aklan), Philippines by asiahotels.com

Traveller's Tales: Things to do in Boracay (Aklan), Philippines

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M Crutzen	06 February 2005
Stayed at Fridays Beach Resort Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
White beach is one of the best beaches we have ever been to: long, beautiful, with soft, white sand; pleasant temperatures in February. Our favourite restaurants were Friday's Boracay, La Capinnina (Italian) and CNN café. The island is not big and can easily be visited on foot or by tricycle (or you can rent a bike). If you are a snorkeller and a marine life lover, you won't see as much as around Phuket (Thailand) since a lot of the coral is dead and there isn't much left to see. I didn't dive (just snorkelled) so I don't know about diving spots though.
D Francisco	05 December 2004
Stayed at Boracay Terraces Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
This was my very first trip to Boracay and I can say that I was really impressed and enchanted by the island that I can't help but look forward to come back again soon. I got to Boracay via a 45-minute flight to Kalibo, Aklan, took an hour and a half bus ride to Caticlan port then a 25-minute boat ride to the island itself. It was a bit tiring but it was all worth it because the moment I sat foot on the shore, I immediately noticed how clear the water was and how fine the sands were. It was fantastic and from then I know I was gonna have an awesome time. I stayed in a resort located at the most northern part of the island and we had to take a 5 to 7-minute tricycle ride to get to the main district where a a lot of stores, coffeeshops and restaurants can be found. But then again, the location of the resort has its advantages. The beach on this part of the island is cleaner, much peaceful, serene and more relaxing because very few people go to this part to swim and wander. Aside from swimming, I spent most of my 3 day vacation eating and wandering around the island. There are tons of places to dine and hang out here. Just go to the place called D MALL which is located somewhat in the middle part of the island and here, you can choose to dine from quite a number of restaurants and coffeeshops. I had the chance to check my emails while on the island as several internet shops are within the area as well. Some restaurants offer al fresco dining and this is very nice especially at night. Shopping souvenir items was never a problem as there were a lot of things to buy for "pasalubong". The most enjoyable part of my trip though was of course swimming and walking through the fine, soft sands of the beach as well as watching the sunrise and sunset. Boracay is a huge island and 3 days is simply not enough to explore and fully enjoy what this marvelous place has to offer. I'd like to thank asiahotels.com for doing a job well done with my reservation as they provided fast and efficient service. I look forward to using your website again very soon. Great job!
A Chircop	28 September 2004
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort Main - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Attached to Lorenzo Main Resort is a dive shop (New Wave Divers) which I would strongly recommend to anyone (beginners or more experienced divers). We did a four day open water diving course and it was so great that we followed it with another fun dive and would have loved to do more if time permitted. The instructor was fun and overall the diving experience complemented the island well.
G Rodney ferguson	10 June 2004
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort Main - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay has to have one of the best beaches in the world, the world underneath the sea is also amazing, check out NEW WAVE DIVERS, part of the Lorenzo Hotels complex, they are simply amazing, don't forget to tel Noel and Debbie that HOT TUNA recommended them, promise you will not be disappointed.
G Magtolis	07 June 2004
Stayed at Boracay Terraces Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay is one place that I will not grow tired of even if I get to visit it year after year. On 3 occasions, I went there with a group of first-timers, and I always enjoy letting them see the other beautiful aspects of Boracay aside from the sand and sea. One must-see is Mt. Luho viewdeck, which can be accessible through renting a tricycle or van. For a fee of only 20 pesos, one can see a magnificent, panoramic, 360 degree view of the island. The terrain before reaching the actual viewdeck is quite steep though, which might pose a challenge to more elderly travellers. But the scenic view on top is truly worth the effort. The ride to Mt. Luho also affords the first-time tourist to see much of the back roads of Boracay, which are not seen in postcards and travel guides. One gets a better appreciation of the lives of the locals living there. From Mt. Luho, a stop to the Puka Beach can be arranged with your tricycle driver. Getting to Puka Beach by land is quite a different experience than getting there by boat. A cheap meal can be prepared at one of the small resaturants there at Puka Beach. A stop at the local market or "talipapa" is also a must to complete your Boracay trip. Different knick knacks and souvenirs can be bought at bargain prices. Don't forget to bargain though, as the sellers are used to slashing down their prices once asked to do so. A boat ride to Crystal Cove is also something I have done in all my trips to Boracay. Even if the two caves inside Crystal Cove remain the same, going inside them each time is still an adventure, depending on the tides of the sea. A welcome development inside Crystal Cove is the addition of several viewing decks. One can also buy several viands at the local market beforehand, as well as rice and sodas, and have the food cooked at Crystal Cove by the boatmen. They are quite adept at this and they will even accompany you to the market to guide you on what to buy, and they can store the food for you until your boating trip. Since Crystal Cove does not provide any substantial food, doing this will be more convenient as the food is cooked while you are touring the whole island. Another activity that can be done is the hiring of a glass-bottom boat. This may be more appropriate for travellers who are not that keen on snorkelling or diving. Of course nothing beats seeing the fishes and corals up close, but viewing them through a glass-bottom boat could be the next best thing. A trip to Boracay will also not be complete without riding a banana boat or flying fish. Other water sports such as jet skiing or parasailing are also available. For budget meals, McSandro at D'Mall is a must. The food is great and prepared well. Nightlife will also not be complete without a visit to Cocomangas or Pier One. And for ultra budget travellers, the best way to spend time in Boracay is simply by walking on the beach. The sand is second to none!
S Martra	04 March 2004
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort Main - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
We spent 1 week traveling around 3 locations of the Phillipines: Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol. We found Boracay to have the most beautiful beaches and a more touristy feel. An island snorkeling trip in Boracay is a must and very enjoyable. In Cebu, experience the city life, but be forewarned that if you want to go to the beach and are not staying on the beach, be prepared to pay. If you do venture to Bohol, which I recommend, take a land tour - you won't regret it.
C Chan	28 February 2004
Stayed at Pinjalo Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay Island, Nice island, nice beach with white fine sand, different kind of food you can have on the island, it has many diving sites, a 18 holes golf course, sailing, windsurfing, horse-riding, or you can also try kite-boarding!!
K Jaggard	23 February 2004
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort Main - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
I found the island to be just what I was looking for - somewhere nice to relax from the the crystal clear waters and white sands. A must do is to take one of the outrigger boats, for sailing is very very reasonably priced and is a great way to relax. Along the beach we found our favourite to be Lea's Bar which is just back from the beach, an open air bar and great to pull up a chair sipping cocktails and watching the sun set. Which we did every night, a most civilised way to end an evening. We also did a hike to Mt Luhio, I think that is how you spell, it it is the highest point on the island and gives you a great overview of all of Boracay. I think it is a great place to visit and you have the option of doing lots or doing nothing which I think is great for a holiday destination and perfect for everyone. If anyone has any questions feel fee to email me and I will answer them if I can. And if you do decide to go to Boracay, enjoy yourself as much as I did. A great place to eat is at Pier One, yummmy!
P Stripp	04 February 2004
Stayed at Boracay Terraces Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Excellent kite boarding school available on the alternative beach at Bulabog. Be a little careful on who you select when choosing diving operators as not all of the local divemasters were up to their job.
E Tierney	29 December 2003
Stayed at Jony's Beach Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay has a beautiful white sand beach. We abandoned our first hotel because it was terrible. Our next two hotels were a lot better but left much to be desired. The roadway in Boracay is full of belching 2 stroke tricylces that make getting around hazardous to your health. If you are content to stay at your hotel and never leave, then stay at Fridays. Its off the beaten track and away from the traffic. I visited the Mandala Spa which was truly wonderful and very reasonably priced. I liked it so much I went back for a second treatment (2.5 hours for about $65)! The food on Boracay is marginal at best. We asked around and ate at the recommended spots but none of them rose to the level of good dining. Only acceptable...Water sports are great in Boracay. We rented a jet ski for a half hour at very reasonable rates and had fun blasting around on the waves. We wanted to parasail but the winds picked up and we weren't able to. But the prices were reasonable enough to entice us. All in all, I would not return to Boracay until they get their act together - finish the road, reduce the pollution and noise, and improve the hotel service level.

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