Boracay (Aklan), Philippines travel tales and tips

Boracay (Aklan), Philippines travel tales

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R Wilson	31 March 2003
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
I also would like to report a scam by a sailing person, who operated from in front of Nigi Nigi's. His name is Richard, owner of the sailing boat, Richell, and he disappeared with some of my money on my last day there. As many of his clients were guests from Nigi Nigi, I have emailed the resort to warn other guests. This has spoilt my holiday and now I doubt I will return to Boracay - I think other guests should be made aware of this, and I see it as the resort's responsibility to make sure guests are safe from deception.
S Degnemark	18 March 2003
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort Main - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Destination was beautiful.
P Vesivalo	15 March 2003
Stayed at Red Coconut Beach Resort-Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
My wife and I had a great time in Boracay. The beaches are fabulous, the people are friendly, and the weather was terrific. Great food, too! Highly recommended. Try the snorkelling!!
T Kameda	03 March 2003
Stayed at Sandcastles - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Everything was soooo cheap! It was fun to haggle over prices especially since the people were so friendly. We went Island hopping one day and it was great! Our guide was super friendly and brought us to some lovely snorkelling spots. My husband got seasick, unfortunately, so we had to return early and the guide was great about getting us back quickly.
J Vicente	14 February 2003
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
I recommend you to rent a 4 hours katamaran anbd visit the island it is beatiful. You can find the from 600 pesos for 4 hours.
E Peters	03 February 2003
Stayed at Lorenzo Resort South - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
White Beach is obviously the place to stay on Boracay; the shady walkway behind the beach is a real plus. We got far better exchange rates in Manila than on the island (7.20 to the HK$ vs 6). Banza is one of the very few good restaurants, however everywhere does great fresh juice and shakes. Mandala Spa is superb -- spent four very happy hours there. The round island boat trip was a joke; promised free soft drinks did not appear for some time, lunch was burnt, crew dropped litter, and the waves were too rough (they said) to complete the circuit. We got off half way through. Nightlife -- Charlh's, Bom Bom, Summer Place -- was very laid back rather than the testosterone/decibel cocktail of some other Asian resorts. Overall, this is a lovely place to chill out. White Beach has been ranked one of the best in the world; but one gets the impression that a lot of resorts etc are resting on their laurels.
T Hatano	19 January 2003
Stayed at Boracay Terraces Resort - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay is a perfect location to get away from the busy city life. But, prices are very expensive, compared to other locations within the Philippines.
P Mutch	11 January 2003
Stayed at Red Coconut Beach Resort-Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay is a beautiful location only a short flight from Manila (but a lengthy minibus ride - almost 2 hours - from Kalibo if that is where you fly into). The beaches are very clean and you are not harassed by vendors selling trinkets or day tours which is a big plus if you want to go there to relax.... Any vendors ask you once then leave you alone.
M Sibley	31 December 2002
Stayed at Pearl of the Pacific Boracay - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
Boracay is a very relaxing destination for a short break. The White beach more than lives up to its reputation and provides an ideal setting for relaxing seaside pursuits although various watersports are on offer for the more adventurous. Be prepared for a bit of walking to fully appreciate the island and to explore its extensive selection of restaurants which range from the reasonably priced Mongolian buffet to the slightly more pricey French restaurants.
E Brown	28 December 2002
Stayed at Nigi Nigi Nu Noos - Boracay (Aklan), Philippines.
I came to Boracay from South Korea, where I've been living on kimchi and rice for the past year, so, sunny weather and palm trees aside, the best thing about Boracay was the array of excellent restaurants. My favorite was the Indian restaurant right on White Beach. You can sit in the open-air second story and look down on the beach and the sea while eating their incredible food. You should definitely order the excellent momos. There is also a nice Thai restaurant in the same general area. Sea Lovers is a great 24 hour seafood joint and the perfect destination after a few drinks and rounds of pool! The grilled prawns were superb. Manana is a little place serving up authentic Mexican fare. The food was incredible, although the portions were shockingly small, especially when measured against my bloated American expectations! Service at Manana was excruciatingly slow. Go BEFORE you feel hungry and the wait will certainly be worth it. There's also a beach ... I came to Boracay to relax and that's all I did. The only complaint is that there are so many various activities, I almost felt guilty for just lying in the sun all day. I got a massage every day from one of the wandering masseurs of White Beach. For P250 (about $5) you get a nice one hour massage. Quality might vary from masseur to masseur, and if you find one you really like, you can arrange to have them return the next day at the same time. Don't leave Boracay without getting a pedicure. Again, the wandering vendors will approach you on the beach, and for P100 ($2), give you a stand-up pedicure, making you feel like a glamourous movie star. Finally, if you are short reading material, check out Violets, a small bookshop with paperbacks in English, as well as a variety of other languages. The proprietor was quite friendly, but, then again, on Boracay that's the rule! It's a warm and welcoming place in every respect.

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