Traveler’s
Choice Awards 2015:
Boracay is still the best beach in the Philippines
and Asia
Why I keep coming back to Boracay
“I am
longing to be with you, and by the sea, where we can talk together freely and
build our castles in the air.”
― Bram
Stoker, Dracula
It is summer and
the thought of being in a beach somewhere usually pops up into our mind. For
me, the idea of planning a trip to Boracay is almost as natural as feeling the
summer heat, I’ve been returning to this island paradise in Aklan for the nth
time in a span of 25 years..oh boy I was barely a teen when I first set foot on
this island and my feelings about Boracay hasn’t change a bit.
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| Perfect Boracay sunset- a sight to behold |
With my constant
travels to Boracay Aklan it allow me to witnessed changes that took place in
a span of over two decades. The development went so fast and the city urban
landscape is very imminent through massive constructions that are currently
taking place, the proliferation of shops and fast-food chains, and the never
ending plethora of new hotels in Boracay- which might spoil or can turn-off beach loving tourists in Boracay.
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| Long and wide stretch of powdery white soft sandy beach of Boracay |
But there are 5
reasons to visit boracay most especially when the world largest travel site
Tripadvisor named Boracay as “The best beach in Asia 2015” the reasons are just
plain and simple- Boracay still has its natural charms that can entice any type
of beachcomber- whether traveling on a budget in Boracay, on a romantic
getaway, or with family or friends, or just alone- the beauty of boracay is
still enchanting.
5
reasons Boracay is the best beach in Asia
1. Soft and Powdery Sands
of Boracay
The sand on Boracay
beach is still as pristine as it is some 20 years ago. I’ve been to other
beaches in the Philippines but boracay white sand is the softest and the
coolest. I love walking
barefoot on these powdery white Boracay sands….
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| Cool and soft sand is awesome for barefooted leisure walks in Boracay |
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| Sun is up come noon time but the sand and water is cool |
2. Cool, crystal clear
blue water of Boracay
Another amazing
reason to spend your summer vacation in Boracay is the crystal clear sky blue
water of the sea. The boracay sea water is so clear that you can see the sand
on your feet. Great thing that the people of this Aklan island has maintained
the cleanliness in spite of the rising population and the non-stop development.
If you plan to travel with kids in boracay you should not worry since the beach
has a long stretch of even shallow waters and it is very clear and calm. I
estimated that on low tide the shallow beach (3 feet deep) could stretch as far as 25 meters (or more) from the shore and there are no jelly fish or rocks here.
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| Taking an afternoon dip on the crystal clear sea water of Boracay |
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| Nice day to enjoy the sea |
3. Island vibe
Boracay culture
One great characteristic
of Boracay is the cozy and casual island vibe feel which can be experienced through its
unique and laid back culture. This is just one of many reasons why expats and
foreign travelers troop the island of boracay. I love the relaxed and care free
lifestyle of the people who are familiar with Boracay or those who already
surrendered to this island. I could freely run or walk through the 2km stretch
of white sand boracay beach or I could simply chill and bask under the sun.
And
when night time falls the ambiance changes from the slow phase to upbeat
vibrant tempo. The quiet restaurants by the shore are now supercharged with energy
from live band music to acoustic guitar jamming, and from latin beat salsa
dancing to pulsating electronic club beats playing. There are even fire dance
performances and other added boracay attractions along the long stretch of
beach and here I could take a leisure walk for 2 to 3 hours just to see what’s
going on.
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| Chilling while waiting for some beer, tacos and sunset with some Reggae music on |
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| Fire dancer in action |
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| Nght life with live band on white sand beach- heaven! |
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| One Love- Boracay! Bob Marley is very alive here.... |
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| Just resting under the coconut trees |
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| Majestic coconut trees (what a shot-took this while lying down) |
4. Fun and exciting things to do in Boracay
With new places in
boracay that are open to the public, come new fun activities and
attractions that can be enjoyed by all types of visitors. From the high octane
action of parasailing and paragliding to simple boating pleasures of island
hopping- today, the possibilities are endless but it will all depends on your
budget and travel objectives. I am done with boating, kayaking, caving,
trekking, windsailing and snorkeling but what I love to do in Boracay is to
just chill and that is what I am here for.
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| Rent a boat for a day and go island hopping |
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| Parasailing over the Boracay ocean water |
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| Superman and his buddy soaring high |
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| Dare to take this ride? reverse bungy in Boracay |
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| The ultimate in bungy jumping in Boracay |
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Explore marine life and the sea below on a transparent glass boat
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| Surpirised to see this along the shore walk path- new discoveries |
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| Boracay has a lot of photo op and I just can't resist posing with these human statues |
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| Get ready to explore Boracay at night- stroll for hours |
5. Diversities in
Boracay
The biggest selling point of Boracay is its diversity not
only with the various nationalities of tourists but also on travel considerations.
The assortment of places to stay in boracay, things to buy, activities,
entertainment and food in boracay is so diverse that anyone can just roam
around without a plan and see what Boracay has in store for them.
I have stayed
in posh hotels, old style nipa hut cabanas and even had home style accommodations-
there is always a place in Boracay to stay according to one’s budget and required
level of comfort. But, I always prefer places along or near the shore since I
want to be just steps away from where the action is.
Foodies will have a grand time choosing the
best places to eat in Boracay since there are so many to choose from. Aside from
the usual fast food chains and restaurants from Manila, there are also local
food joints that offer the freshest catch of the day.
For those who love to
shop, there are many local and familiar shops and even grocery stores in Boracay- whether
you are buying some essentials or boracay souvenirs. And another thing, when I
say diversity it means covering the whole spectrum of it- you can definitely relate to this once you arrive here. But of course you have to have an open mind to explore the many possibilities in Boracay.
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| Nooks and crannies in Boracay- just stroll around and explore |
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| What? Yes, there are 2 branches of Mc.Donald's in Boracay |
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| Posh Filipino restaurant "Pamana" along the shore- owned and operated by the Ongpauco clan (there is a picture of Heart with Chiz somewhere on the wall) |
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| Breakfast courtesy of Tapa King |
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| Midnight snack- the usual Pinoy favorites isaw and barbecue |
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| Another meal option for budget savvy Pinoys and guests- yummy and affordable food in Boracay |
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| Yes- Johnny Rocket has invaded Boracay |
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| Boracay restaurants in the D'Mall area- lots of restos here |
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| Supermarket in Boracay |
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| Island jewlery finds sold along the shore path way |
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Hand painted Boracay t-shirt unique souvenir item
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BORACAY is still the best beach in Asia in spite of the annoying
construction sites behind the shore, the ever persistent peddlers that are
harassing tourists and the noise. This pristine boracay island beach is still worth visiting
again and again.
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| Selfie at the best beach in the world- Boracay |
It’s the quiet solitude
under the shade of a coconut tree, the leisure stroll along the lengthy white beach
and a picturesque haven for the weary soul that makes Boracay the best beach
in Asia, and still considered as one of the best islands around the world. Isn’t it
time to (re)discover your own piece of paradise in the island of Boracay in
Aklan?
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