Boracay Experience: The World in an Island
- 01
- Oct
It may sound funny or odd, but it’s my first time to visit Boracay. I always refused to travel to this place before because I always thought that Boracay is overrated and just another place for ‘party animals’.
Well, I was wrong! Like what my friend, Maya Thompson said, “Boracay is a nice place if you want to have peace and relaxing vacay. Masseuse are everywhere and there are many things that I miss about this wonderful island.” She’s right, the island has a ton of things to offer. It’s up to you on how you’ll make your stay a moment of a lifetime.
I went along with my favorite travel buddies Carl, Tata, Bea and J-R. We stayed in an affordable and comfortable hotel located in Station 1, Isla Del Mar Boracay Beach Hotel. This accommodation has a lot to offer including free Wi-fi access, as well as the morning coffee. The location is wonderful as it has access to almost everything you may need. I strongly recommend this hotel.
The White Beach
When people think of the Philippines, the first thing comes in their mind is the beautiful powdery sand beaches of Boracay. The ‘pulvoron‘-like sand they’re talking about is what you’ll get in White Beach, the longest and the main tourism beach in Boracay. It’s about four kilometers long which is divided into 3 Stations.
We long the beach so much that we enjoyed the splashes of big waves, though they sometime hurt, that’s were we got the thrills! Also, it may sound cliché, make sure not to miss the sunset in Boracay….It’s breath-taking!
The Bulabog Beach
Bulabog Beach is across the island from White Beach facing the east. Here is where you will see most of the actions. Activities like windsurfing and kite-boarding are held in this area. Also, jet skiing, parasailing and boating of all types.
What we did here was, first, Helmet Diving. As a first-timer, I was a bit worried and skeptical on how it’s being done. However, our guides, who are professional divers, taught us how to breathe properly in the helmet while underwater. As I sank 18-feet to the bottom, I felt the pressure in my ears, so I was always ‘equalizing‘ (releasing pressure out of my ears by popping them). When we are at the bottom, we got to feed a school of fish and got to have our pictures taken with a starfish. 
After the dive, we went straight to Banana Boating. We were expecting for anyone of us to fall into the water as the banana boat was being tossed here and there…but it was an epic fail on their part because nobody fell. Hahahaha! I was laughing at them the whole time because of this. Anyway, just to make sulit, the banana boat served as our ride back to the shore. 
The Puka Beach
The next day, after having a heavy brunch while watching the live NBA Finals (Miami vs Oklahoma City), we decided to go to Puka Beach! Since, we were on a tight budget, we took a trike instead of hiring a boat. Yes, you can go there by land (aren’t we clever?). We actually saved 85% of the actual price if we hire a boat for an island hopping. Because, the lowest offer we had for an island hopping experience was P1000.00 ($24.00) and trike driver only charged us P150.00 ($3.50). As a matter of fact, you can’t go island hopping because there are no other island to hop around Boracay (again, aren’t we clever?..hehehe).
Puka Beach is located in the northern-most part of Boracay. I noticed that there are only few people who visits this beach. This is the less developed part part of the island. Perfect for sun-bathing, relaxation and just goofing around, which by the way, we did, since it was our last day in Boracay. 
Boracay NightLife
Well, of course, we didn’t want to go back to Manila without experiencing the nightlife here…Halleeeer! So we decided to go to a bar named “Epic” (which was suggested by our tour guide, Chiqui). On the way to the bar, we saw fire poi dancers who were really talented in this art. AMAZING!!!
At the bar, we ate, drank and danced. Yup, we danced.
(This video has been featured on CGE TV In Da Loop.)
I feel so glad and lucky that I was able to visit Boracay as it was just awarded the as “2012 World’s Best Island“, beating some the famous islands like Maui of Hawaii, Bali of Indonesia and SANTORINI of Greece, how cool is that! Knowing this makes me more proud to be a Filipino. Truly, It’s More Fun in the Philippines!
truly, Bora is one of the world’s best islands. Spirit of Bora never ends, Sarap dito!
Same here. It took me several years of traveling before I ended up in Boracay and I really like Boracay for all the activities you can do there and the beauty of the place.
I miss Boracay! I’m actually heading back there this December, for my friends wedding.
It’ll be my 4th time by then — and believe it or not, I have not tried helmet diving yet! 
I’ve been to this place several times but more because of work, but of course, the relaxing side will always be there. Definitely a good place to hangout…
Helmet diving is one thing I really wanna do when I hit the sands of Boracay. I wanna experience it.
It feels great to unwind in the beach, specially after a series of tedious office chores. Boracay has been a haven for vacation and beach adventures.
BORACAY, Summer great escape. Love to go there and experience that also.
I’ve been there twice and the second time around I felt very sad how the place became so commercialized – a megamall by the beach. Then I cam to know last year how some Ati’s got displaced of their island because of commercial and business interest. I am in the look out for an alternative Boracay and I know there’s so much of those beaches. Good thing I had an experience of Coron, Palawan, not Boracay’s white beach but totally unique and lovely place as well…
I’ve never been to Boracay, but I’ve heard enough of the night life that I’m tempted to book a trip soon.
still one of the best places for the ‘sun, night life and 2 piece swimsuit’…
You’ve got beautiful pictures Justin, This really urge us more to visit Boracay, next year.
Oh my.. I still haven’t been to Boracay. I wonder when will that day be… But I’m promoting our beaches to my German friends here and hopefully they can visit them.
boracay is really a special place, though I haven’t been there before
I love Boracay!!!
Who wouldn’t?
When you walk on its beach, its a post card view anytime of the day.
And I’ve been here regularly for the last 10 years…
I just keep coming back.
I’ve taken tons and tons of photos but never really blogged about it.
it’s like home, you don’t really like to show its secrets when everybody else knows it.
I’m Boracay bound again next month for my friends wedding. This would be my second visit in Boracay this year. The last time was in April as part of Skyathon Beach Run.
Looks like you had so much fun. Boracay has something to offer to everyone. Food, parties, massage, and other activities. Best of all is enjoying the powder white sand beach.
Pareho tayo ng impression sa Boracay noong una. Akala ko para lang siya sa mga taong magilig mag party. Pero nagkamali ako. Pwede kang palang mag emo sa lugar na ito. hehehe..
Ang Ganda ng Place.:)
same here, I hate crowded places and I don’t drink nor party so Boracay was not that appealing to me. But I still want to see that world famous white sand so I went there alone for a week and I realized that yeah Boracay is the best! It caters both to party animals and nature lovers like me.
Just goes to show why Boracay is definitely one of the best beach destinations in the world.
Cant remember the last time I visited Boracay. But me and my husband will be there this november. Im super excited.
oh! geez! love the video!! so nice! nice shots as well! xx
I wish I could visit Boracay before I die.
Boracaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I’m looking forward to go here with my family early next year! I’d love to do the helmet diving
Homm..Cool place. I like iselands.
Up to now, I’ve never seen this wonderful island. Hope our family can still find some time to visit Boracay after our Bohol trip next week.
Been here just last month. Sure did enjoy the place. Sayang di tayo nagkita!
The underwater shots are great and the fun never starts and ends in the island’s surface but the wonders await in the deep as well.
Nothing beats the Boracay fire dancers. Hotness!
Nakakamiss ang Boracay. The underwater shot of the group doing helmet diving is cool. Ang saya
The sea, sand and sun make Boracay an awesome setting for many activities. Boracay boasts of activities that keep its tourists coming for more.
I love Philippines !! specially Boracay !!!