For many years now, acquaintances whom have lived or worked extensively in Asian have told me that I must visit Boracay—a small island in the Philippines. “It’s the best beach vacation” numerous people have touted. So, on a recent trip to Manila, I managed to slip away to Boracay for the weekend.
Wow…”best beach vacation” doesn’t begin to describe the experience. The island is 7km long x 1 km wide. White Beach—consistently labeled one of the best beaches in the world is flanked by what is now considered the best water sports beach in Asia. Surfing, kite surfing, skim board…you name it, it is there. Interestingly, White Beach is gifted with perfectly calm waters coupled with sea green and azure blue seas only postcards could possible convey. When dreaming up the beach of all beaches…White Beach tops the list.
The sand is naturally white. But it’s the texture of White Beach that is incredibly phenomenal. It’s so0 soft and airy--like flour. The texture is sandy enough that it will stick to your skin whilst bathing unless you rub a hand over it. Surely, my clothes are still filled with sand despite the multiple washings.
The island boasts lodgings to meet any budget. From $10 to $400 per night…you simply can’t go wrong. The best part…$10 per night gets you a room off the beach (mind you, the island is ½ a mile wide, so it might as well be considered beach front). My incidentals for 2 ½ days…a total of $40USD—and that included a massage. The island is incredible cheap by American standards and quite hospitable. Philippinos aim to please and hospitality is their specialty. No wonder the Europeans have kept this little island a secret…
Be mindful of the means to travel to Boracay. A plane from Manila is followed by a bus ride to the boat dock, where you then take a water taxi to the island. There’s no airport on Boracay….so the nearest island must do. It’s an arduous journey, but worth it nonetheless. The sun is perfect, the mangos best in the world, and the hospitality unrivaled. I would, I will, gladly return here.
Wow…”best beach vacation” doesn’t begin to describe the experience. The island is 7km long x 1 km wide. White Beach—consistently labeled one of the best beaches in the world is flanked by what is now considered the best water sports beach in Asia. Surfing, kite surfing, skim board…you name it, it is there. Interestingly, White Beach is gifted with perfectly calm waters coupled with sea green and azure blue seas only postcards could possible convey. When dreaming up the beach of all beaches…White Beach tops the list.
The sand is naturally white. But it’s the texture of White Beach that is incredibly phenomenal. It’s so0 soft and airy--like flour. The texture is sandy enough that it will stick to your skin whilst bathing unless you rub a hand over it. Surely, my clothes are still filled with sand despite the multiple washings.
The island boasts lodgings to meet any budget. From $10 to $400 per night…you simply can’t go wrong. The best part…$10 per night gets you a room off the beach (mind you, the island is ½ a mile wide, so it might as well be considered beach front). My incidentals for 2 ½ days…a total of $40USD—and that included a massage. The island is incredible cheap by American standards and quite hospitable. Philippinos aim to please and hospitality is their specialty. No wonder the Europeans have kept this little island a secret…
Be mindful of the means to travel to Boracay. A plane from Manila is followed by a bus ride to the boat dock, where you then take a water taxi to the island. There’s no airport on Boracay….so the nearest island must do. It’s an arduous journey, but worth it nonetheless. The sun is perfect, the mangos best in the world, and the hospitality unrivaled. I would, I will, gladly return here.
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