| y"> | | | | speed boat to cruise around the island in style, or a |
| Few can argue that the tiny island in central Philippines | | | | more traditional "banca" boat, for a day of island |
| known as "Boracay" is nothing less than spectacular. | | | | hopping. |
| With a 3 kilometer long sugar white beach, some of | | | | During peak season (from Mid-October to May) |
| the lowest prices in the world and perhaps best of all | | | | Boracay beach is absolutely bustling with activity. If |
| plenty of good ole' Filipino charm and hospitality, | | | | you plan to visit during peak season, be sure to plan |
| Boracay is truly a wonder to behold. | | | | your trip at least 4-5 months in advance, as all of the |
| Anyone who has been there will tell you that | | | | best rooms and resorts fill up very quickly. During |
| Boracay, or "Bora" as the locals call it, is a wonderful | | | | peak season, Boracay has a very festive |
| place to spend a vacation. During the off season | | | | atmosphere and is crawling with people, events and |
| (from June to mid-October) this small resort town | | | | activities virtually every day. |
| slows way down, making it a favorite for anyone | | | | For scuba divers, Boracay has a number of high |
| looking to spend some quiet time on the beach. | | | | quality dive resorts located right on the famous white |
| Backpackers love to visit Boracay beach during the | | | | beach. From there you can dive any one of 40+ dive |
| off season where they can stay in lower class | | | | spots located in the waters surrounding Boracay. |
| hostels and villas just behind the beachfront resorts, | | | | Since the water is warm in the Philippines year round, |
| from rates as low as $15 a night! | | | | wet suits are an option for many who enjoy taking it |
| Families love Boracay because it is a safe, affordable | | | | off, for an easy dive around Bora. |
| and offers plenty entertainment options for those on | | | | My personal favorite is to rent a motorcycle for |
| the go. Mom will love the vendors selling jewelry on | | | | about $25 a day and "explore" the island, completely |
| the boardwalk, and growing number of fashionable | | | | on my own. There is so much to see and explore |
| gift shops, selling everything from low cost bathing | | | | behind the beachfront resorts, including a completely |
| suits to Filipino pasalubong. (or "gifts from your trip") | | | | different culture just steps away from the famous |
| Dad will surely enjoy a $5 massage on the beach, | | | | boardwalk. A short drive to the back of the island for |
| plenty of cold drinks and over 100 great restaurants | | | | example, and you can explore the famous bat caves, |
| all within a short walk of the beach. | | | | enjoy some local cuisine at any number of beach |
| The kids and those more active will enjoy plenty of | | | | front cafes (for ¼ the cost of beach front |
| water sports in Boracay. Just a few years ago, all | | | | resorts) or just enjoy a care free day of fresh air |
| powered water sports were prohibited, but now | | | | riding in the hills of Boracay. |
| there is a flourishing water spots industry that | | | | What ever your Philippine travel plans, don't miss this |
| includes jet skis, water skis, wake boarding, knee | | | | world famous travel destination! |
| boarding and parasailing. You can even rent your own | | | | |