Boracay Island

September 30-October 3, 2010

Boracay is a small tropical island located in the Philippines. Famous for its beautiful white sand beaches, Boracay first showed up on the tourist map as a backpackers destination decades ago. Since then Boracay has grown so much in popularity that the original backpackers would probably not recognize it. This is not a terrible thing, however!

Boracay now has some of the finest hotels and resorts in the Philippines. It has also become home to amazing restaurants serving up authentic flavors from around the world. Boracay’s nightlife scene has also developed quite nicely. Bars and discos can be found up and down Boracay’s white beach, keeping the crowds partying till the early hours. In peak season Boracay hosts a wide range of international DJs playing to packed parties.

Boracay has also developed with respect to activities. Now each and every day can be packed with fun adventure. Scuba diving, parasailing, golfing, horseback riding, kiteboarding, and jet skiing are just a few of the many activities on Boracay.

Boracay hotels are varied to say the least. From huts on the beach to 5-star resorts, everything is available. With so many choices some find it hard to choose the right Boracay hotel. Fear not. My Boracay Guide is here to help.

One of the most important things to consider when choosing a Boracay hotel is location. White beach is 4kilometers long and there are hotels all up and down its length. The beach is broken up into three “boat stations” which comes from years ago when the boats would drop off tourists directly on the beach.

Many of the most luxurious Boracay hotels are located on station 1. This is because the beach is at its widest here and the sand is at its finest. Station 1 is also nice and quiet, the perfect place for relaxation. There are also many Boracay hotels in Station 2. Station 2 is at the heart of it all. This is the shopping and dining center of Boracay Island. Staying in a Boracay hotel in station 2 affords one the maximum in convenience. Station 3 is the sleepiest part of the beach and is the perfect place to go if you want to avoid the crowds. The Boracay hotels here are mostly on the budget end but a few of the newer hotels are targeting the high-end market.