Boracay Island Favorites

Favorite thing: In recent years, certain city socialites have begun calling the island "Bora".
DON'T!
Firstly, the people of Boracay really don't like it. Respect them, they are proud of their name, and you are a guest in their island.
And second, there already is an island called Bora - it's in French Polynesia, so it is foolish to rename Boracay after another existing place.
Saying "Bora" is not cool! You'll sound like a total poser!

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Fondest memory: My best memory was when we tried skim boarding and failed many times :)
Plus the nightlife after drinking from our Veranda we went clubbing starting from Hobbit house then to hey Jude, Watched the fire dancers and bought our coffee at starbucks and went to the beach to just sit and laid down.

Favorite thing: The water here is crystal clear. Because of the reef, it is mostly protected by big waves and fish. One would think the water may be too warm, when you first step in that is true, but wade out a bit and take a dive, it's just cool enough and very refreshing.

Favorite thing: Ok, I am a coffee freak and I generally try to frequent independent coffee houses, but I quickly found that in most of the Philippines, the coffee is so bad, so disgusting, so vile, that a safe bet is to find a Starbucks if possible. Most coffee I found was instant and the lack of non-powdered milk/cream is upsetting.
At Starbucks, at least you know what you are getting. One warning, if you don't like sugar be sure to ask, as they often assume you will take it and add way too much.

Fondest memory: walk down white beach, the sign for Starbucks is hard to miss

Favorite thing: The White Beach and the friendly people would have to be my favourite things. It is a beautiful beach/

Fondest memory: Likely sitting on the beach over dinner, watching a beautiful sunset

http://www.kevinsuter.com/Philippines/Boracay.html

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Favorite thing: What else to do in Paradise! but to Sun Tan, Snorkel, Swim, Jetski, Kayak, etc. Boracay has all the options you want and for all types of budget whether you are in 4 kilometer main White Beach or in Diniwid Beach or Puka Shell Beach or Balinghai Beach or Cagban Beach or Bulabog Beach or Punta Bunga Beach & Banyugan Beach or Ilig-Iligan Beach or Manoc Manoc Beach or
Tulubhan Beach and Tambisaan Beach. Boracay has beaches and beach activities for all kinds of Budget!

website: www.boracay.com/

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Favorite thing: Think carefully about the time of year that you choose to visit, as the island offers quite different experiences from month to month. If crowds are not your scene, avoid march and April, especially Easter / holy week, which is the busiest, most hectic time of year. The music from the various events at station 1 and 2 can be heard from one end of the beach to the other! Great for party people, but not if you are looking for rest and relaxation.

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Favorite thing: Puka Beach was named after the famous Puka Shells which were popular as jewelry in the 60's and 70's. Such large numbers of them were collected from the beach that sadly there are hardly any left now.
This is a nice place to spend an afternoon - much more peaceful than White Beach. There are a few bead sellers around, and sometimes even an ice-cream vendor, but generally you'll be left in peace. You'll need to bring snacks or a picnic, some cold drinks, and snorkel gear. Look out for the cave too.
Be aware that there can be strong currents here, and the beach drops off quite sharply into the sea. Don't swim or snorkel too far out if you are not a confident swimmer.

Fondest memory: We sailed to Puka Beach with Captain Joey from Red Pirates. We had a BBQ on the beach and a cooler full of beer - everything we needed really! Be sure to bring your camera to catch the sunset as you sail back.