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 Smashed - The Remains of Kiwi
Phil's Bar. by sirenna, 4 more photos
This has resulted in the closure and destruction of some of the island's nicest little native beach bars and cottages, including Sababi (Josephine's place), Kiwi Philip's place and Cogon Bar (Vangie and Steve's). This area was quiet and peaceful, and a welcome escape for those who wish to escape the noise and crowds at the centre of White Beach.
Sadly, it appears that no part of Boracay island is to be protected from the big developers, who are no doubt planning to build another concrete carbuncle on the site.
This is a sad loss for Boracay. When will the 'powers that be' realise that parts of the island should be preserved? It seems that they won't be happy until every square inch of Boracay has been covered in concrete, and by then, of course, it will be too late to turn back the clock.
Boracay's beauty spots are disappearing at a very rapid rate! Come and enjoy the island now, as in a few years it will be totally spoilt. Leave a Comment
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 Tricycle by sirenna
If you take a tricycle thats parked by the side of the road they consider it a "special" charter trip and charge more, so it's better to flag down one that's already on the road.
They are not all bad guys though - occasionally you'll meet a driver who goes out of his way to be friendly and helpful, and it's always good to reward this behavior with a tip.
Threaten to report them to the police, Mayor's office or Barangay Captain! Leave a Comment
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 Rocks at Yapak by sirenna
A recent boat trip to Crocodile Island confirmed that despite the ubiquitous presence of the Sea Rangers, locals were still illegally fishing on the reef at this site, and boat loads of snorkeling tourists were anchored on the corals as usual, partly (but not entirely) due to the lack of mooring buoys. All this in plain view of the rangers, whose apathy and disinterest has to be seen to be believed. Except, of course, when it's time to collect the cash, when their enthusiasm knows no bounds! So what are they doing with the money? Their claim that they are collecting these fees in order to protect the reef is laughable.
Complain! They always back down. No-one should have to pay to swim at a public beach!
Tell them you don't bring your wallet when you go snorkeling. Leave a Comment
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In the last few years, Boracay has been host to many sponsored events, parties and concerts. Originally, their advertising banners would be taken down after the event, but now the island has become the venue for the 'telecom wars'! Two major phone companies have festooned the island with posters, banners, inflatables & lights, and now they've even hijacked the sailing boats (the paraw captains were threatened with the loss of their working permits if they failed to display these corporate logos on their sails).
It all looks cheap and tacky, and it spoils the view of the beach.
Most tourists don't like to see this kind of all-pervasive advertising, and it is extremely annoying for photographers, who find it difficult to get a decent beach shot without including unwanted advertisements in the picture. Leave a Comment
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 Handy! by sirenna
Keep a flashlight in your bag/pocket!
Check whether your resort has a generator. If not, ask them to provide you with emergency lights/candles in your room in case of a blackout. Leave a Comment
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 beach path by sirenna
I always make an exception for old or disabled people - a few loose coins are an acceptable donation.
Try to avoid eye contact if you don't wish to be harrassed.
If you wish to help, buy something from the people selling shells and beads on the beach. At least they are making an effort to earn money, not just putting their hands out. Or give some shoes and clothing to an underpriveliged child. Leave a Comment
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Some of the most beautiful forested areas on the island are currently being ravaged to make way for an enormous new resort. This lush tropical forest is home to rare fruit bats, birds & monkeys, and the beach is also a turtle nesting site. As you can see, the area is being destroyed by these big developers. - the trees are being cut down by the hundred, and the cliffside is being eroded and quarried by heavy machinery. What a shame no-one considers this beauty spot worth protecting. Leave a Comment
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I have been to Boracay plenty of times already and almost always me and my friends take a Banana boat ride. It is cheap, it will cost you about PhP200/person or about USD3.60. SPOILER ALERT (The best thing about the banana boat is that it throws you off the 'banana" 3 or 4 times during the 15-min ride.) The last time we did it through Diamond Sports, the jet-ski driver who was pulling the banana boat never did this! We were a group of 8 people and more than half are first-timers. So those of us who know the drill, kept quiet so that our friends will be in for a shocking suprise. But I was extremely disappointed that there was no throwing of people off the banana! It was just a boring 15-minute ride for us. Afterwards, I asked the driver what happened. He said that they don't do it unless you ask for it. I can't really stay mad at him because in one way, he makes sense. There might be others who do not like the idea of being thrown off the banana boat and complain like hell afterwards.
If your banana boat ride is through Diamond Sports, make sure to tell them you want the real banana boat experience and that they throw you off 3 or 4 times. Leave a Comment
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Everybody claims they have the fastest internet connection (DSL). You can get online from 40PHP-70PHP an hour. But a higher speed doesn't necessarily cost you more.
The biggest internet cafe (30 computers and AC) is called Station168 and is situated close to D'Mall on White Beach (Boat station 2). Big screens and 70 PHP for one hour.
The connection here isn't any better than at the small joint at Pat's Creek Bar next door. It might be difficult to spot this place as you have to go through the bar and it can be hard to get a PC as there are only eight of them in this place. However the rate is excellent at 40 PHP an hour. Leave a Comment
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Stay away from this business! My jet ski died after using it for 10 minutes. It took them a half hour to tow me to safety. Then they had the nerve to charge me for a full half hour's use!
P.S.: They have the highest banana boat rates on the island.
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