travel brochure boracay

BORACAY TRAVEL GUIDE : THE
ISLAND JEWEL

You must visit Boracay if you’re backpacking the Philippines! It is the most widely known and
perhaps premier destination (although I would disagree) in the Philippines. Regularly ranked as
one of the best beaches in the world, Boracay is a beach bum’s dream.

Located 2km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Visayas, Boracay is a picture postcard
beach destination. However, that is if you stay within the confines and essentially, the bubble of
White beach.

Away from the commercialized beach front, it is the same as the rest of the Philippines, with the
slums and poor houses next to hotels and resorts. A juxtaposition of rich and poor, emphasizing
the gaps in wealth between the locals of Boracay and the tourists.

This is not to detract from Boracay as it is a great destination, but it is easy to stay within White
beach and forget that there are bustling streets behind the serene beach.

Boracay Travel Guide

How to get to Boracay

There is an absolute wealth of accommodation in Boracay. From 5-star beach
resorts to backpacker hostels by the beach, there is something to suit everyone’s
tastes and pockets.
Hotels in Boracay can be expensive. Especially, if you stay in some of the luxury
places. I stayed at Frendz resort and would highly recommend it. There is the
option of private rooms, which cost around PHP500 a night or shared room,
which are about PHP400 a night. With White Beach only a two-minute walk, this
makes Frendz resort an ideal place for backpackers to stay in Boracay if they are
looking for a cheap option.



Why you should visit Boracay

Boracay is considered to be the premier resort destination in the Philippines and it’s easy to see
why. As well as fitting the paradise stereotype with white beaches, palm trees, and epic sunsets,
the wealth of activities add to this.

The atmosphere of the island adds to its lustre as well. It’s obvious from when you arrive that
everyone is here to relax and enjoy the beauty of the island. I felt really chilled and laid back,
which was a complete change to the fast-paced mayhem of Manila and Cebu. Boracay
embodied how I envisioned the Philippines when I first decided to go. White beaches in a
tropical setting, with backpackers and tourists enjoying the beauty of the place. In this regard, it
did not disappoint!

Boracay embodied how I envisioned the Philippines when I first decided to go. White beaches in
a tropical setting, with backpackers and tourists enjoying the beauty of the place. In this regard,
it did not disappoint!



Things to do in Boracay

Boracay may be a small island, but there are a surprising number of things to do! This Boracay
travel blog will detail some of the best ones for you. A lot of the activities revolve around
adrenaline. You can do parasailing and rock jumping if you wish.
However, there are a lot of relaxing activities in Boracay as well.

Cliff diving

This is one of the best things that I did while I was in the Philippines. Ariel’s Point is a place that
you must include on your Boracay itinerary. The views here are amazing and if you love
throwing yourself off rocks then you will love it! There are multiple places to jump from, and if
you are feeling brave, you can attempt the 10m jump!
Even if you don’t want to jump off cliffs, there are lots of other things to do at Ariel’s Point. You
can go kayaking, snorkelling, or just relax and enjoy the great views. You also get a buffet
included in the PHP2000 price, if that sweetens the deal for you!

Island hopping tour

Like most of the popular islands in the Philippines, you can do an island-hopping tour in the
Philippines. Island hopping in Boracay does not offer the same wealth of choice that you have in
El Nido, but it’s still worth doing! If you decide to go on the tour, you will visit a number of
interesting places such as Crocodile and Magic Island!
The price is around PHP 1300, which is great value, considering all the places that you get to
visit! This is a great activity if you want to see some wildlife and meet some different people
during your travels!
If you’re wondering where to go in Boracay, you won’t go far wrong doing an island-hopping
tour!