1. Signature Boracay Experience
A Boracay experience is not complete without these time-tested Boracay traditions:
- Sipping Jonas Milkshake while watching the sunset.
- Flipping over a wild banana boat ride with your friends
- Having a massage by the beach with virgin coconut oil
2. The Beach Bum look
Two-piece swimsuit is in. I've never seen Boracay soo bold with girls wearing two-piece suit as a standard and if you are wearing one piece -- it is either your old or your fat. I was shocked or maybe I was just old that I'm not been in Boracay for quite a long time. Boracay is a great place to be young and free. So what if you don't have a two-piece suit and you are shy to wear your one-piece after reading this? Don't worry, there is the famous "Paolo Collection" swimwear line in the d'Mall where you can find quality but cheap two-piece suit.
Henna Tattoos are a must! Almost all Boracay goers have a Henna Tattoo or a glitter Tattoo which serves as a trademark that you have been to Boracay. In our group, the young ones definitely got one while the young once shy away from this. Just a word of caution: the henna tattoos smudges with sweat and it would take you two weeks to remove. Also, there are some people who are allergic to Henna so be very careful. If you are determined to get a henna, get one in the morning, place it where you won't sweat easily and it should definitely be seen. I loved watching women with henna tattoos on their lower back.
Puka Shells/ Bead Necklaces. Boracay is full of vendors of necklaces. Be sure to get one to accessorize your look or bring one as a "pasalubong" to your friends or family.
3. Island Hopping around Boracay Island
Island hopping is one of the boracay plus experience that you should definitely do that would consume a half day of your itinerary. You need to negotiate with a banca boatmen preferably associated with your beach resort. The costs depends on how many you are, and how long is the trip. Here's a tip: make sure that you call him by his name when negotiating and you should know or pretend to know the places you would go to. Here are recommended places to visit/stop over:
- Snorkeling near crocodile island and drinking fresh buko juice after.
- Stopping over for lunch at Puka Grande, in Puca beach.
- Appreciating the beauty of the Nami Villas. (try to inquire and see their breathtaking rooms)
4. Dining and Chilling out with style
There are alot of good restaurants in Boracay and places to chill out for the night. Since you only have a limited time in this island paradise, you need to carefully plan out your dining adventures. Here are my favorites:
- Gasthof Restaurant in d'mall. Yummy Filipino grilled food right in the center of d'mall.
- Aria Italian Restaurant in d'mall. The food is simply unforgettable.
- Happy Hour at Cocomangas -- buy 1 take 1 drinks with Chori Burger on the side.
- Chilling out with cool music at BomBom -- this is where the likes of Paolo Santos hangs out
Other options:
Manana Mexican Food in station 1 beside cocomangas.
Caribo Restaurant in Station 2
True Food Indian Restaurant in Station 2 before boracay regency
Victory Thailand Restaurant in Station 2 right after boracay regency
Crepes St. Michel de Boracay in d'mall
Smoke Resto at the back of d'mall where you can buy food in the market and they'll cook it for you.
5. Drinking and Dancing the night away in Boracay
The Station 1 party places are still the coolest place in Bora. This includes Pier 1 Beachcomber, Cocomangas and the spill over bar in the middle Club Paraw. If you want to be wasted for the night, here are my recommended drinks for you and you'll surely dance the night away.
- Jam Jar Drink and Illusion Shaker at Cocomangas
- Weng Weng Drink at Bombom
- Slammer and Beer Bong at Pier 1 Beachcomber.
If you are planning to be wasted, make sure that there are no evidences (you don't want to create another scandal) and remember the Boracay motto "What happens in Boracay, Stays in Boracay!!"
Source:ourawesomeplanet.com
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