| What usually comes to mind when one is planning an | | | | Butterfly Garden. |
| overseas holiday? Going shopping for bargains or | | | | Once you've experienced a vacation in Boracay Island |
| grabbing souvenirs to bring back home would be | | | | Philippines, you just want to keep going back. Every |
| foremost for some; while others see themselves | | | | year is different, and depending on the time of the |
| relaxing or sun bathing at a local beach on glistening | | | | year, you get to discover other memorable highlights, |
| white sands and dazzling blue waters. Others still | | | | like for example, the staging of international beauty |
| would be imagining themselves bushwalking in the | | | | pageants or other famous sports competitions, or |
| luscious backwoods, or even making new friends in an | | | | even get to see or meet famous celebrities and movie |
| incredibly distinctive local community. | | | | stars who are there on location shooting. |
| Well, you're not wrong, and you are not alone. These | | | | Going to Boracay is not a problem. You can get |
| are merely a few of the reasons why Boracay Island | | | | access to the Island via the international airport either in |
| Philippines is rated among the world's most dazzling | | | | Manila or Cebu and flying either to Kalibo - an hour's |
| and sought after destinations. As a matter of fact, | | | | ride overland by bus, or to Caticlan, a few minutes' |
| Boracay Island Philippines, the most popular beach | | | | walk to the Caticlan jetty port. Next you board an |
| resort and travel destination in the Philippines, was | | | | outrigger boat, known locally as a banca, for a |
| ranked #9 in the Top 10 Beach & Sun Destinations in | | | | 20-minute trip to Boracay Island. |
| the World by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2010, | | | | Upon arriving, you can charter a tricycle (motorbike |
| The Best Destinations. | | | | with a covered sidecar) to take you to your hotel or |
| Not only has Boracay Island Philippines one of the | | | | resort. Even if you haven't booked one yet when you |
| most relaxing ambience for "winding down" -- if all you | | | | get there, it won't be hard to find suitable |
| want is "to get away from it all" -- but it also has a | | | | accommodation, except perhaps during the busy |
| variety of fun-filled activities to keep you and your | | | | Christmas and Easter seasons. There are literally |
| loves ones entertained during your holidays. While in | | | | hundreds of places to stay that you can choose from |
| Boracay, you can: | | | | depending on your budget -- from the top of the range |
| 1) go on an adventure trip to Ariel's Point in Buruanga; | | | | accommodation where you can expect to pay at |
| 2) go island hopping and sightseeing on a local paraw | | | | least US$200 a night for a room to some costing less |
| sailboat; | | | | than US$50 a night. |
| 3) kitesurf or kiteboard in perfect wind conditions; | | | | A newcomer to the myriads of resorts in Boracay is |
| 4) snorkel in crystal-clear and marine-life rich blue | | | | the Boracay Beach Club, recently listed in Travel + |
| waters; | | | | Leisure magazine's "Top 25 Secret Seaside |
| 5) scuba dive in some of the most famous dive spots | | | | Getaways." The Boracay Beach Club is an upscale |
| in the world; | | | | 30-room resort featuring an endless array of modern |
| 6) go horseback riding by yourself or with the whole | | | | amenities such as walk-in showers, Wireless Internet, |
| family; | | | | digital closet safes, and flat-screen TVs. Whether you |
| 7) play golf on an 18-hole par 72 professional golf | | | | choose to chill-out at their beachfront lounge, swim in |
| course; | | | | their lap pool, party at Ariel's House, sleep late in their |
| 8) relax on the beach while enjoying a therapeutic | | | | spacious rooms, or enjoy the Nature's Best trip to |
| massage; | | | | Ariel's Point in Buruanga, the Boracay Beach Club will |
| 9) attend a local fiesta (annual feast) and savor local | | | | provide you with the ideal blend of family hospitality |
| delicacies; | | | | and first-class comfort at reasonable prices. |
| 10) go windsurfing on the eastern side of the Island; | | | | Not only does Boracay Beach Club have this |
| 11) enjoy swimming in the blue waters of the | | | | enjoyable Ariel's Point Trip offer of a half-day |
| world-famous White Beach; | | | | excursion to a beautiful corner of nature in Buruanga -- |
| 12) go kayaking which, for the experienced, can be | | | | a 30-minute boat ride from Boracay Island's White |
| heaps of fun; | | | | Beach, famous cliff jumping, snorkeling, swimming, |
| 13) go fishing which can be both exciting and fruitful; | | | | delicious BBQ buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks, they |
| 14) explore the Island on a chartered helicopter; | | | | also have Promotional Holiday Packages which give |
| 15) experience the exhilarating view at the top of the | | | | visitors excellent value for money. For the frequent |
| highest point; | | | | visitor to Boracay, the Boracay Beach Club has |
| 16) sail off to the blazing sunset on a 40-foot yacht; | | | | another valuable offer: a Time Sharing Offer of 70 |
| 17) enjoy a game of beach volleyball with the locals; | | | | nights anytime in 10 years at PhP150,000 or ~ US |
| 18) witness the excitement of the international Boracay | | | | $3,260 (depending on current exchange rates). |
| Funboard Cup; | | | | Just remember that, at the end of the day, you just |
| 19) participate in the activities of the Ati-Atihan Festival; | | | | have to keep everything in perspective. If you're |
| 20) be thrilled by the fierce competition of the banana | | | | holidaying on a budget, don't go for the cheapest |
| boat race; | | | | accommodation that you can find and sacrifice your |
| 21) ride the zorb, and get the thrill of a lifetime; | | | | comfort or safety, nor should you go for unnecessary |
| 22) learn to play the "ultimate" Frisbee; | | | | luxury and costly extras at the expense of shortening |
| 23) try your skill at skimboarding; | | | | your stay. Find an affordable balance which will make |
| 24) explore the bat caves -- home of the nearly | | | | your vacation in Boracay not only enjoyable, but more |
| extinct fruit bats; and | | | | importantly safe and trouble-free. |
| 25) visit the Red Helen butterfly at the Boracay | | | | |