Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Boracay Island - Searching for a unique vacation location?
Well look no further. Boracay Island is most definitely a place you want to go to if you want to relax, unwind and have some fun. Situated 200 miles south of Manila in the Philippines this tropical island is a prime destination for tourists and locals alike.This awesome island is a holiday feast with awesome Boracay Resorts and Boracay Hotels.
Touted by many well known handbooks and publications, Boracay Island has been voted as having some of the best beaches in the world. With other beaches like the Maldives and the Caribbean on the list, it just proves how great Boracay beaches are. Considering, most of the island’s activities are focused around the beach you will find out how truly amazing they are for yourself.
Many tourists just want to kick back and relax on the fine white sand and swim in the crystal clear waters of the many fantastic beaches that surround this amazing island. You will never be short of a great beach just around the corner and most are never busy even in peak periods. Making it a perfect place to just relax.
Now if action is more your thing, then Boracay Island is a place that can deliver everything you truly desire. There are many action packed activities to choose from such as scuba diving, windsurfing, cliff diving, snorkeling, and kite-surfing. Whether you participate, learn or just as a spectator you will get your fill of action on Boracay Island.
Boracay Island is home to the Asian Windsurfing tour and the Boracay International Funboard Cup. The Boracay International Funboard Cup takes place in late January at Bulabog beach. Considered one of the best beaches on the tour. The Boracay International Funboard Cup was recommended by CNN, as one of the 52 best weekends of 2010.
There are many other events are also held on Boracay Island, such as the Dragon boat races in April, which is a fiercely contested boat race that always delivers action, fun and good times, making for a great weekend.
The best time to take part in the these great activities on Boracay Island is between January to April which is the dry season. Temperatures are warm with little rain and the cool wind from the east makes it ideal for the great water sport activities. Be aware that this time of the year can be quite busy so book ahead.
When you are booking your accommodation then you cant go past the many fantastic Boracay resorts that are scattered across the island. Most of the Boracay resorts are lined up across the majestic White Beach, which is the most spectacular of all the beaches and number one tourist spot on the island.
Some of the best Boracay resorts that you may consider are the Shangri-la Boracay Resort for pure luxury amongst the Boracay rainforest or the Boracay Beach Resort which is a traditional Filipino styled resort that is legendary for great service and a more importantly for a great room rate.
If a resort is out of your reach or not really your style then you cant go past the fantastic range of Boracay Hotels. Although many are not as luxurious or have the amenities that some of the Boracay resorts may have, there are some hidden gems to consider.
Some great examples of Boracay hotels are Red Coconut Beach Hotel which is in the centre of the action of White beach or the and Boracay Sands Hotel that is a Mediterranean styled resort with a home away from home feel to it. You are certainly are blessed with so many styles, options and personal preferences when it comes to accommodation on the island.
Whether its luxury all the way or a holiday on a budget it doesn’t really matter as Boracay Island delivers on what other places don't. Packed with so many great things to do , great restaurants, hot night-life and of course those truly spectacular beaches.
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