Tips!

If you decide to spend all your time luxuriously swimming and dipping in the cool, crystalline waters of Boracay, it is very understandable, but a vacations offers more than that. There are lots of activities to choose from and you must learn to priorities which ones best suit you.

1. Sunbathing .. though the cool breeze can be deceiving, too much of the tropical sun can be harsh to the skin. Sun- protective precautions are therefore advised. though the cool breeze can be deceiving, too much of the tropical sun can be harsh to the skin. Sun- protective precautions are therefore advised.

2. Aquasports .. all types of water sports are popular; windsurfing, water-skiing, jetskiing, wave running. Name it and its there. Paraphernalia are available for rent at some resorts in white beach, including lessons. all types of water sports are popular; windsurfing, water-skiing, jetskiing, wave running. Name it and its there. Paraphernalia are available for rent at some resorts in white beach, including lessons.

3. Diving and snorkeling .. discover the underwater world of Boracay. The pure, white sand makes underwater organism highly visible, In fact, the ocean floor can be seen from above as if glancing in a pool. Diving and snorkeling gear including PADI accredited diving lessons are available at many establishments. discover the underwater world of Boracay. The pure, white sand makes underwater organism highly visible, In fact, the ocean floor can be seen from above as if glancing in a pool. Diving and snorkeling gear including PADI accredited diving lessons are available at many establishments.

4. Sailing .. Spending your day drifting over the sun-kissed ocean can be a very exhilarating and relaxing experience. There are variety of sailing equipment to choose from: via "bancas" canoeing, paddle boating, paraw sailing, yachting, or speed boating.These are available for rent at a number of resorts at reasonable rates. Sailing courses and tours with local fishermen may also be arranged. Spending your day drifting over the sun-kissed ocean can be a very exhilarating and relaxing experience. There are variety of sailing equipment to choose from: via "bancas" canoeing, paddle boating, paraw sailing, yachting, or speed boating.These are available for rent at a number of resorts at reasonable rates. Sailing courses and tours with local fishermen may also be arranged.

5. Touring the Island .. for those who really want to make the most of the trip, island round trips by motorized bancas (8 pax maximum) are available at reasonable prize. These are offered by many resorts and private banca owners. Package tours with a large outrigger (30 pax maximum) around the island starting at 9:30 am and ending at sunset are also available with lunch and drinks included. The trip includes stops at the Kar-Tir Sea Shell Museum in Ilig-Iligan and Bat Cave in Yapak. for those who really want to make the most of the trip, island round trips by motorized bancas (8 pax maximum) are available at reasonable prize. These are offered by many resorts and private banca owners. Package tours with a large outrigger (30 pax maximum) around the island starting at 9:30 am and ending at sunset are also available with lunch and drinks included. The trip includes stops at the Kar-Tir Sea Shell Museum in Ilig-Iligan and Bat Cave in Yapak.

6. Resort and Restaurant Hopping .. you will be amazed at all the exotic cottages made up mostly of bamboo and nipa ( a mangrove species, whose leaves are hand woven and used as roofs) and will naturally want to inspect each of them to see how unique each resorts are. Most of these resorts have restaurants that cater different kinds of specialties at a reasonable price. you will be amazed at all the exotic cottages made up mostly of bamboo and nipa ( a mangrove species, whose leaves are hand woven and used as roofs) and will naturally want to inspect each of them to see how unique each resorts are. Most of these resorts have restaurants that cater different kinds of specialties at a reasonable price.

7. Walking and finding the trails .. go barefoot and feel the fineness of the sand. Walking can be extra pleasurable on this island. You can comb the shoreline and see shells and crawling small crabs on your path or find man-made trails leading to the forest, to the quaint huts of the residents or to the other side of the island. go barefoot and feel the fineness of the sand. Walking can be extra pleasurable on this island. You can comb the shoreline and see shells and crawling small crabs on your path or find man-made trails leading to the forest, to the quaint huts of the residents or to the other side of the island.

8. Picnicking.. this place is ideal for picnics. You have lots of places to choose from under the shade of the coconut trees on the beach; in the middle of fishponds inland; or at a patch of grass near the edge of the island over looking the vast ocean. this place is ideal for picnics. You have lots of places to choose from under the shade of the coconut trees on the beach; in the middle of fishponds inland; or at a patch of grass near the edge of the island over looking the vast ocean.

9. Photography.. for the experts, you might shoot one of your priceless masterpiece here. For the neophyte, its a lucky, ideal place to start for surely, only beautiful picture will come out. for the experts, you might shoot one of your priceless masterpiece here. For the neophyte, its a lucky, ideal place to start for surely, only beautiful picture will come out.

10. Sunset at the bars .. Sunset at the bars .. viewing the spectacular display of colors as the sun fades away to end another day is more enjoyable while sipping a drink at one of the bars and terraces at the western White Beach or the famous Floating Bar.

11. Motorcycle riding .. motorcycles are used as the mode of transportation in Boracay. They travel via the long mid-island concrete road. Tourist are prohibited to drive with out drivers license. motorcycles are used as the mode of transportation in Boracay. They travel via the long mid-island concrete road. Tourist are prohibited to drive with out drivers license.

12. Bicycling .. another pleasurable way to get around the island is mountain biking. These bikes are available for rent at a minimum prices in some resorts, guide tours are also offered at selected establishments. White beach is considered off limits to ensure the guests safety and convenience. another pleasurable way to get around the island is mountain biking. These bikes are available for rent at a minimum prices in some resorts, guide tours are also offered at selected establishments. White beach is considered off limits to ensure the guests safety and convenience.

3. Other sports .. bowling, lawn tennis, table tennis, volley ball, swimming pools , air rifle target shooting, darts, billiards, etc. can be found in selected resorts. Some of the resorts offer horseback-riding, too. bowling, lawn tennis, table tennis, volley ball, swimming pools , air rifle target shooting, darts, billiards, etc. can be found in selected resorts. Some of the resorts offer horseback-riding, too.

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