Oh why hello Boracay (again)

Just got back last Monday from my 4D/3N Boracay trip with Erick and friends. It’s my third time in Boracay and it's always fun. Each trip has a different story which makes it unique from each other :)

Since it wasn't our first time in Bora (but our first time together), our trip was more relaxed. We had no itinerary at hand. We slept early/late, woke up early/late whenever we feel it.

Here are my 8 fave things in Boracay from my recent trip.


1) Ultimate beach bumming

It was a sunny Boracay during our whole stay, it was a perfect beach weather indeed!

Boracay on a high tide

Getting a tan

2) Buggy ride + Aviary farm + Boracay view from Mt. Luho

We rented a buggy car which Erick drove to go up to Mt. Luho. From the viewpoint of Mt. Luho, you can see the scenic Boracay views from north to south. We also dropped by the aviary farm where we encountered a big bat.

Ready to buggy!

Boracay view from Mt Luho

It's a bat!

 

3) Foodie experience

This is my favorite part, eating! If there is one thing which we find quite hard to decide in Bora, it’d be where to eat. There are so many options that you will get overwhelmed. Dining in Boracay is total convenience.

We dined at Cyma located at D’Mall. The resto is kinda small and hidden in an alley which makes it more a bit of a secret. We loved the chicken and mixed gyros. You can never go wrong ordering it. The serving looks small but it left us really full. Opa!

Cyma - Greek resto

Chicken gyros

Craving for pizza and pasta while at the island? Go and try Aria! If you’re looking for great Italian food alternative aside from the usual favorites (Yellow Cab and Shakey’s in Bora), then Aria! Aria is so easy to find, it’s right at the smack of D’Mall.

Go Italian

Everything on the menu is delicioso. Be prepared though to shell out a little more like Php500/head. We tried the Aria pizza and rigatone pasta which was best served with iced tea shake.

Aria pizza and iced tea shake on the side

 Jonah’s Fruit Shake is a regular Boracay favorite when it comes to refreshing fruit shakes. They’ve added some snacks to their menu like pasta, tacos, and sandwiches. Jonah’s is very easy to find, it fronts the Grotto in Station 1.

Try Jonah's on a really hot day.

 Hawaiian BBQ was Rex and Jonah’s recommendation. We ordered the Hawaiian BBQ platter and spam fried rice which Erick definitely loved. The meal was good enough for six if you guys don’t have big appetites.

 

Hawaiian Barbeque in Station 1


BBQ platter + spam fried rice = yum!

Gelato @ Don Vito’s Ristorante. Their best seller is pistachio. I also loved their cheesecake gelato. They are located in Station 2 just before you reach D’Talipapa.


I want gelato!

Isaw at Merly’s - streetfood in Boracay. It’s best eating this while walking in the shore with ice cold beer. Yeah!

Free buffet lunch at Astoria + some sales talk to buy a vacation membership. Astoria recently opened their resort in Boracay which replaced Boracay Gold Crowne in Station 1.

While Erick and I were strolling at the beach, a guy invited us for buffet lunch at Astoria for free. The catch?? We had to sit in to a 1.5 hour (which apparently lasted for more than 2 hours) sales presentation on Astoria club membership. Since we really had no plans on that afternoon, we decided to go. Yep, we enjoyed the buffet lunch but we didn’t buy the vacation membership although it was really enticing. We can afford it if we split the monthly fee between us but it’s not something practical for us right now.

4) Cocomangas (again) this time with Erick, Rex, and Jonah. Way to go to 15 shots! Let the pictures speak for themselves!


Shot, shot, shot, everybody!


3 down, 12 more to go


After 10 shots. lol. At least he got his "15 shots and still standing shirt" :p


5) Our room at La Carmela

We booked our room during the travel expo in SMX last February. It was a darn cheap deal to begin with so we weren’t expecting grand on our accommodation in La Carmela. But lo and behold, it was really a nice and cozy room. I loved the queen-size bed and the tub!


La Carmela's Executive Suite


6) Mango Outlet Store

Shopping was the last thing on my agenda for this trip. After all, I’ve bought numerous pasalubongs already from my previous Boracay trips.. keychains, shirts, earrings, ref magnets, bracelets, and more!

The big BUT came when I saw the Mango Outlet Store in E-mall. The E-mall is located at Station 3 on the main road; it’s quite near the D’Talipapa. The selection in the outlet store are quite good; they still have available XS or S sizes for petites. I bought a really pretty black dress for myself and a nice top for my mom.


MANGO!!!


Who doesn't love shopping?


7) Boracay firedancers. Because they're everywhere at night, you can't miss them..


Fire dancers


Oops, careful!

 

8) Boracay sunset. No explanation needed, I guess all of you will agree that Boracay has one of the best sunsets. Isn't it?



Boracay sunset 6/5/2011

It was a well-deserved vacay. Thank you Boracay for always giving me a fun beach time, we will back next year for our yearly Bora trip :)