Boracay Overview

As a holiday destination, the island of Boracay is among the Philippines' most popular. Picture trendy bars, sophisticated restaurants and luxury hotels set on an idyllic island and you begin to scratch the surface of what this elite destination has to offer. Only partially developed, mass commercial tourism is confined to just a single area, meaning opportunities to enjoy peace, tranquillity and solitude, are also available. more...

Boracay Activities

The Kar-tir Shell Museum is located at Ilig-Illigan village and provides visitors with an introduction to some of the finer points of Filipino culture. The museum has a small collection of exhibits which includes pieces of traditional clothing and other textiles, as well as carvings and pottery collected from various parts of the archipelago. more...

Boracay Events and Festivals

Boracay International Funboard Cup: the Asian Windsurfing Tour comes to Bulabog Beach for a week in the form of this popular annual water sport event. more...

Boracay Sightseeing

Get a beach massage. A number of the beaches have experienced masseurs plying their trade, and sunbathers needn't move from their beach mat or lounger to enjoy one of these relaxing and therapeutic experiences. On White Beach in particular visitors will be offered these services throughout the day from locals who walk regularly up and down the length of the beach. more...

Boracay Transport

It's possible to reach Boracay by boat from Manila although the journey is quite long and services operate only once a week in low season and twice a week in high season. The alternative from Manila is to take one of the Philtranco coach services that run regularly to Mindao via Caticlan. The journey is arduous, however, taking a lengthy 12 hours. Once at Caticlan, travellers can take one of the frequent ferry services from the port to the island of Boracay. more...

Boracay Travel Tips

For evening dinner at a local's house, it's customary to arrive between 15 and 30 minutes later than the scheduled time if a large party of diners is expected. If it is only you that is expected, then arriving punctually is fine. Wear smart to smart-casual clothing as appearance counts for a lot in Filipino culture. more...