I speak of “low” season in the past tense because for the most part it no longer exists.  Certainly there are fewer people in Boracay from June to November but the island is by no means deserted.  This year has seen a large influx of Chinese and Taiwanese tourists, and let me tell you, many of them are out at night looking for a good time.  What this means for Boracay’s nightlife is that even in low season, every night is a party night.  Now, I am not looking for too much pity but how is a resident supposed to keep his or her alcohol consumption under control and get a good night’s sleep when the party is on every night?  And no break for low season???  Ohhhh, the hangover horror!

This is to say nothing of the truly overwhelming party time that goes on in the month of April.  It is during this time (the Philippines equivalent of spring break) when the Boracay nightlife scene explodes!  Huge parties and packed clubs all night every night.  It is from April 2010 that this series of videos comes from.  This is the Marlboro party which took place in station 2 of White Beach.  It was a blast.

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Boracay ATV and Zip Line

Boracay Breakfast at Real Coffee

Since moving to Boracay Breakfast has become one of my favorite parts of the day and I owe it all to Real Coffee on White Beach.  Though a little hard to find (directions to follow) the destination is worth every bit of searching one may have to do.

Started in 1996 by mother and daughter team Lee and Nadine, Real Coffee has become a Boracay institution.  So how’d they do it?  Located near the station 1 end of the White Beach path and down a small alley is their nippa-style restaurant.  There’s no signage on the beach path, and nothing that would hint of the treasures to be found within, but once you have found it, sat down and had a look at what’s going on, you may begin to understand why Real Coffee is a unique Boracay experience and one of the best breakfasts anywhere.

Directions to Real Coffee, Boracay

At this point the location starts to make sense.  With all the hustle and bustle of White Beach it is a real treat to start ones day set back from the action.  For me it’s a time to collect my thoughts and prepare for the day, and I can think of no better place to do just that.  That’s because there’s a genuine homey feeling to the place.  The open air bamboo structure is nice, but it’s more about what goes on within.  Watching Nadine, Mama Lee and their friendly staff patiently working together to get everyone served may just remind you of the kitchen of a very large family.  The breakfasts seem to come out serenely.  One hears the calm direction of Mama Lee and the bubbling laughter of the staff.  A gentle breeze blows in from White Beach, and in good time your breakfast comes.

Ahh breakfast.  The most important meal of the day some say.  Certainly the folks at Real Coffee are trying to make us believers of this old adage.  The menu is wide ranging.  From your traditional bacon and eggs style breakfasts to fresh fruit bowls with homemade yogurt, French toast, pancakes, omelettes, the list goes on.  And if you have a sweet tooth they have cookies, brownies and muffins all baked fresh daily.  Great sandwiches too!  And here’s the thing, quality.  No matter what you order you feel that there is a real attention to quality which comes out in the food.  I have never met a Real Coffee breakfast I didn’t like, and I’ve had a few.

So go check out Real Coffee and start you day in paradise off on the right foot.

Boracay activities come in all shapes and sizes.  The above video is the banana boat.  In this same genre there’s also the flying fish, jet skis and parasailing.  Scuba diving is another popular activity in Boracay.  You can read more about that HERE.  Boracay activities aren’t all water themed.  The zorb has recently opened in Yapak.  You may have seen this on some travel shows.  Its a giant inflatable plastic ball which you actually climb inside and roll down a hill.  Fairways and Bluewater has a wonderful 18-hole golf course as well as ATV rentals, horseback riding, and a new zip line.

The list of Boracay activities goes on and on.  You can get more information on some of them HERE.  You will also be able to find a good amount of information in our free eGuide HERE.

Wow!  So many things to do in Boracay!  Make sure you find some time to relax.

I hope you all will be here soon to enjoy this daily blessing!

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Boracay Dragon Boat

Dragon boat racing first began in Boracay in 2001. Since then, annual competitions have been held in the blue waters off White Beach. The Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA) was given the mission of advocating Boracay as a sports destination with dragon boat racing as its main sport in year 2004.  BIPA organized the first Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival in 2007 and since then these races have become an annual event in the island. Through the years, the event has gained much popularity and has now become one of the biggest international annual sporting events in the Philippines bringing together people from various parts of the world.

In 2010, BIPA is proud to announce the 4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival to be held on April 22 to 24, 2010. This distinctive event will be held at the beachfront of the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center. Surely this will be another time where dragon boat fanatics will flock and enjoy a fun-filled event incorporating the dragon boat spirit of sportsmanship and great international camaraderie.

The Festival is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Municipality of Malay and officiated by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation.

See you all at White Beach! “ALL UP!”

Making Boracay hotel reservations has never been easier.  We at My Boracay Guide have developed a reservations engine which makes the whole process simple and fast.

You can select a Boracay location here:

http://www.myboracayguide.com/beacheshotels.html

Then select a hotel in your chosen location.  Here is an example of the Boracay Station 1 listing:

http://www.myboracayguide.com/beacheshotels/resortslist/stationOne.html

Choose a hotel, get information about it, and then make your Boracay hotel reservation here:

http://www.myboracayguide.com/resorts/boracay-hotel-Fridays-Boracay-98.html

You will then proceed to the final booking page and you are finished!

One thing to remember about making your Boracay hotel reservation is that Boracay is a small island and accommodation often fills up quickly.  If you plan to make a Boracay hotel reservation in peak season we suggest you do it early.

Boracay Restaurants

Boracay’s restaurants themselves are enough reason to come to this wonderful island. To me it’s a combination of variety, quality, and ambiance. Boracay restaurants have all three of these in healthy abundance and I just can’t get enough.

Over the years people from around the world have come to Boracay and fallen in love with the place. They have then opened restaurants featuring cuisine from their home countries, many of them specially importing ingredients. This gives the Boracay menu a variety seen in few other places.

From open air seafood barbeques to fine dining, Boracay’s restaurants really have it all. And one of the best things about Boracay is that no matter where you choose to eat you really can’t go wrong. All of Boracay’s restaurants are sure to be serving some of the best food you have ever had the pleasure to eat.

For more detailed information about some of Boracay’s most popular restaurants check this out: Boracay Restaurants

Boracay Weather

Boracay weather is generally divided into 2 seasonal weather patterns locally known as Amihan (October to May or June) and Habagat (the rest of the year) seasons. Amihan being a cool Northeastern wind typified by moderate temperatures and a meager amount of rainfall and Habagat characterized by hot humid weather with recurrent and widespread rainfall and typhoons along with a prevailing wind from the West.  It is these two Boracay weather patterns which also help to define the high (Amihan) and low (Habagat) seasons.

Boracay Island has numerous beaches. But the Bulabog Beach, also known as Laguna de Boracay is one very important beach come the Amihan season. This is the case most especially for the windsurfing and kiteboarding fanatics. During this time, the winds are exceptionally strong, thus making it conducive for such sports. As for the sun worshipers, the White Beach could not look any better! Not coincidentally this is the  busiest time to visit the beautiful and idyllic island of Boracay.

Boracay weather brings temperatures of 77-90°F (25-32°C) in Amihan to 82-100°F(28-38°C) in Habagat.

We recommend the following links for all your Boracay weather forecast needs:

WindGuru

Wind Finder