10 Things to Do in Boracay Part 2 (Pinaka Edition)

It's been 2 weeks when I last updated my blog. So today, I give you a continuation of the last post 10 Things to do in Boracay.

Top 6 to Top 1: 

6. Mountain Biking

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Aside from ATVs, one of the best ways to explore Boracay is through mountain biking. Mountain biking is an activity which helps you to stay fit, helps the environment and lessen the traffic congestions in Boracay. Renting a bike in Boracay will cost you P150/hour.

In 2012, the Boracay mountain club and rescue group were also formed in the island. Aside from being bike hobbyists, they are also involved in different activities to help the people, government and nature. Some of their involvements are tree planting, medical missions, etc.

5. Kite Boarding

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The best and safest place to go kite boarding here in Boracay is in the Bahari. Owned by the famous host and sports enthusiast Marc Nelson, Bahari is a boutique kite boarding resort in the Union Bay, Boracay. A full course in Kite Boarding is only 3-5 days of training.

According to Marc, aside from needing a good wind and shallow water, the secret of kite boarding is to understand the wind.

4. Go Karting

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Started in 2010, Go Karting is now one of the most exciting activities in the island. This is perfect for speed lovers and driving enthusiasts. For a span of 15 minutes, you can race with your friends on a 700m racetrack.

3. Mermaid Lessons

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Did you ever dreamed to be a mermaid? Worry not because dreams do come true. Located here in Boracay is the Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy. Here you can learn different strokes, kicks that are used by mermaids. Trainings for adults will be for 2 hours and 3-4 hours for kids. After training, you can wear your mermaid costume and swim.

2. Crown Regency Water Park

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One of the newest attractions in Crown Regency Resort is the Wave Pool and the Wave Rider. Using the resort’s wave pool and wave rider, you can learn surfing, wake boarding or even skim boarding in the safest way.

1.       Cliff diving

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Probably the most exciting activity here in Boracay is cliff diving at Ariel’s point. Built in 2008, it offers fun activities to enjoy such as snorkeling, kayaking, hiking and swimming. This comes in an affordable package that costs P1500 per person with all the activities you can enjoy and all the drinks that you can have.

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10 Things to Do in Boracay (Ang Pinaka Edition part 1)

In today’s post, I will be telling you about a video that I’ve watched in Youtube that features the most fantastic and fun things to do to enhance your Boracay experience. It is an episode of Ang Pinaka, a news and variety show of GMA News TV hosted by Rovilson Fernandez, along with his co-hosts, Maey and Bentong. This particular episode aired last March 14, 2013.

To wrap it all up, these are the 10 Fun Things to do in Boracay:

10. Helmet Diving

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Also known as reef walking, it allows anyone to walk underwater while feeding school of fishes. The helmet weighs almost 25 kilos and looks like a giant fish bowl.  It is primarily invented for the pleasure of those who want to experience scuba diving but doesn’t know how to swim.

9. Drive the ATV

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If you wanted to see the view of Boracay you can rent an ATV or a dune buggy. Technically, if you want to drive an ATV in the Metro you will need a driver’s license to do so. But here in Boracay, with just a brief introduction and training, you can ride an ATV and you are good to go.

With the use of an ATV, you will be on an uphill road adventure until you reach a stopover then a stair will lead you to a tower where you can see all the beautiful sceneries in Boracay.

8. Island Hopping

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Through island hopping, you can explore different beaches and caves. Once you hop in an island, you can go snorkeling and/or sightseeing. One of the best beaches to explore here in Boracay is the Puka beach. Many tourists considered Puka as one of the best places to swim here because there is little to no presence of algae. It is also the best place to shop as many souvenir shops are in the area.

Island Hopping Boat Rent Prices:

• Small boat - P2000 for 3 hours.
•  Medium boat – P3000
•  Big boat – P4500

7. Sunset Cruise

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Started in 2006, you will have the opportunity to see the Boracay sunset. Boat rides are available every day from 11-1 pm and 12-4 pm. Aside from the sunset view, this trip could show you the beauty of marine life because the flooring of the boat has a transparent glass for viewing. It is advisable to do this activity in the late afternoon because the weather is better, the marine life is quite visible underneath and there is the breathtaking view of a beautiful sunset.

To be continued…10 Things to Do in Boracay (Ang Pinaka Edition part 2)

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Boracay of the South: Lemlunay Beach

Boracay is really a popular destination that even beaches from other places would be proud to be named after it. This was evident in Sarangani where one of its beaches was named “Boracay of the South”. Featured in Matanglawin, the beach of Lemlunay, Sarangani shows an enticing row of white sand beaches and azure waters which can be compared to the world class beaches of Boracay. 

Popular in this area is the Lemlunay diving spot, “Lemlunay” which comes from the tribe T’boli which means “Paraiso” or paradise. In a depth of 5 meters, you can experience a different kind of adventure in the underwater world. Present here are different underwater creatures of fishes and corals that are supposed to be found 100 meters below sea level.

Before 2009, majority of the coral reefs in Sarangani were found dead until it was revived and artificial coral reefs are put into place.  In 2013, 4000 coral reef domes where placed in Maasim Bay, Sarangani and was made of cement and organic materials which served as temporary shelters for many fishes in the place.    

Also, featured in a TV show Kris TV was one of the beaches there from Glan, Sarangani. 

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Guess this Place in Boracay

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Have you been to Boracay before? If you are a regular tourist of the island, you will guess this place easily. This place is the most famous shopping center in Boracay. This open air establishment is a one-stop-shop which sells beach wears, lamps, woodcarvings and souvenir items like shirts, key chains and others.

Apart from its souvenir stalls and others, they are also a venue of some of the famous restaurant in Boracay. Some restaurants here are: Hama, Aria, Cyma and many more.

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How to Treat Sea Urchin Stings

Three days ago, my friends and I were out of town on one of the popular beaches here in the Philippines. It was a long waited vacation as plans to the nearest resorts in our home town were usually not going through. Finally, it became a reality when one of my college barkada thought of an idea of going outside Bulacan. He reserved a 2 days one night package. It was a fun packed vacation until I accidentally stepped on a sea urchin wandering underneath the sea. According to the article that I’ve read over the internet, sea urchins usually goes to the shallow sandy parts of the sea or just hiding under the crevices of the corals.

Sea Urchins by: elle-ellestinkertoes.blogspot.com

If you got stung by a sea urchin, these are the steps that you should follow:

Remove the Spines

                   First step you’ve got to do is to remove the spine as quickly as possible. The best way to remove it is by using tweezers, using this tool you can remove all the spines inside your foot. It will somehow alleviate pain once the spines are slowly removed.  If you do not have tweezers, you can just your finger nails or fingers to remove it. If you can’t remove it by your finger nails, you can choose to leave it that way or cut it by a nail cutter which leaves smaller portions of spines under your feet.

Soak Affected Area with Vinegar/Hot Water

                After removing the spines or even with spines in, soak or wash the affected with vinegar. Soak it from 30-40 minutes. Sources from the net says that vinegar help in dissolving the spines and alleviating the pain on the affected area. If you do not have vinegar, you can use warm water as an alternative.

Wash it Water and Soap

                Finally, wash it to water and soap and put an anti-bacterial cream if possible. This step will ensure that you’ll be able to walk with it without infections.

                As for my own experience, I just did steps one and two, though worst is I didn’t have tweezers with me so I just cut it with nail cutter. I washed my affected with vinegar for 30 minutes and it’s like magic! Soreness was gone instantly.   

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Philippines, a Hidden Paradise on the Other Side of the Globe

Yesterday, as I was browsing the net, I found a great article in Yahoo that triggered my curiosity.

When I saw the title and the description it made me more excited and questions instantly popped inside of my head and started thinking. Why do these international celebrities find time to visit the Philippines in spite of their busy schedule? 

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Why do they love the Philippines? What are the things that makes them comeback of the country in spite of the negative news that are circulating around the globe?

                I clicked the article, and read positive reviews about the different places that they love about our country and these are just two their reasons:

One celebrity that visited Palawan twitted: “Thank you to the AMAZING staff at Amanpulo in the Philippines for the most relaxing, gorgeous holiday. #paradise,” her caption read.

The other celebrity that visited Boracay twitted: “Merry Christmas from the beautiful island of Boracay.”he says.

                Based on the celebrities’ reasons, they have one thing in common, they loved the Philippines because of its majestic beauty and its friendly people. For the full story, you can read this article here:Spots International Celebrities Love.

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Featured Resort: The Palms of Boracay

Included in Boracay Go's affordable packages is its hotel partner The Palms of Boracay in station 1. It is an elegant resort that gives you a great value for your money. Though the place is not overlooking the sea it has a large pool just in front of its rooms.

In the video, first featured here is its native Reception Area and upstairs is the Bar Lounge area which looks down the restaurant and the Lobby. Upstairs is the bar, it has a huge glass window which lets the light to enter and outside is a wooden table overlooking the pool area.

All the rooms in the Palms of Boracay Resort is luxurious enough to suit your needs. Almost all the suites here have modern amenities included. Here are the suites available and its features: 

Two bedroom suite

Features:

• Large king sized bed
• Small Dining Table Facing a Large Window
• Modern amenities:

-Flat Screen TV with Cable channels

-Air conditioning System

2^nd room

Features:

• You have an option to choose a Queen sized bed or twin bed.
• Living area with beautiful furnishings (sofa with foam).
•  Full Kitchen

-Full sized ref

-Large stove

-microwave

-tea kettle

• Entertainment Area

-Large flat screen TV

-DVD Player

• Water dispenser
• Kettle for your coffee
• Bathroom with porcelain sink and marble walls.
• Shower area with large porcelain tub.

 Studio suite w/ Balcony

Features:

• King sized bed
• Writing desk w/ free Bag from Palms
• Kitchenette, mini Ref, kettle
• Dining area good for 3 persons
•  Large sliding glass doors
• Living Area
• Spacious Bathroom with tub
• Flat Screen TV

 Studio Suite w/ Terrace

Features:      Sofa Area

• Terrace with small Coffee Table and 2 Chairs
• Dining Table
• Small Kitchenette with snacks and mini ref
• Bathroom with Vanity Mirror and Porcelain Tub

 2 bedroom/ loft style

Features:

·      Queen Bed

·     Split type air conditioning

·     Small couch and flat screen tv

·     Downstairs area

-Nice and spacious

-King size bed

-Spiral stair case kitchenette luggage rack flat screen tv

If you would just notice, all of the rooms in the Palms Boracay Resort are spacious that won’t let you feel claustrophobic. Aside from its spacious rooms, all the rooms are also fully furnished. Hope you enjoyed this open house preview of the Palms Boracay.

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