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Boracay Travel Info
The demands of Boracay tourism have brought electricity, telephones and the internet to this previously undeveloped gem. Tourism has grown rapidly over the last few years and unfortunately it may not be long before development destroys Boracay's beautiful environment and carefree charm.
Facilities are available to suit different levels of activity. For those wanting to just lounge around and take in some rays, beach-front hotels usually have lounge chairs set up just a few steps away from the hotel entrances.
Facilities for the usual water sports activities such as sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving and jet skiing are also widely available for those in search of more active pursuits.
The fun in Boracay also doesn't end when the sun sets. Boracay nightlife is pulsating with many bars and restaurants serving food, drink and fun until the very late evening.
In the meantime, Boracay makes an ideal holiday destination for sun-worshippers who just want to hang out and relax. There's very little to do or see here, but that doesn't seem to bother anybody. Visitors to this lovely little island are always sorry to leave.
Tourist Information Offices
Since just about the whole island is geared towards tourism, information is available from almost anywhere. The Boracay Island Tourist Centre located near Boat Station 2 gives official unbiased advice. Get your Boracay Maps here. You might be able to buy better maps in Manila or Cebu.
ATMs and Banking
There are about 8 ATMs on the entire island for the 16,000 inhabitants plus tourists, and when they run out of cash, they are not refilled until the next business day. On weekends and holidays it is even worse, as the ATM's might go several days without being refilled. On paydays one will also see very long lines at the ATM's, and be aware that not every ATM accepts every card.
One might only accept cards with the Visa logo, and not the MasterCard logo, so before standing in line for two hours, be sure it accepts your card. Also, be prepared for a very long wait in line, as many Boracay natives seem to do all their banking at the ATM, spending what seems like an unusual amount of time at it.
Cash or Travellers Checks
The best solution is to bring travelers checks or plenty of cash. Also, many establishments, including the tricycles, cannot break a bill over 500 peso (around $10), so it pays to always have small bills.
Foreign money (US dollars, Euros, Korean Won, Japanese Yen, etc.) can be exchanged at several locations around the island. It's worth checking around for the best exchange rate, as all places don't offer the same rate. You're best off heading away from the beach for better rates.
About Boracay
- Boracay Vacation Holiday or Weekend Getaway
- Boracay Island makes an ideal holiday destination for sun-worshippers
- Boracay Hotels and other accommodation standards vary, with top of the line hotels and resorts to a simple bed rented from a resident
- Boracay Attractions: crystal clear waters, sugary beaches and lush landscapes into an idyllic tourist havens
- Things to Do: Leisure activities available on Boracay include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding and beach relaxation.
- Boracay Beaches - The powdery sand and serene, clear blue waters are hard to match anywhere else in the country.
- Boracay Adventures - Boracay offers a broad range of watersports.
- Boracay Diving - Yapak 1, a wall dive a few minutes from White Beach, is considered the best site. Bel-At Beach provides the best chance to see larger marine life such as turtles and sharks but strong currents make this suitable only for more experienced divers.
- Extensive choice of great Boracay Food
- There are plenty of Bars and Drinks
- Bora Nightlife scene is lively and there is a wide variety of beach bars to choose
- Getting to Boracay, whether by plane or by boat, will always pass through the port of Caticlan town on the mainland.
- Going Around - there are no buses, jeepneys, cars, taxis or planes on the island
- Boracay Beach Resorts ordered according to location and types of accommodation
- Boracay Travel - The demands of Boracay tourism have brought electricity, telephones and the internet to this previously undeveloped gem.
- Boracay Map - seven kilometers long and one kilometer wide at its narrowest point
- Trips from Boracay - Boracay island is near enough to Panay Island for short excursions. There are several other islands in the vicinity that you can visit.
