Orchids Resort: A good place to stay

The Orchids Resort is suited for backpackers or travellers who are looking for affordable and yet comfortable resort to stay on their vacation. This resort is located at Station 3 in Boracay Island and it has access to the main road and the white beach in just two to three minutes.

The cottages are made of native bamboo which makes you feel like you are on your own home. It has fan rooms, air-conditioned rooms, native cottages, and family villa. All are equipped with private bathroom, hot/cold shower, and an outdoor seating area.

The amenities were great and I love the ambiance. It was amazing! In terms of customer service, the Orchids resort staff are very kind and accommodating. Plus, the place is surrounded by flowers, trees, and nature which make you feel like you are on your own home.

“It’s quiet, relaxing, and budget friendly hostel. Staff is welcoming and willing to help you!”

the entrance

The location is away from crowded white beach and partying place, but still just a minute walk leading you out to the white beach and restaurants in Station 1 and 2. The breakfast here is also good. The staff helped us a lot and I asked them to arrange my changes in transportation and maybe they can also book your island hopping from the receptionist counter.

The only problem here is that you can hear TV/music in the next room.

the room

Orchids Resort is a native style resort and one of the most affordable accommodations on Boracay Island. It is, indeed, a good place for relaxation after the whole day of tiring activities. 

Crystal Cove Island - Boracay Island

The island was formerly known as Tiguatian Island and located about ten to fifteen minutes away from the White Beach on Boracay Island. Crystal Cove Island is the main stop of the Island Hopping tours from Boracay. The two hectares island offers various picnic areas, a museum of the local seashells and artwork, sea cove and an aviary of some local birds.

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Crystal Cove also features white beaches, a stunning view, and a peaceful place. It allows you to experience the breathtaking scenery while walking to the caves. You can explore the natural beauty of the rock formations.

In the picnic area, there are numbers of cottage that are made up of nepa hut and some are buildings created using the rock. You can have private gatherings here with your friends and loved ones.

Crystal Cove Island

There are two coves in here; the first cove is located near the main picnic area. Entering this cove is you need to descend down the skinny spiral staircase so that you can view the waves splashing against its wall. Inside the coves are the rock formation and the crystal clear water. On the other side of the island is where you can find the second cove, it provides a great picture with a background of the water crashing.

Be carefully upon entering in the coves because of the slippery rocks!

Crystal cove is also a great place to chill and enjoy beautiful view. Whether you want to walk around and explore all the features that the island has to offer.

chill!

Picture taking at the Cave

Getting there

Reaching Crystal cove is via motorboat that takes about ten to fifteen minutes from Boracay Island. This is the main stop of the Island Hopping tour. There are locals in the Boracay Island that offer Island hopping, ranging from 800pesos to 1000 pesos and various water activities.

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Happy travelling!

Marco

Tranquility Puka Beach Boracay

This is another beach on Boracay Island, which is located along the island’s northern end. Puka Beach is a picture of what most individuals expect on a tropical island: white sand, purplish blue water, and uncrowded beach.  It was called Puka beach because the place where resident meet to collect Puka Shells.

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This is very different from the other beaches of Boracay. This is the longest beach on the island’s northern tip. The sand is not as fine and white as those in the white beach. But, the tranquillity of the surroundings can make your stay in the beach a memorable one. It became famous because the beach has many Puka shells.

The beach is uncrowded compared to the white beach. The location of the beach gives you a feeling that you are in a remote place. Allow yourself at least two hours of spending in the beach. Relax and enjoy!

footprints

Adventurers can hike or ride a rented bicycle or motorbike going to the beach.

It is advisable to bring food and cold drinks because the beach has no resorts and establishments in the beach. It is separated from the white beach in Boracay. But, there’s a restaurant at the eastern end of the beach.

Puka beach is a great spot for a picnic; however make sure to bring your trash home with you.

shells

Getting There

*You can take a tricycle going to Puka beach. The tricycle can be found at the D’Mall. Fare is around 100php.

*If you are adventurous then, you can rent a bicycle or motorbike to reach the beach.

*Going to Puka beach takes about thirty to forty-five minutes.

*No entrance fee

*There’s a tricycle terminal in front of the entrance.

Your Boracay Island escapade is not complete without visiting Puka beach. Include Puka beach on your itinerary if you are on a vacation on Boracay Island. 

souvenir items 

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Enjoy your travel! Be safe always!

Marco

Boracay Island: Things To Do

Everyone is dreaming to spend their vacation in the best beach in the world, Boracay Island.  It is known for white sand beaches and leisure activities like; scuba diving, helmet diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, and water sport rides. It is among the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines. In fact, Boracay Island was awarded as the best island in the world in 2012.

This small island is located at the Northwest of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. 

It was developed among the best travel destination for relaxation and nightlife. It is also one competitive venue for the Asian Windsurfing Tour. The white beach is well known beach on the island –it is about four kilometres long. There are various establishment likes resorts, hotels, lodging houses, and restaurant.

Beforehand, this island is included in the to-do list of a traveller like me. I am glad that I was able to visit here. The original plan, actually, was to join the Ati-atihan Festival in Aklan and sidetrip on Boracay Island.  The plan was changed because when I make some inquiries for reservation all Inn and hotels are fully booked. I was so frustrated!

So, hello Boracay Island…

It was my first time on Boracay Island and so with my travel buddy, both of us have no idea on what to do. Since, I was appointed to make our itinerary. I stumble upon on a different blogs to have learned interesting activities.  

Things to do:

Fire Dance: The evenings on Boracay beach offer shows and entertained tourist like cultural dancing, live band or acoustic singer, and the most interesting is the Fire Dance.

Island Hopping: The Island is home of undeveloped beaches, crystal and turquoise waters, and colourful coral reefs. So, your adventure will not be completed if you did not do this!

Explore White Beach:  Boracay is known for famous white beach with crystal clear water and fine white sand. So, discover the beauty of four kilometres white beach. You can jog/run in the morning or in the afternoon. Walking with your bare foot, sun bathing and then, watch sunset!

Puka Beach: If you want to escape from the busy and crowded Boracay station from 1, 2, and 3. Then, Puka Beach is good for you! It is a peaceful stretch of white sand in the northern tip of the island. The sand is not as fine as white beach. You can hire a tricycle to take you there.

Snorkeling: Take a glance of the thriving sea life. But, sad to say, we can’t see the beauty under the sea because the weather is not so good due to the low pressure that hits Visayas and Mindanao. The water is not so clear!

Pig-Out: There are several restaurants establishments around the beach. We tried to consume in the street foods, which is very interesting, Smoke Restaurant, and finally, I tried the Jonah’s Fruit Shake.

Other leisure activities are mentioned above and other interesting pastimes are FlyFish, Banana Boat, ATV car ride and buggy cart, Parasailing, Jetski, skim boarding and more.

Since, our flight was re-scheduled and so we decided to join the last part of Ati-Atihan Festival. I am so glad that we can still witness the festival. Next time, we will try the other activities Boracay Island can offers. Lastly, we enjoyed the trip because of the amazing scenery. Happy travelling!

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Keep safe guys,

Marco