- BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINES. YOUR NEXT DESTINATION -

Boracay Island has not 1, 2 or 3 beautiful beaches but 9, and all within close proximity of each other, since the island is very small (7 by 1.5 kilometers).

Each beach also has its own attractiveness. Some are amazingly beautiful, some are good for snorkeling, some have privacy, and some have a mix of those and other things.

When you arrive in Boracay one of the first things you'll notice is the friendliness and openness of the local people.

Filipinos also speak English as their second language, so there is no language barrier (unlike as in so many other South East Asian countries). Because of this you can easily connect and make friends with locals as well as with other tourists.

Meeting new people or just having a fun night out with your friends is easy with many nightlife venues to choose from. Plus alcohol is cheap so if you like to drink you're in the right place.

White beach or Puka beach for that matter are perfect places to watch the sunset. Colors vary from fiery red to orange to pink and everything in between. It all depends on the mood of the island in the current moment.

If you're up for some extreme adventure you can take up wind or kitesurfing at Bulabog Beach. Bulabog Beach has excellent conditions for beginning surfers as well as freestylers.

The water is shallow and flat which lets you learn and progress quickly. And the average wind speed during windy season is 12 to 15 knots (up to 30+ knots).

Boracay is often seen as expensive by people who have not been there. This is a misunderstanding. You can spend a lot if you want of course, but the island also accommodates the budget traveler.

You can book a budget bed for as little as P200 / $4.5 per night or a luxurious private villa for P51.000 / $1031 - and everything in between.