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travis · Joined: 13 Feb 2003

I've been meaning to post about my trip to Boracay in Decmeber for a while but have been procrastinating as usual. If you're looking for a super relaxing no hassles or a watersports get away this is it.

As for places to stay I have two strong recommendations.

If you're looking for something really quiet and private with a killer staff then the only place I would go is Dave's Straw Hat Inn. I've done a lot of traveling and Dave and Janet are a couple of the nicest and most accomodating hotel owners I've met. Their place is really nice and just a 30 second walk from the action of the beach.
e-mail: [email protected]
www.davesstrawhatinn.com

If you want a more lively place right on the beach, with a bar, great restaurant, and dive outfitter (with an underwater camera that costs as much as a car) on the premises then you won't do better than the Blue Mango. Vaughan, Dolly and the family are awesome and will give you a memorable stay.
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bluemango.com.ph

No matter what your taste, one of these places will be a good fit for for you. They take care of you from start to finish, organize everything you want to do on the island for you, keep you well fed, well drunk, and well relaxed. I met a lot of people in Boracay who got shafted on their accomodations etc. Both Dave's and Mango were full start to finish and had people waiting to transfer in from other hotels if a space opened up.

I was there for 3 weeks in December and am heading back for another three weeks in June. If you need more info pm me. If you been to either place post your support........................travis

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

I loved Boracay as well.

Went to quite a few other 'beach destinations' in the Philippines as well thinking Boracay was probably over-rated and a 'dime a dozen'.. but not so. Boracay really is world-class.

seoulsucker · Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject:

I had a blast there last month, though the lodging was a bit more pricey than I expected.

Highlights for me? Juice Bar on Station 2...the staff there are the coolest bunch of guys I've met while travelling, and 5AM greasy burgers and tacos at Jammers are the $hit.

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

I have not been there since around 2000. How has it changed since then?
Back then, there was only 1 hotel on the beach, catering to Korean package groups, it seemed like. Mostly bungalows and quaint restaurants all along the beach. The electricity went out about 2-3 times a night. One outdoor dance bar named Bazura, I think.
I can imagine it's 'modernized' since then. Maybe good, maybe bad?

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

It sounds like it hasn't changed. I liked the fact that at White Beach, you had to go in a block or so to find a road. If you stayed on the beach, it was only paths, with the beach on one side and dimly lit bars and restaurants on the other. Back when I was there, the surrounding area was zilch. (I mean very native.) I rented mopeds and nothing else was build up at all, save a golf course a couple of kilometers away.
C@ckfighting still on sunday?

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

itaewonguy · Joined: 25 Mar 2003

I have never been! but I have heard from koreans!
thats its like Little korea !! seems everyone is KOREAN hahhha
and that was coming from a koreans mouth...

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

hmm.. i've heard that many times on this board - that its swamped with koreans.

i definetely saw some Koreans as well.. but I saw A LOT MORE japanese, germans, swedish and australians myself.

koreans were like #5 in numbers it seemed to me.. at least when I was there.

HapKi · Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL

Unfortunately, the best and cheapest way to get to Boracay is with a package tour. My girlfriend and I went ourselves, and the transfer to the domestic airport, flight to somewhere, overland bus to somewhere, and boat to Boracay, was exhausting. Letting a tour take care of all that has benefits.
However, once you're there, the last thing you need is a hoard of 40 walking up and down the same short stretch of beach. I mean, the place is meant for, and should keep, its romantic appeal.
Fortunately, when I was there, the Koreans kept to their korean-run restaurants and bars. Heaven forbid a couple should go off on their own and get eaten by a lion or something. Smile

travis · Joined: 13 Feb 2003

I'm going to be heading back for 3 weeks on monday if anyone from this board is out there drop by Dave's or Mango and track me down for some lunch....

TECO · Joined: 20 Jan 2003

Tiger,

When we were there we aslo saw a lot of Koreans. I guess it could have been a timing thing.

However, we did get a good laugh at the Korean women walking down the beach in their high-heel sandals and carrying Louis Vuiton bags!

I have heard that there are also a lot of Koreans in Phils studyng English but that was relating to Cebu.

endo · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Location: Seoul...my home

I will be headed to Borocay in late July with my girlfriend. I'm so excited.

And I think I will give Dave's Straw Hat Inn a good look.

By the way is there any place to get a tatoo on Borocay?

travis · Joined: 13 Feb 2003

not sure about tattoos (I'd be concerned about hygeine standards though. if there are places for tattoos there I imagine they aren't too highly regulated). You'll definitely like Dave's. Might want to contact them in advance though their rooms fill up fast. If you do drop by Dave's give me a shout.....travis

I_Am_Wrong · Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Location: whatever

what are prices like in Boracay? I've been told that they're too high for the Philippines.