Discover how to make the most of your Boracay trips while on vacation in Boracay on a budget!
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Boracay was packaged as a tourism destination for years and remains so today. You may have saved enough for years to enjoy a vacation to Boracay. Still, with increasing inflation, you anticipate needing to manage your expenses, or you will fall short of your Boracay budget.
1. Look for treats and discounts if celebrating birthdays in Boracay.
Believe it or not, several restaurants and hotels offer birthday celebrants treats and discounts. Imagine the joy of celebrating your birthday in the beautiful paradise of Boracay, creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is undoubtedly a win-win solution, adding extra excitement to your vacation!
2. Go local for cheaper finds
D’Mall Boracay is where you can get local and cheap souvenirs and items.
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When in Boracay, you’ll find similar brands, which are also found in cities. But to truly experience the essence of this island, venture into the local restaurants that offer unique flavors you won't find anywhere else. Be sure that the places you visit will manifest the distinct flavors of Boracay or the province of Aklan. This is also true when buying souvenirs. Local products are cheap and a testament to the world-famous island's rich culinary heritage.
3. Check for reviews to prevent you from being scammed
Nowadays, it is easy to check whether a particular service is of good quality. Before going on your Boracay trip, you must plan all of your activities and where to get them through reviews available on social media. This will not only prevent you from being scammed, but you are ensuring that you will be paying the value for your hard-earned money. There are also some helpful private communities in Boracay, such as BORBATCO, where you could join and ask for specific concerns while staying on this resort island. You could also post in the community to ask for proof whether the resort or a tourist guide you have contacted online is legitimate. Thank me later!
4. Avoid going to Boracay during super peak months.
Peak seasons are typically crowded, so room rates are higher than usual.
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When planning a vacation in Boracay on a budget, please note that the super peak month is from October until May of the succeeding year. This means that the peak months in Boracay are from June to September. You should avoid staying in Boracay during these months because it is crowded and the room rates are high. You can also check the PAGASA forecast to ensure the weather is favorable for your stay.
5. Check worker IDs to avoid scammers
Again, you’re in Boracay on a budget, so the least that could have happened to you was being scammed. Many of the workers on this resort island are migrants. Facebook has some stories to tell that several tourists have been scammed by those disguising themselves as 'commissioners’, a common term in Boracay for people selling services for commissions or percentages. So, asking for an identification card from every person you transact with is better. Take a photograph of their identification cards. If you enjoy their services, you could refer them to a friend who may want to visit Boracay soon! Contacting a native Boracaynon as a tourist guide will not only prevent you from being duped, but you are assured of maximizing your stay in Boracay as he knows many things about the resort island.
There are ways to enjoy your trip to Boracay without overspending, and these tips will help you manage your expenses and make the most of your vacation.
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About Jun N. Aguirre
Jun Aguirre is a mobile journalism (Mojo) practitioner and a freelancer covering mostly Panay Island to include Boracay. In 2020, he was the only Filipino featured via online conference promoting MOJO during the Mobile Journalism Congress in Asia.
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