Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying Boracay!
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All your bags are packed and ready to go, but PAGASA has reminded travelers that the rainy season is already here. That’s why it is essential to be mindful of your time frame when going to and from Boracay, as the Philippine Coast Guard may cancel boat trips anytime, depending on the weather. Now, with the gloomy weather, here are some tips for enjoying the rainy season in Boracay!
1. Party all night!
Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying Boracay by partying!
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Since March of this year, the local government has met with bar owners and allowed parties every weekend from dusk until dawn or from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM. These parties can be found anywhere on the front beach. Epic Boracay, Aplaya, and Club Tropicana are among the beach parties held every weekend.
2. Go on land hopping
The beach may have a red flag due to strong waves, so consider taking a hop-on-hop-off bus to visit other attractions.
Image: Hoho Around Boracay Facebook page
The beach may be a red flag, cautioning people to be wary of swimming because of the strong waves. The best alternative is to go land-hopping! While on this resort island, there is a hop-on-hop-off bus (hoho) that will bring you to other attractions in Boracay, such as the Boracay NewCoast, the mangroves, and Puka Beach, among others.
While you can purchase a card that offers unlimited rides (similar to a beep card) at the Southwest Office, they also provide an alternative mode of payment, such as GCash. The minimum fee is PhP50. Please also remember that they only offer day tours. You can wait for their passing on the central road at any time of the day.
3. Indulge in food adventures
Boracay offers a variety of cuisines, including this delectable seafood bilao!
Image: Sugba de Boracay Restobar Facebook page
Boracay has a variety of food, pizzas, and burger menus, including Italian, English, South Korean, Chinese, Filipino, and Indian food. Eating at various menus makes it seem like you've already traveled the world! You can try Italian for breakfast, South Korean for lunch, Chinese for merienda, and Filipino foods for dinner! Among the famous food shops in Boracay are Sugba de Boracay, G Market, Henan Restaurants (they had at least four hotels), Epic Boracay, and many more.
4. Explore coffees and teas while in Boracay
Nothing beats coffee in rainy weather.
Image: Kape Drip Boracay Facebook page
Aside from the variety of foods, Boracay also offers coffee and teas to relax and experience. All the resorts, bars, and restaurants, especially at the front beach, offer their flavors of black, latte, cappuccino, frappes, iced coffee, decaf, espresso, cold brew, and specialty coffee drinks! Among the local favorites are Tara Kape Boracay, Cafe del Sol, Safron Cafe at Crimson Resort, and Spa Boracay.
5. Take a time out for spa massage
Treat yourself to a massage on a rainy day.
Image: Footzee'z Spa of Boracay Facebook page
You have been working all year round, and you deserve some relaxation! You can still enjoy Boracay by pampering yourself with a full body massage, facial scrubs, and more! Several spa parlors on the island offer packages suited to your needs, revitalizing your skin, which may already be affected by the recent El Nino phenomenon. Spa pampering or reflexology massages will surely relieve stress and rejuvenate your skin! The minimum Swedish Spa Massage for one hour is PhP350. Try out and explore different massage and spas in Boracay, which include Sawadeespa Boracay, Kalinaw Spa, Tirta Spa for healing and therapy, and so on.
6. Try hair braiding
Try the famous hair braid style in Boracay
Image: HAIR BRAID Boracay Facebook page
This year, the Malay Tourism Office has introduced hair braiding as part of the tourism lure of Boracay. This means your stay on this resort island is complete with experiencing hair braiding; Boracay hair braiders offer a colorful setup and fashion. Hair braiding has complemented the tourism in Boracay as it helps your hair retain natural moisture, is suitable for frizzy hair and a new look, and, yes, you can take a selfie with yourself as proof that you are in Boracay!
The minimum service fee is PhP200.
7. Meet new friends
Hangout and make new friends on the island
Image: Datu Yap
Boracay, one of the best beaches in the world, has travelers from different types of countries! You will see foreign and local tourists at the beach, in bars, restaurants, and practically anywhere on the island. This is the best time to meet new friends, connect, and show off the Filipino hospitality brand! Filipinos have already been branded as the world's social media capital and have all the means to connect (even though the internet is slow!). Who knows! While in Boracay, you will meet your soulmate, who will practically bring you worldwide!
Indeed, opportunities in Boracay are limitless! Whether it's raining or sunny, the most important thing is that you’ll get a chance to enjoy life to the fullest!
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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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