There's Something About Boracay

I'm not an expert on Boracay or anything but I'm pretty glad we went there during the off-season (read: the "-ber" months). Otherwise, we would have to contend with traffic and lots of people. Sure, we could have had a good time ogling at the many celebrities if we went during the summer, but we also could have wrestled with the steeper prices of accommodations and rides (which is never fun).

Having been to the place, what can I say? What is there in Boracay that is so special? Well, let me first describe it by saying what it's not.

If you are every bit the eco-tourist, then Boracay is not for you. We fed the fish and saw some birds and bats but that was it. You're better off going to Palawan where the fish are bigger or to other secluded resorts in the Philippines which sport wilder varieties of fauna.

If you like the beach, Boracay's white sand coastline may suit you well (although there are many white beach resorts in the country which can boast of the same thing). Just don't go during the peak season, where all sorts of weeds reportedly spring up because of pollution.

What does make Boracay special are the many establishments that dot its shoreline. It's amazing. You can choose from so many restaurants, hotels, and bars in the area that you'll simply be bewildered by the staggering variety of choices. 

In addition, Boracay also sport several rides, which can only be found there. 

It's ironic, really. Boracay is Boracay not because of the place itself but because of the many people who have made the place something worth visiting.