I'm supposed to book to go to Boracay next week and due to increasing commitments and travel opportunities, I've decided to forego it with a heavy heart. You see, August is my favorite time to go to Boracay and with the news of the opening of a bigger Caticlan airport next year, I'm still thinkin about it til now. And I just went there this June too haha. Perhaps it was because I had fun that time with friends and discovered another nice hotel... And I just went to the Haeundae Beach in Busan (it's summertime in Korea!)...
There are times when I don't do any plans and just go with other people because I'm so at home. Boracay is one of these destinations - at least when it comes to eating and hanging out anywhere (except some Bora activities I deem unsafe). For this trip, I went to Puka Beach for the first time (surprisingly). We paid P150 1-way per tricycle (~6 people, P25 per head) from the hotel.
There were boats parked on the left side so we headed to the right.
There are only a few stalls there offering snacks and drinks.
There's no shade and at 5 p.m., I could only thank the skies for not letting me forget my Lagu blanket. We looked like Orko from the He-Man cartoon hahaha.
The sun was not as fine as the White Beach but I found myself appreciating Puka Beach as I walked further. Maybe because it's not crowded - which is why I love this lean season.
We chanced upon a Boracay beach wedding while we were there. Got me thinkin' of the advantages of having my own wedding on the beach.. Lol
I heard that the famed Puka shells that they made into necklaces for export were from this beach. I didn't see as much though.
I think the best time to go here is sunset if you're allergic to the sun like me (just like to sit on the sand and look out into the distance). 5:30 p.m. is a safe time.
You can pick a spot, sit or lie down on a blanket and stay until a little past 6 p.m.
For our hotel stay, I loved the Two Seasons Hotel & Resorts Family Grand Suite! For a 3D2N stay, we paid around P13k per person for 9 people (all with breakfast). We all fit in here (70 square meters) with 1 king and 3 queen beds (1 king and 2 queens on the main room then 1 queen in a private room). There's only one bathroom (with 2 sinks) but the rain shower and toilet had separate doors. This air-conditioned room also has a pool access (located on the first floor) and 2 TV sets. WiFi was only a bit fast in the beachfront beds and restaurant (none in our room). Three cool things about the resort - beachfront with beds and umbrellas in the front, VIP transfers included in our package (own boat via loading dock for high-end resorts, own van) and free aircon L300 rides in the island (just text or call for pickup or dropoff from Stations 1 to 3, that's P10 per person you save per ride)! Can't wait to go back to Boracay and also to Coron try out the Two Seasons Coron Resort!
Boracay in June, July and August - Puka Beach Sunset and Staation 1 Beachfront Two Seasons Hotel & Resorts for Groups or Barkada Stay
Resort Details:
Two Seasons Hotel and Resorts Boracay
Station 1, Boracay Island
+63-36-2884384
+639173277346 / +639399081412
Manila Sales Office
132-A Bayani St. corner Araneta Ave., Quezon City
+63-2-4102075 to 80
bliss@twoseasonsresorts.com
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Resort Details:
Two Seasons Hotel and Resorts Boracay
Station 1, Boracay Island
+63-36-2884384
+639173277346 / +639399081412
Manila Sales Office
132-A Bayani St. corner Araneta Ave., Quezon City
+63-2-4102075 to 80
bliss@twoseasonsresorts.com
Website and Reservations
