One of the top Snowbird destinations may come as a surprise. If you haven’t heard of Boracay in the Philippines, it’s because it’s not a major tropical hotspot such as Fiji, Bali, or the Caribbean. However, it is home to some of the most incredible beaches that the world has to offer. It boasts an expat population of Europeans and Americans who have moved there permanently due to their love for the place.
Citizens of both northern Europe and the northern part of the United States experience some pretty bad winters. They can be bleak and miserable at worst, and even the snow can be a pain. Wintering in Boracay is one way to take the bite out of the harshness of those winter months. You can replace the powdery white snow of your hometown with the powdery white sandy beauty of the Boracay beaches. So what amenities are available in this often overlooked but amazing vacation destination?
Well, for a start, the tropical weather is available all year round thanks to the Filipino climate. The winter is not what it used to be when you’re reclining in a deck chair on a sandy beach with a cocktail in your hand.
Winter is not peak season in Boracay so you’ll avoid the crowds and the summer rush. The lack of a hectic party atmosphere means you’ll be able to relax and soak in the rays without fear of people trampling on your beach towel or having to cram into a boat to go on a dive.
Which brings us to our next point: Just one of the many activities available is diving.
Hundreds of dive sites mean you can explore the rich undersea flora and fauna, and there are many dive centers that stock all the scuba diving gear, available for rent. You can even get your certification for diving if you don’t have it already. There are plenty of scuba diving instructors at hand to teach you the basics.
The beautiful clear waters of Boracay mean that visibility underwater won’t be a problem and you’ll thoroughly enjoy the dives.
Accommodation can be found on the island in the form of both hotels and cabanas of world class standard. As the Philippines is a developing country, you may find that the prices are quite low for the excellent service that’s on offer. Because winter stays are off season, hotels and other service amenities will be competing for your custom, so they may reduce their prices further if you ask around for a good rate.
If you don’t like underwater activities, you may get a thrill out of the overwater activities. Water sports are central to Boracay vacation life and there are other services available such as wind surfing, kite surfing, parasailing, jet skiing and much more. The night life is buzzing if that’s your thing. As well as the clubs, you’ll find beach parties to attend.
Boracay is rated in numerous top ten lists when it comes to the world’s most popular beaches.
So check out Boracay Island in the Philippines today.
