Boracay Traveler Advice

D-mall is Boracay's shopping and dining hub so beware that souvenir items here (T-shirts, batik, swimwear, trinkets, etc.) are priced twice or thrice as much as souvenir items sold in stalls outside D-mall...
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You can buy native handicrafts such as shell and freshwater pearl trinkets, genuine sharks' tooth pendants, embroidered swimwear, silk pashminas (shawls), and tie-dyed or batik cloth, clothes and bags...
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It's against international and local laws to take any amount of white sand from Boracay as souvenir. If you are caught having any amount of it (whether on a bottle, on a plastic, etc.), you will be imprisoned...
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Tricycles are the main modes of transportation in Boracay. Be wary that the tricycle fare (as of 2008) from Station 1 to Station 2 or from Station 2 to Station 3 and vice versa is only P10 per person...
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Aside from swimming and sunbathing, you can also dive, snorkel, skimboard, kite surf, parasail, jet ski, and go on a sunset cruise in Boracay. There are many shops catering to these activities from Stations...
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There are numerous dive shops in Stations 2 and 3 if you want to dive, although marine life in Boracay is not as good as in Puerto Galera, Cebu, Bohol or Davao. You would only see little colorful fish...
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Generally, snorkeling in Boracay is a waste of time and money as there is not much to see underneath. You would have to go very far from the shore to snorkel. The snorkeling site is usually 10 to 20 feet...
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Skimboarding in Boracay is a safe activity for young children since the sport is only done on the shores. It's an activity both you and your children may enjoy. You can rent a rubber skimboard for P100...
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Parasailing in Boracay is one of the most enjoying activities to do here as the air is fresh and you can see the whole island from 30 to 100 meters above. The ride usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. It feels...
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When going to ride on a banana boat, be sure to wear your life vest and hold on tight to the strap. It's a fun ride over the waters especially if your are with friends and family. You can request the...
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Traveling to Boracay during the off-peak months or during the rainy days (from July to September) may not be a good idea as frequent typhoons visit the area during these times. When there are typhoons...
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During the rainy season (July to September), there are frequent power cuts and blackouts in Boracay so traveling to the island during these months may not be a good idea. If you happen to book during...
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Be sure to bring an insect repellant and to apply it to your skin before sleeping or hanging out in the beach at night. There are many mosquitoes around, even inside an airconditioned suite. Avoid the...
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Cocomanggas might be the most visited bar in Boracay, but this place gets crowded with many unpleasant characters (heavy drinkers and bullies) at night. Frequent brawls, prostitution and drug dealings...
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