New Year in Boracay

If you are planning to spend a New Year in Boracay, these are the things you need to consider.

1.  Secure your flights early.

Plan your arrival and departure.  Flights would get more expensive as you move closer to the date.  The earlier you book your flight, the more chances of you getting promo fares.

2.  Book your Hotel.

There are many options on where to stay in the island, depending on how many are you and the budget.  AirBnB has cheaper options as low as 700 pesos per night.

3. Scout for the most reasonable New Years Eve Dinner

Dinner buffets are expensive.  It's better that you scout for the best offer the moment you arrive.  If you're just after the fireworks along the beach, its free for everyone to see.  But if you want to settle in a place to get a good view, take the Dinner Buffet at Hap Chan in Boracay Regency.  Its the most reasonable and it entitles you an entrance to the beach for good view of the fireworks.

4.  Take the Southwestern Airport-Hotel transfer service.

For a little more than what you would normally pay to commute, this saves you the hassle of long lines and waiting time.

5.  Party with Boracay Pubcrawl

If you're travelling alone, this is the best way to make friends and enjoy Boracay's nightlife.

Those are my basic tips.  i would let you explore the food and activities for the remainder of your stay!

Boracay Pubcrawl, A Definite Must Try

Boracay is my favourite beach.  Needless to say, I couldn't count anymore how many times I have visited the Island.  I was fortunate to have seen it, when there were very little development along the White Beach, and now getting lost figuring out where my favourite establishments went.

I have tried Island Hopping, Paraw Sailing, Banana Boat and others.  I was never attracted to taking the ATV's, Para-sailing, nor Kite Boarding.  Most of the time, I'm on a budget and would rather spend  my money on beers during happy hour watching the sunset.

For the National Heroes Day Long weekend, I found myself on the Island again.  I took the opportunity of getting myself 4 days of vacation adding a leave to the extended weekend.  I originally booked for a 5 day stay, but the pressure of work forced me to go back to the city a day early.

Going back to Boracay's evolving activities...

I have a day to myself before my partner arrives from Cebu, and while waiting, I am back to my usual routine.  Wake up around noon, lunch at D'mall, afternoon tea at Real Coffee, Happy Hour at Tpaz.

I would have to say, the highlight of this visit would be joining Boracay Pubcrawl.   You can't really miss them.  They're everywhere along the beach wearing the iconic yellow shirt.  If you book early, you can enlist for 790 pesos.  I secured my and my partner for the Saturday slot.

That Saturday afternoon, we started drinking early.  We were having Long Island at Red Coconut around 2PM, followed by beers at Tpaz while waiting for the Crawl to Start.  We were a bit Tipsy, when the Crawl Captain informed us of the rules.  No drinking using the right hand, which I violated and made me finish what was left of my red horse bottle on the spot.

We were told to ask 3 fellow Pubcrawlers of unusual things about them.  Ofcourse, by this time my confidence, fueled by the alcohol that afternoon is up the roof.  We were guided to the beach for the group picture taking and orientation.  we missed some of the stops and games, because I have to meet my partner who just arrived.

After settling him to our hotel, we caught up with the group at Boracay Regency.  I was having another beer while waiting for them.

I remember dancing, until they ushered us to the D'mall to board a tricycle to another bar which I don't remember.  After another bottle, and few minutes of dancing, they took us to Club Paraw, which would be our last stop.

I remember making friends and laughing so hard and losing it in a good way.

Boracay Pubcrawl is a definite must try every time you're in Boracay.  I know I'm doing it again.

Credits to Boracay Pubcrawl for the Group Photo!