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ISLAND ACTION
If you find yourself with some steam to blow off, rest assured there is no shortage of water sports and activities to get your heart racing.
One of the most popular is cliff diving at Ariel’s Point. The point is around 35-45 minutes away by boat, so visitors generally book a day trip including transportation, snorkelling, cliff diving and a barbecue buffet lunch. A word to the wise: book at least one day ahead.
Want more? All the usual island suspects, including scuba diving, parasailing, stand- up paddle boarding, sailing and jet skiing can be booked by hotel staff, and if you’re looking for a white-knuckle experience to remember, the Flyfish ride, where a giant
inflatable fish is pulled along by a speedboat, is a must.
If all that hasn’t left you exhausted, the island practically transforms into a giant outdoor nightclub when the sun goes down, so you can dance the night away while world-class DJs play and fire dancers line the beach.
LOCAL DELICACIES
Food on the island is plentiful and, if you know where to go, incredible. Lechon,
or suckling pig, is a local delicacy in the Philippines and, although it is said Cebu has the best of it, you can find crispy- skinned, flavourful and unforgettable meat in Boracay.
If seafood’s your thing, D’Talipapa, a famous wet market where you can buy live seafood from stall vendors and have it cooked just to your liking at nearby restaurants, will quickly become your personal paradise. If seafood’s not your thing, this just might be the experience that changes your mind.
Sweet tooths have not been forgotten – mango shakes, coconut water, exotic island fruits and baked goods (the Calamansi muffins from Real Coffee are legendary) are sure to satisfy.
FRESH IS BEST: Where else can you select seafood direct from the ocean and have it cooked for you immediately? If you can wait an hour or two you may choose a table with an unbeatable view right on the seafoods doorstep.