Savoring Sand, Sun And Sea

The author and her family with Dindo Salazar, Regency’s Resident Manager

You have to say goodbye to a stressful life once in a while and exert extra effort in doing so. My family’s mantra every year is this – “Bye, bye stress; hello peace and relaxation.” This is because my husband, son, and I are separated geographically. I work in Manila while both of them work in the Middle East. So, once a year, they come home and the three of us go on vacation. We decided this year to try two places and one of them was Boracay, the world’s number one resort. 

EASY FLIGHT

Located in the Visayas, Boracay is just an hour's plane ride from Manila. There are daily flights to Caticlan and Kalibo and pump boats leave every 10 minutes to bring guests to the island.  Getting there is light and easy.

BORACAY REGENCY HOTEL – Best Bet, Good Deals

My family has learned the value of choosing a good hotel that offers more than good value.  Twice, we stayed at Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center.  Excellently serving for 15 years, this five-star hotel of the prestigious Henry Chusuey Hennan Resorts, aims to give its guests something more than a soft pillow to rest on. Regency answers best all the questions and essential needs of a traveler on where to stay, what to eat and how to enjoy.  Dindo Salazar, Regency Resort Manager, graciously assisted us and delivered satisfactorily our expectations. Pools are just steps away from our room, and every day, we are greeted by birds on our balcony as the sun shines until it sets. Delectable dishes are served at the Sea Breeze Restaurant. Waiters danced the K-pop –hit GangNam style to the delight of the beach folk and of course the Koreans on the island.  All the details add up to the feeling of wellness and physical contentment spaholics would crave for at the KAI Spa.  It offers a variety of rejuvenating and reinvigorating treatments.  

SPLASHIN’ FUN IN THE SUN

Kick off your flip-flops, take the soothing walk along the shores. Try henna tattoos, everyone in the island is doing it.  Hairstylists will create hair braids. Wear shirts with your desired designs executed by the painters along the shore.  And nothing beats being pampered with relaxing signature massages amidst the stunning view of the sea. There are varied water activities to choose from.

PULSATING NIGHTLIFE

When the day ends, excitement begins. Nightlife in Boracay is as vibrant as it is during the day, people dance, sing, and eat a lot.  There is so much to do. It is never boring in the island, and never a dull moment. 

Yes! It’s more fun in the Philippines! And with this vacation of ours, we also proved that it is more romantic in Boracay.