Boracay Island

Known far and wide as an island paradise, Boracay has charmed vacationers with its powder white sand, crystal blue waters and purposely laid-back pace. Located at the norther tip of Panay province, Boracay is about three hours away from Manila. Sun worshippers from all over the world visit Boracay yearly, and some have even made it their second home. It is no wonder therefore, that French, German, Spanish and English can be heard spoken in the Island. The culinary fare is equally exciting featuring a wide range from Thai and Austrian to Belgian and Filipino. Numerous water sport facilities, including dive shops are on hand as well as a sprinkling of bars and discos. Most visitors, however prefer to sit back and enjoy the sun.

For many certified sun-worshippers the world over, paradise goes by the name Boracay. For indeed, many visitors have come back to Boracay year after year. Some have even chosen to live in this paradise island. Sheltered from the fierce easterly typhoons, Boracay can be found at the Northwestern tip of Panay, in the West Visayan region,off the Sibuyan Sea. Boracay has managed to pack its thousand hectare area with all the elements of a tropical paradise crystal blue waters, powder white sand, liberal doses of tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy marine life under the seas. Boracay is made up of three little communities: Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle, Manocmanoc in the south. Hilly elevations up to 100 metres above sea level characterise Yapk and Manocmanoc. Interwining trails link the small villages but many sometimes lead to lush tropical jungles.

Boracay would have remained a national secret if not for a few foreign travellers who accidentally stumbled upon the place. Some say it was a movie crew which spread word about Boracay to other sun worshippers. Others swear it was German traveller Jens Peter's book, which included rare reviews about Boracay, that sent tourists on their way. Whichever tale is true, Boracay has become a melting pot for beach lovers. At any point in the islands, visitors can hear English, German and French spoken fluently. More importantly, visitors respect the serene quality of the place, and pay tribute to native Boracaynons by behaving to local behavioural codes which means no nudity, no fighting, and no loud commotions.

Boracay boasts one of the world's finest beaches, White Beach, a broad 3.5 kilometre stretch of sun drenched sand, bathed by a white capped strip of perpetually turquoise water. At Nu Nu Noos you are fortunate to be ideally located at the centre of White Beach, conveniently situated to all the main activities. Boracay's pure white beaches are a sun worshipper's heaven on earth. Just lazing under the tropical sun is a favourite vacation pastime. White Beach runs almost the entire length of the western side of the island. During the summer season White Beach is the leeward shore which results in calm, turquoise seas, ideal for frolics in its warm water to cool off from the summer's tropical heat. During this period the opposite, eastern side, forms the windward shore, with almost continuous blustery breezes and choppy seas ideal for the experienced wind surfer. The eastern shore also contains numerous sheltered and picturesque bays, rewarding the ardent walker with many great scenic views.

Peak weather conditions can be found between September until May (You can expect some rain between September and December and then again in May). It will be hot in April. As the island has developed, there are accomodations and services year round and the backside beaches become attractive.