The Boracay Island Currently And Consequently

Boracay Island, fondly known as Bora to most Filipinos is one of the frequented island visited in the Philippines. It used to be a remote island devoid of electricity and commercial buildings. When I was a child around in the early 1980′s my family used to travel to visit the island using a small banca to transport us from Caticlan.

A man made sulu at night is the major lighting source in the simple nipa hut as being the mainly modest accommodation you can obtain from the Island. Only few were able to explore Boracay because it used to be a remote island with very few population but its white sands and clean crystal clear waters are very enticing which make us endure the 4 hour trip from our place in Roxas City plus a 5 minute banca ride just to bask in the sun and swim for a few hours.

We always prefer to return back to Caticlan because of the uncomfortable overnight stay we had without the electricity and mosquito laden beach at night. Due to the white sand and crystal clear waters in the island that influenced many local travelers like us to get out of our way just to swim there, its local government finally recognized the potential of the island to become a tourist spot.

Years after Boracay became laden with small beach resorts and hotels to accommodate visiting local tourists. Boracay then became famous for its heavenly and paradise beach that towering establishments of huge hotels and resort soon appeared. Not long enough Boracay became a business island that no longer attracted local visitors but foreigners as well.

I am awed at how Boracay has transformed. Its local government changed it from an isolated island devoid of electricity into a top-notch travel spot that offers a perfect tropical island vacation.

It is amazing to see many foreigners opening businesses in the commercial district of Boracay island. They open restaurants and bars that offer international cuisines and food specialties to cater to the visiting tourists from various countries.

International diving experts also come to the island to introduce diving courses and a breathtaking diving experience to the different diving sites across the neighboring island of Boracay. The used to be lonesome crocodile island near Boracay, so called due to the island’s crocodile-like shape when seen from afar has become a favorite site for snorkeling.

The Boracay island itself teemed with bustling activities from different beach water sports, indoor games offered by various hotels and outdoor swimming pools to give you a variety swimming experience. The island is also blessed with a breathtaking international golf course that offers an extravagant view of the entire island of Boracay.

The transportation going to Boracay also improved. From the Caticlan port you can ride from an air conditioned fast boat at Php 30.00 only with a movie playing during the 5 minute ride. Or you can ride to a smaller banca at Php 25.00 equipped with life vests and better ride accommodation as compared to what we experienced when I was a child.

From a desolate and lonely island I saw how Boracay Island became an internationally renowned tourist destination that welcomes thousands of tourists every month.