• Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa has 210 rooms, suites and villas, and a spa village built on a 12-hectare complex perched on a secluded hillside on Boracay’s Yapak Beach area. Barangay Yapak, Boracay; +6336/ 288 4988; www.shangri-la.com.
• discovery Shores is an 88-room complex that offers a panoramic view of the island’s White Beach and beautiful sunsets. Each suite has a shower that overlooks its own mini garden. Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Boracay; +6336/ 288 4500, in Manila, +632/ 720 8888; dsbrsvn@discovery. com.ph; www.discoveryshoresboracay.com.
• Zuzuni Boutique Hotel & Restaurant is a cozy four-room boutique hotel situated on the quieter part of the beach but relatively close enough to the island’s popular bars and shops. It also has a restaurant that serves authentic Greek dishes like lamb keftedes, kalamarakia and tzatziki. Station 1, White Beach, Boracay; +6336/ 288 4477; www. zuzuni.net.dine. Boracay Island is known for its variety of international cuisine. Kasbah, at the end of White Beach, brings the colors and flavors of Morocco to these shores. The open-air setup, low tables and floor cushions contribute to a laid-back vibe. The place is also a popular night spot, with its hip bar and North African tunes. Station 1, Barangay Balabag, Boracay; +6336/ 288 4790; www.kasbahboracay.com.
• True Food serves Indian food. It has a genuine tandoor oven, which allows the kitchen to cook chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, roti and naan in the authentic Indian tradition. Last November, True Food reopened its restaurant showcasing a new two-floor structure. Station 2, south of D’Mall; +6336/ 288 3142.
• mañana is a casual dining favorite on White Beach, offering a wide selection of Mexican food. The staff recommend the tortillas de patata (potato frittatas), but don’t miss their chicken and beef burritos and chimichangas, washed down with cold, refreshing margaritas. If the well-known branch on White Beach is still undergoing renovations when you go, visit instead their other hole-in-the-wall on Main Road. Station 2, Boracay; +6336/ 288 5435.
• cyma serves saganaki (a flaming dish made from sheep or goat cheese), moussaka (layers of eggplant and ground lamb with tomato sauce, topped with béchamel), and paidakia (grilled rack of lamb). D’Mall, Station 2, Boracay.
See and do. Perhaps the most popular activity in Boracay is still to sit by the beach and do little else but soak up the sun; but visitors who prefer an active vacation have plenty of sporty options. Kiteboarding is a fast-growing sport on the island, as international kiteboarders discover the ideal conditions at Bulabog Beach. There are seven kiteboarding schools to choose from. For kiteboarding lessons, call Habagat Kite Village, +6336/ 288 5787; Hangin Kiteboarding Center, +6336/ 288 3663. or visit www. kiteboardingboracay.com.
• Trek or ride an Automated Transfer vehicle (ATv) up Mt. Luho, the highest point of the island, 100 meters above sea level. Ask your hotel to recommend a guide for the walk, or rent an ATV through G1 Island ATV Rental, +6336/ 288 4235.
• If you’re not much for noise or carbon emissions but don’t want to do everything on foot, explore the island trails on horseback instead. Boracay Stables, +6336/ 288 3311.
• If wet and wild is your thing, get inside a Zorb!, a giant inflatable ball rolled downhill for a somewhat silly thrill. Zorb Park, Barangay Yapak, Boracay, +63927/ 908 5191
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