It's Me, Gracee: Boracay

The Rose Pike @ Boracay: Where to stay in Boracay Station 3

Boracay Wednesday, January 24, 2018

It's been my third visit at Boracay and I still can't get enough of this island. Each visit gives you a one of a kind experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Every time I go here, I always feel refreshed and energized simply because you will really enjoy basking in the sun, swim like there's no tomorrow and of course enjoy the pristine white sand beach and the amazing view, you'll definitely enjoy watching the sunset at Boracay.

With those activities in mind, it's only best to find the best staycation while you are in Boracay. There are a lot of world class hotels and resorts in Boracay and there are also budget hotels and mid-range ones where you can budget your money. We found this quaint hotel at Station 3 - ROSE PIKE @ BORACAY.

The Rose Pike is a beach front hotel which is just perfect because you can head to the beach anytime you want whether you want to take a splash in the morning or stargaze at night.

The moment you get to The Rose Pike at Boracay, you will be greeted by their friendly staff and they will give you complimentary drinks. You will find Koyster Borakay Resto beach bar at their main entrance. The view from the restobar is superb. While eating breakfast, you'll enjoy the mild breeze and watch people pass while also admiring the amazing view
of the beach.

This is the reception area where you can transact your bookings, they also offer tours around the island.

The Rooms:

Superior Queen Room

This is the Standard Room good for two persons that comes with breakfast for two. The bed is very comfortable, the linens and the pillows smells fresh and clean. I had the best good night sleep here plus I love the ambiance inside, it gives the homey feeling. The room is quite big, very spacious. There's a mini ref, cabinet, and 32 inch LCD TV too and of course there's WIFI, good thing the connection is strong in the area, you can easily upload your photos via your social media accounts.

The bathroom is nice since I always go for pleasant bathrooms, it's clean and everything looks new. The hot shower works perfectly.

This is the Family Villa. 6 people can stay here since it has 2 double beds on one room and on the other room, there's also a bed that can fit 2 persons. I love how each room is very spacious plus the aircon is working fine too. Two bathrooms are available in the Family Villa which is perfect for big groups.

What I love about this room is that it also has its own kitchen and dining area where you can cook your own lunch or dinner and even store some of your food at the ref. They also provide kitchen utensils for you.

Another good thing is that it also has a balcony plus a clothesline where you can dry your bathing suits after you enjoyed the beach.

The breakfast

Coffee to jump start the day

Mabuhay Breakfast - Corned beef with rice and sunny side up egg

Toasted bread with eggs and jam

Pancake

Muesli with fruits

The breakfast is okay but with small servings though so if you're the type of person who loves to kick start the day with big breakfast like me, I suggest you walk along the area and you'll find the perfect buffet breakfast perfect for your palette.

This is the breach front, a few steps from the restobar of The Rose Pike. You can easily go there anytime you want plus what I love about Station 3 is that it's not crowded, you will have that ultimate me time if you want to and have plenty of time to achieve that selfie.

That's me enjoying the beach with my hoodie from Noix Gear, perfect for the windy weather at Boracay last September 2017.

All in all, we really enjoyed our stay in Boracay and I recommend this place for those who will be staying in Boracay in big groups because the place is really affordable. I would love to stay here again when we go back hopefully soon.

The Rose Pike @Boracay
Beachfront, Station 3, White Beach, Sitio Angol, Brgy Manoc Manoc, Station 3,
Boracay Island, Philippines
You can book via Agoda

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Boracay: Top Summer Destination & Why Tourists Love it

Boracay Monday, March 06, 2017

Boracay will always be the top summer destination is the Philippines and the world. Even if it's not the summer season, you can still spot tourists enjoying the pristine white sand beach in Boracay.

Even if it's too crowded come summertime in Boracay, I would still love to go there but not in the peak season though. There are plenty of reasons why more and more people fall in love with this island and here are some of the reasons why I keep coming back for more! (I've been to Boracay 3 times already but I am still planning to visit again in the future!)

Whether locals or foreign tourists, Boracay will simply make you feel like you're in a paradise because of its fine powdery sand, you won't have any problem walking on the shores, I can walk barefoot from station 1 to station 3 without even feeling tired about it. You won't even notice that you walked that far because of the scenery around you.

There are plenty of activities you can try at Boracay that you won't get close to being bored. There are adventures like parasailing, scuba diving, kite flying, helmet diving, banana boat, island hopping and more!

Sand Art! I've always been fascinated with the skills of the locals on how they can perfectly do this, even as little as 10 years old, they can do a perfect sand art! Your visit at Boracay will not be complete without a photo op with it.

Nightlife and Food Trip. You can never go wrong with these two but of course both with moderation. There's a lot of food choices in Boracay and if you're looking for party, come night time, there's a lot of bars where you can party the night away especially during LaBoracay weekend.

You can swim all day till you get tired because the water is so refreshing and still that even if you don't know how to swim you won't even worry that you might drown. Just seeing the calmness of the water around you makes you even more relaxed to swim around and enjoy the beach.

Lastly, Sunset at Boracay will always take your breath away. It's the part of the day that I always look forward to and whenever I get the chance to travel, I make it sure to catch the sunset in a perfect place so that I can take pictures of it. Of course, this is the most photographed sunset but don't blink because it only lasts for a few minutes so take those photos fast.

I'm thankful that I got the chance to visit Boracay while it is still on its prime days. There are plenty of changes in Boracay and through the years, we've seen how the island has been developed into a more commercialized destination. There are a lot of establishments, more restaurants, hotels and even a mall! But come to think of it, the island is also suffering from all of this. There are fewer trees. Come summertime there are more algae each year in the shores and these are products of the human waste and poor waste disposal as well.

Years ago, Boracay was hit by fecal coliform contamination and research found that the contamination is from untreated human wastes that drain out to sea. Last year, CNN Philippines reported “an imminent loss” of Boracay's marine life and ecosystems, which have been “seriously degraded by tourism-related activities.”

I believe that Boracay has been left high and dry by tourists, resort owners, locals and government and I hope DENR will do something about it although I know they're also busy putting down the mining companies who have been doing illegal activities and polluting some of the islands in our country which is actually a good job thanks to Sec. Gina Lopez.

Let's just hope that tourists and the government can do something in preventing the worst scenario that can happen to Boracay years from now. Let's do our share and help protect our seas. Let's not just travel but also inform others how we should help in waste management.

Let Boracay be a reminder and a caution to other top destinations in the country that it should all be maintained. Let's give the next generation something to experience, the sense of wonder and awe that the island's nature and beauty once gave us before it's too late.