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My decision to relocate in Boracay Island, Philippines last January 2008 about five months ago was because I felt responsible to do something to uplift the Filipinos’ negative tour guide experience. As writer of Boracay Times newspaper , I discovered a lot of not so good tour guide experience in the island.

However, there were also oppression to Filipino workers and tour guides by some Foreign immigrants taking advantage of our poverty. The weakest person cannot do anything of their situation. No food to eat, nothing to buy and support their needs. What a pity. Our fellow Filipino suffer in their own homeland working more than eight hours a day and paid 2,500 pesos a month? I was shocked to know the low salaries and wages given by foreign Resort owners but the workers are helpless. They need to sacrifice or else their family gonna die of hunger.

True enough , most Filipino native of Boracay became slaves of their own territory serving the Foreigners owning huge properties in Boracay. What happen to our system? Most foreign guest explain that some tour guides, tricycle drivers took advantage by charging guest too high. Why? I discovered that, it’s because Filipino workers like boat men, tricycle drivers, waiters and workers wanted to get even and survived.So, they charged tourist double and some even triple the price.Well, can we blame them? They have nothing to eat, no one to help. Nothing…For me, We cannot blame them because there’s no government livelihood projects for them to maximize their strengths or no training institution training tour guides about professionalism of handling guest.

As per record, approximate of 70% of Hotel & Resorts owners were Foreigner’s having Filipino’s like servant’s , workers and some like slaves.I felt bad about the idea of being a slave of your own country and getting the lowest regard and respect because of lack of government support as far as getting the capital on small and medium scale business enterprise. But, these people are bound to work for them for survival.

With that scenario , I felt the need to help in my own little way to uplift the Filipinos impression in the field of tourist service. As a start we establish boracaystations dot com to provide the best online booking website that caters to all nationalities coming to Boracay. Not only that we will provide an ultimate travel experience but we will also create jobs to the locals here. We plan to train and equip tour guides with professionalism as we expand and generate bigger opportunities to any hardworking Filipinos. We intend to optimize full service booking system to provide income opportunities that can uplift the lives of some skilled Filipinos.

Using our fully equipped high skilled manpower and million dollar worth laptop memory we are sure to beat the negative impression to Filipinos in Boracay. Giving them the right training and teaching them the technology can uplift their moral values. My partners and best friends; Arelle, Paul B., Madame Beth, Sir Boy are truly determined to help our “kababayan” earn the decent way. We gonna equipped tour guides with the skills.Right now our team, Shane, Tina , Richie and Mark are excited to handle the responsibilities. In fact we are happy to share our expertise just to uplift Boracay.

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As journalist, seldom that I met a male vegetarian that is physically fit. Usually , Men loves to eat palatable foods. It is even said that, “the best way to a man’s heart is the stomach”.

Thus, men loves to eat a lot of meat and seafoods.Hence, it follows that men prefer their girlfriends or wives to be the best cook and knows everything in the kitchen department. A real cook and a plain housewife.Perfect! The usual Filipino standard in marriage and relationship. In my case study I found out, that men even pamper themselves through eating a lot. Whenever they are happy, tired or lonely they prefer to celebrate life with the best foods.

However, on my first field assignment with my business on Online booking for Boracay, Mr. Jeff Beltran was a real hunk and exception.He is a vegetarian. Wow!! Great !! an exception to the rule. He is such a kind person that he appreciate our team’s sincere way of greeting them at Caticlan airport.It was the first Online booking service we got and we were nervous because we are not sure of how they will accept our accommodation service. Most Filipino Balikbayan’s believe that local tour guides usually took advantage by charging them too high. Well, Sir Jeff’s family were such a warm, understanding and humble Balikbayan’s.I remember, the first thing Sir Jeff asked during our conversation was about where can they find the vegetarian restaurant.

Mesmerized by his approached I refer True foods, the Indian food in Station two as well as Kasbah, the Morrocan inspired African food where vegetables were cooked best with Olive oil.The owner Madame Madonna English said that , the Morrocan food is the best food she ever tasted. It’s not just palatable but healthy as well.

For people suffering from colon problem the Moroccan food that is rich in fiber has a colon cleanser effect that normalizes and regulates regular vowel movement.

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Being Resort Manager at Giulius Bamboo Beach House Italian Resort got me the opportunity to talk to some tourists and guests coming from all over the world. Stephen from Taiwan travelled to Boracay Island, Philippines alone out of curiousity. He doesn’t know or even hear about Boracay but he made his research in the internet through the yahoo travel and discovered that the most travelled tropical beach was Boracay Island. It became the top major destination in 2007.

Out of nowhere he took flight from Taipie straight to Manila alone just having a travel guide as well as a map with him. It really surprised me to hear about his bravery. But when I met his new found Taiwanese friends he just met in Boracay I salute him all the more for being kind , warm and friendly. Enjoy your vacation Stephen…

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In my whole life it was my first time to experience watching a lot of Korean Tourist riding an ATV or Auto Terrain Vehicle all over Boracay.Yes, ATV car Operator sprout like mushrooms all over Boracay Island,Phillippines to serve the demands of tourist and guest coming from all over the world.

Amazing ! But, It cost them 1,500 pesos per hour to ride in these ATV cars but tourist never get tired driving the car all over the island.They look like kids playing on their bump cars in the Enchanted kingdom. I should know the excitement it brings because I drove a bump car at the Enchanted Kingdom to experience the fun, joy and pleasure in playing.

Although these kind of transportations is common in Boracay, in my case I still prefer to own Nissan X-Trail 4 wheel drive vehicle because it has the best turbocharger that give the fastest and dependable ride.

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In my almost five months stay in Boracay island , Philippines I noticed a lot of Investors pouring in their billions of Investments just to own a piece of the Paradise in the Tropical island. Friends all over the world call up to do for them some research and analysis. Like a Feasibility study I made the research and recommendation.

In Boracay a lot of Condotel we refer it as Condo hotels were sprouting to accommodate senior citizens all over the world owning their respective Retirement Home. Definitely, a condotel are recognized by savvy investors for the earning potential. Often condo hotel units are sold during the pre-construction phase of development. They are often built on prime oceanfront property or near tourist destinations such as Disney, helping to ensure above average rental and appreciation in value.

Condotel buyers may defray costs incurred in operating the property by renting out their unit. When they are not using their unit, it may be placed with the hotel’s rental management company.

Recently developers seem to be having a hard time keeping up with the demand for condo hotels. Investors can elect to occupy their unit whenever visiting the area, or use them solely for rental purposes. When units are placed into rental inventory they are rented like regular hotel rooms. The developer. Which is often the hotel managing company. Owners are also free from time and energy devoted to designers and contractors when it comes to room decor. Everything is provided including furnishings and linens by the hotel developer.

If an owner decides to sell their condo hotel unit, it is relatively easy because today’s resale market is very promising. There is potential for appreciation.

In Boracay, I am accredited of Crown Regency Resort & Convention Center as well as Alta Vista de Boracay Condotel properties to provide the best Investments in Boracay as far as Condotel properties is concern. True enough a lot of our Investors all over the world earned triple their investments in Boracay properties.

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In my life as Freelance writer and Journalist it’s only in Boracay Island, Philippines did I experience my greatest adventure and daring moments. It’s because I grew up in the province and was brought up the provincial way that I felt so ashame to wear any swimsuit like two piece, shorts or anything.

Things change when my Trusted friends in Boracay and best friends teased me of being old fashioned. They said , ” Why I’m hiding myself when I look good wearing any swimsuit. I didn’t realized that when I grow old the more I might not feel good wearing two piece swimsuit.

As I noticed ladies in Boracay walking around in their pretty swimsuits on everyday anywhere.. i became use to it.. Then later I got the guts to wear it myself. Great experience… now I felt comfortable having my nice blue and black swimsuits.

In fact, during my one on one interview with one of the hottest sexy young actress of the Philippine Cinema Ms. Anne Curtis she’s so comfortable wearing her two piece swim wear in Boracay. She looked gorgeous and pretty. The Reason why a lot of movie and teleseries projects is always with her.

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Dare to be different, protect your skin against the scorching heat of the sun… use sunblock while you’re in Boracay Island, Philippines!

Yes! the crystal blue green sea in Boracay were so rare. It relaxes any soul looking for peace, freedom and joy.There’s no other place in the world for me that guarantees the Inner peace and comfort , It’s only in Boracay.Swimming , Island hopping, Jet ski and a lot of sea sports in Boracay are all memorable. Life is fulfilling here.

Hence, pretty Boracay Ladies, wear SPF 45 Sunblock whenever they went out to maintain that youthful glow. Wrinkles and fine lines show everytime we forget to wear cream that would help nourish and moisturize our skin. For me the best anti wrinkle cream should be your priority whenever you plan to enjoy Boracay island .

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Since I step down Boracay Island, Philippines I really dream of providing service and do something that would be very beneficial to all travelers. True enough … we organized an Online Booking website Boracay Stations dot com to assist Boracay Guests and Tourists traveling to explore the island.

My first opportunity meeting Boracay guest happen today, June 25, 2008. The guest from Germany Mr. Jeff Beltran and company. They were composed of eight young , dynamic balikbayans who were very kind to us neophytes in the field of guest relations.I like their warm friendly style.Thank you for the wonderful first hand tour guide experienced.

It was a indeed a worthwhile experienced for me to be provide the best travel guide that suits their preferences. I’m positive that they will enjoy and love the relaxing sight of Boracay Island.

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Tropical Storm Frank devastated Visayas Region specifically Iloilo City and Kalibo , Malay Aklan, Philippines. Boracay Island , experienced the storm June 21, 2008 with a whooping strong winds and heavy rain.

It happened so fast and quick. Many tourist thought that it would be dangerous but it was never been. In the middle of the storm, we even surveyed the long beach taking photos and enjoying the sight of blueair and the roaring waves. Teenagers even enjoy kite boarding all over the island. Great Experienced for me being new of the island.

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Pretty Sunica of Norway got a wrong place to go when the motorcycle driver dropped her at the wrong place. She looked so scared when we saw her in front of Boracay Breeze Resort Hotel. Sunica got lost in Boracay Island, Philippines. It was her first time to travel in a faraway island. Too difficult to help since she got no contact numbers to trace her friends. More alarming she got no money, no cellphone and no definite address of the location where she stayed. Everything were all assumptions.

My good friend Shane, decided to help her look for her friends since we pitied her. What if we experienced the same situation what we gonna do? So, we went to Boracay West Cove then to D’Mall at Hama Japanese Restaurant because she said they agreed to take their dinner . Good enough they came. Misty eyed and felt so happy finding their lost friend they hugged each other and promised not to leave anyone alone.

Sunica treated us for dinner to thank us for the great help.They said if somebody bad found her, they are not sure what would happen to her especially that she look like Demi Moore the Hollywood Actress. Hama Japanese Restaurant served us the best food yet after the dinner we need to look for Outer Banks because the International Visa Card was left in the hotel.

Nice time with the Norwegian tourist. All of them were so kind. They truly enjoy exploring Boracay.

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