Boracay for Women
Boracay is perfect for women to get pampered
Boracay is a true tropical paradise that invigorates all the senses. From the greatest natural sights, fresh air and cool breezes, to the delicious smells and tastes of mouthwatering local delicacies, Boracay has it all. People of all ages flock to the this small island and the vast majority fall immediately in love her charms. Women especially enjoy the activities in store for them on the lively island.
Traditional Filipino hospitality is ever-present in Boracay, so everyone will feel comfortable and at home. Relaxation is one of the favourite past-times for the island’s visitors and you can find a lot of ways to experience just that, whether you want to hang out on the beach or have a spa massage. Boracay is also a destination where you can enjoy great food, plenty of shopping, mingle with locals and other foreigners, attend cultural events, and indulge in family-friendly activities.
Activities for women on Boracay
Aside from strutting your stuff while strolling down the white sand in your bikini, you also have the option to go on a girls’ day out adventure around the island.
Gear-up for a long day of rummaging through D’mall for some clothes, dresses, souvenirs, accessories, and many other island goodies. The many sections of D’mall offer all sorts of items that would surely entice shopping-mad ladies, and they are at bargain prices! Aside from shopping opportunities, street entertainment from stand-up comedians can also be enjoyed at the mall.
Strolling around the beach, you will no doubt have henna tattoo artists offering to paint your body with their skin art expertise. Aside from tattooing, many artists also do cool hair braids.
Beach volleyball is also popular among women (and men). Get active under the sun and try some tosses and hard spikes. Beach volleyball is an exciting way to get some exercise and enjoy friendly competition. And for those with a more adventurous blood, try some extreme water sports, like kite-boarding, parasailing, jet-skiing, or diving. The latter is most popular on Boracay and there are many sites where you can discover vibrant fish amid huge coral reefs, wreck sites and caves.
Culture and etiquette for women on Boracay
Solo women travellers can feel at ease
Women in the Philippines are more independent and modern nowadays, unlike decades ago when they were very demure and conservative. And since Boracay is a tourist destination, you may find all types of Filipino women trying to earn a living by working various jobs, from hotel receptionists to waitresses or bar girls.
You may also meet Filipino women in Boracay who are single mothers, or breadwinners of their families; however, the majority of the women you’ll meet here will be well educated, cosmopolitan, and independent who will be holiday like yourself.
Filipinos are fond of foreigners and make a point of being hospitable. Most can speak English (certainly the younger generations), and some are also able to speak fluently in other languages, too, such as Chinese, Japanese, and French. This is especially so for staff in top-end hotels and resorts.
Attire is very Western in Boracay. You can go topless and nobody will think anything of it. Filipinas vacationing in Boracay typically wear the usual beach attire, such as bikinis or hot pants. Most of them wear sheer cover-ups for lunching out and shopping around the island. Feel free to wear whatever you like, as there’s no such thing as fashion faux pas in this laid-back island.
The main reason Boracay is so enjoyed by women is because of the weather and beaches. There are also female water sports enthusiasts visiting Boracay for surfing, diving and sailing, plus there are also those who visit the island to party.
Boracay for women with children
Boracay is a great destination for families with family-friendly hotels and beaches on the island, where you can enjoy a plethora of activities with your kids. Apart from letting them frolic on the beach, you can sign up your children for diving or parasailing lessons. If you have curious children, you can take them to the Bat Cave or let them pick up shells with you on Puka Beach.
In some instances, you may also find native children loitering around parts of the beach and in commercialised areas. The Boracay Special Tourism Police Office advises tourists to be wary of these children and never trust them near your personal belongings.
Pampering for women in Boracay
A trip to Boracay is not complete without some serious pampering to alleviate any lingering stress or tension after spending a busy day enjoying swimming, water sports, or shopping. Unwinding in Boracay is inexpensive so spoil yourself with these treatments at a local salon or at your hotel’s spa.
Massage: You can opt for different types of massage services on the beach itself, where wandering therapists offer their services for a reasonable fee. Most four- to five-star hotels also have their own masseurs, offering foot massages, reflexology treatments and aromatherapy. Check with your hotel for special massage packages.
Manicures/pedicures: If your hotel has a salon on-site, consider dropping by for a manicure or pedicure done by a professional. Or you can also visit salons in the town itself for a cheap, yet good quality, treatment.
Shampoo and blow-dry: For great looking hair under the sun or for a special occasion in Boracay, opt for a shampoo and blow-dry service at a salon, where you can also have your scalp massaged and your hair styled any way you want.
Spas: A lot of hotels have their own spas so be sure to inquire about the differet treatment packages available and check out our dedicated spas page. More on spas.
Go-go girls
As you explore Boracay, hang around at the beach, or lounge in your hotel, it is common to see a number of Filipino women partnered with foreign men. Some of them may have met their partners legitimately, although a lot of them will have just met up in a bar on White Beach. If you are uncomfortable about this set up, it'd probably be best for you to spend time in more family-friendly areas. If you are single and ready to mingle, though, you may find it interesting to meet good-looking Filipino men on the beach or at the many bars. that said, it's virtually unnoticeable on Boracay, which the authorities have been vigilante in controlling, unlike a couple of other places in the Philippines.
