You
could stay at one of the best accommodations in Boracay, but your
trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t go on an island hopping
tour during your visit. An island hopping tour is easily one of the
most memorable activities you can do on the island. The scenic views,
refreshing breeze, and the bounty of the sea makes island hopping
special and interesting.
But
before you hop on a boat and put a life vest on, you need to prepare
a few essential items to make the experience convenient and
enjoyable.
1.
Camera
It’s
difficult to imagine anybody forgetting their camera when they go on
trips like these. After all, it is one of the most basic travelers’
necessities. But sometimes when the excitement and anticipation kicks
in, people tend to forget basic things. Its not often that you will
get the chance to go island hopping, that’s why you need to capture
every moment. If you have one of those fancy waterproof ones, it will
come in handy when you go snorkeling in Crocodile Island.
2.
Drinking water
Another
essential item that many seem to forget during trips like these is
drinking water. You will spend a few hours on a boat, surrounded by
undrinkable sea water. Tours are usually held in the morning when the
sun is out, with the many activities that you will engage in, it’s
nice to have plenty of drinking water by your side to avoid
dehydration. Bring a gallon or two, depending on how many are there
in your party.
3. A
loaf of bread
Yes,
bread that you can throw out in to the water to attract fish. Your
tour guides will take you to a place where you can actually swim with
schools of fishes, and since they are afraid of people, you need to
lure them with bread. Throw a few strips on the water and you will
see these little creatures swarm over them. As for the snorkeling
gear, these will be included in the tour, so all you need to do is
enjoy the amazing moment with your friends or loved ones.
4. Hand
sanitizer
The last
stop of the tour before heading back to your accommodation in Boracay
is at Puka Beach. There is a small restaurant here that serves simple
but delicious Filipino dishes. To really experience the island way of
life, you have to try eating without the use of utensils. And since
fresh water is very limited, it is important to have a hand sanitizer
to use after eating.
5. Money
There
are vendors at Puka Beach offering various handmade accessories like
necklaces and bracelets made from shells and wood. It would be very
wise if you have some cash on you, so you can buy souvenirs for
classmates and co-workers back home before heading back to your
Boracay accommodation. Remember, you should haggle for the best deals
so you can get the most out of your money. In case you actually
forgot to bring money during the tour, don’t worry because the best
resorts in Boracay have retail or gift shops inside their premises.
For a
more fun and easy time, stay at Asya Premier Suites Boracay they
offer various activities as well as island tours to guests. Check
their website and Facebook page for more information.
