Boracay like you’ve never seen before.
Back then, powdery white sand and crystal-clear shores would come to my mind whenever I think about Boracay. An escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and definitely a place for tranquility; Years passed, and a few labor day weekends later, the island we all know and love has been stripped off it’s pristine roots and is now an emerging destination for nightlife and hangover-guaranteed rendezvous.
Last month, I was Invited over to the island again with my fellow bloggers but this time, for a relaxing and a more private experience in the comforts of this premiere beach sanctuary, Rieseling Boracay. Located at Bolabog beach, The resort offers majestic beachfront views minus the bustling crowd, giving us a pleasant ambiance of the island life that Boracay is originally known-for.
The whole place is designed to reflect the Filipino lifestyle, with insta-worthy suites uniquely decorated with indigenous furnishings and interiors, the resort would surely capture the eyes and hearts of any self-proclaimed instahoe, much like myself haha
One thing I love about this resort is the privacy it offers. Since it isn’t located at the main beaches, it gives its guests the same white beach views sans the busy crowd that’s always present when you’re staying on the other side of the island. With the resort offering only around 13 different but equally cozy suites, It almost feels like having a beach all to yourself!
In-house guests can enjoy the resort amenities including Rieseling’s very own Beach bar + Cafe--which in my opinion serves one of the best complimentary breakfast on the island, a swimming pool, meeting room, In-room massages, and my favorite, free WIFI. Also, guests can avail room service from 7am-10pm.
Another thing I love about the resort, is the location. It offers a tranquil atmosphere conducive to private bonding, yet, just a stone’s throw away from the famous white beach. So you can peacefully relax over their in-house cocktails at the pool area during the day, and go harder on drinks and dance the night away at the usual white beach clubs, like Epic Boracay.
Sadly, I didn’t have any photos from our night out at Epic but it sure stood up to it’s name. We had the most epic time partying and drinking that got us into all kinds of (good)crazy, like crashing dance showdowns and inviting foreign strangers over our VIP table that the folks at Epic was kind enough to offer us--Thanks again! btw, if you’re wondering, yes, that turned out well. They’re actually some really cool foreign volunteers on a vacation. we still get in touch thru snapchat lol The night may have resulted to an epic hangover, but hey, It’s Boracay haha It was all worth it at the end, i should say.
I’ve also learned that Bulabog Beach is the island’s watersports capital, noted for its attractive, laid-back community vibe. So if you’re tired of the usual nightlife in Boracay, let the folks at Rieseling introduce you to other fun things you can do in the island; besides, the beach is just a few steps away from your room. Now who said staying on the other side of the island would be boring?
My blogger buddies and I got to try the Mermaid lessons all thanks to Rieseling Boracay in cooperation with the Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy. It was initially offered to the ladies, and us guys got the paddle boarding lessons--which was also fun. but hey, who wouldn’t want to experience being a mermaid--or merman in my case, for once? HAHA
On the second day of our four-day trip, we were invited over for lunch at the Villa Contessa. It’s situated along a cliff on the east side of Boracay that gave guests of their balinese-inspired home a more stunning view of the Bulabog beach.
Besides the opulent interiors and picturesque views, the food as well did not disappoint. The owner was kind enough to cook it all for us, and you can definitely feel the love and passion in every bite you take on each scrumptious dish she place on the table. Tita Tootsy, as we call her, did not only offer good food, but entertainment as well. She always had interesting stories to tell and funny comebacks in between. Her energy was always so high and infectious, she’d get you dancing on your feet on a hot afternoon. I can definitely say that our trip wouldn’t be as fun and memorable without her.
To make our getaway more relaxing, we were all brought to the multi-awarded, Mandala Spa and Villas Boracay to experience their signature treatments and services. As someone who enjoys a good pampering session, I probably was the happiest to know about it being part of our itinerary.
The whole place is huge, and unlike the usual spas in the city, Mandala is more of an estate where you get treated to a villa of your own, one of many that spread around the lush-filled sanctuary, ensuring privacy and a more satisfying retreat.
On our third day, we got to have the famous Boracay Suncruiser all to ourselves. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, given that we got to spend the whole afternoon on board Boracay’s ultimate party boat with nothing but good food, good drinks and great company. The huge inflatable slide and the two-storey high jump-off pad made the experience even more fun and exciting. With all that going on, being stuck in the middle of the ocean surely never felt so good.
A lot of things happened in those four days and as much as I want to share every detail with you guys, I don’t think any of us would have the time and effort to read the whole thing lol but I sure am thankful to have been part of this, nevertheless. And as I end this entry, I would just like to give a shoutout to kuya Melo of Outoftownblog.com and the kind folks at Skyjet Airlines and Rieseling Boracay for an unforgettable trip.
Oh and to the cool #TitasOfBoracay aka the owners of Rieseling Boracay, can I just say that I never met any owner as welcoming and hospitable as you all are. Thank you for the fun conversations over your signature cocktails and delectable food that you all have prepared with love, and for bringing us around the island and introducing us to the other side of Boracay I never even knew existed. I could only wish to be as cool, fun, and energetic as you guys when I grow old lol Surely, I’ll never forget you guys, till next time!
#mikewillfly