Paradise for many people is a beautiful beach surrounded by blue waters under a bright, clear sky.
Paradise could definitely be White beach in Boracay, Philippines. This may be my favorite beach in the world.
Seriously.
Raya Island is on the same level while I also loved the serenity of the beach in Tulum, but Boracay’s waters sets it apart. I gave a preview of my trip to Boracay in this post when I shared a few pictures taken with my HTC One X+ as part of #HTCOne #TroopOneX (find me on Instagram to view my latest travel, fashion, and everyday finds) and was glad to be able to take a few quick snaps on the beach.
Picture yourself walking up along a strip of white, powdery sand into the clear water. You walk out 25 feet and the water gently laps at your knees. You walk out another 25 feet and are gently swayed by the waves. Walk out another 25 feet and your hips are at water level.
It is just unbelievable to walk out so far (I didn’t test out when it reached 5 feet, but we went at least 75 feet away from shore), look back to the shore and simply let the water ebb and flow around you.
We mostly stayed on the Western beach, called White Beach that is met by the Sulu Sea. There are three stations that used to be docking stations for all boats that would pull up to shore. We stayed at Station 1 and I would highly recommend this area because it is a quiet, pristine stretch that is only a 10-15 minute walk from the more energetic island center at Station 2. The nicest resorts in the area (Fridays, Discovery Shores, and Shangri La) also happened to be located at this station though they are still a ferry and car ride from the airport.
I’ll write about my own hotel experience later this week, but here are a few favorite memories from the trip…
…lounging around while watching the beautiful skies over a calm sea (even when the skies weren’t blue, the water still was!)…
My husband’s view of me taking a picture of him!
…strolling along the beach at night…
..to taking in the sites along the beach and snacking.
Virgin Mary on the rocks (hmm, sounds like a drink?)
Psst, look closely at the sailboats for a famous fast food logo. We thought it would be hilarious if you could actually swim to the boat and order fries!
Fresh calamansi or small lime juice is the best!
awww. I wanna be there as well
These photos are amazing, and I loved seeing the one of you taking a photo of your husband! I don’t know what my favorite beach is, but I’ve never seen more crystal clear water than in Belize – the beach itself wasn’t too inviting where we were, though, so I need to think about that one!
That looks like heaven. I am really craving a beach vacation. Love your photos.
It looks so beautiful!!! The sailboats and water look so serene. I could lay out and look at it all day! HaHaHa Fabulous pictures!
I’m fed up with the cold and totally dreaming of warm weather and beaches right now. Thanks for the virtual getaway 🙂
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u sold me doll! – place looks amazing! – i can’t wait for fun in the sun, white sand beaches, crystal blue water, fun cocktails!
It is amazing! Did you see my last note? You need to see your mention on the heart manicures/HTC winner post! I need your info!
These pictures took my breath away, such a beautifully scenic beach, the water looks so crystal clear and perfect. I actually love it more at night.
Wow, it sounds amazing! I would love to be able to walk out that far.
I would love to visit boracay someday! It certainly does look like paradise, reminds me of my cruise to cayman islands a few years back…. I need a vacay!
omg calamansi juice!! i need some of that right now, mmmmm.
and still need to go to boracay. everyone talks about it and i had a couple cousins there for the new year. hoping to make it there soon!
I’m buried under 3 feet of snow and you are on the most beautiful beach in the world? Can I trade lives with you please??
oh wow – your pictures whisked me away to another place that has no snow and parkas. what stunning images. i can absolutely see why this is your favourite place!!
and that lime juice had me drooling.
xox P
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Now I’ve got the beach craving….
Stunning… Look like vacation paradise!!!
Wow this looks amazing! I love the lighter colored aqua water, the beautiful sandy beach…just slight differences from where I live, but enough to entice me to visit! Looks like you had an amazing time, it’s on my mental list now.
xo Mary Jo
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