Patrick Star
Contributor
Hello All,
My brother-in-law's family is from the Philippines. Specifically, they own a resort and dive shop on Boracay. I am working on getting the name. I just learned that he and his family are planning a trip there for this December and he has invited me to join them. That started me researching Boracay, knowing absolutely nothing about it. I have certainly read mixed opinions. Some of the comments here on our forum have been pretty brutal, but they are from before the island closed down for what sounds like very necessary infrastructure upgrades in 2018.
Is it a worthy destination for the distance involved? I live in New England, and it will be a trek and a half to get there. Though I am sure we will be treated very well by his family once we are there, the reviews of the island make me wonder if it is worth it when compared to other diving destinations.
How is diving the present day Boracay? Would any of you travel from the US just to go there, forsaking other diving locations? If so, why?
Thank you very much.
Patrick Star
My brother-in-law's family is from the Philippines. Specifically, they own a resort and dive shop on Boracay. I am working on getting the name. I just learned that he and his family are planning a trip there for this December and he has invited me to join them. That started me researching Boracay, knowing absolutely nothing about it. I have certainly read mixed opinions. Some of the comments here on our forum have been pretty brutal, but they are from before the island closed down for what sounds like very necessary infrastructure upgrades in 2018.
Is it a worthy destination for the distance involved? I live in New England, and it will be a trek and a half to get there. Though I am sure we will be treated very well by his family once we are there, the reviews of the island make me wonder if it is worth it when compared to other diving destinations.
How is diving the present day Boracay? Would any of you travel from the US just to go there, forsaking other diving locations? If so, why?
Thank you very much.
Patrick Star