The Next Boracay, beaches and sunsets

Many people are talking about the potential of Carabao Island.  I was just surfing the net and am not surprised by this since I have heard it many times before.  The white sand is the same in places and both islands have a long sandy beach that stretches for kilometers. 

The size is also similar. Although Carabao has about 3 times the land mass of Boracay, they are both approximately the same length.  Boracay narrows in the middle while Carabao widens.  With the anticipated new airport being built the tourist should flock there.

This is what they are really talking about.  It is not the beaches, sunsets or laid back atmosphere.  It is about commerce and building the Philippines. At the present it is still a pristine island, but not another Boracay.  It never will be!  Nor will the countless other islands which have had this claim fame.  Malapascua, Puerto Galara, and hundreds of other wonderful spots.

This is a good thing because where else can you still find a beach with countless of shells and other sea creatures.  The beach is still alive and hasn’t been sifted and raked.  The snorkeling out front Lanas is great.  You can spend countless of hours wandering the beach just to witness the wonders of the ocean, not the restaurants, bars, and hawkers that riddle the beach of Boracay. 

Do you know that there is still not a paved road across the island.  It makes for much better hiking and biking.  You can still go for a walk without encountering a trike.  In fact, you will probably see more livestock than people.  There is one main cross country road and the majority of the 

Taken from the restaurant at Ivy

r is dirt paths. Anyone for a pony ride?

The night life at the present is also much different.  While in Boracay you have a full beach of night life there are only a couple of restaurants on Carabao.  During the season, Ivy’s Vine Resort and The Nipa House are the only western restaurants.  Much of the night life is star gazing and having a few beers on the beach often around a bonfire.

So Carabao Island will never be the next Boracay.  It may have an International airport and be swamped with tourists in the future, but it’s development and places will be different and unique.  If you want a laid back place that is a hop, skip and a jump from Boracay.  Come Visit Now!

As for sunsets, you come and compare.