Boracay, the magic paradise island in the beautiful country of the Philippines, is the next stop on our cross-Asia honeymoon adventure. If you asked most people what draws them to Boracay year after year, they would probably say the beautiful pristine beaches. If you ask us, after spending an amazing vacation in Boracay last year, we could not agree more. What we did not know was that this year we were in for a tremendous shock that almost ruined our most anticipated honeymoon stop.

So let’s talk about what you can expect to see when you come to Boracay any time after the summer season, which stretches from mid-February to late June. But more importantly, let’s see how you can still make the best of your stay and leave with the unforgettable memories that you came here to seek.

We still have very vivid memories of our week-long stay on Boracay Island at Henann Crystal Sands last year. We were dreaming about coming back to Boracay the entire year, and we decided that it would be the top destination on our honeymoon trip after our wedding in Thailand, which you can see in the previous video.

But what happened here? Where is the pristine clear White Sand Beach and the calm turquoise ocean? Are we just having a bad dream? All the debris all over the beach, and what happened to the calm ocean?

The wind was really strong. So strong that most businesses around the beach put up nets in front to prevent the sand from blowing into the restaurants. You can see the palm trees bending backward from the strong wind.

Initial Shock

Gosh, did we make the worst mistake coming here? What are we going to do here? You couldn’t really stay too long just sitting on the beach because the wind would give you a headache after a while. I was really frustrated, to tell you the truth. I felt like we completely ruined our honeymoon. This is not what I signed up for and traveled all the way from Germany for.

Making the best of it

So how can we make the best out of it? Well, as they say, if life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and that’s what we did. The weather during the so-called “bear” months is very unpredictable, but when it is nice and sunny, take advantage of it. For us, we actually really enjoyed wave hopping. It is actually lots of fun, and if you are moving, you can easily spend the entire afternoon in the water.

On other days, you can still enjoy short walks along the beach, but in our experience, this will not be for long walks; the wind will eventually get to you. At that point, it is a good idea to hop into one of the small restaurants along the beach and enjoy a nice chocolate or mango shake while looking at the ocean.

But life at Boracay doesn’t stop with windy weather, and you will still see locals climbing all the way to the top of the coconut trees to get the coconuts to sell to tourists who will gladly buy them.

Boracay Sunset

The one thing that does not change, regardless of what time of the year you come to Boracay, is the majestic sunset in Boracay, which is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. After spending a great late afternoon jumping over the waves, it was time to get out of the ocean and witness the beautiful sunset. Words really don’t give it enough justice. While the beach may not be too busy during the day, almost everybody comes out during the sunset to enjoy the amazing atmosphere. That’s the time to take amazing pictures and videos that will keep your memories from Boracay alive for years to come.

Boracay Dmall

Your stay at Boracay will not be complete without visiting the famous D’Mall. Even though we did a fully dedicated video to D’Mall last year, we were surprised to see that this place is ever-changing. Several businesses that we used to frequent last year are no longer there, and new ones have opened in their place. It is definitely worth going there to do shopping for your souvenirs.

Boracay and wet market

What we also enjoyed was an evening tour to the so-called wet market where you can buy very fresh fruits and vegetables. The wet market is located just across the newly finished plaza at the City Mall with the Boracay sign that serves as a backdrop for memorable Boracay pictures. You can also do some shopping at the small supermarket where you will find almost any essentials, from bread and milk to a variety of snacks and water.

Now if you never had Dorian fruit we highly suggest first try a small piece- only then you can appreciate the popular phrase in Asia – taste like heaven, but smells like shit- the main reason why almost all hotels have a strong ban on bringing it to the hotel room unless you want to pay a hefty fine.

Boracay and Grocery shopping 

You can also do some shopping at a small Supermarket where you will find almost any essentials from bread and milk to variety of snacks and water.

I was actually quite impressed by the number of different breads and milks that this small store had.

Just before retiring to your room, you may want to go for a nice stroll along the beach and listen to the sound of karaoke. It is not as beautiful and pleasurable as during the summer when it is nice and warm, but it is still worth it.

Our overal impression on Boracay 

Overall, even though Station One and Two are not the best places that we would recommend spending time at during the Ber months, you can still make the best out of it if you are willing to go with the flow.

Best place to stay in Boracay during ber months

But if you really want to experience the beautiful white sand beach and calm warm turquoise ocean without the annoying wind, make sure you watch our video on Fairways and Blue Water Resort which is linked here.