Folks, it’s been over two months since I had one of the most epic vacays of my life – and if you’ve been following me on Instagram, you got to see up close and personal some of the absolutely incredible moments I was able to spend (along with my wonderful travel companion and fellow blogger Justin Walter from Around the World with Justin – check out his post on our trip here) in Boracay, Philippines.
Let’s be real: I think we could all use a little beachside throwback in the depth of winter.
Our first day in paradise
Here’s the thing about Boracay – location is everything. Like, all the things. You need to be centrally located (Station 2 is my personal reco), and you sure as heck want to be directly on that long stretch of beautiful white beach (aptly named, White Beach). We were lucky enough to enjoy a sponsored stay on one of the only resorts in the area that spills out directly from the lobby onto the sand – The District.
Unedited gorgeousness that is The District
Not even kidding that this is #nofilter on White Beach
You guys, The District is The Sh*t. From the moment we checked in, we were greeted with the utmost in friendly service and professionalism – every staff member made sure to say hello, ask how we were doing, and make sure we we comfortable throughout our stay. Nothing felt forced, and every interaction was pleasant and easy.
Oh, and did I mention our actual room? Take a look around this baller suite:
The bed was so comfy it was damn near impossible to get up each day (but hey, those beach chairs don’t fill themselves) except for the siren call of the delicious (included!) breakfast. Mangoes do not get fresher than this, my friends – and again, the service at breakfast (including the action omelette and noodle stations) was impeccable.
But let’s not get hung up on staying inside the hotel. The amazing beach chairs were our favorite places on property, and also where we spent most of our lazy, luxurious days – drinks in hand, sunscreen on, in and out of the bath-warm water all day long. There are kayaks, jetskis and stand-up paddleboards to rent (beach staff will arrange it for you at a very reasonable cost) – that is, again, if you can get up out of your lounger.
In the epic words of 311, “I’ll be here awhile…ain’t goin’ nowhere…”
At some point you start to feel guilty from all the luxury, but The District has you covered on that, too – they’ve got a full service gym that is cool, clean, and wonderfully equipped – a little bit of heaven for a trainer like myself, who actually likes working out on vacay.
The daytime in Boracay can only be beat by one thing: the nightlife. As soon as the sun starts to set (which it does, early, in the winter), the island starts to liven up. We watched the sunset each night from our perch atop the Star Lounge restaurant, over freshly grilled seafood (or, like my friend Justin, some less ocean-y options), delicious wine and cocktails, and chilled-out music – absolute paradise.
The District is right in the middle of all the nighttime action – steps from D’Mall (tourist trap but must-see scene nonetheless), amazing clubs like our fave Epic, and all the cool local beachfront action (I bought these delicious garlic peanuts from a beach seller for about 50 cents and it was the perfect boozy snack before bed).
I’m not drunk, you’re drunk
Our stay was only a weekend, but it will last in my memory forever – it is far too easy to fall in love with the slow-paced beach lifestyle, amazing scenery, and warm service that characterize both Boracay and The District. We cannot wait to come back and walk into this lobby again soon…
For more information: The District Boracay
T: (63 2) 234.9058 | T/F: (63 2) 234.5917 | M: (63 917) 7737572
Email address: reservations@thedistrictboracay.com
thisfitblonde 
Such an awesome post recapping an epic trip!!!
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Looks fan-damn-tastic as I sit here staring out the window at snow and gray sky.
Chris
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