Alta Vista Blog

There are only a few weeks left until the new and improved Boracay re-opens its doors to both local and international tourists, as well as the expats in the Philippines, again. Yes, we’ll all be able to enjoy the many summer activities in the crystal clear waters and white sands of Boracay again. Sounds exciting, right?

The Philippines is an emerging destination for international students. According to the Bureau of Immigration, Koreans top the list of foreign students in the country, followed by Indians, Iranians, and Chinese. The sustained increase of enrollees is attributed to the improving educational system and Filipino teachers' proficiency in English.

Beyond destination weddings, people are now also traveling to distant places to celebrate birthday parties. Your special day, after all, deserves a beautiful backdrop for the festive celebrations. And you can’t have a more picturesque backdrop than Boracay. Here are beach party ideas for a weekend-long birthday celebration on the island.

After 6 long months of rehabilitation, the local government has something good regarding the Boracay closure news. We’ll finally be able to enjoy the lush white sands and clear water of Boracay once again as it re-opens this October 26, 2018.

When going on a vacation, travelers plan on having the best time of their lives. And while everyone has the right to feel like a king or a queen even for a weekend, that does not mean common respect and courtesy go out the window.