Should you travel to Boracay during the peak or off-peak season? When is the best time to visit the island? Deciding the best travel dates for your holiday in Boracay can be a little tricky. You will have to choose between traveling in the wetter yet less busy months or in the sunnier yet more crowded months. While Boracay can be enjoyed throughout the year, there is still the optimal time for you. Allow this expat’s travel guide to help you wade through your options.

The province of Aklan shares the same dilemma as the provinces that are less popular and relevant than one of its cities or islands. Baguio City is to Benguet as Boracay is to Aklan. There’s also Siargao and Davao City in the lesser known provinces of Surigao del Norte and Davao del Sur, respectively.

The island paradise of Boracay is set to open again on October 26, exactly six months after the Philippine government ordered its closure to pave way for environmental rehabilitation. Several airline companies and travel agencies are already offering special promos and discounts to entice travelers and beach bums to visit the island.

Traveling to Boracay brings more pleasures than just the splendid beaches and the buzzing nightlife. You can go mermaid swimming, kitesurfing, freediving, and many other activities. Better still, you can take lessons that will help you ease into the new experiences. You’ll have more reasons to leave your relaxing loft at Alta Vista De Boracay, and just experience more of what Boracay has to offer.

As Boracay prepares to open its doors in October, tourists are ecstatically booking flights to the world-famous island. Tens of thousands of people from everywhere flock to the white sand beaches of Boracay each year. The charm of this paradise-like destination doesn't falter even during the rainy season. As a matter fact, the lean months is attracting vacationers who are out for promo flights and bargain hotel bookings.