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Beach break
The Philippine island of Boracay offers a fun, sunny holiday whether you're with family, friends or the sweetheart.
There are few places in the world with people as friendly and scenery as beautiful as the Philippines. Of the 7,107 islands that make up the archipelago nation, Boracay is one that has some of the best beaches the country - or even Asia - has to offer.
It's no wonder the island has been featured in a variety of publications, including Travel and Leisure, and it's a top beach destination on the popular Internet travel site tripadvisor.com. Its growing reputation in the last decade has made the island more touristy, but looking out at the clear blue sky and the glittering sea, it's not hard to see why people are coming in droves.
While Boracay may have lost its secluded character, it's still a great choice for a beach holiday, especially if you're trying to escape the cold claws of winter. A lot is packed on the island, which is not much bigger than 10 square kilometers. It has many charms and attractions for the most active traveler, as well as the biggest beach bum.
It also caters to a variety of budgets. With everything from low-key guesthouses to five-star resorts, local fare to gourmet meals, travelers will be able to spend as much or as little as they want. And like many destinations in Asia, bargaining will help you get better prices on accommodation, leisure activities, shopping and dining.
The majority of accommodations can be found along the western side of the island, along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach. The southern part of the beach, called Station Three, caters more to backpacker crowds, and prices tend to increase the farther you go up the beach. Station Two, five to 10 minutes on foot from Station Three, is the center of the island's pulsing nightlife. Another 10 minutes up from Station Two is Station One, where you'll find the resort hotels and a more relaxed, soothing atmosphere.
The island's lookout point is arguably the best place for panoramic views of Boracay and its neighboring islands. Just a few moments of breathtaking scenery and fresh sea air will rejuvenate you and make you feel you never want to leave.
For a wetter adventure, there are banana-boat rides on the east side of the island, which you can reach by Jet Ski or motorboat. This is also one of the better places for parasailing. Vendors and boat operators are always looking to make a deal, so be sure to bargain.
There are organized excursions to nearby islands, one of the most popular being Ariel's Point. The Boracay Beach Club resort, which owns the island, plans outings to Ariel's for a minimum of 14 people each trip. Boats shuttle visitors there for a day of cliff-jumping, snorkeling and barbecues.
An alternative - and a sure way to see and do what you want - is to hire a boat. Ride around Boracay, stop at a restaurant frequented by locals, visit the neighboring islands, find a good snorkeling spot or find a secluded beach where you can appreciate Boracay's unspoiled beauty. Countless boat operators offer their services along the shore and at tourist haunts. Rental is typically 500 pesos ($12) an hour.
Another must-do is a sailboat ride at sunset. White Sand and Bulabog Beaches are lined with sailboats, and there's nothing quite like watching the sun descend against the backdrop of a blue sea and sky. There's very little that will top this bonding moment with nature.
To round up the day, head out for a tasty meal. Because of Boracay's countless international visitors, almost every major food type is available. There's New York-style pizzas, burgers galore, Mexican treats, Thai favorites, as well as Japanese udon noodles.
For a more local dining experience, head to the fresh seafood market at D'Talipapa, in Station Two. Here you'll find all kinds of seafood, such as crabs, lobsters, prawns and various fish. Like everything else on the island, bargain with the vendors to get the best price for their catch. The market is loud and sometimes crowded, but don't let the slippery floors or fishy smell deter you.
Once you've picked your catch of the day, go to one of the nearby restaurants, where the servers will gladly prepare the seafood according to your liking. It's the perfect way to share a meal with a big group of friends - both old and new. The seafood is fresh and this is a much more exciting and native dining option.
It's easy and cheap to get around the island. More inventive travelers will enjoy taking the dune buggies or go-carts, while those who prefer less bump and speed can hop in a car or the back of a truck.
There's plenty more to love and appreciate about Boracay. With its small, cozy atmosphere and welcoming people, it's one destination not to pass up for that romantic getaway, family trip or holiday with friends.
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海灘度假
By Mary Katherine Smith (China Daily)/翻譯:上海譯銳翻譯商業(yè)翻譯組認(rèn)證譯員Julian Zhu(B級)
無論你是和家人、朋友還是心上人旅游,菲律賓的長灘島都能夠為您帶來一個充滿歡樂的陽光假期。
世界上沒有哪個旅游勝地能夠像菲律賓這樣既擁有友好和善的島民,又有著醉人的美景。在這個由7107座島嶼組成的群島之國中,長灘島擁有這個國家,乃至整個亞洲最好的海灘。
很多刊物都有關(guān)于長灘島的專題介紹,這毫不奇怪。熱門的旅游網(wǎng)站www.tripadvisor.com亦將長灘島推選為最值得去的旅游勝地。在過去十年的時間里,隨著知名度的不斷上升,長灘島作為一個海灘度假勝地受到了越來越多游客的親睞。不過,當(dāng)看到湛藍(lán)的天空和波光粼粼的海水時,也就不難理解為什么游客們會成群結(jié)隊的趕往長灘島了。
盡管長灘島有可能再也無法找回之前的寧靜,不過對于海灘度假而言,其仍是最值得考慮的理想勝地,特別是當(dāng)你想遠(yuǎn)離冬日刺骨的嚴(yán)寒時,則更是如此。這個面積剛超過10平方公里的小島可謂“麻雀雖小,五臟俱全”。島上風(fēng)景旖旎,無論是活力四射的旅行者,還是狂熱的海灘迷都能夠從中發(fā)現(xiàn)屬于自己的樂趣。
此外,在島上,無論預(yù)算多少,都能夠找到盡興所在。無論是低調(diào)儉樸的小旅館,還是豪華的五星級度假酒店,無論是當(dāng)?shù)靥厣€是精致美食,或奢或儉,完全由旅行者自行定奪裁量。同亞洲的許多旅游勝地一樣,如果游客善于討價還價,那么則可以在住宿、休閑娛樂、購物和餐飲方面又省去一筆。
關(guān)于住宿,島上絕大部分的酒店主要集中在島嶼的西側(cè),也就是沿White Sand海灘和Bulabog海灘的一側(cè)。島嶼的南端,亦被稱作三號碼頭,是背包客們的理想之地。從南端往北端走,越靠近北端,費用也會隨之水漲船高。從三號碼頭出發(fā),步行約5-10分鐘,即來到了二號碼頭,這里也是島上喧鬧的夜生活的中心地帶。從二號碼頭再往北走大約10分鐘,就來到了一號碼頭,這里有度假酒店。這里的整個氛圍會讓人感覺更加放松愜意。
如果你想一覽島上的全景和鄰近的島嶼,那么島上的瞭望臺可以說是最理想的地點。眼前醉人的海島美景以及清新的空氣,哪怕只是短暫的一刻,都會讓人精神煥發(fā)并流連忘返。
如果希望和海水能夠更加近距離的接觸,那么可以選擇在島嶼的東側(cè)乘坐香蕉船。前往島嶼東側(cè)可以選擇乘坐噴氣式劃艇或摩托艇,這里同樣也是帆傘運動的理想處所之一。這里的商販和船只運營公司都非常急于談成生意,所以討價還價是絕對必要的。
島上還有前往附近島嶼的短途游活動,其中Ariel’s Point是最受歡迎的目的地之一。游客可以乘船前往那里進(jìn)行為期一日的攀巖、淺灘潛水以及燒烤活動。
租船亦不失為一種選擇。你可以欣賞長灘島四周的美景,在當(dāng)?shù)厝私?jīng)常光顧的飯店用餐,登上并游覽鄰近的島嶼,尋找一個適合淺灘潛水的理想地點或者找一個人跡罕至的海灘去靜靜欣賞其最原始的瑰麗美景。租船的費用一般是500比索(合12美元)每小時。
另一項在島上不可錯過的活動則是在日落時分乘坐帆船。White Sand和Bulabog海灘上點綴著密密麻麻的帆船,再也沒有比夕陽在湛藍(lán)的天空和海水的映襯下緩緩落下更絢麗的景色了。此時,人與自然仿佛交融在一起,此刻是以往任何時刻都無法比擬的。
結(jié)束一天的游玩后,再犒賞自己一頓美味的晚餐。由于長灘島的游客來自全球各地,因此幾乎各國知名的美味都能夠在這里找到。這里有紐約風(fēng)味的比薩餅、倫敦多味漢堡、墨西哥菜肴、泰式美味以及日式烏冬面。
如果希望品嘗更加具有當(dāng)?shù)靥厣拿牢都央龋敲次挥诙柎a頭的迪塔里啪啪鮮活海鮮市場則是個不錯的選擇。這里的海鮮應(yīng)有盡有,比如螃蟹、龍蝦、對蝦和各種魚類。和在島上的其他地方一樣,在這里也要和小販討價還價,只有這樣才能獲得最優(yōu)惠的價格。這里的海鮮市場人聲鼎沸,有時還會擁擠不堪,不過千萬不要因為那里濕滑的地面或濃重的魚腥味而放棄前往。
在海鮮市場購買到自己心儀的海產(chǎn)品后,可以選擇一家附近的飯店,那里的侍者會熱情的按照食客的口味要求來準(zhǔn)備一頓豐富的海鮮盛宴。與一大幫朋友以這種方式一起享用晚餐實在不錯。這里的海鮮十分新鮮,是一種更加熱鬧,也更加貼近當(dāng)?shù)亓?xí)慣的餐飲選擇。
環(huán)島游覽十分方便而且費用也不貴。富有創(chuàng)意的游客可以選擇乘坐沙灘汽車或卡丁車,如果你對風(fēng)馳電掣般的顛簸旅行并不感興趣,那么你也可以選擇乘坐汽車或坐在卡車后方的車斗內(nèi)。
長灘島值得游客喜愛和欣賞的地方還有很多很多。長灘島擁有親切舒適的氛圍,小巧的面積以及熱情友好的當(dāng)?shù)貚u民,因此無論是浪漫的度假休閑、全家出游還是與友人一道休假放松,長灘島都是一個不容錯過的理想勝地。