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Viewing Boracay from the Top Text and photos by Jojie Alcantara
Hotel Soffia Boracay
BORACAY, the world class tourist attraction in the Philippines which claims huge tourist influx all year round, is one of the country’s most popular venues for parties, vacation retreats and celebrity spotting. A beautiful location to soak in the brilliant sun, unbelievably powdery white sand, blue skies and azure waters of this famous landmark in the Philippines, it doesn’t have to be peak season to enjoy the uniqueness of Boracay Island. Is there something else you can do in Boracay apart from your usual snorkeling, food binging, parasailing, massage-craving, island hopping, partying, celebrity watching and fire dancing? Try it from a different perspective. The best way to enjoy Boracay at a 360-degree vista is 72
not to stay in the congested coastal resorts but to aim for higher grounds. Hotel Soffia Boracay (www.hotelsoffia. com), situated in the elevated Barangay Yapak, is a perfect host to your new exploration. From your arrival in Caticlan, a staff awaits to whisk you off to a ferryboat, transfer you to a vehicle going uphill, where a white-washed set of casitas and Mediterraneaninspired hotel stand in dreamy splendor, overlooking a breathtaking view of the island. All 59 rooms are cozy and spacious, beautifully arranged to make you feel at home. Hotel Soffia’s quiet beauty and architecture promises an unforgettable stay. You soak in the seascape view of White Beach from your hotel room balcony, enjoy the