Bettytlopez

Phuket versus Boracay

November 22, 2008

I should not be comparing these two resort places since I am Pinoy and therefore I should favor Boracay over Phuket. But I would like to compare these two popular beach destination for the very purpose of knowing which one is really a better destination.

We are set to go to Phuket by November 28 and to Boracay on Dec 21. But let me tell you off the bat what  I have noticed when searching for hotels in these two places:

Hotel rooms in Phuket are much much cheaper than those in Boracay.

We are staying in Sugar Palm Karon Resort  in Phuket.

A two night stay costs me only S$142 in this hotel

 

In comparison, at Boracay it costs me S$172 for the two nights accomodation we have secured fromAlta Vista de Boracay(this price is soft opening price) 

 

Sugar Palm Karon Pool

 

 

 

 

 

Alta Vista De Boracay Infinity Pool

I shall get back to you about comparison in food, entertainment and cleanliness factors after our visit to these places.

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How Hotel Reviews Help

November 7, 2008

If are visiting a plAce for the first time it helps to get the opinion of other travellers who have visited it. In termsof choosing hotels I have always relied on websites like Yahoo Travel and Trip Advisor since they carry reviews of actual travellers like me.

 

The HK Hollywood hotel is one of the best family hotels we have stayed in

 

If you want my unbaised opinion of hotels I have stayed in, click on this link,  I dont get paid for doing the reviews. I just want to help fellow travellers to get a good idea of what they are paying for.

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