Paradise withina paradise (Conclusion)

MANILA, Philippines - In this paradise, no food is forbidden.

Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa’s guests consist mainly of foreign visitors; and to satisfy various Asian and Continental taste buds, the resort put up different restaurants across its beachfront. The resort is well-positioned in the middle of Boracay’s long stretch of white sand beach, thus even guests from other five-star resorts and hotels on the island prefer its food outlets when they are caught up in the busy life at Boracay’s Station 2. Besides the Sea Breeze Café that offers instant morning pleasure with its international breakfast buffet, the Regency has an irresistible selection of dining places, namely: Christina’s (Italian and Western), A-Rang (Korean), Hap Chan (Chinese) and the newest one, Mesa-Filipino Moderne (Filipino). Yes, Mesa is the one with branches all over Metro Manila (including Greenbelt 5, SM Megamall and Tomas Morato).

Mesa is a mouthwatering place for foodies who are into authentic Filipino cuisine. Our group had a gastronomic feast with the fare’s familiar Filipino taste in freshly unique presentation. Delight your palates with the famous Crispchon, pan–fried apahap with latik and crispy boneless hito. My friends and I personally love the delicious baby squids swimming in olive oil instead of the usual ink, tinapa spring rolls and sisig in a pouch — which looks like a huge, scrumptious fried siomai. Actually, its sukang pinakurat is enough to excite your senses.

After an early evening of food revelry, you can enjoy the rest of the night at the MO2 Wave Bar, the first and only underground club on the island. Watch rock bands (guests prefer them over acoustics) perform up to 12 midnight at the beachfront then up to 2 in the morning at the Wave Bar. Boracay Regency adheres to the municipal ordinance of maintaining a volume of 40 decibels during nighttime so other guests would not be bothered by loud music.

Or you may favor a quiet and soothing moment of mind and body rejuvenation at the Kai Regency Spa on the fourth floor of Regency’s East Wing. Treat yourself to a Zen-like feeling of health and wellness at probably the biggest spa in the Philippines, with 22 rooms and over 50 beds for different treatments.

Originating from the Chinese word which means “soothing,” Kai brings guests to a journey of soulful relaxation. Find inner peace by beginning a choice among the spa’s selection of massages: the Kai Signature, Well-being Swedish, Filipino Hagud, Oriental Shiatsu, The Kai Royal Thai, Aromalymphtherapy, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Aroma Hot Stone and Four Hand Harmony Massage.

From food to meditative healing, and without sacrificing comfort and luxury, Boracay Regency and Regency Lagoon offer the most exquisite deal to truly experience Boracay.

The island will always be a tropical Eden; but at the heart of it, the paradise just gets better.

(For more information about Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa and Regency Lagoon, call 036-288-6111 to 17).

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