Another Way to Enjoy Boracay
By Jeffrey Baluyot

BORACAY DURING THE LEAN SEASON? WHY NOT!

Night parties, overflowing drinks, too much crowd, polluted shoreline, and so on are the prevailing comments we see (or hear) referring to the famous island of Boracay nowadays. This is not so surprising since the island has become one of the most, if not the top, prominent tourist destination in the country over the years. Just like any other now-commercialized tourist destination islands, Boracay was once a quiet and more picturesque island than it is today. I can definitely and personally attest to that owing to my first ever Boracay experience that can be dated back to 1999.

Roughly, fourteen years after my first visit. I took my wife, and I decided to have our 2nd honeymoon there to renew our vows. We were booked for a 4-days, 3-night stay on December 10-13, 2013. A month prior to our travel date, the Philippines was hit by super typhoon 'Yolanda' (Haiyan) where most of the Eastern Visayas Region was hit, including Boracay. Flights were cancelled and guests were stranded for a couple of days. Some of the guests scheduled after the typhoon up until those booked around December, foreign and local, intentionally cancelled their hotel bookings upon seeing how massive the damage was and expecting major rehabilitation and on-going relief operations. And so, I made sure that hotels and commercial establishments were up and running before we came. I kept on trying to recall the vivid memory I had in Boracay when I first came to visit. It's a bit hard but one thing's for sure: I cannot, in any way, remember any resorts and restaurants just right along the shore line. In a normal pace, December would have been a peak season in Boracay but because of the typhoon, we were lucky to have witnessed what Boracay is like during the lean season.

I was looking for the "crowded and polluted shoreline" side of Boracay which I had seen countless times in the news and in Facebook. I was, in a way, frustrated because I saw it myself that Boracay was not as exploited as how they portray it to be. There were only a few people and it was peaceful, and the water was so clear. The beach was still picturesque just the way I remembered it fourteen years ago.

After more than a year I had, once again, an opportunity to go to Boracay, this time together with my growing family. Around first week of April 2015 when my wife was four months pregnant, I had a chance to see Boracay on a peak season. So, again the beach was filled with a plethora of beach going vacationers. All frolicking on the white sand of the beach by day and partying in one of the many night clubs and bars at night.

Don't get me wrong I still had a blast with my family and friends but I can't help but yearn for the peace and quiet I enjoyed on my second visit back in 2013. So I guess visiting Boracay island during the lean season from the first week of June until the last week of October, might not be a bad idea.

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Aloe Vera for Health

Aloe Vera for Health
By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Nanditha_Vasudev/961343]Nanditha Vasudev

Just like an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a cup of Aloe Vera juice a day will keep your health problems, skin problems and hair problems away.

Aloe Vera is full of nutrients. It has magnesium, zinc, potassium and vitamins like A, C, E and B12. Apart from replenishing your body with powerful antioxidants, it helps balance your metabolism, promote oral health, boost immunity, keep blood pressure in control and also support normal circulation of blood. Many have also claimed that it normalized their blood sugar and promoted their heart health.

Aloe Vera is extremely good for your skin. Applying Aloe gel directly to dry skin, skin injuries and skin burns helps in quick healing. You can even consume Aloe and gain the same kind of benefits. It has anti-aging properties that keep you younger forever. Being rich in proteolytic enzymes, Aloe Vera also promotes hair growth.

There are about 400 different types of Aloe. Each one of these has its own chemical composition. You need to know which ones you need to pick if you are making your own Aloe juice. If you are not too sure, it is better to go for one of the branded products that include Aloe extract.

Benefits of Aloe Vera

If you are still not too sure of whether you should go for it or not, here are a few benefits that can give you many reasons to take the right decision:

Aloe Vera has high anti-inflammatory properties that can cure bowel problems. Apart from curing constipation, it also reduces the symptoms of heart reflux, thereby stabilizing the alkaline levels in your body.

If you have rheumatism, arthritis or inflammation in your eyes or ears, having Aloe juice for about two weeks at a stretch, can help you feel better. You can also apply the gel for joint and muscle pains.

If you want to maintain your cholesterol level, Aloe is the way to go. It can also stabilize your metabolic rate, help you burn fat and reduce your lipid levels.

Aloe juice can provide instant relief from mouth ulcers and cold sores. It also reduces plaque formation and gingivitis.

Diabetic patients can consume the juice of this miraculous plant to keep their blood sugar levels under control.

Drinking a glass of water with two teaspoons of fresh Aloe Juice is a great way to cleanse or detoxify your system.

If you often experience redness or irritation in your eyes, you can add in two teaspoons of Aloe Gel to a cup of water and make your own natural eye-wash.

The presence of magnesium lactate, makes this a great antihistamine for those who are suffering from sinus or chest inflammation. It is one of the best natural solutions for bronchitis, flu, coughs, cold, stuffy nose and various other respiratory disorders.

Amino acid deficiencies can be replenished by regular consumption of Aloe Vera juice. It strengthens your self-defense mechanism by boosting up your immune system.

That's not all! Aloe juice can also help you fight cancer too. It's anti-carcinogenic properties stop tumors from growing.

If you find it difficult to extract Aloe Juice all by yourself, you can choose from many ready-made products that are available in the market. Most of these Aloe Vera products are branded and manufactured by reputed manufacturers.

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