An oasis of calm and serenity in Boracay
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Boracay is a private villa that offers relaxation WITH a “party island” label, Boracay is expectedly alive till the wee hours of the day, what with parties left and right.
But for those sun worshippers its pristine blue waters and dreamy white sand, an oasis of calm and serenity is what they just need.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Boracay is a private villa that offers this oasis – the Sun Villa Hilltop. Located in Station 2, The Sun Villa Hilltop is a quiet refuge nestled in a lush tropical garden on top of a hill.
Perfect for those who seek a more intimate setting, the 12-room boutique hotel has cozy and comfortable rooms for relaxation and recreation.
The Pavilion Restaurant and Lounge is another feat where visitors can savor a variety of Filipino and other food specialties, drinks and snacks while gazing at the outdoor gardens and swimming pool.
Come afternoon, Sun Villa Hilltop’s swimming pool become the ideal place to laze around and take a dip and while watching the
Finally, if visitors opted for a long day of frolicking on the shores of Boracay, they can pamper and soothe their tired bodies afterwards with the villa’s SunSpa which offers a wide array of massages and other beauty services eds like Body Massage, Bentosa (Cupping) Body Massage or Stone Massage.
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In fact, in a 2014 survey conducted by World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation and published by forbes. com, millennials now constitute 20-percent of international travelers. Additionally, by 2020, youth travellers from around the globe would be making 320 million international trips annually, a 47-percent increase from 217 million in 2013. JJ Se allots time to relish Philippine marvels like the San Juanico Bridge
But contrary to the misconception that millennials tend to max out their earnings just so they can explore the country and the world, the current generation are actually getting smarter in handling their travel funds.
Take for example smart millennial travelers Adrian Cailao, JJ Se and Aia Tabal who share to The ManilaTimes their secrets on how to travel without incurring debt or draining one’s savings.
Life goals
“I usually travel with a group of friends. We plan ahead, about a year in advance. We look for airline seat sales. We read blogs on budget traveling and we have a pool for travel fund,” Adrian Cailao explained.
Listing traveling under his core interests, this 29-year-old has explored much of the archipelago, experiencing the Philippines’ most beautiful for self-discovery and relaxation.
His colleague JJ Se agreed, adding that travel is a great means to expand his range of experiences.
“I’ve seen the hanging coffins in Sagada, experienced the culinary heritage of Central Luzon, and explored the underground river of Palawan. I also went on my first solo Malaysia and Singapore last year,” Se shared. that dreams don’t just fall into one’s lap. When he isn’t out posting his adventures on Instagram, he is busy shuttling between his work in Alabang and UP Diliman for his graduate classes.
Fortunately, he has a colleague like Aia Tabal, who he can look up to.
Newly- graduated from Ateneo Business School, the MBARegis degree holder is now looking for a fresh set of adventures. “I plan to enroll in baking or cooking classes. For travel goals, I am planning my next trip to Australia and Maldives. My sis- ter and I went to Norway just a few months back. Now, we’re drafting our shared travel list,” Tabal noted.
In addition to educating themselves with their desired destination, planning carefully and acing their day jobs to fund their wanderlust, these millennials said theyare investing on life plans to fully feel free whenever they travel. They further divulged that their Insular Life policies have helped them outline their their personal milestones.
“Honestly, I didn’t understand the importance of life insurance before. To me, it was something that ‘adults’ should get, in case something bad or unexpected happens to them. I didn’t know it as a tool that can help me fund my goals,” Se admitted.
C a i l ao , meanwhile, revealed that, at his age, he al- ready has two years’ worth of financial tracking records. He uses them to strategize on his spending and investments, “If a travel would not fit the budget, I have to say ‘ no’. I’ve learned to focus on my goals and now I am building up my insurance policies and investment profits to fund my next travel goals in Europe and America.”
Lastly, for Tabal, saving up for goals is just a matter of developing the right habits.
“I compute my expected cash in including and then plan out my Aia Tabal crosses off Norway from her travel bucket list