Thursday, May 8, 2008

Our New Discovery: Boracay Grand Vista


A visit to the Boracay Grand Vista Hotel is always a sublime experience.
The newest and possibly the most luxurious resort and spa in the island of Boracay, it offers breathtaking vistas of verdant mountains and aquamarine waters, brilliant sunsets and faraways islands, and the never-ending stream of birds flying into the horizon -- all from the privacy of one’s room. From the moment our van entered the hotel grounds, the boys were in a state of awe.
One cannot possibly describe Boracay Grand Vista Hotel without using any superlatives. (I heard lots of "wows" from the boys.) It is a beautiful combination of the best that nature and man have to offer. Located at the upper tip of Hagdan Yapak in Station 1, the hotel is situated away from the din of Boracay’s non-stop parties, offering privacy and a sense of tranquility that no other enclave within the island can. Hidden away from view, guests who walk into its premises are immediately captivated by its impressive Moroccan-inspired architecture and its well-manicured lawn that is also home to the largest pool in the whole of Boracay. The bi-level lawn also boasts of two other pools as well as cabanas where masseuses offer massages to weary souls.

But while the hotel’s surroundings may be impressive, they cannot quite compare to the hotel’s rooms. All 41 suites of the hotel have a private pool, a wide-screen flat TV with cable, a private balcony, NDD/IDD telephone service, a mini-bar, huge bathrooms, and safety deposit vaults. Large picture windows allow guests to witness Boracay’s glorious sunsets and wake up to picturesque ocean views. A hammock by the veranda, a fruit basket, the softest beddings and towels playfully arranged to look like swans bring a touch of warmth.

The hotel has 3 junior suites, 26 honeymoon suites, 4 executive suites, 2 vista suites, 2 grand pool suites, 4 grand view suites and 1 royal suite.

Guests of Boracay Grand Vista are never far from the Boracay’s powdery white sands. A private shuttle takes guests to D’Mall and back every hour, ensuring that guests are not deprived of all that Boracay has to offer. After a day of lazing in the sun and enjoying the beach life, guests can once more trek to their little private sanctuary up the hill.

Guests will also marvel at the hotel staff’s efficient yet unobtrusive service. Hotel staff willingly accommodate guests’ needs, from checking out airline bookings to arranging for a round of golf to planning an island-hopping escapade. A restaurant, housed in a separate building adjacent to the hotel, offers various cuisines. The Blues Blue bar offers a wide array of liquors and spirits. The business center provides businessmen all the conveniences of a private office. Wi-fi and internet connections are available. A gym and spa are currently being constructed.

Although most of Boracay Grand Vista’s guests are foreigners, a package for locals has recently been introduced. Meanwhile, Boracay Grand Vista remains the island’s best-kept secret. //

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