Discovery Boracay ushered in the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 15, celebrating 18 years of welcoming guests to the island.
This year’s theme, “Eighteen Christmases Together,” honored the shared moments of joy with guests, families, and the local community since the resort opened. The ceremony featured a Christmas story highlighting togetherness and performances that combined the holiday spirit with the island’s natural beauty. The event also marked the official start of the resort’s holiday celebrations.
Visitors can take part in a range of festive activities throughout December. From Dec. 20 to 25, young guests can enjoy creative activities at Holiday Crafts and Cheers in The Sandbox Kids’ Room. Traditional Filipino holiday treats such as bibingka and puto bumbong are available daily at Sands Restaurant beginning Nov. 15.
Sands Restaurant will also host themed dinner events showcasing seasonal and international cuisines. Guests can look forward to a traditional Noche Buena and International Holiday Fare on Dec. 24 and 25, Mediterranean Night on Dec. 28, a Chinese Banquet on Dec. 29, and a Western Visayas–inspired feast on Dec. 30. Forno Osteria, the resort’s Italian restaurant, will feature a Tuscan-themed dinner called Boun Anno on Dec. 31.
For those seeking relaxation, Terra Wellness Spa offers a Holiday Pampering treatment throughout December. The three-hour customizable experience includes a massage, a scrub or wrap, and a facial, priced at P8,100 nett per person.
The season culminates on Dec. 31 with Eighteen and Beyond, Discovery Boracay’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration. Guests can enjoy a lavish dinner at Sands Restaurant or Andros before moving to the beachfront for a night of music, festivities, and the New Year countdown.
