After a few years of strict travel protocols due to the global pandemic, the tourism industry is taking off again. It is almost imperative to spend the holidays out of town or even in a different country because of the so-called “revenge travel” phenomenon happening throughout the world. This calls for the tourism and hospitality industry to up their game. Travelers nowadays are not just looking for a nice place to take pictures for Instagram but surely want a value-for-money vacation that entails a more creative and unique experience, and what makes it more special than a floating breakfast.
Decades ago, one of the top romantic ideas that people—specifically couples—get to do on a vacation is having a breakfast in bed. This usually comes in travel packages for honeymoon trips or during the Valentine’s Day season. It was surely a great activity to experience since it looked amazing in numerous romantic films shown on mainstream media for many years.
After many years, however, the breakfast in bed idea became a total cliché. It might have worked generations ago but the younger ones just thinks it is such an old and lazy idea to do on vacation. It became boring, to say the least. Suddenly, the classic spectacle of breakfast food served on dazzling wheeled carts with fancy linens and utensils cannot keep up with the new generation.
This raises the question, how can the breakfast in bed experience be upgraded? Two words: Floating breakfast.
Now that summer is just around the corner, many people are now planning for their getaway plans with family, friends, or loved ones. Some of the things that people look for when planning for a trip these days are the following: good food, pretty scenery, and new experience.
Let us see how a floating breakfast fits these criteria and why it is such a good experience to try on your upcoming summer getaway.
The word breakfast was literally derived from the phrase, breaking of fast. After a long fast due to sleep, people are usually hungry and excited to munch on something first thing in the morning of their vacation. It is an easy task to feed a hungry person, isn’t it?
On top of this, wherever one goes around the globe, there are breakfast staples that are being served in luxury inns or hotels. There is a limited number of dishes to try on that are proven to taste good. It is hard to mess up breakfast, really. Some even want to eat foods that are usually served for breakfast food in other mealtimes of the day.
In short, people love breakfast food! And a floating one at that? What a treat!
Eating breakfast and an early dip in the pool, at the same time? Yes! It is possible with a floating breakfast. One of the top dilemmas when going on a vacation is not having enough time to squeeze in all the activities with the limited time available. It is important to have good time management to fully enjoy the trip, for sure.
This is why a floating breakfast is such a treat for travelers on a limited time frame. It is a great way to multi-task and get value for money spent on the vacation trip.
In the current generation, good food and value-for-money experience is not complete if it does not have good snaps. As the young ones say, “pic or it did not happen.” It definitely became an unwritten rule when traveling.
It may sound superficial but let us face it, it is a thing of the new generation—a generation who lived with the existence of smartphones and social media. Whether we like it or not, the internet is now one of the main channels to establish new connections with people or build relationships. This is why it is not such a bad idea to maintain a good feed.
Breakfast in bed can no longer compete with the instagram-worthiness of having a lavish breakfast feast that is floating on a pool, with sun rays beaming over it. An egg, a breakfast staple, is not so photogenic when served on a plate placed on a boring table. But an egg placed on a nice wooden basket, surrounded with colorful fruits and lots of greens will be an amazing sight in person or in pictures.
Planning to include a floating breakfast in your trip’s itinerary? Here are some ideas to make the most out of the experience, whether you will have it served in a luxury resort or thinking of a do-it-yourself thing for your vacation buddies.
Half of the floating breakfast experience lies on a great backdrop. It has already been established that having a breakfast in the pool is a nice idea but if your eyes are not feasting on the scenery around, will it really feel like a vacation?
Choosing a luxury resort or hotel, or maybe a nice enough inn to spend your trip in is half of the task to ensure that it will feel like a truly splendid time of rest.
Plus, the photos cannot be as good if not a great backdrop, right? If one will search results for “floating breakfast philippines” to get some ideas, one will be led to a lot of good choices but with floating breakfast Boracay leading the pack. For others who might want a more lavish experience, having a floating breakfast in Bali sounds like the best choice—the place that is rumored to have originated the idea.
At the end of the day, it is not all about the photos. Breakfast is mostly about filling one’s stomach for the day’s worth of activities. It would not be called the most important meal of the day for nothing. You will have to eat it at some point.
Most luxury hotels offer the breakfast staples on their food selection. Although, some even upgrade the experience by having it custom-made to the guests’ liking.
What are the top options for breakfast? For floating breakfast Philippines, some of the top options that are on most guests’ list are eggs, toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, coffee or tea, and lots of tropical fruits. For a more vibrant combination, fresh juices can be ordered instead of the usual morning coffee or tea.
Being able to take a nice picture is almost a requirement for this experience but who would recommend it if the food tastes bad, right? The entire experience might not sound the most practical but it should still make up for one’s money’s worth.
Great backdrop? Check. Good food? Check. What else is left? A nice presentation.
The camera eats first, and it won’t be a good meal for it if the presentation is too shabby for what is supposed to be a spectacular feast.
So, what will make a nice presentation? First, putting the breakfast to a nice wooden basket that is also sturdy enough to hold its contents. Next, the plates and utensils used must be pretty to the eyes and compliment the theme of the meal. Lastly, the color combinations used of the food and its garnishes must work together, a good mix and match, enough to make the guest utter a nice, a little bit long “wow” upon seeing it.
With the competition that those in the hospitality industry go through every peak season, many luxury hotels up the ante by adding something to their package—some bubbles.
Imagine this: a floating breakfast served in a nice pool, you are taking a dip with your other half and taking a sip of champagne. If that is not romantic, what is? This is a great idea for those who are celebrating Valentine’s Day or some couple milestones like an anniversary.
What completes the floating breakfast experience? A good picture where you feel great not just because of the food or the scenery, but also about how you looked.
This is why it is important to make sure you have a swimming attire that goes with the spectacle. Whether it is a floating breakfast Boracay or any other beaches in the country or out of it, the experience will only be a good one to remember if it brings back a good one for you. Make sure to choose a nice outfit that you want to remembered in even after years.
Looking for a place to have your own floating breakfast experience? Boracay is definitely one of the top places to go to! In fact, Boracay is always a good idea to have your dream summer getaways.
Although, Boracay is not only good for those short vacation trips. There are a lot of people who have started to see the beauty of moving to this paradise for good which explains the island’s rising residential demand over the recent years.
This demand is now being met by several real estate projects happening in the area, one of which is the luxury condotel by Brittany Corporation which is soon to rise in the beautiful island. For more information, visit Brittany’s official website or follow their social media pages for the latest updates.
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