With its unparalleled exquisite tropical scenery and spectacular talcum fine shoreline, Boracay Paradise Island is a perfect getaway for beach bums, adventure–seeking travelers, and nature trippers.
It is the ideal destination for lovers, honeymooners, and families on vacation to unwind and celebrate events. The island’s long history of providing a world class vacation destination has earned it a reputation as excellent as its pristine white sand beaches.
Boracay has been the Philippines premier vacation destination for countless of travelers all over the world. Its marvelous hotels and beach resorts create a seamless day to night atmosphere of fun, sun and entertainment.
The island resort was voted as one of the world’s best beach by international travel guidebooks and magazines namely BMW Tropical Beach Handbook, Harpers, The British TV Quick, and the Australian newspaper Sun Herald. Due to this international media mileage and rave review made, Boracay Island is frequently visited by different tourists both local and international annually.
Boracay paradise is situated at the northwest portion of the province of Aklan and the Island of Panay which belongs to the Western Visayas Island group of the Philippines. It is located approximately 315 kilometers (200 miles) south of Metro Manila and can be reached by plane and boat from the different points of the Philippines.
The resort island is shaped like a dog bone which covers a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers, with a length of approximately seven kilometers of long powdery white beach, and almost one kilometer width of lush hilly landscape of coconut and other tropical plants.
Boracay has two most important tourism beaches in the island, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, where most of the island’s resorts and hotels are located. White Beach is lined up with numerous first rate hotel and resort establishments offering a wide range of accommodations ranging from economy rooms to premier and luxurious villas. Many restaurants and bars offer sumptuous food and beverages located at this beach.
Night entertainment is unequaled with lively discos and fire dancing performances. White Beach is the main tourism beach of over four kilometers of white sand adjacent to crystal clear water of the sea.
Bulabog Beach is an alternative beach on the other side of the island and serves as the island’s main windsurfing and kite boarding location. There are also other small beaches like Balinghai beach, Diniwid beach and others.
Boracay paradise is a haven for entertainment, pleasure and sun. Lately, it has become well known as one of the country’s premier windsurfing destination. It is now recognized as one of Asia’s finest boardsailing destination with a yearly Boracay International Fun Board Cup joined by top international wake boarders and board sailers. This annual international event is held every January or February every year.
Scuba diving is particularly one of the interesting water outdoor sports in Boracay. The island’s underwater marine life and coral reefs offer great and amazing spectacle against the pure white sand and crystal blue water. There are many diving centers that offer rentals of diving and snorkeling gears as well as diving trips and lessons to both professional and amateur divers.
Banana boat rides, paragliding and parasailing, and banca rides are some of the most sought after aquatic activities in Boracay. These services are provided by hotels, resorts and shops in the island. A tour of the island is must thing to do in Boracay to complete the vacation. Mountain biking, motorcycle trekking and all terrain vehicle (ATV) rides are also gaining popularity in the island.
Boracay is not just a vacation destination for aquasports enthusiasts but also for inland sports buffs as well. Beach volleyballs, soccer, and Frisbee tournaments are played promote these sports. Sunbathing tourists bask under the sun to get the tan they want. They may also enjoy massage services under the cool shade of coconut trees.
Indulge yourself in endless tropical entertainment and fun at Boracay Paradise Island.
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