WHY SO MANY PEOPLE FLOCKED TO BORACAY?
A SMALL ISLAND IN
THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO.
Boracay is situated on a small island in the Philippines, province of Aklan.
It is a very well-known travel destination around the
world.
It has recorded several visitors annually.
Apart from its white sand
beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations
for relaxation
And the good news is that it's not only for middle and upper-class people.
This is for everyone who wants to enjoy and have fun in one of the best islands in the world.
Hotel accommodation ranges from 16 USD Dollars to 416 US dollars per night
If you’re a solo traveller with a tight budget, you can
stay at Island Hostel Boracay or should you choose to stay on luxury with one of a kind
accommodation, you can select Shangrila suites.
Getting there: Fly from Manila to Caticlan in Malay; from there, pump
boats ferry passengers to White Beach which takes less than an hour.
We have arranged ground transfer from our hotel to lessen the hustle cause negotiation prices with the public is so irritating and of course, time-consuming.
It offers a breathtaking view and a lot of amazing bars and restaurants that
suits your needs.
There's plenty of reason why you should put Boracay island
on your bucket list.
Awards
and Recognition:
Looking back:
Boracay was awarded as the
2012 Best Island in the World by the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure
As of 2013, it was emerging
among the top destinations for tranquillity and nightlife.
In 2014, the resort island
was at the top of the "Best Islands in the World" list published by
the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
In 2016, Boracay headed
the magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch".
In April 2018, the
Philippine Government decreed a 6-month closure of the island for tourists to undertake major
It re-opened in October
2018, with a set of new rules meant to address a variety of issues.
Origin:
The name Boracay is attributed
to different origins. One story says that it is derived from the local word
"borac" which means white cotton with characteristics close to the
colour and texture of Boracay's white sugary and powdery sand.
The island is
approximately seven kilometres long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot
being less than one kilometre wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square
kilometres.
Leisure activities:
White Beach is the big tourist draw - and
it is quite sensational, those 4km of gorgeous, blindingly white sand.
Majority of foreign
visitors are from China and South Korea, accounting for 80% of the total number
of foreigners visiting the island.
The rest of the foreign tourists hail from the United States,
Taiwan, Russia, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
In 2017, before the
closure, it drew two million tourists. Yes, you heard it right.
BORACAY ISLAND has registered
an overwhelming 2.1 million tourists for 2017, the highest number so far
recorded.
The top 10 groups of tourist arrivals came
from China with 375,284; followed by South Korea, 356,644; Taiwan of China,
40,802; the United States, 22,648; and Malaysia, 20,585.
Following were
the United Kingdom with 17,416; Saudi Arabia, 15,944; Australia, 15,365;
Russia, 14,074; and Singapore, 9,897.
The rest of
the visitors were domestic tourists and overseas Filipino workers.
The island then generated about
$1 billion in tourism receipts, according to the provincial tourism office
data.
In 2018, the island
welcomed 941,068 tourists.
The
10.3-square-kilometer islet’s white sand beach spans four kilometres,
paralleled by a strip of at least 100 hotels.
Best Time to Travel:
April and May recorded the highest number of
tourist arrivals due to its summer season.
Top luxury hotels in Boracay:
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The Lind
Boracay
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Discovery
Shores Boracay
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Henann Palm
Beach Resort
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Movenpick
Resort & Spa
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Ambassador in
Paradise
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Shangrila
We booked in a 4-star hotel at Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Boracay.
The accommodation was great, they have a spectacular garden view, and a greenery gold course within the vicinity and of course a private beach for you.
Indeed, the total experience on this island was very memorable and fascinating.
In the evening you can get to hear local music and watch local dances and of course a delectable meal.
I am so happy that I got to try my first experience on stand up paddle which is very exciting, exhausting but of course fulfilling. I have never tried it and I really enjoyed paddling.
To make your holiday more meaningful, you've got to try this very tickling but surely so much fun thing to do. Visit a nearby fish spa and get rid of your feet. hahahaha
Enjoy your powdery white sand experience and don't hesitate to tell your stories because this island deserves to be known and experienced by everyone.
Maraming Salamat!
