BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINES ''The Best Island in the world''

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.

And here's why:

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:

Here is the list of  Leisure activities available on or near Boracay include horseback riding, scuba diving, diving  helmet, snorkelling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cliff diving, and parasailing.

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:

• ·        The Lind Boracay
• ·        Discovery Shores Boracay
• ·        Henann Palm Beach Resort
• ·        Movenpick Resort & Spa
• ·        Ambassador in Paradise
• ·        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!