-Out of all the islands in the world, TripAdvisor chose to name Boracay as its Best Overall Beach Destination in Asia of 2014-
Dubai, 24th July 2014 – Philippines’
prime beach destination, the White Beach in Boracay has been named as
No. 1 beach destination in Asia on the recent survey conducted by
popular travel site, TripAdvisor for its Top 25 Beaches in Asia 2014
list.
White
Beach in Boracay in the province of Aklan in Visayas bested other
world-renowned beach destinations in Asia including the counterparts
from India, Thailand, China and other famous tourist destinations.
Aside
from the White Beach in Boracay, TripAdvisor also recognized Secret
Lagoon Beach in El Nido, Palawan which landed on the fourth spot and
Yapak Beach in the Island of Boracay which coveted the sixth place.
The
popular travel website recently named the White Beach in Boracay as the
No. 19th best tourist destination in the world for 2014. Baia do Sancho
in Brazil dominated as the topped beach destination on the most
prestigious beach ranking.
White Beach in Boracay was also named as the number 1 tourist destination by TripAdvisor in Asia for 2013.
About Boracay
Located
in Malay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Boracay is just seven kilometers
long, and less than a kilometer wide at its narrowest point – a
postcard-sized tropical paradise.
White Beach is composed of three sections.
The northernmost section – Station 1 – has the widest beachfront. This has the best (and most expensive) resorts and hotels.
The center of White Beach is Station 2. People come here to eat, shop, and party.
If you’re looking for a quieter area, then Station 3, the southernmost section, is for you.
Because the waters off White Beach are calm during Amihan
season (November to May), tourism is at its peak during these months
when the northeastern winds blow. Conditions reverse during the rainy
season, when the Habagat or monsoon winds blow.
Bulabog
Beach, on the eastern side of the island opposite White Beach, has
large waves and strong winds year-round. This makes it a hotspot for
windsurfing and kiteboarding. In fact, Bulabog Beach is considered
Asia’s top kitesurf destination.
Whichever
side of the island or end of the beach you choose, there’s a room for
every type of traveler here. Budget accommodations start at around US$
17, and can go all the way to US$ 300 per person at prime resorts like
Discovery Shores.
And
because Boracay gets tourists from different parts of the globe, you’ll
find a wide variety of food choices: Chinese, Indian, American,
Mexican, French, Italian, Swiss —even Arabic/Moroccan food! Fresh
seafood is a given.
There’s
no shortage of activities for you at this island paradise. Boracay has
around 25 dive sites that cater to all levels of experience. You can go
parasailing. Take a paraw (native outrigger boat) for a tour of the island. Go waterskiing. Or cliff diving.
After
all the sports, indulge in a luxurious massage right on the beach or at
one of the spas. Enjoy a healthy fruit shake at Jonah’s. Take a
relaxing dip at the infinity pool of several luxury Resort and Spa, with
mesmerizing view of the sea. Shop for shell jewelry. And when the sun
goes down, you can head to any of Boracay’s bars for a taste of the
island nightlife. Cocktails, draft beer, and imported ales flow nightly
as live bands and pounding disco music entertain you.
Most importantly, don’t forget to soak up some rays and lounge around on the fine white sand that made Boracay famous.
How to get there
Air
The
fastest way to Boracay is to fly from Manila to Caticlan Airport in
Panay island.There are also many flights to Kalibo, one may also take
the Manila-Kalibo flight however, travel time is is 1 1/2 hours by bus
from Caticlan. Flight time from Manila to Caticlan is approximatelyt 50
minutes.
From Cebu City, flying time is also about 50 minutes and 30 minutes from Tablas, Romblon.
Sea
An
adventurous but more leisurely and romantic way to travel to Boracay is
by ferry from Manila to Caticlan or Dumaguit, near Kalibo. Travel time
is about 17 hours.
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