INTRODUCTION:
Boracay is a small beautiful island located away from the northwestern corner
of the Panay Island. It is located in the west Visayas archipelago, off the Sibuyan
Sea in Phillipines. This small thousand hectare island is equipped with clean
azure waters and the powder white sands and a rich marine life under the sea.
It is paradise for the sea lovers and tourists who need a true break from the
rigorous life in the cities.
The picturesque Boracay is surrounded by coral reefs with elevations reaching
100 m above the sea level. It is sheltered from the ferocious easterly typhoons
and has a good tropical element with a good covering of pals and other flowering
plants. It is a composition of three little communities - Yap in the north,
Balabag in the center and Monac-monac in the south. The villages are linked
with meandering roads which lead up to the thick tropical forests. Public transportation
and electric supply is scarce available.
Boracay would have remained unexplored had not a few foreigners stumbled upon
the place. Some opines that it was a movie team that spread the words of Boracay
to the tourist world. Since its discovery, Boracay has become one of the most
visited islands of Philippines. A sun bath on the white sands on the beaches
or a swim in the crystal waters, a horse ride along the beach or an exciting
volleyball match, hopping from one beach to another a cool of with a cocktail
on the floating bar gives a lot of excitement and pleasure.
Darkness brings with it time for partying and a lively nightlife with dance
and other indoor amusements. The beaches are electrifying and are visited time
and again by tourists from all over the world. It is considered a paradise for
the beach lovers many of whom have made this their home. The behavioral codes
of the Boracaynons is free from nudity, fighting and other filthy attributes
make the place a safe destination for an enjoyable family visit.
Boracay offers a healthy variety of cuisine and drinks to different nationals
that include the Germans, Spanish, French, Australian, Belgian, Thai and other
local cuisines. November to May is the peak season and it is advisable for the
tourists to book accommodation in advance to avoid the rush that is a feature
of the season.
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